by Nicole Cormier | Mar 30, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
Spring can be a refreshing time for many of us. But for the nine First Responders attending our latest retreat, it was a literal breath of fresh air. For many First Responders, the constant pressure and stress of the job take a toll on the mind and body. Our latest...
by Nicole Cormier | Mar 2, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
(pictured above) Becca McKiel and Oskar the therapy pony We are excited to announce Becca McKeil as our Employee of the Month! As a full-time coordinator, Becca is the mastermind behind all of the tack, horse, and volunteer changes that go on throughout the day at the...
by Nicole Cormier | Feb 28, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
Amy Brown had never seen Julian smile. She had known him since her first day at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, where she has worked as the Assistant Director of Education for the last year and a half. He preferred to keep to himself and often seemed detached...
by Nicole Cormier | Jan 5, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
“Alone, we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller If you are anything like me, the new year is a time to reflect on the successes of the past year and plan and prepare for the year to come. In reflecting on my first 9 months at Ironstone Farm, my...
by Nicole Cormier | Nov 28, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
(pictured above) Atria resident, Marilyn, smiles as she hugs Jessica the therapy pony “Right off, I felt a connection. It was like the horse knew me, and I knew it,” said Susan, a resident at Atria Marland Place. This was her second week attending...
by Nicole Cormier | Nov 17, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
What an incredible Veteran’s Day weekend we had at Ironstone Farm! We hosted amazing groups of volunteers, foundations, and veterans, all in honor of the selfless service our veterans have given to us and our country. Each day was filled with the spirit of giving back...
