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The Internal Landscape : Fixed Sky Wisdom
There is a quiet honesty in the landscape here. On our hilltop, the sun doesn’t ask for permission to be bright, and the hills don't apologize for their stillness. They simply are. When you sit at the fence line and look out, you begin to realize that the land has a very different relationship with "control" than we do. Most of us arrive at the barn carrying a specific kind of heaviness, the deep exhaustion that comes from trying to move things that aren’t meant to budge. We

Barbara Isherwood
Jan 132 min read


Beyond the Alarm: Finding Quiet in the Presence of the Herd
For the individuals who inhabit our front lines—the nurses, the teachers, the first responders, the social workers supporting families in crisis, and the mental health professionals holding space for trauma—there is one constant professional demand: Be ready. Be alert. Manage the chaos, suppress your own emotional weight, and move on to the next urgent call for service. This commitment to service, while profoundly noble, extracts a heavy biological toll. Over years, the body’

Anthony Weeks LMFT SEP
Oct 20, 20253 min read


In Harmony with Nature: Embodied Equine Therapy and Somatic Experiencing
The Harmony Barn Therapy Center In the evolving landscape of trauma-informed care, the significance of embodied therapy and somatic...

Barbara Isherwood
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Finding Stillness in the Struggle: A Gentle Approach to Healing and Addiction
The Harmony Herd at Sunrise There is a quiet kind of wisdom that comes from being near horses. At Harmony Barn, we offer a space to slow...

Barbara Isherwood
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Softness and Yielding: A Shared Journey with Horses and Humans
In the natural world of horses, softness is a way of being. It’s not about physical weakness but an energetic quality—a state of...

Barbara Isherwood
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Honoring Boundaries: An Attuned Approach to Equine Therapy
Harmony Barn Embodied Herd Therapy is a unique therapeutic approach that blends somatic awareness with the natural dynamics of a horse...

Barbara Isherwood
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Can you Feel The Force? : The Power Of The Herd
At Harmony Barn, we have a mantra "May the horses be with you" and while it may sound playful, it holds a much deeper meaning. It...

Barbara Isherwood
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Principles in Times of Lack: Are They a Luxury?
I've been grappling with this question: Are principles a luxury when things get tough? It's easy to stick to what you believe in when...

Barbara Isherwood
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Therapy From the Hill – A Different Perspective
At Harmony Barn, our equine psychotherapy program takes a hands-off, non-intrusive approach, which reflects the attuned way we live with...

Barbara Isherwood
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Learning the Language of Horses: A Journey of Connection and Presence
Developing a meaningful relationship with horses is a practice in attunement and sensitivity. It requires us to be fully present and...

Barbara Isherwood
Sep 17, 20242 min read


I Aspire to be More Horselike – My Everyday Mantra
There’s something inspiring about watching horses, whether grazing in a quiet pasture or interacting within their herd. They embody a...

Barbara Isherwood
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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