Brown Rock
Brown Rock Donkeys
Join us and our gentle donkeys in beautiful ancient woodland as we invite you to explore making connections with nature, enjoy feelings of wellbeing and drink in the peace and tranquility of Brown Rock
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"Thank you so much for such a beautiful therapeutic and interesting experience. It has been very grounding and positive, and particularly when I've really needed it recently"
What happens on a session?
Our sessions provide a hands-on experience of caring for donkeys, including grooming, stable management, and preparing feeds. By understanding the behaviors and emotions of the donkeys, we can reflect on our own coping mechanisms towards stress and emotional issues. Trekking through our pastures and woodland with the donkeys allows for a deeper connection with nature and space for reflection.
Our qualified facilitators will guide and support you on your journey with the donkeys, providing a gentle, holistic approach to facing problems and exploring your feelings in a safe and holding space. These sessions have been proven to support those with mental health issues, reminding us of the power of connection with ourselves and others.
Signing up and more information
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We have three different sessions we can offer and you can find more information on these below, which one is best for you will depend on your needs and intentions for you.
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To register your details and discuss which session would be best suited for you, kindly fill out the form below. We take your privacy seriously, and our form is compliant with GDPR regulations. After receiving your information, Alita or Debbie will contact you to help you take the necessary steps to join Ben and Toby at Brown Rock.
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Is it right for me?
​With the help of our gentle donkeys Ben and Toby and our skilled facilitators we offer a safe space to explore the body language of our donkeys allowing us to reflect on our own emotions and coping skills. These wellbeing sessions are open to children 6 and over, young people and adults who may be experiencing struggles with mental health.
Sessions Available
Ancient Woodland Trek
Join us for a donkey experience! Meet, groom, and connect with them, while learning their body language. Walk with them through ancient woodland to our hidden Roundhouse. While they graze, you can 'meadowtate' and enjoy refreshments. Then, we'll descend back to the paddocks. If the walk is too steep, we can take you up via off-road vehicle.
Lower Paddock Trail
Meet and greet donkeys, make a connection, grooming, understand
ours/their basic body language and energy, when ready make our way
around our track system. Taking the boys into a paddock for a
‘meadowtating’ session. Allowing us to enjoy time spent in nature with
these special equines, whilst honouring their needs.
Paddock & 'Medowtating'
If walking with the donkeys is not for you, no problem spend time with
them in their paddock by meeting and greet donkeys, make a
connection, grooming, understand ours/their basic body language and
energy. Undertake mirroring and meadowtating with them whilst they
graze.