Mindful Minds Mission

02/19/2026

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Heal on the Farm

A four-week therapeutic group experience for adults

Slow down.
Ground your body.
Reconnect in nature.

This therapist-led program takes place at Susanna Farms, offering a calm, supportive space for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or emotional overwhelm. Through gentle, guided interaction with animals and group reflection, participants are supported in regulating their nervous systems, building self-awareness, and reconnecting with themselves.

This is not about fixing.
It’s about feeling safe enough to soften.

What You’ll Experience
• Therapeutic interaction with farm animals
• Mindfulness and nervous system regulation
• Exploration of boundaries and self-awareness
• Supportive group reflection

Program Details
Thursdays | April 9 – April 30
6:00 – 7:30 PM
4 sessions | $200

📍 Susanna Farms
24153 W Town Line Rd
Lake Villa, IL

📞 224-426-1951
✉️ info@susannafarms.net

Space is limited.
Come as you are.

As always please visit our website for upcoming events and to keep us to date on all of our current programming!

01/23/2026

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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Heal on the Farm

A four-week therapeutic group experience for adults

Slow down.
Ground your body.
Reconnect in nature.

This therapist-led program takes place at Susanna Farms, offering a calm, supportive space for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or emotional overwhelm. Through gentle, guided interaction with animals and group reflection, participants are supported in regulating their nervous systems, building self-awareness, and reconnecting with themselves.

This is not about fixing.
It’s about feeling safe enough to soften.

What You’ll Experience
• Therapeutic interaction with farm animals
• Mindfulness and nervous system regulation
• Exploration of boundaries and self-awareness
• Supportive group reflection

Program Details
Thursdays | April 9 – April 30
6:00 – 7:30 PM
4 sessions | $200

📍 Susanna Farms
24153 W Town Line Rd
Lake Villa, IL

📞 224-426-1951
✉️ info@susannafarms.net

Space is limited.
Come as you are.

01/16/2026

Daily Affirmation 🧘‍♀️

01/08/2026

A De-Stress Workshop!

New year, fresh start!

Join us for our FREE Partnering with Parents session on 1/21:
"Start the Year by Unwinding: A De-Stress Workshop for Parents"!

This workshop will help parents:
✔ Understand how stress impacts the health and happiness of the home
✔ Identify internal and external sources of stress
✔ Learn and practice practical stress-management techniques

Invest in your well-being and start the year feeling more balanced and supported.
👉 Sign up today: https://allendale4kids.org/event/start-the-year-by-unwinding-a-de-stress-workshop-for-parents-workshop/

01/07/2026

Have you checked out Silver Lining Therapeutic Services?

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our amazing team, we were named top mental health service in Antioch for 2025. We love our clients and serving this community!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉 I hope everyone takes a moment to reflect and look forward to a prosperous and exciting 2026! Stay safe tonight, and have a blessed time however you choose to celebrate! 🥂✨

12/25/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

11/10/2025

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Mark your calendars for Allendale’s Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair — a festive day filled with handmade gifts from local artisans, holiday décor, and seasonal treats for everyone on your list! Every purchase helps support Allendale’s mission to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth and families.

Vendors Wanted! Showcase your handmade items, while making a difference for at-risk kids. $40 vendor entry fee for the public; discount for Allendale staff vendors! Table and 2 chairs provided. Space is limited – Reserve your spot today!
RSVP by 11/21 to Pam Magna: 847-245-6355 or pmagna@allendale4kids.org!

03/18/2025

🧘‍♀️

I will be hosting a family sound bath on sunday March 30th at Trillium Yoga This is a great way to disconnect as a family before school starts Monday. The Kids will be able to play instruments along with me and learn how to give you, the parent, a sound meditation while you relax and meditate or nap! Sound vibrations have been studied and used to help neurodivergencies and calm the nervous system. Registration will be posted on trilliumyogastudio.com shortly. Space is limit. I hope to share space with you! ✨🫶🏽

10/13/2024

🌟 Susanna Farms Scholarship Opportunities 🌟

We believe everyone should have access to the incredible benefits of equine-assisted activities, which is why we’re thrilled to offer two scholarships to support individuals and families in need. 🐴✨

🔹 Financial Need Scholarship – $400
Designed to assist those who may need financial help to participate in our equine-assisted therapeutic sessions and wellness programs.

🔹 Acute Need Scholarship – 10-pack of 30-minute Riding Sessions
These sessions offer participants a chance to connect with horses, improving their overall well-being in a peaceful and supportive environment.

If you or someone you know could benefit from these scholarships, we encourage you to apply today! 💛

📥 Apply now: https://www.susannafarms.net/request-a-ride
Or email us at info@susannafarms.net for more information.

Let’s work together to make equine-assisted therapeutic sessions accessible to more people! 🌿



Help spread the word and make a difference! 🧡
Thank you Genesis Point Wellness

09/20/2024

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We are excited to start this program next week. Get signed up now to take charge of your mental health and improve your self-care! The program is lead jointly by our own Laura Heffernan for the animal assisted activities part and Monica Vervilos, LCPC CADC. Monica is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has 17 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, domestic violence, trauma, anger and parenting. Come early and relax in our meditation areas, walk the labyrinth, take a breath and prepare for each session so you get the most from your time on the farm.

09/14/2024

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We have all felt the pain of losing someone to su***de. Especially within the past few years. Dealing with that numbing feeling of grief and disbelief can leave us all asking ourselves why? Why did they do it, why do so many people suffer with depression, anxiety, and sadness? Is there something I could have done to stop them? I am just one person. I feel in my heart that I can make a change. Even if it's just being there for my close friends who are dealing with loss. Or maybe just listening to someone who needs help, or needs a hand to hold. Today I signed up to become an advocate for the American Foundation of Su***de Prevention. From now on, I will be donating a portion of the money I make at my paint parties to this foundation. Because I shouldn't know of 5 people who have committed su***de in my little circle. I am just one person, and that's too many lives taken. I want you here! I want you to live to be old and grey, and experience all that life has to offer. Buttercup Art is a business I started because art has done so much for my own mental health. I want people to know there is a way to escape from the tough realities of life through creativity, hobbies, friendships. Please don't feel alone. I promise, you are not!!
If you or someone you know is having a hard time
Call or text 988. The su***de and Crisis lifeline.