GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH OUR ANIMALS AND EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF WILDLIFE
Our Experiences
Wellness Experiences
Animal & Nature YogaAnimal Yoga
Surround yourself with adorable critters while striking your favorite yoga pose led by a certified yoga instructor! Goat Yoga - Ages 12+ Out in our round pen, you will have the chance to interact with goats and sheep while being guided through your yoga session. (Note: goats are fully grown and will not be climbing on participants). Chicken Yoga - All Ages Join us in the barn for some chicken yoga! As part of the experience, our animal handlers will teach you how to catch your very own chicken to bring to your yoga session with you! During your animal yoga session, we will have trained animal handlers to ensure that everyone remains safe and calm. Nature Yoga
Create a connection between you and nature. Become aware of your body and the movement around you. Join us on the hill and get a beautiful view of the Dreamcatcher™ ranch while moving through a series of yoga poses led by our certified yoga instructor. |
Time on the LandGuided animal tours
Meet our therapy animals on one of our guided animal tours! Dreamcatcher™ is home to a variety of rescue farm animals including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, and chickens. During your tour, you will have the opportunity to interact with our animals in their pens, hear about their stories, and learn about all about the meaningful work they do. Our guides will ensure our guests have safe interactions with the animals. magical forest Trails
In the summer, our trails transform into a magical adventure where you can explore the beauty of nature, have a picnic, or find all of the magical creatures hidden throughout the trails. Sit in our Serenity Garden or view our lightning-struck "L" tree! |
Nature MeditationForest Bathing
Take a break from your tech and escape into nature. This activity allows you to walk through 40 acres of beauty without interruption. Tropical Barn Breathing
Take meditation to a whole new level and engage all your sense. Enjoy guided breathing and meditation in our magnificent barn. |
Event information
There is parking in front of the office and along the trees to the right when you pull in. A wheel-chair accessible outhouse is available for all guests to use while visiting our ranch. There is a designated smoking bench with an astray provided, for the health of our animals and other participants, please do not smoke anywhere else on the property. Alcohol and drug use is prohibited unless stated otherwise.
We will have a market booth available at our events where you can find brochures and items for you to purchase such as snacks, refreshments, Dreamcatcher™ merchandise, animal treats, as well as yoga mat rentals. Purchases can be made via cash (preferred), debit, Visa, Mastercard or Email Money Transfer (e-transfer).
Visitors may bring a picnic lunch and enjoy their meal at various locations, however, please do not feed the animals as it may make them sick.
Majority of event activities will be outdoors, to make your experience more enjoyable, we recommend that you bring sunscreen, and if you plan to go into the magical forest, you may want to bring bug spray or wear long sleeve shirts and pants. We also recommend that you check the weather prior to coming out to the ranch and dress for the weather - if it is raining, we highly recommend bringing a pair of rubber boots!
We will have a market booth available at our events where you can find brochures and items for you to purchase such as snacks, refreshments, Dreamcatcher™ merchandise, animal treats, as well as yoga mat rentals. Purchases can be made via cash (preferred), debit, Visa, Mastercard or Email Money Transfer (e-transfer).
Visitors may bring a picnic lunch and enjoy their meal at various locations, however, please do not feed the animals as it may make them sick.
Majority of event activities will be outdoors, to make your experience more enjoyable, we recommend that you bring sunscreen, and if you plan to go into the magical forest, you may want to bring bug spray or wear long sleeve shirts and pants. We also recommend that you check the weather prior to coming out to the ranch and dress for the weather - if it is raining, we highly recommend bringing a pair of rubber boots!
Safety Policy
Dreamcatcher™ takes safety very seriously, and while we do all that we can to ensure that our guests have a safe visit at our ranch, we require all visitors to sign a waiver prior to participating in our event. Recreation Code of Conduct and Liability Waiver
Though incidents are rare, participants may still be at risk of sustaining an injury. If an incident does occur, we will provide you with first aid, and if necessary, we will call emergency services for you. We will also ask you to fill out an incident report form as early as possible.
It is the responsibility of the participant to follow all Dreamcatcher™ safety requirements provided to you by Dreamcatcher™ event staff and volunteers. Failure to do so, may lead to serious injury and/or exclusion from some or all activities.
Here are some guidelines that can help foster a positive experience and keep you safe during your visit:
Though incidents are rare, participants may still be at risk of sustaining an injury. If an incident does occur, we will provide you with first aid, and if necessary, we will call emergency services for you. We will also ask you to fill out an incident report form as early as possible.
It is the responsibility of the participant to follow all Dreamcatcher™ safety requirements provided to you by Dreamcatcher™ event staff and volunteers. Failure to do so, may lead to serious injury and/or exclusion from some or all activities.
Here are some guidelines that can help foster a positive experience and keep you safe during your visit:
- For the safety of your animals and ours, please do not bring your pets to the ranch!
- Please do not enter animal pens without a staff or volunteer present.
- Visitors are required to wear closed-toed footwear to access the animal pens, those who do not wear appropriate footwear, will be asked to wait outside of the pens/coops.
- Parents are responsible for the safety of their children; they are required to accompany them in all activities and must not leave their children unattended.
- Please do not bring treats into the animal pens, we recommend that you purchase your animal treats after your tour or yoga session and feed them over the fence.
- Please be respectful towards all Dreamcatcher™ visitors, staff, volunteers, and animals as this will create a fun and positive environment for everyone involved.
How to book
You can book your experiences through our Eventbrite page.
Upon completing your registration through Eventbrite, you will be emailed the following:
• Notification of registration from Eventbrite and tickets.
• Confirmation email detailing the process for signing in, details for concession stand, and safety practices.
Note: Booking times are only available outside of Dreamcatcher™ client sessions. During the week, we are a working ranch that provides psychological services, and to maintain confidentiality and security for our clients, we do not offer public activities during the week. We ask that visitors please refrain from coming to the ranch during this time to respect their privacy and we thank you for your cooperation!
Upon completing your registration through Eventbrite, you will be emailed the following:
• Notification of registration from Eventbrite and tickets.
• Confirmation email detailing the process for signing in, details for concession stand, and safety practices.
Note: Booking times are only available outside of Dreamcatcher™ client sessions. During the week, we are a working ranch that provides psychological services, and to maintain confidentiality and security for our clients, we do not offer public activities during the week. We ask that visitors please refrain from coming to the ranch during this time to respect their privacy and we thank you for your cooperation!
Refund policy
Tickets are non-refundable, but in the event that you are unable to attend your visit and have given us at least 24 hours notice, we can rebook the visit to another date and time. Contact us here to rebook your visit.
Cancellation Notices
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We also require at least 5 bookings for any of our event activities, should we fall short of this number, we may have to postpone or cancel the event. If this happens, we will contact all participants 24 hours before the event. We encourage you to book your spot early to avoid any disappointment.
In the event of severe weather conditions, the event may be postponed or cancelled. In this case, we will do our best to contact you at least 24 hours prior to your visit and will offer to rebook at this time.
Cancellation Notices
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We also require at least 5 bookings for any of our event activities, should we fall short of this number, we may have to postpone or cancel the event. If this happens, we will contact all participants 24 hours before the event. We encourage you to book your spot early to avoid any disappointment.
In the event of severe weather conditions, the event may be postponed or cancelled. In this case, we will do our best to contact you at least 24 hours prior to your visit and will offer to rebook at this time.
Disclaimers & Disclosures
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO DISCLOSURE
Our events are public events and we will have staff and volunteers taking photos and/or videos. By attending our public events, you are consenting to photos and/or videos of yourself or your dependents to be used for any and all purposes including marketing. If you do not want to be in any photos or videos, please inform the staff and volunteers at the event and we will do our best to not include you, though we cannot guarantee full exclusion.
YOGA DISCLAIMER
Participants' property may be damaged during the yoga session. While we encourage the goats to be in the session with them, the goats are free to roam the pasture and may not be in attendance during the entire session. If it is raining, we may move to the barn However, if they are not engaged, we will ensure that participants get time spent with the goats after their session.
TOUR DISCLAIMER
Like humans, animals can experience "off" days, we respect their right to refuse participation in event activities or interactions. Tour guides will use their discretion, animals may be separated during some activities, and some animal interactions may be limited. This is for the safety of our guests and the ethical care of our animals.
Our events are public events and we will have staff and volunteers taking photos and/or videos. By attending our public events, you are consenting to photos and/or videos of yourself or your dependents to be used for any and all purposes including marketing. If you do not want to be in any photos or videos, please inform the staff and volunteers at the event and we will do our best to not include you, though we cannot guarantee full exclusion.
YOGA DISCLAIMER
Participants' property may be damaged during the yoga session. While we encourage the goats to be in the session with them, the goats are free to roam the pasture and may not be in attendance during the entire session. If it is raining, we may move to the barn However, if they are not engaged, we will ensure that participants get time spent with the goats after their session.
TOUR DISCLAIMER
Like humans, animals can experience "off" days, we respect their right to refuse participation in event activities or interactions. Tour guides will use their discretion, animals may be separated during some activities, and some animal interactions may be limited. This is for the safety of our guests and the ethical care of our animals.
Educational Experiences
Pen Paw PalsCost & What is included
$105 per Pen Paw Pal What is included:
If each group member would like to send separate letters, extra costs will be applied. How it works
Step 1: Register for the Pen Paw Pals Program Step 2: Choose your Critter Visit our Meet our team page to pick which of our animals you want to correspond with! Step 3: Write your first letter to your pen paw pal! Step 4: Book your meet & greet between May & June! meet & greet information
Individual applicants will receive one FREE Time on the Land ticket with the purchase of one adult ticket. Email us to book your child’s FREE Time on the Land visit between May and June. Please ensure your child is in attendance with a ticket bearing adult. Note: All adults attending must purchase their ticket at this time. For group applications (i.e., schools, daycares, etc.), please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss the option of a year end field trip or an individual child discount for a Time on the Land visit. Educational benefits
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Fur Fun Daysabout the program
Dreamcatcher™ provides therapeutic recreation field trips to the Ranch for school aged children, seniors, group home youth, at risk youth, inner-city people, and so many more! These visits give an opportunity to teach participants about humane-education through engagement with animals and nature, while renewing a sense of purpose and hope among older participants, and instilling wonder and compassion in younger generations. All Fur Fun Days are specially tailored to meet the needs of the participants. The program offers Animal-Assisted Therapy with a mental health component as well as Animal-Assisted Activities which provide opportunity for hands-on learning. To date, Dreamcatcher™ participants have come from Head start programs, Elementary, Junior, and Senior High Schools, Shelters, Recovery Centres, Post Secondary Schools, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and more to experience our interactive animal activities first hand. About Our facilitators
Dreamcatcher™’s dedicated team of qualified group leaders and animal handlers are accompanied by several species of farm animals who have been specially screened, trained, and certified. These animals are the key aspect of our animal and nature assisted programs and provide a unique and highly engaging medium for reaching and engaging members of our communities. Educational Benefits
Fur Fun Days will help participants to:
program cost & activities
Dreamcatcher™ offers full day or half day field trips. Cost: Varies per group (Please inquire) While field trips are tailored for each group, some activities we may be able to offer are:
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WorkshopsBlacksmithing Workshops
Dreamcatcher™ has partnered with Northfork Forge to provide blacksmithing workshops.
Otherwise known as "forging", blacksmithing is the ancient art of crafting metal objects through the process of heating and shaping metals to create a design. Our workshop includes a full day of blacksmithing with 3 projects to create and take home! Some projects we have done in the past are bottle openers, fire pokers, steak turners, coat racks, hotdog sticks, letter openers, and leaf pendant/keychain. Let us know what you would like to build next! Woodworking Workshops
Want to learn how to build picnic tables, lounging chairs, animal shelters, and more? At one of our woodworking workshops, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced handymen and build skills working with wood, while also contributing to a project for our ranch! Farm Experience Workshops
Have you always wanted to experience the farm life? Our farm experience workshops offer a variety of farm related activities where you can learn how to chop wood, muck horse stalls, clean chicken coops, collect eggs, fix fences, and much more! Workshop costs
Our workshop costs will vary based on which workshop is offered, whether the workshop is a full day or half day experience, if there are costs for materials, or involve any specialized services. |
Personal Experiences
PhotographyTake a short 15-minute drive to Dreamcatcher™ to find serene and peaceful exposure, while you and your clients explore our forested and trailed 40-acre property. We also have farm animals available.
Packages are available in hourly increments, half day and full day reservations, and with or without animals. Immerse your clients in everything nature and animals have to offer with an experience like no other. |
Birthday PartiesCreate lifelong memories of your child’s momentous occasion by celebrating their birthday with us and our caring critters! With additional fun activities and crafts, a Magical Forest adventure, and special animal interactions, your child will experience a birthday like never before!
For $450 plus tax, each birthday party includes:
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Private EventsAre you planning a wedding, corporate event, or some other private event?
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Tourism Partner Opportunities
If you are interested in partnering with us, please email [email protected]
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Want to become a vendor at one of our events? Sell your merchandise, food, or art at our events.
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Do you have an event idea but need a venue? Dreamcatcher™ has 40 acres of land that can hold [insert capacity number here].
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Events
Are you looking for some fun outdoor activities?
Dreamcatcher™ hosts both public and private events throughout the year!
Dreamcatcher™ hosts both public and private events throughout the year!
Past EventsScars puppy yoga Adoption event 2023
ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS & ROADSIDE STAND TOUR 2023
DISNEY'S PROMOTIONAL WISH EVENT 2023
Blacksmithing workshops
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Upcoming EventsBlacksmithing Workshop May 4th, 2024
School's Out Event june 22, 2024
ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS & ROADSIDE STAND TOUR august 18th, 2024
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