Transitions Acres

Peyote Stitch Keychain Workshop with Brittany Baldwin
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for a creative and hands-on beadwork experience! In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of the peyote stitch—a traditional bead weaving technique used for centuries in Indigenous beadwork and modern jewelry design. Guided step-by-step, you’ll create your own unique beaded keychain to take home, while gaining the skills to continue exploring beadwork on your own.
No prior experience is needed—all materials and tools will be provided. This is a fun and relaxing way to learn a new skill, connect with others, and leave with a handmade keepsake that reflects your creativity.
✨ What’s Included:

All beads, needles, thread, and keychain hardware

Step-by-step instruction

A finished beaded keychain to take home

📍 Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their beading skills.

Indigenous Blanket Exercise
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00
🌍 Join us for our 2025 Indigenous Blanket Exercise 🌍

We’re honored to host the Blanket Exercise, facilitated by the team from Kairos, a powerful learning experience rooted in Indigenous methodologies. This interactive event will help build a deeper understanding of our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Through stepping onto blankets representing the land, participants will walk through the pivotal moments of pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization, and resistance — all while stepping into the roles of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

By engaging both emotionally and intellectually, the Blanket Exercise fosters empathy, connection, and reflection, empowering us all to better understand and engage with our collective past. 🤝💡

✨ Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and take part in this meaningful experience!

Teen Nights
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00
Teen Nights

A 5-week program just for teens!
Connect with our rescue horses
Build friendships & confidence
Relax & recharge mid-week

Sept 11 – Oct 9 (Thursdays)
6–8 PM
Ages 13–18

$150 for all 5 weeks
Small group setting • Safe space • Positive vibes

PA Day Camps
2025-10-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-26 09:00 - 16:00
PA Day Camps at Transitions
Because boring PA Days are a thing of the past!
Tired of hearing “I’m bored” before noon on a PA Day? Send your kids to the farm for a full day of hands-on fun, fresh air, and unforgettable memories! Our PA Day Camps are packed with horse time, nature play, and creative adventures designed to get kids moving, laughing, and learning.
Here’s what’s in store:🐴 Meet our lovable rescue horses and help care for them🎨 Make cool crafts and explore your creative side🌿 Run wild (safely!) with outdoor games and team challenges🧘‍♀️ Chill out with farm-style mindfulness and wellness activities❄️ Seasonal surprises—snow play, gardening, mud puddles… you never know!
We keep groups small, the vibes fun, and the energy high—all in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space your child will love.
📍 Just outside Tavistock in beautiful Oxford County🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM🎒 Pack a lunch, water bottle, and gear for the weather
Spots fill fast—book your child’s spot now for a PA Day they’ll actually be excited about!

2nd Annual Hallo-Whinney
2025-10-25 16:00 - 19:00
Hallo-WhinneyA Halloween Celebration with Horses Saturday, October 25th | 4PM–7PM
Join us for Hallo-Whinney—a fun and festive Halloween event where you can enjoy hands-on horse time, creative activities, and sweet treats… non riding.
What’s Included:
Treats from the Horses – Visit the horses and collect candy straight from their treat bags!
Meet the Herd – Spend time with our gentle rescue horses and learn about their unique personalities and stories.
Horse Costume Parade – Help dress up our ponies and horses for a hilarious and heartwarming parade of spooky, silly, and adorable outfits!
Pumpkin Carving Station – Each ticket includes one pumpkin to carve and take home.
Apple Bobbing – For kids and (maybe!) the horses.
Fall Photo Spot with the Herd – Snap a festive photo with your favourite costumed horse.
Perfect for families, kids, and horse lovers of all ages.Costumes encouraged. Hot drinks and snacks available.
Children 4 and under are free

Giving Thanks for the Full Moon with Elder Eric G Martin
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
🌕Giving Thanks for the Full Moon with Elder Eric G. Martin: Releasing and Healing 🌕

Join us for a gathering under the full moon.

Elder Eric G. Martin will lead us in a practice inspired by the sweat lodge tradition, as we connect with the energy of the full moon and give thanks for the blessings in our lives.

The full moon is seen as a time for releasing negativity and inviting healing energy. We will gather around a sacred fire, share stories, offer prayers of gratitude, and participate in smudging.

This gathering is open to all who wish to connect with the wisdom of the full moon, experience the power of these teachings, and embrace the opportunity for release and healing.

Please bring an open heart

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! ✨

Eric G. Martin is a North American Native of the Mohawk and Chippewa tribes of Six Nations Reserve, near Brantford, Ontario, Canada. His Native name is Gwiish Koshi Nodinin (Whispering Windz) member of the Bear Clan.

An artist who began stone carving in 1996, his work includes pipe making and ink printing, and can be found in private and public collections world-wide; most notably in Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto in their permanent viewing collection, a wampum belt in the Harbor Village Museum Collection in Grove, Oklahoma. His work can be found on the cover page design of Native Foods the Native Way book for the Ontario Agri-Food Education and Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario. The Six Nations Post Office uses a cancellation stamp of a Tree of Peace, which he designed.

ALL ARE WELCOME!
There is no admission fee for this event, but donations for our Elder are encouraged.

The Heart of Oxford
2025-11-08 10:00 - 20:00
The Heart of Oxford Experience presents a unique social and shopping event unlike any other vendor show in the area! Showcasing only Oxford County businesses, this event highlights the talented individuals from our communities who offer their distinctive products and services with care.
By gathering these exceptional businesses in one place, we aim to reveal the amazing local treasures available right here in Oxford.
Join us to explore the best of Oxford County, reconnect with friendly faces, and discover what we mean when we say Small Business, Big Heart.
COME SEE US AT THE SHOW FOR EXCLUSIVE DEALS JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-heart-of-oxford-experience-tickets-1016580037257

Christmas in the Country- 4th Annual Christmas Open House!
2025-12-08 13:00 - 17:00
Christmas in the Country at Transitions
A cozy, country-style holiday experience for the whole family—admission is free!
Step into the magic of the season at Christmas in the Country, a heartwarming holiday celebration at the farm. Enjoy an afternoon filled with festive charm, local shopping, and memorable moments with our rescue horses—all in a peaceful rural setting.
🌟 What to Expect:🐴 Gentle horse interactions and photo opportunities with our beloved rescue herd☕ Warm refreshments to sip and savour while you explore🛍️ A cozy country market featuring handmade goods, gift ideas, and farm-made products🎄 Beautiful photo spots, twinkle lights, and the simple joys of winter on the farm💫 A laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere full of holiday spirit
Whether you’re coming for the horses, the shopping, or just to soak up the cozy vibes, there’s something for everyone. Bundle up, bring your holiday cheer, and join us for this special seasonal gathering.
📍 Located just outside Tavistock in the heart of Oxford County🎟️ Free admission – everyone is welcome!
Let the horses warm your heart and the holiday spirit carry you home.

Winter Break Camp
2025-12-22 09:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 2025-12-30 16:00
Winter Break Camp at Transitions
Let them run wild (in a good way) before and after the holidays!
Looking for something magical, memorable, and not screen-based this winter break? Our Winter Break Camps are the perfect cure for holiday cabin fever! Kids will spend their days outdoors (yes, even in the snow!) connecting with our rescue horses, making new friends, and diving into wintery fun on the farm.
❄️ Camp Dates:🗓️ December 22–23 & December 29–30⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Here’s what’s waiting under the snowflakes:🐴 Horse time, hands-on care, and equine-assisted activities☃️ Snow play, nature walks, and winter games🎨 Cozy indoor crafts and creative fun💫 Mindfulness moments and warm-up breaks in the barn🔥 Fireside chats with hot cocoa (and marshmallows, of course!)
This is more than childcare—it’s a mini farm adventure to wrap up the year with joy, connection, and confidence.
📍 Just outside Tavistock in peaceful Oxford County🎒 Pack a lunch, snacks, water, and winter gear (layers welcome!)
Spaces are limited—book your child’s spot before they melt away!

International Women’s Day: Cowgirl Kickback
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00
International Women’s Day: Cowgirl Kickback
Strong women. Wild hearts. Farm vibes. 🤠💪
This International Women’s Day, round up your ride-or-die crew and join us for a Cowgirl Kickback that’s all about celebrating strength, sisterhood, and self-care—with a whole lot of fun thrown in.
Let the horses lead the way as we slow down, reconnect, and honour what it means to be a woman—resilient, wild, grounded, and powerful.
🌸 What’s included:🐴 Horse time with our gentle rescue herd—think connection, confidence & calm🌿 Grounding activities to inspire reflection and release🧘‍♀️ Mindful movement or mini meditation🍷 Refreshments & cozy country snacks✨ Laughs, real talk, and space to just be
No horse experience? No problem. This event is for every woman—whether you’re burnt out, fired up, or somewhere in between.
📍 Transitions Farm | Just outside Tavistock📅 March 8 | 🕕 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM🎟️ Limited spots—grab your boots and your besties!
Because you deserve a night that’s as strong and beautiful as you are.

Spring Break Camp
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-03-20 16:00
Spring Break Camp at Transitions
Unplugged, unforgettable, and full of farm-fresh fun!
Tired of hearing “I’m bored” two days into March Break? We’ve got the cure—horses, fresh air, and a whole lot of adventure! Our Spring Break Camp is designed for school-aged kids who love animals, being outside, and trying new things.
Every day is packed with hands-on activities, belly laughs, and memorable moments—no screens required!
Here’s what your child can look forward to:🐴 Horse time! Grooming, leading, learning, and bonding with our gentle rescue herd🎨 Crafty creations and nature-inspired art🌿 Outdoor games, scavenger hunts & muddy adventures (the best kind!)🧘‍♀️ Chill-out time with kid-friendly mindfulness & movement🌞 Spring sunshine, new friendships, and farm-style freedom
Our experienced team creates a safe, inclusive space where kids can be themselves, get a little messy, and make memories that last long after the week ends.
📍 Just outside Tavistock in beautiful Oxford County🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM🎒 Pack a lunch, snacks, refillable water bottle & dress for spring weather (layers & boots encouraged!)
Spots fill fast—book your child’s week of horse hugs and farm fun today!
