Serenity Acres Family Ranch

08/15/2024

We have an abundance of Swiss chard in the community garden for anyone in need of greens. Please PM.

08/15/2024

I apologize for the following post. Although I prefer not to take communication to social media. Sometimes it is necessary:

To the man from Calgary (Chico) (+1 (403) 66*-3**4 )who called demanding a ride today or tomorrow and hung up the phone after taking your punches. A few things you should know:

1. Your manners are disgusting. I am embarrassed for whomever raised you. You need to treat people as you wish to be treated. Even people in the service industry. We have boundaries and we are not your punching bag simply because you want to jump to the head of the line. You are not more important than all of the people who booked ahead of you.
2. A post was made that the office was closed today and we were on minimum manning. Why? Because we offer peer support behind the scenes. The owner was out of town transporting someone who wasn’t safe,to safety.
3. Even if you hadn’t seen the post on facebook. You were informed when you called that you needed to book via email for multiple reasons so I could confirm your booking remotely. I have the schedule. Trail guides do not. We make the bookings in the order emails are received to be fair. We also need to send a confirmation email with details and instructions and waivers attached.
4. I am a business owner and we will twist ourselves inside out for our visitors who are respectful. I invite you to leave a negative feedback as you see it so we can address your concerns and behaviour.
5. The young man who answered the phone and received your abuse was my son. Although I am a business owner and I very much care about the service our clients receive. I am a mother first. I’m “that mom”, and you are never welcome here. I have also called the other trail riding facilities and have let them know your phone number and the abuse that was received.
6. Stop calling from a private number. We will not be talking further. If you really need to talk to someone, I am happy to pass your number along to the RCMP. They can hold a great conversation. There is nothing more that needs to be said.

We wish you safe travels back to Calgary. Have a happy, respectful and safe summer. Ensure you are more respectful to our NS community. You never know when your abuse will encounter a business owner who doesn’t fear your abuse and potential negative feedback.

All my best,

Boundary setter, mother and owner. ✌️

08/14/2024

The office is closed Wednesday Aug 14th and Thursday Aug 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience convenience. Emails will be returned Friday.

08/08/2024

We will be donating to this very special ride again this year.
Many prizes to be won. All you have to do is show up on your bike and enjoy the ride with other throttle therapy lovers!!!

08/07/2024

*BOOKING DEPOSIT POLICY*

After 7 years of working based on the “trust system”. We are saddened that we will have to enforce booking deposits when taking bookings with more than two people. Over the past four days. Three large groups who confirmed bookings did not show up or call. I’m not sure if these folks understand the work put into these rides and the financial impact for a single income parent to lose almost $1000 of income in less than a week. It sounds like a lot but with ranch expenses. It’s a fraction of minimum wage.

Horses stay out to be horses in the nice weather. Anywhere up to 17 horses are rounded up and brought into the barn. Hay is delivered to stalls, grain, minerals and mash are prepared and delivered to stalls meaning… extra hay is fed while indoors waiting for work, increasing the feed cost. Many hands groom, clean the feet of, health check and tack the horses going to work. And /or EAL session is set up and never used.

A simple cancellation call or email can save a great deal of frustration and stress. Spaces can be easily filled or extra work and stress can be reduced both for horses and humans.

As of today, (Wednesday Aug 7th). $50 deposit will be collected for every booking with more than two people. The deposit will be non-refundable after 9:00am on the morning of the ride unless cancellation is made by the ranch due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience or frustration this may cause to our guests.

08/02/2024

The ranch will be closed the afternoon of Sat Aug 3rd for a wedding. (NOT mine)🤭

08/02/2024

We are absolutely elated to share that Ziva passed her service intake testing with flying colours. She has been training since she was 8 weeks old at the ranch and in public. We would like to say thankyou to everyone who helped socialize her. She will also be the first Great Dane in the program.

Very soon you will see Ziva around town sporting her training vest and taking care of her mom. We appreciate your patience as she continues to
fine tune her skills in new environments.

07/31/2024

Well done young man!! Welcome home.

07/28/2024

Kitty , aka “Minnie” has joined the Serenity Acres Farmily.

Meet Kitty: The Enchanting Bengal Cat!

Bengal experience required! Only cat home.

Kitty is a stunning female Bengal cat who exudes grace and charm with her striking coat and captivating personality. This intelligent feline requires an experienced owner familiar with the unique needs of Bengals-no exceptions. Bengals, known for their high energy and intelligence, thrive on mental and physical stimulation.

Kitty is no exception; she craves enrichment and interactive play to keep her active mind engaged. She enjoys puzzles, interactive toys, and opportunities to explore and climb. With the right environment and understanding, Kitty will flourish and bring endless joy to her dedicated companion.

If you have experience with Bengals and are ready to provide a loving and enriching home for Kitty, she awaits your visit. Come to the Dartmouth Shelter to meet this mesmerizing cat and discover how her beauty and spirit can enhance your life with their unique charm and energy!

07/28/2024

Well the cat is out of the bag. After so much loss over the past year we swore we wouldn’t do it again. However some enabling friends/volunteers saw Kitty and it was instant magic when we met. Little did we know she was such a celebrity. During Easter seals camp we brought her out for a walk and a few families already knew exactly who she was. Welcome home “Kitty” (now known as “Minnie”. We love her already. 💕

07/25/2024

🥰🥰🥰🥰

07/22/2024

07/22/2024

💕💕💕💕💕 We miss our little friends already. Come back soon for a visit!!

07/21/2024

It was a bittersweet ending to a week filled with fun, friends and animal connections. Thankyou for sharing. Please feel free to share your Easter Seals Nova Scotia camp photos and videos. We love reliving special moments with friends. It was emotional to say goodbye . Looking forward to meeting a new group of friends this week!

07/21/2024

We would like to share a very nervous thankyou, and an excited request for crossed fingers and prayers.

Many of our community have seen Ziva out and about preparing for service dog testing. On Sunday July 28th two members of Canine Therapy Atl will travel all the way from Tatamagouche to visit the ranch and assess Ziva for a service dog training vest. Regardless of the outcome. These folks do the most incredible and life saving work. We can’t thank you enough for making the trip and taking the very limited time you have to visit our Ziva. Ziva has worked since the age of 8 weeks for this long awaited day 💕

FOR TITANS MANY FANS… The second trainer is coming to meet our celebrity, Mr. Titan. Where Titan is blind and deaf it would be difficult to start training him at the age of 4 to become a service dog. However….! He has been an integral part of facilitating many demographics with his calm demeanour from at risk youth programs to law enforcement and Easter Seals camps. He will be temperament tested to become a certified therapy dog!!!

Please cross your fingers and send good luck vibes to this incredible duo!!! Fresh Start Dane Rescue Inc.

07/17/2024

This right here….. This is what we live for and love.

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07/16/2024

I only had the privilege to meet a few times during Red Knight rides and breaking bread over the past 7 years. He was kind, warm and welcoming. Our condolences to family and close friends.

Please know our doors are open for peer support and for family and friends.

Ride on brother. R.I.P 🕯️

07/12/2024

Our heartfelt condolences are felt for family, friends and first responders involved yesterday with the unimaginable and tragic recovery in Wolfville. There is a GoFundMe page to help his family with expenses. https://gofund.me/01416e1d

Peer support services are available for first responders involved in this painful recovery. There is never a charge for peer support. Take care of one another. It’s the only way forward together.

Praying for all involved 🕯️

Eli was a charismatic young person, full of s***k, fun, and cur… Sarah Furey needs your support for Support for Eli's family after the tragic Wolfville flood.

07/12/2024

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BREAKING NEWS: Countless roadways throughout western & northern parts of Nova Scotia are experiencing extreme water pooling, or are washed out / impassable.

This is a dangerous, potentially life-threatening situation.

(Updated 22:20)

Aldersville
Caseys Corner to Forties Road

Ashdale
McKay Road and Woodville Road
McKay Road and Ashdale Road
Ashdale Road

Avonport
Bluff Road

Aylesford
Schoolhouse Rd
Victoria Road
Brooklyn Street by 4 Way Flasher (impassable)
Park Street
Sturk Road

Avondale
Belmont Road

Berwick
Highway 101, Exit 15 (lots of water near overpass)

Blue Mountain
Butler Road to the cemetery (impassable/closed)

Brooklyn
Hwy 215
Etter Road
Etter Road Extension

Bridgetown
Rectory Street
Centennial
Chipman Ave

Centre Burlington
New Cheverie Rd

Clementsport
Twin Cove Road
Hwy 1
Guinea Road

Cornwallis
Highway 1
Deep Brook
Hwy 1 from Annapolis to Deep Brook

Dempsey's Corner
Victoria Road

Digby Neck
Hwy 217

Ellershouse
Hwy 1 at Panuke Rd/Old Halifax Road (closed/impassable)

Falmouth
Falmouth Back Road
Bog Road

Hants Border
Bluff Road
Bog Road (impassable/closed)

Hantsport
Chittick Rd
Bishopville Road (Glooscap)
Rand Street/Willow St/School Street

Harbourville
Base Line Rd

Kentville
Park St
Condon Ave
MacDonald Park Rd
Belcher Street
West Main Street
Glenview Ave
Main Street (impassable/closed from Canaan onward)
Canaan St

Kingston
Greenwood Road
Brooklyn Street
Clairmont Road

Lumsden Dam
Black River Road at Lumsden Dam Bridge (impassable/closed)

Margaretsville
Highway 362

McKay Section
Woodville Road

Murphy's Lake
Highway 12

New Minas
Parkwood Drive
Commercial Street at Connector Road (impassable)
Hwy 1 near Hennigars Market (closed/impassable)

Nictaux
Highway 201
Middle Road

Paradise
Highway 201

Port Williams
Church Street

Somerset
Brooklyn Road

Three Mile Plains
Mountain Road
Hwy 1 near Panuke Road

Torbrook
East Torbrook Rd
Messenger Road (impassable)

Tremont
Tremont Mountain Road
Meadowvale Road

Whites Corner
Black Rock Rd

Windsor
Gray St
Stannus St
Hwy 1 near Garlands Crossing

Wolfville
Main Street
Belcher Street
Earnscliffe Ave
King and Orchard
Peck Meadow Road (closed/impassable)
Greenwich Road South (Old Orchard Inn)
Grand Pre Rd and Gaspereau River Road (closed/impassable)

Information we have received suggest above locations were at one point, or are currently impacted.

***Share further locations in the comments***

Emergency services have been dispatched and are responding to a number of flooding related incidents in parts of the province, particularly the Annapolis Valley.

Additional rainfall is expected for parts of the province, including areas of the Annapolis Valley, mainland, northern and eastern Nova Scotia (including Cape Breton Island).

In Flooding Situation:

- Listen to area radio and television stations and/or Weatheradio for possible weather warnings/watches and statements.

- Be prepared to evacuate in the most-severe scenario.

- Turn around – don’t drown! Avoid walking and driving through flooded waters. They could be deeper than you think.

- Keep children and pets away from flood water.

- Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood danger.

***If you find yourself in an emergency, call 9-1-1***

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The above message is from NSFEI. Continue to monitor your local weather forecasts, along with statements/watches and warnings issued by Environment Canada, messaging from NS officials; and up-to-date information.

07/11/2024

If anyone is in need of dry shelter, fridge or freezer space. Please call 902-791-1215.

07/08/2024

Afternoon trail rides are on hold for today (Monday) and Tuesday and Wednesday due to extreme heat. We apologize for the inconvenience. Safety of animals and people are our first priority.

07/07/2024

Thankyou Leslie Porter for the donation of transplants addition to our community garden. Many of these transplants made their way to Serenity Acres. They are in raised planters being rejuvenated. They perked up in the rain and now we are letting pruning and nutrient rich soil finish them. If you need lettuce or onion transplants or even the finished veggies when they are grown. Please send a PM to the ranch. We can deliver if transportation is an issue. If none are claimed they will be used for:

-Making meals for our first responders during large scale incidents (fires etc).
-Donated to school lunch programs
-Some have gone to a 95 yr old lovely lady. We built her two raised planters due to mobility challenges. We can’t have empty planters!

We would like to thank Withrows Farm Market- Mount Uniacke for the donation of 12 of the boxes used for raised planters. This has helped in so many way. Reduced the physical challenge during maintenance. Allows for drainage during heavy rains, reduces bugs and critters.

Thankyou to all of the volunteers, students and visitors who helped plant seeds over the spring in the pool building.

Best community garden to date.

07/03/2024

06/24/2024

We are elated to make it official!! Athena has been adopted by a wonderful family. She finally has her own girl and they are smitten!!!🥰 Congratulations Athena and her new family 💕

06/21/2024

Greetings folks. We are working overtime to get the pool building up and running again. We always try to offer work to our community before looking outside the community. We are currently looking for;
-General contractor for painting.
-Plumber to problem solve water challenges
-pool specialist to test and perfect water chemistry

03/02/2018

We would like to thank you again for your patience while work is ongoing on the pool components. Full reconstruction continues on the plumbing, electrical and heating systems.

02/28/2018

****ATTENTION PARENTS***

MARCH CAMP SPACES STILL AVAILABLE:
March 4: 4 spaces
March 9: 3 spaces
March 10: 4 spaces
March 11: 4 spaces
March 12: 4 spaces
March 13: 5 spaces
March 14: 3 spaces
March 15: 3 spaces
March 16: 3 spaces
March 18: 4 spaces
March 25: 4 spaces

Payment options available:

$ 75.00 per day (Individual days) or
$ 67.50 per day (Registration in weekly camps )

$ 337.50 March Break Camp Week
(March 12/13/14/15/16

02/28/2018

Missy (Appaloosa mare)

02/27/2018

Lazy sun bathing day at the Ranch