Harness the Power of
Your Team
Trevor Henry, Director of Operations, Watlow Electric“Main Stay’s team building activities challenged our key leaders to consider alternative ways of communicating and problem solving”.
Program Details
Main Stay’s Harness the Power of Your Team (HPT) offers a unique experiential learning opportunity for you and your group. Through tailored activities that partner your team and our herd of horses and animals, participants are inspired to collaborate, play, and work together towards goals important to your organization.
HPT Participants come to the farm for:
- Strategic Planning Meetings
- Leadership Training
- Staff and Board Retreats
- Organization-wide Training
Participate in a Half Day or Full Day Session
Engaging with the herd creates powerful experiences as they live in the present moment and provide authentic feedback. Experiences can range from a few hours to a full day and include time to reflect on the day’s learnings and translate them back to the organization. Our skilled facilitators work to ensure your session goals are met.
No previous horse experience is required as all activities are done on the ground (not riding) in a safe and supervised environment.
Additionally, through partnership with EarsUpLeadership, certified Equine Assisted Coach Cindy Schwarz is available to join the facilitation team for an additional cost. Cindy brings 25 years of leadership experience in construction, hotel management and various non-profit businesses.
Amenities
Our 37,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art equestrian facility includes private meeting space, a temperature-controlled indoor arena, full operational kitchen, and endless views of McHenry County’s Glacial Park.
When weather appropriate, participants can experience our outdoor sensory arena, scenic walking path and adaptive garden, providing time to be in nature on our 40-acre farm.
Additional Amenities include:
Room Setup | On-Site Parking | Wi-fi | Accessible/Family Bathroom | Filtered Water - participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle.
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How Do Horses Help with Team Building and Leadership?
Marcy Piekos, Executive Director, Leadership Greater McHenry County (LGMC)“Each June, LGMC Core Program, with 32 leaders from our community, attends a retreat at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm. The sessions are priceless as each participant experiences unique “aha’s” while learning with the help of “littles” and the beautiful, calm horses. The environment offers a safe and serene space for self-reflection and collective wisdom exploration. Staff and facilities are incomparable – LGMC is supremely grateful Main Stay is part of our curriculum.”
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