welcome to Loveland
… in the wilds of Southside Virginia, lies a land called Love; a place where horses, humans & the land exist together in harmony.
This is a place to learn, explore & connect through horsemanship, mindfulness & regenerative agriculture.
Every program here is rooted in intention, respect, and real-world experience, designed to help you cultivate skill, presence, and meaningful connection with animals, nature, and your own body.
Whether you’re here to deepen your relationship with your horse, heal mind, body & spirit in nature, or support & enjoy sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture, Loveland Grove offers hands-on experiences that inspire, educate, and alter you…
Our Offerings
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Horsemanship
Learn the quiet art of communication between horse and human. Our Horsemanship Center features a 60’ round pen, woodland obstacle course, and multi-terrain trails with varied inclines, all designed to build trust, confidence, and a responsive, willing horse. Bring your own horse for personalized training or stay for a weekend intensive to deepen your bond.
Ready to take your horse’s training to the next level? Enroll your horse in our 8-week private training program to develop a calm, confident, and responsive partner through structured groundwork, riding, trail exposure, and obstacle work. Spots are limited.
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Mental Wellness
Experience evidence-based, trauma-informed wellness through mindful connection with nature; and with horses, if you choose. Through somatic movement, breath-work, and mindful body awareness, these sessions gently restore balance to the nervous system, release tension, and cultivate presence. Participants deepen harmony between mind, body, and spirit while building resilience, self-awareness, and a grounded sense of ease.
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Agriculture
Rooted in regenerative design, Loveland Grove is cultivating a living ecosystem built on agroecology, permaculture, and climate-resilient growhouses. In 2026, we’re launching The Manna Project, providing fresh, nutrient-rich produce to local families at no cost; as well as our General Store - featuring an apothecary of ritual skincare, medicinal herbs and flowers, and nootropic, medicinal & ritual mushrooms.
8 WEEK TRAINING HORSE PROGRAM
Our 8-week private training program begins by building a safe, steady, and willing horse from the ground up. In our 60’ round pen, we start at square one, teaching your horse to focus, respond calmly to basic cues, and understand the language of learning. Through structured groundwork and handling, your horse develops the foundation for balance, attention, and cooperation, setting the stage for everything that comes next.
Next, all groundwork will be transferred to our woodland obstacle course - learning how to navigate logs, bridges, gates, uneven terrain and more to build confidence, problem-solving skills, and adaptability—foundational abilities every horse needs to be safe, reliable, and confident in any discipline.
Training then continues under saddle out on the trails, where your horse will learn how to move out in the open calmly at walk, trot, and canter, practicing straight lines, smooth turns, and maintaining balance and responsiveness over varied terrain. Exposure to country roads, cars, tractors, mailboxes, and wooded inclines reinforces focus, control, and calm responsiveness in real-world situations.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a soft, supple, and dependable horse that moves safely at walk, trot, and canter - both in the arena and on trails - and handles any situation with confidence and clarity. The program concludes with a full-day intensive, giving you the chance to experience everything your horse has learned firsthand, plus lifetime access to guidance and support whenever you need it.
At the Grove, we believe the land remembers what the world forgets. That peace is not something to chase, but something the soil already knows. Here, horses teach stillness, the seasons teach patience, and every living thing becomes a partner in our return to balance. We tend this place as a living prayer: for presence, for belonging, and for the quiet miracle of being alive together.
“I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion; and where it isn't, that's where my work lies.” - Ram Dass
Book your Horsemanship
or Mental Wellness Session today ♡
** ONCE YOU BOOK YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH DATES TO CHOOSE FROM THAT WORK BEST FOR YOU! ♡
2 & 3 DAY OFFERINGS ARE ALL INCLUSIVE FOR YOU & YOUR CREW (AND YOUR HORSE, TOO) WITH OUR GUEST COTTAGES ONSITE SPRING 2026 ♡
the first membership content will go live in December 2025 ♡♡
Join our growing community rooted in regeneration, reflection, and reconnection with the land.
Inner Circle members receive a monthly digital zine POSTMODERN COWBOY: 21st Century Horsemanship - a creative field journal exploring the evolving relationship between horses, humans, and the land through story, philosophy and visual arts. Members also get early access & priority bookings for offerings, discounts at the General Store & more.
Annual members receive a curated produce basket with a specialty herb & blend bundle, grown and prepared with care from the Grove as a thank-you for supporting our living ecosystem.
SOON TO COME ♡
the Loveland General Store
coming the Winter of 2026, we will open the doors to The Loveland General Store; which will feature our Apothecary - specialty herbs and flowers grown for skincare, ritual, and medicinal use, alongside mushrooms grown in our greenhouses and woodlands for nootropic, medicinal, and ceremonial purposes. Handmade ceramics and Raku pieces will be crafted in our wood-fired cob kiln tucked into the woodland, creating a collection of small-batch offerings that celebrate the land, nourish body and spirit, and honor the rhythms of Loveland.
The General Store will be open roadside daily 9am to 7pm, self-serve + online ordering available for farm pickup.
Be the first to know when we open! Sign up for the waitlist. ♡
Book now for your March 2026 ride ♡
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love letters 💌
field notes, musings, meditations & visual stills of life at the Grove.
a living archive of horsemanship, mental wellness & regenerative agriculture.
open pages of poetry & prose of life as it comes; ordinary, strange, and worth it.
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POSTMODERN COWBOY : 21st Century Horsemanship - a monthly digital zine exploring the evolving relationship between horses, humans, and the land through story, philosophy and visual arts.
At Loveland, every act of support helps the land, the community, and the work we are called to do flourish. Whether you give a little or a lot, choose to nourish a specific project, or partner your brand with our vision, your contribution becomes part of a living ecosystem of care, creativity, and abundance.
