13 Yule Lads

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

It’s That Time of Year! Let’s celebrate the Icelandic way! The Icelandic children are visited by 13 Yule Lads (Jólasveinar), each coming in the 13 nights leading up to Christmas (Jólin), December 25. Join us as we learn about these fun mischievous lads.
(Limited to 10 people)

$20
Event Series Mindfulness Workshops

Mindfulness Workshop

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Thursday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75

Christmas Caroling and Charity Blessing 2024

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Christmas is the time for giving. As Hestóvin Stables celebrates its second year, let’s gather to celebrate and give! Join us in celebrating the holiday season with hot cocoa and Christmas goodies and by giving to the Renew Therapeutic Riding Center and the Last Stop Horse Rescue and Sanctuary. Please consider donating of items in need or cash gifts to these wonderful organizations.

Donations Appreciated

Horse-in-tine’s Day Party 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Love is in the air! Come to the stables to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us! We will have treats and a special art activity. Bring handmade valentines for the horses who you love and who love you back!
Cost: Donations Appreciated

Donations Appreciated
Event Series Mindfulness Workshops 2025

Mindfulness Workshop 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Wednesday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75

Event Series Mindfulness Workshops 2025

Mindfulness Workshop 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Wednesday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75

Event Series Mindfulness Workshops 2025

Mindfulness Workshop 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Wednesday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75

Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Where did The Herd hide the Easter eggs this year? Bring an easter basket and go searching for the eggs!

Donations Appreciated

Glow-in-the-Dark Spring Hike 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Start off the spring season with our fun, healthy Glow-in-the-Dark Spring Hike! You are invited to hike, walk, or run our approximately 1-mile trail on the beautiful Hestóvin Stables property. Begin your spring with a spark!

$30

Mother’s Day Tea 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Let’s celebrate moms, grandmas, and other special women in your life by enjoying an afternoon tea party. Beverages, cookies, and an art activity will add to the fun of being around your special ladies.

Donations Appreciated
Event Series Mindfulness Workshops 2025

Mindfulness Workshop 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Wednesday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75

Read to a Horse Kickoff 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Come, pull up a stool, open a book, and read to one of the Icelandic horses! 

Donations Appreciated

Donuts with Dads 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Let’s celebrate dads, grandpas, and other special men in your life by having donuts and juice. There will be a scavenger hunt for you and your guest to play.

Donations Appreciated
Event Series Mindfulness Workshops 2025

Mindfulness Workshop 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Wednesday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75

Event Series Read to a Horse 2025

Read to a Horse 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

This is a recurring event held on the second Monday of every month. Everyone enjoys being read to including our horses - Glóa, Gunnar, Jörda, Saer, and Tatari. Bring one of your favorite books or choose one from our library, pull up a stool, and share the love of reading with an Icelandic horse friend.

Donations Appreciated
Event Series Mindfulness Workshops 2025

Mindfulness Workshop 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Wednesday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75

Event Series Read to a Horse 2025

Read to a Horse 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

This is a recurring event held on the second Monday of every month. Everyone enjoys being read to including our horses - Glóa, Gunnar, Jörda, Saer, and Tatari. Bring one of your favorite books or choose one from our library, pull up a stool, and share the love of reading with an Icelandic horse friend.

Donations Appreciated
Event Series Mindfulness Workshops 2025

Mindfulness Workshop 2025

Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Third Wednesday of each month. These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.

$75