Festina Lente

Festina Lente CHY 20061425 Festina Lente was founded 35 years ago. The Festina Lente Foundation is now at a fascinating juncture.
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A unique charity & education centre combining equestrian activities, horse riding, therapeutic programmes, and horticultural learning. 🐴🌱
" Life enhancing education for horses & humans"
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📌 Registered Charity No. Back then, it was a tiny operation but in the period since its inception, we have become an essential Learning Centre where people can thrive and grow regardless of t

heir circumstances. A unique blend of horses, horticulture, and community brings us together as we strive to create new opportunities in learning for those with intellectual and physical challenges and offer excellence in education and training for those who choose to follow a career path in any of the above sectors. Having outgrown our current facilities in Bray and with our lease due to end shortly, we have located a permanent new home only a 10-minute drive from our current location. The successful relocation to new premises will not only mean the continuation of our existing services to 450 people each week, but also the further development of education and learning programmes to an additional 200 people weekly. But we urgently need to secure funding to complete the purchase by Spring 2022 and then begin an ambitious two-year building project to develop a National Education Centre. Having experienced such a huge growth in demand for all of our programmes, this new facility will reduce our waiting lists and provide much needed care and training for those who need it. Festina Lente Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a unique range of equestrian and horticultural learning, training and employment opportunities that focuses on social inclusion, choice and personal development. Statement of Purpose
Festina Lente provides a range of innovative equestrian, horticultural and community based learning opportunities designed to enhance employment opportunities for those in our programmes. All of our activities conform either to the standards for Adult Day Services and prevocational training as set out by the Health Services Executive, Social Enterprises as set out by the Department of Social Protection, Vocational Training as set out by the Department of Education and Skills and Equestrian Center management as set out by and Association of Irish Riding Establishment and activities relating to all other relevant and statutory requirements.

31/08/2025

We are so proud and grateful to have Rachael Blackmore as an Ambassador of Festina Lente 💚🐎

This video was captured at the RDS Dublin Horse Show, where Rachael joined us in the arena and rode the incredible A Plus T**d. ✨
Her support means the world to our community, our riders, and the work we do every day at Festina Lente.

Thank you, Rachael, for being such an inspiring role model and for sharing this journey with us 💫🐎

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✨ Connect with nature, creativity, and yourself ✨Join us for a Garden Poetry & Sketching Workshop — a calming afternoon ...
28/08/2025

✨ Connect with nature, creativity, and yourself ✨

Join us for a Garden Poetry & Sketching Workshop — a calming afternoon where words and art come alive among the beauty of the gardens. 🌿🖋️🎨

🪴 Explore your creativity
🖌️ Try mindful sketching & expressive poetry
🥗 Enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch in nature

📅 20th September 2025
📍 Festina Lente, Old Connaught Ave, Bray, Co. Wicklow

✨ Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/garden-poetry-and-sketching-workshop-tickets-1560090184739

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🌿✨ Create Your Own Wellbeing Garden ✨🌿Ready to transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary for peace, balance & joy? 🌸...
28/08/2025

🌿✨ Create Your Own Wellbeing Garden ✨🌿

Ready to transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary for peace, balance & joy? 🌸🌞

Join us at Festina Lente Gardens, Old Connaught Ave, Bray, Co. Wicklow for our 8-Week "Essential Skills for Creating a Wellbeing Garden" Workshop Series starting 7th September 2025.

🌱 Learn how to design, plant & nurture a garden that supports wellbeing
🪴 Explore sensory planting & mindful gardening techniques
💚 Connect with nature, find calm, and create your own healing haven

📅 Starts: Sunday, 7th September 2025 @ 2PM
📍 Location: Festina Lente Gardens, Bray

✨ Limited spaces available – book your spot today!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/essential-skills-for-creating-a-wellbeing-garden-8-workshop-series-tickets-1333313148519

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27/08/2025

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Quarterly meeting of the Disability Network, kindly hosted by Festina Lente, a charity that supports people to achieve their personal best in the natural world of horses, horticulture and community.

The Network provides a forum for people from local disability groups to discuss common issues, support one another and take joint action to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in the local community.

This session we finalised details for our upcoming Employers Engagement Event. Taking place in the Glenview Hotel Wicklow on October 22nd from 8am to 10am, this breakfast briefing will educate employers on how to become more disability-confident and inclusive in the workplace. The session will feature Anna Boda of Employers for Change and other speakers.

This network is resourced by the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) which is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027. EU Funds Ireland 🇪🇺 🇮🇪

Say Cheese 📷  Donnie. Maraline & Aaron are only delighted to be back at Festina Lente attending the ETP ( Equestrian Tra...
27/08/2025

Say Cheese 📷 Donnie. Maraline & Aaron are only delighted to be back at Festina Lente attending the ETP ( Equestrian Training Programme QQI level 4) ... After a long summer and lots of free time, they are back to the daily routines... The ETP is available to join all year round.

WWW.FESTINALENTE.IE to see if you are eligible for this programme. With thanks to ...

26/08/2025

From sparks to shine ✨ A farrier’s craft is more than shoeing horses – it’s protecting hooves, balancing movement, and keeping horses sound and strong. 🐴🔨🔥

Every trim, every shoe, every detail matters – because healthy hooves mean a healthy horse. ❤️

Thanks to Ben Hudson for the great job!

26/08/2025

✨ Hannah & Prince’s Lámh Sign of the Week ✨

This week’s word is “WAIT” ⏳
A gentle reminder that sometimes we need a little patience – whether it’s waiting for a turn, waiting for a friend, or waiting for something exciting to happen!

Hannah and Prince love showing us how to use Lámh in everyday moments 💜🐴

🍂✨ Slow down & reconnect this season…Our Autumn / Winter Evening Wellbeing Garden Program is back! 🌱💚🌿 8 weeks of uplift...
25/08/2025

🍂✨ Slow down & reconnect this season…
Our Autumn / Winter Evening Wellbeing Garden Program is back! 🌱💚

🌿 8 weeks of uplifting workshops including:
🌸 Seed guardianship & kitchen garden planning
🌸 The sensory language of plants
🌸 Creating winter bouquets & magical containers
🌸 Healing power of plants & much more…

📅 Every Wednesday | Sept 24 – Nov 12
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 pm
📍 Festina Lente, Bray
💶 €90 (for full 8 weeks!)

🌼 Give yourself the gift of peace, creativity & connection this Autumn/Winter. ✨

📸 Caption this pic… 🐴💛Joey & Allanah the mini pony bringing all the smiles in the sand arena in the RDS....Sometimes the...
23/08/2025

📸 Caption this pic… 🐴💛

Joey & Allanah the mini pony bringing all the smiles in the sand arena in the RDS....
Sometimes the tiniest ponies make the biggest memories ✨

Address

Old Connaught Avenue
Bray
CO.WICKLOWA98F702

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