Located in Mid Coast Maine, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy through equine-assisted learning, art, and yoga. Our mission is to dismantle inequities and create pathways for connection, growth, and understanding.
Join us as we create opportunities for everyone to experience love, kindness, & peace.
Our Programs
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UP4Reading
Horse Powered Reading (HPR) is a well researched interventional program that aids students in their literacy journey. By integrating socio-emotional learning with traditional reading skills, HPR reduces anxiety and builds confidence. Horses act as safe "friends," offering unconditional love and mental support, which creates a nurturing environment for learning.
To learn more visit our Horse Powered Reading (HPR) page!
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UP4MemoryCare
UP4MemoryCare is a mobile Memory Care & Support Program designed to enhance the well-being, memory recall, and engagement of seniors through interactions with mini horses. This unique program visits care centers, nursing homes, and adult day care facilities, led by trained handlers.
To learn more visit our UP4MemoryCare page!
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Community Events
Unbridled Peace Farm is a welcoming space for learning and renewal. Check out our monthly schedule to learn when events like Rise & Shine Yoga, Full Moon Unwind, Family Storytime, and Barn Movie Nights.
To learn more, visit our Community Event page!
A Place to Gather, Share & Reflect
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Free Blockbuster
🎬 Take a movie, leave a movie.
Our Free Blockbuster box brings back the magic of movie nights. Neighbors, friends, and guests are welcome to borrow a DVD, drop one off, and discover new favorites. This project is part of a national grassroots effort to provide free entertainment and remind us that stories belong to everyone.
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Free Little Library
📚 Take a book, leave a book.
At Unbridled Peace, we host two Little Free Libraries: LITTLE filled with children’s books and BIG filled with adult books. Neighbors, friends, and guests are welcome to browse, borrow, and share. We are part of the global Little Free Library network, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access for all.
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Wind Phone
📞 A quiet place for reflection.
Nestled under the trees, our Wind Phone offers neighbors, friends, and guests a space to pause, reflect, and speak words left unspoken. Inspired by an international community that began in Japan, Wind Phones are now created and stewarded by friends across the United States and around the world. They offer a gentle reminder that connection, memory, and peace are always within reach.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Christina Barss
FOUNDER
HPR® Facilitator
Yoga Instructor
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Scott Barss
TREASURER
HPR® Facilitator
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Lane, Mr. Wilson, MC & Jazzy
THE HERD