Upcoming Events

Saturday, December 20th, 2025

4p-10p | FREE Fun for the whole family

RSVP Required

Mission BBQ

Pony Rides

Animal Experiences with horses, cows, sheep, pigs, ducks, chickens & more

Santa arriving on the Fire Truck

The Grinch making an appearance 

Free Family Photos 

Firepit with S‘mores

Hot Cocoa Bar

Outdoor Movie:The Elf @ 6:30p

Popcorn Bar

Female Veteran Retreat Agenda

Location: The Barn at Smith Acres, Fort Myers, Florida

Dates: Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 15, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Welcome Day

• 4:00PM: Grand Arrival & Check-In

• Welcome drink

• Receive personalized itineraries, tour & accommodation info.

• 6:30 PM: Barbecue Dinner by the Fire Pit

• Menu: Slow-smoked meats, pasta salad, fresh garden veggies, fresh bread & desserts.

• Icebreaker activities: “Two Truths and a Lie” and “Babbling.”

          •.         Make a trucker hat

• Spotify for Music

• 8:30–9:30 PM: Stargazing, Snuggles & S’mores

• Enjoy telescopes set up for stargazing by the fire pit.

• Gourmet s’mores kits provided with chocolate and marshmallows.

         •.         Animals available to snuggle 

Friday, March 13, 2026

Theme: Country Girl!

• 6:30-8:30 AM: Feed the Animals & Chores

• 8:30–9:00 AM: Country Breakfast

• Freshly prepared meats and eggs from the property, biscuits and gravy, fruit 

• 9:30–10:15 AM: Morning Yoga Session; Yoga Nidra followed by Sun Salutations.

• 10:15–10:45 AM: Ice Plunge Activity

• 11:15 AM–1:00 PM: Equine Therapy

• Guided activities with horses and livestock to build trust and communication.

• 1:00–1:30 PM: Lunch

• Seasonal salads, Pizza

• 1:30–4:00 PM: Trail Rides at NFS Ranch & Shopping at MaryLou’s

• 4:00-5:30: Free Time

          •.        5:30–6:00 PM: Feed Animals (Optional)

• 6:30 PM: Barbecue Dinner by the Fire Pit - THEME: Country Nights

• Menu: Grilled steaks, ribs, shrimp, garlic potatoes, asparagus, and dessert.

• Live Music (7/8-10p): Taylor performing country, bluegrass & requests.

• 8:00–10:00 PM: Game Night w/ Trivia & Bull Riding .

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Theme: Rediscovering Yourself- R&R

• 8:00–8:45 AM: Country Breakfast

• Pancakes, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, and farm-to-table smoothies.

• 9:00–10:30 AM: Yoga Nidra + EMDR on the River Dock.

• 11:00–3:00 PM Boat Day with Pub Subs *Laura offered Van!

• 3:30–6:30 PM: Free Time 

• Options: Relax, explore property, nap, shop, massage or facial

• Dinner Attire - PJ’s! 

• 6:30–8:00 PM: Create-Your-Own Sushi Dinner w/ Chef Scott.

• 8:30–9:30/10 PM: Pino & Piano on the Patio in PJ’s 

• Josee on the Piano by the fireplace on the patio.

• Supplies available to make a vision board or paint

Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Farewell

• 6:30–7:00 AM: Feed the Animals (Optional)

• 7:00–8:00 AM: Sunrise Church Service on the farm 

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Farewell Country Breakfast

• Fresh fruit, homemade bagels, breakfast casserole, and bacon.

• 9:00–10:00 AM: Closing Session; “Rock, Stick, Leaf” activity.

• 10:00 AM: Departures - See ya L