Willow Equine and Sole to Sole Connection hosts regular group events at our location, as well as annual fundraisers and a multitude of special events with the support of our partners throughout the year. We also connect with our community via regularly schedule veteran meet ups and regional events. See what we've got coming up!
Willow Equine & Soul to Soul Connection Events
Join us at our private farm for our monthly recurring events. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space, and value the privacy of our patrons. What happens at the farm, stays at the farm!
Please contact us at 704-237-0644 or via email for our precise location. Registration is required for groups/events.
*Events in red below are specifically for veterans or first responders only; events in green are open to all.
WOMEN'S NURTURING SERIES
Women's Group. Held Mondays from 10:00-12:30 from June 29-July 27
Join us in creating a group that provides a safe space for women to support, laugh and cry with one another while healing together. You will learn how your past experiences impact your present and future experiences and how to move through their impact. Through the development of skills, education from research, and experiential work with other members, you will learn what nurturing yourself looks like without guilt. Cost is $425
Female Veterans Group. Held 1st Friday of each month from 3:30pm-5pm
MARES: Magnificent, Alive, Rare, and Exceptional Souls
Talk with fellow female veterans, who have similar shared experiences, struggles, and challenges to both offer and receive support.
2026 Dates:
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Feb 6
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March 6
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April 3
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May 1
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June 5
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Aug 7
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Sept 4
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Oct 2
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Nov 6
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Dec 4
Everyone welcome. Held 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5-6:30pm. (Jan, Feb, March, Nov and Dec will be from 3:30-5:00)
WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY: Guided Herd Meditation
Relax and release while enjoying guided herd meditation with our amazing horses. Registration is required. Pricing is on sliding scale of $40-$55 pp. Learn More.
2026 Dates:
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Jan 14*
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Feb 11*
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Mar 11*
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April 8
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May 13
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July 7*
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Aug 12
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Sept 9
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Oct 14
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Nov 11*
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Dec 8*
GROUND TYING: Male First Responders
Male First Repsonders. 3rd Thursday of each month from 12:30-2pm
2025 Dates:
First responders must remain calm even while balancing the pressures and expectations of life and work. Join us and talk with fellow first responders, who have similar shared experiences, struggles & challenges.
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April 17
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May 15
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June 19
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July 17
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Aug 21
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Sept 18
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Oct 16
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Nov 20
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Dec 18
ENDURING CONNECTIONS: Healing Circles
Everyone welcome. 4th Monday of each month from 5pm-6:30pm.
2026 Dates:
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Jan 26
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Feb 23
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Mar 23
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April 27
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May 25
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June 22
Join and share with others needing connection, support, and encouragement. Together with the horses, we will spend time in the pasture and in a sacred circle.
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July 27
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Aug 24
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Sept 28
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Oct 26
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Nov 23
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Dec 28
Annual Fundraisers & Special Events
Willow Equine and Sole to Sole Connection hosts fundraising events throughout the year thanks to the crucial collaboration of partners. These events help to increase awareness, foster crucial connections, sponsor clients, and keep our mission going strong. If you would like to sponsor a fundraiser or partner with us on upcoming events, please reach out!
We are beyond excited for the 1st Annual Horses & Hope on the River fundraiser at Splendor Pond on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
This event is more than just a fun evening together. This is an opportunity to engage with the essence of Soul to Sole Connection. The serene setting serves as a testament to our commitment to healing, hope, and the transformative relationship between people, horses and nature.
Throughout the evening, you will meet the individuals touched by our work and explore the meaningful reach of our programs. Experience firsthand the spirit of a mission that changes the lives of veterans, first responders and their families every day.
Splendor Pond provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, connection, and purpose. We are creating a unique experience that we know people will be talking about long after the night ends.
Space is Limited; Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Your sponsorship does more than support an event. It creates opportunities for healing, connection, and hope for veterans, first responders, and their families as they navigate mental health challenges.
Join us as a sponsor of the Horses & Hope River Party and stand behind a mission that is changing lives through the power of horses and human connection. We invite your business or organization to be part of an impactful evening while gaining meaningful community visibility and engagement.
Please review the Sponsorship Packet and click on the links below to secure your sponsorship and seat in The River!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're excited to share that the Horses for Mental Health National Campaign will officially launch in tandem with the #SeenThroughHorses Campaign, and Soul to Sole Connection is honored to be part of this powerful movement.
Alongside 95 incredible nonprofits, we’re helping raise awareness, expand access to mental health services, and showcase the healing power of horses across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. We invite you to join us—learn more, donate, and spread the word. It only takes a moment and makes an ENORMOUS difference!
Goal: Raise $5000
That’s just 50 people giving $100, or 100 people giving $50. Every single donation counts!
Together, we can help more people access the care they need - because mental health matters. Be one of our first supporters!
If you love to garden, please consider purchasing your seeds to help Soul to Sole each spring and fall. Together, let’s "Stomp the Stigma" around mental health AND make the world a more colorful place!
Every flower bulb or plant you purchase helps us provide free, life-changing counseling and wellness programs with horses for military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Your support helps those who face trauma, PTSD, TBI, and more find hope and healing—without barriers or red tape.
You can make a difference just by shopping for beautiful, eco-friendly plants! We earn 50% of every purchase, and your order ships directly to you. Please take a moment to shop or share our fundraiser with friends and family. Ends May 30.
Soul To Sole Connection SPRING Fundraiser
"Serve For A Cause" Pickle Ball Tournament
June 28 from 12-3
Cost: $50 per Player
Grab your best pickleball partner, join us for a high-energy mixed doubles pickleball tournament focused on competitive play, community impact, and supporting meaningful causes.
Tournament Format
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Indoor Courts: 1–8
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Mixed Doubles (3.0–3.49 DUPR)
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48 Players (24 Teams / Set Partners for the Entire Event)
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Round Robin Play
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Eight Rounds of Match Play
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Championship Round to Determine 1st & 2nd Place
If you would like to sponsor the "Serve For A Cause" Tournament OR donate a raffle item or gift basket, please contact us at 704.237.0644
"Raise a Glass for Local Heroes: Fundraiser at
the NEW Red Buffalo Bar & Grille
April 22, 2026 from 5:30 - 9
Every March, Red Buffalo Brewing hosts an amazing celebration benefitting our efforts with live music, food trucks, auction items, and of course, fabulous beer! In March 2026, we will be hosting this event at the Red Buffalo's NEW location in Statesville!
Sole to Sole Connection would like to sincerely thank our partners for this year’s Raise a Glass Fundraiser: Advanced Auto Parts, BJs Mooresville, Clippers Florist, Daylight Donuts, Family Defense Institute of NC, Food Lions of Troutman, Four Corners Framing & Gallery, Goat Coolers, K9 Cabins, LA Skin Studio, Lowes (Mooresville Store), Majestic Nail Salon, Outback Steakhouse, Red Buffalo Brewing, Sweet Dreams Mattress Co., Welcome Home Veterans at Richards Coffee Shop, Wild Wanderer NC Hats
Hoptown Brewing's Sip It Forward Charity
UPDATE ... We raised $4750
Soul to Sole Connection is excited to be accepted as one of Hoptown Brewing Co.'s Sip It Forward Charities for 2025!
Sip It Forward® is their super drinkable blonde ale and with each pint ordered in the taproom, you receive a token valued at $1.00! OR you can buy the tokens!
Place that token in one of the four containers on the Sip It Forward wall! At the end of the year the total amounts will be donated to the charities! You can donate even more by adding additional tokens to your tab!
Since 2021 with your help, Hoptown has donated over $100,000 to local charities. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Continue to support HopTown and this years amazing charities!
Tee Off For A Veteran Annual Golf Tournament 2026
Tee Off For A Veteran annual golf tournament founded by Bryan Holliday is held the second weekend of each September at the Warrior Golf Club in China Grove, NC. 100% of charities received are donated to local Veteran-related organizations throughout the Lake Norman area, including Soul to Sole Connection!
Mark your calendar for September 12th - 13th, 2026
Registration coming soon!
Staying Connected with our Community
Soul to Sole Connection supports and engages in numerous veteran-centric events throughout the greater Lake Norman community, as well as across the NC piedmont region.
Annually, you can find us at the May Memorial Ruck & 5K in Downtown Mooresville, the July Field of Flags Mooresville Exchange events at the Mooresville YMCA, the November “One Nation Under God” Veterans Lunch at Richards Coffee Shop, and the Mooresville Veterans Day Parade & Celebrations. See our full community calendar below.
Regularly Scheduled Veteran Meet-Ups at Richard Childress Racing
Join us monthly for “Veterans Coffee at Richard Childress Racing” hosted by Veterans Bridge Home. (RCR Headquarters building 425 Industrial Dr., Welcome, NC). The event offers free coffee for veterans, a special presentation, and table displays. All Veterans are invited to attend, 8am-12pm
Upcoming Dates:
May 14; June 11; July 9; August 13; September 10; October 8; November 12; December 12
Community Events & Engagement
Come engage with us at the following events throughout the greater Mooresville - Lake Norman community
