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Like the birds, we are always careful to build a stong nest and we are looking for the best materials to build our nest with. nest.jpgThat's why we appreciate donations year around. You don't have to wait for a special holiday, we will always carefully nurture and protect your investment in FENCE so it will continue to grow and serve its mission now and into the future. Thank You!


FENCE Nature Center

FENCE offers 384 acres of hardwood forest, meadow, and wetland for hikers, birdwatchers, gardeners, astronomers. Our entire property is protected by a conservation easement, so it will always be available for future generations. During the school year, some eight thousand elementary and junior high school students join our Project FENCE natural history curriculum.

FENCE TROT Program

FENCE is proud to offer TROT, a therapeutic riding program teaching horsemanship skills to adults and children with physical, developmental and cognitive challenges in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.

FENCE Equestrian Center

The FENCE Equestrian Center has gained a reputation as one of the finest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. With permanent stabling for over 300 horses in eleven barns, all-weather footing in three lighted showrings (including a covered arena), on-site parking and spectator seating, the Equestrian Center hosts events in all disciplines year-round.

Upcoming Events
TRHC Horse & Hound Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024

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NO Yoga Class FENCE is offering free yoga on Fridays at 10:15am in the great room. This yoga class is designed for all levels, first time yoga students welcome! Apr 19, 2024 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Paint Party On Thursday, April 25th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. FENCE will host a Paint party featuring a local non-profit Utopia RLS. Utopia staff will walk attendees through the painting process on a pre-sketched wood cutout. Beginner painters are welcome to attend! Each attendee will take home a painting that they can add to their home decor or gift to a loved one! All supplies are included in the fee for the class. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Contact FENCE to register for the class. For more information about this or upcoming events visit www.fence.org, call 828-859-9021, or email info@fence.org. FENCE is located at 3381 Hunting Country Road in Tryon, North Carolina. Apr 25, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

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Blue Ridge Dog Agility Club Apr 26, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024

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Free Yoga Class FENCE is offering free yoga on Fridays at 10:15am in the great room. This yoga class is designed for all levels, first time yoga students welcome! Apr 26, 2024 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Recent News
Knights of Columbus present donation to Therapeutic Riding of Tryon : On Wednesday, March 6, The Knights of Columbus presented Therapeutic Riding of Tryon (TROT) at FENCE with a donation. “TROT is beyond grateful for the kind donation from the Knights of Columbus,” said Summaiya D’Adamo, TROT’s director. “Their generosity helps our students TROT on!” The donation to TROT will be used to help cover the program’s tuition for providing equine-assisted activities to adults and children with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. Read more…
New program at FENCE : E.A.S.E (Equine Assisted Senior Engagement) is a new program at FENCE aimed at early stage dementia, MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and Parkinson's participants. It is a four-week program consisting of a Spring and Fall session. The goal of this program is to inspire connection and improve the lives of those impacted by dementia, MCI, and Parkinson's through equine engagement. The program focuses on a sensory experience for each student while creating a sense of awareness, confidence, and social connection within a structured and supervised environment. The program takes place at Rosemary's Barn. Participants will spend time and connect with equine animals and other therapy pets in a beautiful, natural setting. Read more…
Thank you to the Kirby Endowment Fund! : A special thank you to the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation for keeping our log cabin beautiful. This fund allows us to insure the cabin is inspected regularly, furnishes the cabin and helps maintain the building and grounds are upkept. Read more…
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