Freedom Path

What an incredible weekend at our Pioneers Marriage Retreat! ❤️
We're so grateful for every couple who chose to invest in their marriage and spend intentional time with the Lord and one another.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, leaders, and supporters who helped make this weekend possible. We are so thankful for all that God did and can't wait to see the fruit that continues long after the retreat is over.

"God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us." - Ephesians 3:20

Please reach out to Sara DesJardins at [email protected] if you’re interested in learning more about our next retreat!

🐴 Horse Spotlight: Alfie 🐴
Meet Alfie 🤍
If Alfie were a dog, he’d 100% be a golden retriever. Playful, curious, and always right by your side. He’s the kind of horse who wants to follow everyone everywhere just to be near you.
Alfie has a big heart and an even bigger desire to connect. He’s always ready for attention, quick to offer affection, and somehow instantly loved by everyone he meets. There’s just something about him that draws people in and makes them feel seen and welcomed.
We’re so grateful for the joy, warmth, and connection he brings to Freedom Path.

✨ Testimony Tuesday ✨

This is Shannon. She did the Path with Grace last summer and is actually coming back to join our Freedom Path lesson program! Here’s what Shannon had to say about her experience:

“Freedom Path was so wonderful for me! It came to me at a low point in my life. I was stuck in a toxic work situation and felt very stuck in my life. Reconnecting with God through nature, horses, and scripture study with Jeannie helped me feel connected to myself again. It gave me the confidence to take the adventure God had been placing on my heart and completely change my life. I feel God’s presence strongly in animals so relating scripture to horses and animals was so impactful for me. Freedom path made me feel like me again. I left every session feeling God’s love for me, and over time my confidence grew to live the life He designed for me. I am happier, healthier and more faith filled everyday because of Freedom Path.”

There is power in your story. Every breakthrough, every moment of healing, every step of faith—it all matters. When we share what God has done, we remind others that He is still moving, still restoring, still making a way.

“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story…” – Psalm 107:2

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” – Proverbs 31:28

A mother’s love reflects the heart of God—steadfast, nurturing, and full of grace. Today we honor the women who pour out so much, who lead with faith, and who leave a legacy of love in the hearts of their children.

💛 At Freedom Path, we are honored to walk alongside families through Path Sessions designed to strengthen these sacred relationships. We offer mother-daughter and mother-son sessions focused on healing, connection, and growing together in Christ.

If you’re ready to deepen your bond and create space for meaningful transformation, please reach out to Sara DesJardins at [email protected] for more info.

✨ Because strong families start with intentional connection.

✨ There are still a few spots left! ✨

Join us for our Pioneers Marriage Retreat on May 21–24 at Valor Haven — a sacred time set apart to invest in what matters most: your marriage. In the busyness of life, it’s easy to drift. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down, step away from distractions, and intentionally reconnect — with each other and with the Lord.
💛 Experience rest for your soul in the beauty of nature
💛 Find renewal in God’s presence
💛 Grow closer to your spouse through meaningful connection and Christ-centered encouragement

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your marriage and build a deeper, lasting foundation together.

👉 Secure your spot by emailing Sara DesJardins at [email protected]

“Family Path was such a meaningful experience for our family. We’ve always been close, but this really helped us see each other in a deeper way and understand how God uniquely designed us. It gave us clarity, direction, and a shared vision for how to move forward with purpose—not just as individuals, but together as a family.”

Family Path is more than time away—it’s a chance for families to slow down, reconnect, and grow closer to God together. Families leave with deeper understanding, stronger connection, and a shared sense of purpose 🤍

Interested in joining us for a future Family Path experience? Send us a message—we’d love to connect with you.

✨ Employee Spotlight ✨

We’re so grateful to highlight Ally as part of the Freedom Path team! Ally first came through The Path years ago, where she encountered the Lord in a powerful way and worked with one of our incredible Path horses, Grace.

She began serving as a volunteer, faithfully giving her time and heart to this ministry—helping with Path sessions, caring for the horses, and covering Freedom Path in prayer. Over time, her “yes” continued to grow, and we’re now so thankful to have her on staff, serving in an even deeper capacity. Ally's quiet faithfulness and servant heart have made a lasting impact on both people and horses alike. She truly reflects what it looks like to walk out what God has done in her life, and we’re so blessed by the way she continues to serve.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23

Strong marriages aren’t built by accident—they’re built with intention.
The 2026 Pioneers Retreat at Valor Haven is a space to reconnect, refocus, and rediscover what brought you together in the first place. Step away from the noise and invest in what matters most.

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12
Because when couples grow stronger, everything around them does too.

Christy and Shawn joined us for our 2025 Pioneers Retreat, and here’s what they shared about their experience:
“After my wonderful father-in-law passed away, my sweet mother-in-law shared her regrets about time she wished they had spent differently. That stayed with me. After 26 years of my own marriage, it’s easy to slip into routine and take each other for granted. The Freedom Path Pioneers retreat gave us the intentional time we needed to reconnect, share our hearts, and invite the Holy Spirit to deepen our unity. We left feeling grateful for one another and renewed in our commitment to love each other with greater purpose.”

Join us May 21st–24th at Valor Haven and take the next step in your journey together. Please email Sara DesJardins at [email protected] for more information.

This Easter, we remember the hope found at the cross—and the life we’ve been given because of it.
In every quiet moment, in every new beginning, we’re reminded that Jesus is alive… and because He lives, we have hope, freedom, and purpose.
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” — John 11:25
He is risen—He is risen indeed. 🌿✝️

This Good Friday, what are you going to do to bless God? It seems impossible to bless Him! But its not which is truly amazing. Pause to reflect on His sacrifice, redemption, and the power of His grace.
Take a few minutes to listen to the Lord right now and “do whatever He tells you,” just as it says in John 2:5. The highest form of loving God is being obedient to what He asks.
Today is a moment to slow down, listen and do whatever He tells you! ✝️