Overview of Ohana Preservation Foundation

"Ohana (Hawaiian for "family"): a group of individuals bonded for life by blood or by choice. Those you hold close to your heart and can always count on to be there for you in good times and in bad times. Truly a precious gift to be treasured."

Ohana Preservation Foundation offers thoughtfully planned mental wellness programs utilizing equine, art, and horticulture therapeutic modalities for:

 

  • youth navigating difficult life circumstances and mental health challenges
  • families with children admitted to hospice or have a significant illness
  • families grieving the loss of a loved one
  • caregivers struggling with compassion fatigue.
Located on an 81-acre farm, this enchanting place is possible only with the support of those who believe in the power of nature to mend shattered lives and soothe wounds both seen and unseen.
We have found that many who have been traumatized and have lost confidence in people are able to build trust and love through animals and find healing in nature over a traditional office setting.
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Ohana Preservation Foundation would not exist without it's amazing Ohana of Volunteers, Animal Partners, Employees, Board of Directors, and Program Partners, which include Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Art Therapists, Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning and Licensed Professional Counselors. 

 

We have a small number of employees, who wear multiple hats and over 350 volunteers.

What some of our participants had to say:

"Ohana has brought my family more peace than I could have ever imagined" ~ from a program participant

"Ohana Preservation Foundation is a great place to find peace and healing. Ohana has an amazing program” ~ from the Family Advocacy Group from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

"I feel like I just had an emotional massage-that was so wonderful" ~ from a program participant

"The impact of our day at Ohana is palpable" ~ from a pediatric hospice rn retreat participant

“We have now been to several of these events with Ohana...It allows my kids the opportunity to make memories together in a place where our family's unique story is understood and celebrated...My family is forever grateful.” ~ from a family with a child in hospice

"I feel like I am in a peaceful oasis away from all the hustle and bustle" ~ from a program participant

"Ohana has helped me find purpose again after losing my son" ~ from a program participant

“My team of medical professionals work with victims of violence, and we have had the privilege to experience Ohana on multiple occasions. Words cannot express how incredible this place is and how much we have gained from our time there. In this busy world with so much being asked of us at home and work we were gifted the perfect opportunity to unwind. The owners, staff and clinicians take their time to truly embrace and discuss the challenges of our job. Our team has done animal, art, horticulture, movement, and sound therapy; all allowing us to recharge and relax. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention how a stroll around the beautiful grounds would have been fulfilling enough as is. There is something really, very magical about this place and their staff. There is a reason we have chosen to go several times and we will go again" ~ from INOVA Forensic Nurses

Email us at Ohanapreservationfoundation@gmail.com for more information

 

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Thank you for your interest in learning more about Ohana Preservation Foundation located in Aldie, VA on 81 acres of preserved land.