Category: EAL

Countdown to Our Annual 10K Trail Run & 5K Fun Run/Walk

We are about a month away from our Annual 10K Trail Run and 5K Fun Run/Walk. September 4th will mark our 9th year of hosting this fundraiser for the Head Start Programs through the YMCA in Frederick County.  Proceeds for this event offset the costs for the Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program we offer to Head Start Frederick Read More »

Behind The Scenes at ThorpeWood

It’s morning on Catoctin Mountain. The sun peeks over the tops of white pines and rays of sunlight travel across a dew covered pasture. Dandelions sway in a light breeze as a bumble bee visits each flower. An orchestra of songbirds fill the air along with an occasional horse blow in the distance. The mountain Read More »

ThorpeWood Trails: Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

As you know, ThorpeWood’s annual 5K Fun Walk/Run 10K Trail Run, is scheduled for Sunday, September 6th.  Registration is now open on active.com.  You can click here to be taken to our registration page.  All proceeds from this event will be used to help offset the costs associated with bringing the kids from the Frederick Read More »

Register Now for ThorpeWood Trails September 6

It’s that time of year again:  ThorpeWood Trails 5K Fun Walk and 10K Trail Run time!  Registration is now open on active.com.  You can register by clicking here. What makes this event so special?  Truth be told, there are lots of 5Ks and a few 10Ks to choose from in and around Frederick.  We are Read More »

Looking Through Another Lens

The pictures in this blog post are from the Bambeco blog. You know the feeling you get when you overhear someone speaking about you?  Or read an opinion of you that someone else has written and shared?  It is that feeling of a change of perspective – viewing yourself through someone else’s eyes – and Read More »

Resolutions

It’s the start of another year, and our thoughts naturally turn to fortifying our resolve to make this year better than the last.  It’s the natural process of thought as we close-out one year and move onto the next:  an opportunity to start over, wipe the slate clean, have a new beginning…a time to start Read More »

Things That Make Frederick the Best

It seems like Frederick has appeared on a lot of “Best Places” lists over the past few years.  Recently, it made Movoto’s list of the 10 Best Counties in America, and if you live here or have ever visited, you certainly know why.  Frederick county is a perfect blend of small town atmosphere with big Read More »

Barn Dance!

Yes!  The time has come again for the ThorpeWood Barn Dance. This year it will be on September 26th from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The band Strings on Wings will be providing the music, and light snacks and hot cider will be provided. Feel free to BYOB! Tickets cost $20 per person in advance Read More »