“The Stomping of the Divots” Art Walk and Brunch
Sunday, March 1st, 2009, 10AM-4PM
Eldorado Polo Club, Indio
“A Night for Gourmands” Gourmet Evening
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009, 5:30PM and 8PM
Wolfgang’s Bistro, Palm Desert
Two unique fundraisers will benefit Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center and the special needs children they serve. “The Stomping of the Divots” will combine fast-paced polo matches, an art exhibition, silent auction and a catered brunch at the Eldorado Polo Club, on March 1st, 2009 from 10AM-4PM. “A Night for Gourmands” features a Chef-hosted Mediterranean-infused 5-course meal hosted by Wolfgang’s Bistro in Palm Desert, on February 25th, 2009; seatings will be at 5:30PM and 8PM and limited to 50 persons per seating.
Healing Horses has designed these two recession proof fundraisers, keeping in mind that the public wants a unique and novel experience that touches their heart while at the same time being mindful of their wallets in these tough economic times we find ourselves in.
“The Stomping of the Divots” Art Walk and Brunch, at the Clubhouse at the Eldorado Polo Club, will feature the 4-goal, 8-goal, and 12-goal polo league finals, and the basics of the game will be explained throughout the day. An “Art Walk” exhibition will be set up on the Clubhouse lawn, hosted by Two Feathers Gallery from El Paseo, featuring prominent southwest artists. Brunch will be catered by Amore Ristorante Italiano, and served from 11:30AM – 3PM. A silent auction will include unique pieces of art and jewellery donated by various desert artists, and an 8-day/7-night trip for two to Honolulu, Hawaii. A halftime parade will showcase nine special needs children on horseback along with a short demonstration of typical lesson activities, and a few parents who will speak to how the Healing Horses Center has positively impacted the lives of their children. This exciting event will combine three of the desert’s best attractions – polo, art, and delectable food. Visitors will take away a unique experience for a great cause. Tickets are $100 each, or $175 for two, and can be purchased by calling Healing Horses at 760-449-4883 (cash or check) or Two Feathers Gallery at 760-346-4700 (credit cards).
“A Night for Gourmands” dining experience at Wolfgang’s Bistro, will be hosted by the talented Chef Radcliffe-Nelson. The menu features a unique Mediterranean journey infused with a Moroccan twist. Chef Radcliffe-Nelson will guide the experience with a synopsis of each of the 5 courses, 3 wine pairings, and an aperitif, along with tips and anecdotal stories from the kitchen. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009, with two seatings available at 5:30PM and 8PM and limited to 50 persons at each seating. Tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased by calling Wolfgang’s Bistro 760-360-7775. Please make your reservation by Wednesday, February 18th, 2009.
Healing Horses utilizes a multi-prong therapeutic approach that helps produce positive changes in critical areas of development including but not limited to core muscle strength, improved balance, speech and vocalizations, positive behavior, self esteem, visual motor and spatial skills. Our goal is to maximize the child’s functioning in their homes, schools and communities by increasing their language, reducing negative behaviors, increasing core muscle strength, improving relationships with peers, parents, teachers and caregivers, peer play, joint attention, self care and overall self esteem and independence. Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3)Not-For-Profit Corporation, and is a Certified Center with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Our website is www.healinghorsescv.com