FORGOTTEN ARTISAN LIVING
FORGOTTEN ARTISAN LIVING
A place to learn, have fun and practice mindfullness
A small hobby farm in Rosemount, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Where we raise our own goats, chickens and cows. We grow our own food and share the experience of living life a little slower. Whether you want to cuddle a cow, learn to make sourdough bread or learn some new skills with horses, we would love to hear from you. Sanna is a qualified EAL facilitator and with the help of our horses she creates a safe space to grow, learn and be present.
"There is something about the outside of a horse, that is good for the inside of a man"
Winston Churchill
EXPLORE HORSE LED LEARNING
Horse Led Learning also known as Equine assisted learning (EAL), empower students through horses as their teacher, to be present, heard, seen and gotten.
What to expect - participants engage in different tasks such as grooming, feeding, leading or doing ground work with the horses. These activities are facilitated by me, Sanna. I am a qualified and insured facilitator.
Horses are great at sensing emotions, they act as mirrors, showing how people behave and feel. EAL can be therapeutic too, helping with mental health or recovering from trauma. It's a hands-on way to learn life lessons with the help of our four-legged friends!
SERVICES
EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING
As a young teenager, horses played a major role in my life, helping me build self-esteem, emotional control, trust, and self-love. Over the past 10 years, I have challenged myself to understand and read horses. I truly believe that they have shaped me into the person I am today. My journey with horses has been deeply transformative, and I have made it my mission to help others experience the same connection and growth.
Three years ago, a scared gelding named Lightning entered my life. At a time when I thought I had a solid understanding of horses, life and relationships, Lightning showed me how much more there was to learn. He has challenged me to become a more intuitive and present person, teaching me that there is nowhere to hide when being around horses. This experience, while sometimes frustrating, has made me a better individual and a more skilled facilitator.
My passion for Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) stems from my belief that the lessons horses can teach us are invaluable. Through my studies of horse expressions over the past decade, I have honed the ability to "decipher" the moments when a horse communicates with us. I can tell from our four-legged teachers if you are holding your breath or not fully present. I will be there by your side to guide you through these moments of insight.
The skills we learn from horses are transferable to our interactions in everyday life. Whether it’s becoming more persuasive, knowing when to take a step back, or simply recognizing when we need to take a breather, horses can teach us to navigate human relationships more effectively. A horse can feel your heartbeat before you touch them; let them touch your heart.
Through my EAL sessions, fully supported by NDIS if applicable, I aim to help you become a happier, more self-aware person. You will learn to control your breath in stressful situations, set better boundaries in toxic environments, and extend your patience. Let me help you, through the wisdom of horses.
EAL is for everyone—give it a try and be open to the magic.
SESSIONS run for 1 hour and are individually tailored to your needs and goals.
FARM TOUR
A chance to get up close and personal to our farm animals.
Get an insight into hobby farm life. Pick eggs in the chicken coop, learn where milk comes from, cuddle a duck, play with the goats and meet a real "bluey" dog.
during school holidays and some weekends I run group visits.
I also do private visits by appointment.
Sourdough Workshop
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change -
Warwick Schiller
WHY “FORGOTTEN ARTISAN LIVING”
Forgotten Artisan Living
DEFINITION OF ARTISAN
"A Person or Company that practises in small scale, producing something in limited quantities, often using traditional methods."
At Forgotten Artisan Living, we are dedicated to returning to traditional practices that has been somewhat forgotten.
We embrace a paddock-to-plate philosophy. Our journey began in January 2020 when my husband Richie and I acquired a vacant plot of land in Rosemount on the Sunshine Coast.
Driven by our dream of making the majority of our own food in a humane and sustainable manner.
Having a background in hospitality and experience running my own café and catering business, I am all for using every part of an animal and minimising waste.
Prior to owning Scandic Café in Maroochydore for eight years, I ran a cheese and wine shop in Sweden, where I grew up. As a trained sommelier and cheese enthusiast, it was only natural for me to start making our own cheese and dairy products when we first acquired our beautiful Holstein x Jersey cow, Oreo.
We now also run a small herd of dairy goats, with a year round milk supply.
I am proud to share that we are producing the majority of our food on the farm. An unexpected benefit has been a remarkable improvement in my digestive health. What was once thought to be gluten and lactose intolerance has turned into a manageable situation with a diet rich in our own fresh produce, cutting out ultra processed foods.
I love teaching people a different way of looking at things.
The horses tought me that.
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change” - Warwick Schiller
I am excited to show you how you can achieve similar results at home, even without a cow in your backyard. Whether it's baking your own sourdough, smoking your own meat, or making cheese and yogurt, I can assure you that it is one of the most rewarding experiences of my 37 years on this planet.
But it is not just your gut health I am passionate about.
After surrounding myself with animals, especially horses. I live a healthier life, mentally.
Stress levels are down, my way of controlling my emotions helps in all parts of life.
Reach out if you want to spend some time with the animals or join me in the kitchen for some learning!
