From the snowy mountains of Wyoming to the pine forests of North Carolina, a couple’s cross-country journey gives rise to a sanctuary of nature, wellness, and learning
(PRUnderground) June 26th, 2025
Gratitude Farm and Retreat is the newest gem in Halifax County’s growing agritourism movement, offering a one-of-a-kind blend of environmental education, equine connection, and forest-inspired wellness. Run by Rick and Anpeytu Neier, the 75-acre sanctuary tucked along Fishing Creek Road in Enfield began with a bold decision: to leave behind the rugged beauty of Jackson, Wyoming, and start a new life rooted in sustainability and healing.
After finding their Enfield property on Zillow, the couple packed up their lives, including seven horses, two dogs, and three elusive cats, and embarked on a journey eastward in October 2022. The move itself was epic, with winter roads, barn building, and horse corral improvisation marking just the beginning of their adventure. What emerged is a woodland oasis where nature thrives, and people are invited to connect, with the land, with animals, and with themselves.
On May 16, 2025, in partnership with Halifax Community College, the Neiers hosted their first retreat: Artspalooza – Where the Arts Meet the Earth, a day-long celebration of creativity and ecology. It marked the beginning of what they hope will become a series of regenerative retreats blending the arts, nature, and hands-on learning.
“Our goal is to support healing, of the earth and of people,” said Anpeytu. “We’re creating a space where community, conservation, and creativity come together.”
Upcoming offerings include:
- Sparkly Eyes Tours: Evening explorations of fireflies, frogs, and forest life
- Birds, Butterflies, and Breakfast: Morning walks focused on bird calls and pollinators
- Mushroom Logging and Foraging: Led by Rick, a geologist, these sessions teach guests how to cultivate mushrooms using inoculated logs
- Forest Bathing: Quiet reflection walks through the pine woods
- Spanish Mustang Retreat: A powerful, hands-on experience learning to connect with horses, read their body language, and reflect on human behavior
Anpeytu, who spent 13 years on mounted patrol in Wyoming assisting with crowd and traffic control during peak tourist season, calls their five Spanish Mustangs “wellness horses” who “know what you’re about before you do.”
Gratitude Farm is also home to beavers, bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, and wild turkey, all coexisting within the regenerated woodland habitat. The couple’s deep respect for nature is reflected in every corner of the property, from its forested trails to its tranquil ponds.
“When people ask why we moved here, we say it’s the land,” said Anpeytu. “We love it. It’s beautiful, peaceful, and full of possibility.”
For those interested in attending an upcoming retreat or camping on the property, please contact the Neiers directly.
Media Contact:
Brenda Greene
Enfield Alliance Biz Profile #40
brenda317w@gmail.com
201-925-7716 or 252-445-1031
Farm Contact:
Anpeytu L. Neier
Gratitude Farm and Retreat, LLC
3183 Fishing Creek Rd.
Enfield, NC 27823
307-690-4828
About Enfield Alliance Biz Profile
About the Enfield Alliance Biz Profile Series:
The Enfield Alliance Biz Profile, curated by Brenda Greene, highlights local businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute to the vitality and charm of Enfield, North Carolina. Each monthly profile brings visibility to small businesses while celebrating the individuals behind them and the culture they help shape.
About Town by Town: Celebrating Our Roots
Town by Town: Celebrating Our Roots is the flagship multimedia series of the Enfield Alliance—a living tribute to the heritage, people, places, and possibilities of Halifax County, North Carolina. Produced and directed by Enfield native and community advocate Larry B. Perkins, the series explores the region one story, one town, one voice at a time.
From Revolutionary War landmarks and Bicentennial commemorations to global bird sanctuaries and generational art legacies, Town by Town brings to light the untold stories that shape this remarkable region.
What You’ll Discover:
• The Lafayette Bicentennial in Enfield – A powerful documentary honoring the Hero of Two Worlds and Enfield’s historic stand for liberty
• Legacy in Every Brushstroke – A tour of artist Karen Dunlap Vaughan’s Heptinstall House and her family’s enduring impact
• The Enfield Fishing Creek Paddle – A vibrant community tradition connecting nature and Revolutionary history
• Sylvan Heights Bird Park – A global conservation sanctuary nestled in rural North Carolina
• Hearts Behind the Feathers – Stories of the volunteers and visitors who bring Sylvan Heights to life
Whether you’re a local educator, historian, preservationist, or simply a curious explorer, Town by Town offers compelling, community-rooted storytelling that inspires pride and participation.
Watch the Series: youtube.com/@enfieldalliance2282
Contact: Larry B. Perkins, Executive Producer – lperkins@EnfieldAlliance.com
Website: enfieldalliance.com
Based in Enfield, North Carolina
Because history doesn’t just happen… it lives here.
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