Arcola Women's Hike for Horses

by Julia Riedel on September 23, 2024

Arcola Ladies, mark your calendars as we are gathering a hiking team to support a great cause, the Nalani Horse Rescue, a Hike for Horses 5K (about 3 miles). Click here for more information.

Cost:
Prior to October 5th: $36 (please register with the Arcola group by clicking the Green register button at the bottom of this page)
After October 5th and no later than Oct 19th: $50 (please register yourself directly on the Nalani site at https://www.nalanihr.org/events/hike-for-horses-2024. Note: Please do not register directly with Nalani if it is prior to Oct 5th - you won't receive the group discount. ) Email Julie Abel and let her know you are going.

Please register below by October 5 to receive the early bird and discount group rate. A limited number of scholarships are available so please reach out to Julia Riedel at if you need a scholarship to cover the cost.

If you have questions about the Arcola group attending this event or if you need assistance getting to Alanwood Farm or would like to carpool with others, please email . Please wear a pink shirt and arrive by 2:15pm for pictures.

About the event:
Nalani was founded by Cherry Tapley, who is scheduled to be the speaker at our next women’s brunch on September 28. Come experience a hike through the beautiful trails of Alanwood Farm, home of Nalani Horse Rescue. Alanwood is a 240 acre farm; the hike will wind you through the property and along Broad Run, and you'll end up at the site of Nalani where you will get to meet Teddy and all of the Nalani horses and enjoy a cold beer from Lost Rhino Brewery. *Everyone 21 and over will get one free beer ticket. The hike is just under 5k and will take approximately an hour, but there will be an optional short cut. Either way, the wooded path will take you along scenic fields with horses. Kool Zone Food Truck will be on-site.

**Although we love our dogs, we ask that you leave them at home for this event for the safety of everyone including the horses. Thanks!
***Event is rain or shine unless weather is dangerous. No refunds. All proceeds go to Nalani Horse Rescue, a 501(c)3 charity.

About the Author

Julia Riedel

As Director of Grow, Julia seeks to develop and deepen Christian faith from childhood through the older adult. Through gathering in community to share our lives and strengthen our relationship with God and each other, we are able to grow in grace and love.

Early in her career, Julia worked as a Christian Educator and Youth Director for many years. She retired this year from LCPS after 21 years as an elementary school counselor. Julia graduated from the University of North Carolina with a Masters in Counseling. She has also done work as a hospice volunteer and as a volunteer chaplain at Fairfax Hospital. She looks forward to bringing her experience to the Director of Grow position.

Julia has been a involved at Arcola United Methodist since 1995 when her husband Chris became the church’s pastor. Presently, she enjoys long walks, reading and spending time with her children and grandchildren.