Arabian Adventures by Silver Maple Farm

The Arabian horse represents so many cultural things beyond its basic description as a breed of horse. It is emotive. It is universal. It brings people together. It brings nations together. It inspires art of all kinds. It is steeped in historical significance.

Henry & Christie Metz, owners of Silver Maple Farms – one of the leading breeding operations of Straight Egyptian Arabian horses in the world, saw this potential of bringing people together in a setting that is fun, education, community-oriented, thought-provocative and entertaining... all in the name of the Arabian horse. And thus birthed the mission and concept of Arabian Adventures.

The first adventure will be a weekend-long Arabian Adventure in Art, featuring seminarians from around the United States who will be walking guests through different forms of Arabian horse art. Guests will learn first-hand the foundational tenants of pencil drawing, painting in oils, digital design and photography of Arabian horses.

Henry & Christie will be your personal hosts. All events will take place either in their beautiful home or at Silver Maple Farm or local venues.

You'll enjoy gourmet food, award-winning local wine, creative inspiration, and the camaraderie of like-minded people... all set against a stunning backdrop of the Santa Ynez Valley.