This spring, Canyon Hill Farms welcomed families and friends back to the property for our second annual Easter egg hunt — and after how much everyone enjoyed last year’s gathering, it was exciting to see the tradition continue to grow naturally.
Like the first year, the goal remained simple:
bring people together for a relaxed spring afternoon around the barn, let the kids enjoy the property, and spend time outdoors with good company, good weather, and horses quietly nearby.
This year’s gathering was slightly larger than the first, with around a dozen children participating throughout the afternoon along with additional family members and guests joining the event.
Even with a few more people, the atmosphere still felt exactly the way we hoped it would:
casual,
welcoming,
family-oriented,
and centered around simply enjoying time together at the farm.
A Spring Afternoon Around the Barn
Guests began arriving throughout the afternoon, gathering around the picnic table and lawn area outside the main stable gate while kids explored and visited with one another before the hunt began.
Spring flowers around the property were in full bloom again, adding color naturally throughout the grounds while horses rested quietly nearby in paddocks and turnout areas.
The setup remained intentionally simple and relaxed.
A few decorations lined the gathering areas, appetizers and food gradually filled the tables, and conversations carried easily across the lawn while children waited excitedly for the hunt to begin.
This year’s barbecue included burgers, tots, salads, and a wide assortment of snacks and appetizers, giving everyone plenty to enjoy throughout the afternoon and early evening.
Expanding the Hunt
After the success of the first event, we decided to expand the hunt slightly this year by increasing both the number of eggs and the areas included in the search.
As always, only safe sections of the property were kept “in play,” but the expanded hunt gave kids more room to explore throughout the lawn, gathering areas, and surrounding spaces near the barn.
Just before the hunt officially began, the younger kids once again gathered inside the barn while adults spread out across the property hiding the final eggs.
Some adults stayed behind with the children while others hurried through the lawn, fencing areas, picnic spaces, parking area, and adjacent stable grounds finding last-minute hiding spots before the barn doors opened.
The atmosphere outside quickly turned into a mix of strategy, laughter, and friendly competition over who could find the best hiding places before the kids were released.
Letting the Hunt Begin
To help keep things fair for the younger participants, the youngest children were again given a short head start before the older kids joined in.
Within moments, colorful baskets were filling quickly as children scattered across the property searching through grass, flower beds, fence lines, picnic areas, and other carefully selected hiding locations around the stable grounds.
One of this year’s standout egg hunters was Riley Carpenter, who finished the afternoon having found an impressive 38 eggs — more than anyone else participating in the hunt.
Still, the best part of the afternoon wasn’t really the final egg counts.
It was watching kids of all ages running across the lawn together while families relaxed nearby enjoying the spring weather and peaceful atmosphere around the farm.
An Evening That Lasted a Little Longer
Unlike the first year, this year’s gathering stretched farther into the evening as families stayed longer around the picnic area talking, eating, and relaxing together after the hunt wrapped up.
By the time the last few guests headed home, the barn lights had started glowing against the evening sky and the property had settled back into its usual calm nighttime rhythm.
It was one of those spring evenings that felt simple in all the right ways.
At Canyon Hill Farms, we’ve always believed that some of the best memories around horses happen outside of riding itself — through community, family gatherings, shared traditions, and simply spending time together outdoors.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us this year for the second annual Easter egg hunt, and we’re already looking forward to continuing the tradition in the years ahead.
As the event continues growing, we’re also considering expanding the guest list for future Easter gatherings at the farm. Anyone interested in learning more about future events at Canyon Hill Farms is welcome to contact us at:
info@canyonhillfarms.com
