When Jeanne Hollingsworth first arrived in the Santa Ynez Valley, she felt an immediate and enduring connection to its natural beauty, open landscapes, and quiet intelligence. She knew she had found the place where her life’s passions would unfold.

Over the years, that vision has taken form in the creation of Galactic Center a sanctuary where horses live with space to be free and have their own herd connection across eight peaceful acres. Here, the land belongs to the horses, and humans are welcomed as thoughtful guests within their world.

Having raised a herd of deeply attuned horses, Jeanne recognized the profound capacity these animals have to communicate, reflect, and guide human emotional awareness. Horses respond honestly to presence and intention, offering lessons in authenticity, regulation, trust, self-awareness, and relationships that are increasingly rare in modern life.

 Galactic Center was born from a desire to share this wisdom. Through intentional encounters with the herd, we are invited to rediscover our own clarity and sense of purpose. What began as a personal calling has evolved into a place of connection, and transformation where horses help us remember something essential about ourselves Galactic Center is a California nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing human development through therapeutic engagement with horses.