The purpose of Many Hearts, One Farm is to educate and inspire our team, clients and the communities that we serve. The Many Hearts, One Farm logo reminds us that no one heart is better or more important than the other because we need each one in order to make different but beautiful colors. Just like every paint color on a palette, everyone who walks through the doors of Main Stay plays an equally important part in our mission.

March is Women’s History Month and includes International Women’s Day, both of these observances are times to recognize the impact women have made throughout history and in modern society. Women have been trailblazers towards gender equality in many areas in the U.S. and internationally. The equestrian community is no different and Annie Wilkins is one such trailblazer! 

In 1954, Annie Wilkins left Minot Maine with her horses, dog, and sense of adventure. After losing her remaining family member and receiving news from her doctors that she only had two years to live, Annie became determined to travel to California by horseback. Also known as Mesannie, she eventually arrived in California in 1955, but not without some twists and turns on the way. 

You can read more about Mesannie Wilkins’s inspiring journey here: 

Minot Main Historical Society: Mesannie Wilkins

Or through the adventure filled book The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. You can read a synopsis here: 

The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America

Calendar

Upcoming Holidays | Celebrations | Awareness Days

March 1st

• St. David’s Day: (Catholic) Celebrates Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. 
• First Day of Women’s History Month: (international) A day honoring and celebrating the contributions women have made throughout history.  
• Zero Discrimination Day: (international) Originally started by the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS as a way to address discrimination of people affected by it. This day now focuses on eliminating all types of discrimination and aims to create a world where everyone is treated with respect. 

March 8th

• International Women’s Day: (international) A day recognizing women across the globe and advocates for gender equality. 
• Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri: (Hindu) A celebration honoring the deity Shiva. 

March 10th

• Ramadan starts: (Islam) A sacred month honoring when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. This month is observed with fasting, prayer, and personal reflections. 

March 15th

• International Day to Combat Islamophobia: (international) A day focused on preventing prejudice and discrimination towards Muslims. 

March 17th

• St. Patrick’s Day: (Christian) Celebrates St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In the U.S. it is often a celebration of Irish heritage. 

March 18th

• Neurodiversity Celebration Week: (international) A week celebrating the neurodivergent community and bringing awareness for equality. 

March 19th

• Ostara: (pagan) A celebration of the spring equinox.

March 21st

• Fast of Esther: (Jewish) A fast commemorating the three day fast in the story of Purim.

March 24th

• Palm Sunday: (Christian) A feast on the Sunday before Easter honoring Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. 
• Purim: (Jewish) Celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish people as told in the Book of Esther. 

March 25th

• Holi: (Hindu) A festival celebrating spring and the divine love of Radha Krishna.

March 28th 

• Maundy or Holy Thursday: (Christian) A day commemorating the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. 

March 29th

• Good Friday: (Christian) A day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. 

March 30th

• Holy Saturday: (Christian) A day commemorating the time Jesus was buried in the tomb before resurrection. 

March 31st

• Easter Sunday: (Christian) Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead on the third day of his burial. 
• International Transgender Day of Visibility: (international) A day celebrating transgender people and bringing awareness for equality. 

Be sure to check out the live Calendar through the link below! You can view the entire year by clicking the blue arrows at top left of the calendar.