As a little girl in a quiet Texas town, I would pedal my bike down winding country roads to a horse property that captured my imagination. I dreamed of a life wrapped in the rhythm of the land, where horses grazed under golden sunlight, every day moved with gentle ease, and presence and connection were at the heart of everything.

Years later, after a life spent in the fast lane of executive leadership and entrepreneurship, something shifted inside me. I moved from constant doing to simply being, from chasing achievement to embracing fulfillment. It was finally time to bring that childhood dream to life—and to invite others along for the journey.

Here, in the heart of Wimberley just beyond Austin, I discovered 25 acres of old oak groves, sun-kissed pastures, and quiet fields of wildflowers—a sanctuary where the modern world softens, where hearts can slow, and where anyone longing for connection, calm, and the gentle rhythm of ranch life is always welcome.

~ Gretchen Fox Palmer, Owner Kenshō Stables

Kenshō Stables — named for the Japanese concept of “seeing one’s true nature” — is a sanctuary where nature, horses and expert trainers, coaches and guides create space to breathe, reflect, and restore. It’s a place to step away from the constant demands of modern life, slow the mind, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Gretchen brings a rare combination of executive expertise, emotional intelligence mastery, and somatic awareness to the ranch. She’s a sought-after leader in modern leadership, culture transformation, and high-stakes communications, with two decades guiding executive teams, purpose-driven companies, and legacy organizations through growth and change. Her proprietary EQ @Work methodology helps individuals and teams navigate conflict, regulate emotions, and build cultures of trust — without burning out or selling out.

She’s not here for fluff. Her approach is science-backed, grounded in lived experience, and designed for real-world results — especially for those ready to step off the treadmill of performance and reclaim a life of balance and authenticity. At Kenshō, this philosophy is embodied in every workshop, coaching session, and horse-guided experience, creating a shared refuge from the noise of modern life.

Gretchen’s Credentials Include:

• EQ @Work Creator

• 15 years of group facilitation experience

• Fortune 250 Executive & 7-figure Business Founder, High-Stakes Communications Expert

• FastCompany Executive Board Member & Forbes Contributor

• ICF-trained Coach

• Certified TIRS™ Trauma-Informed Reflective Supervisor

• Equine-Facilitated Learning (EFL) Coach

• Certified Somatic Movement Teacher

• Reiki Master

At Kenshō Stables, life slows, presence blooms, and the modern world fades. It’s a sanctuary to restore your heart, recalibrate your mind, and reconnect with yourself — and a place Gretchen has lovingly created so others can find that same sense of calm, clarity, and purpose.