As a little girl in Granbury, Texas, Gretchen Fox Palmer would ride her bike to a beautiful horse property and dream of a life surrounded by nature, horses, and serenity. She imagined a space where life slowed, where the heart could breathe, and where connection and presence were more important than achievement.

After years navigating the fast-paced world of executive leadership and entrepreneurship, she realized it was time to create that life for herself. She shifted her focus from doing to being — from performance to presence — and found 25 pristine acres in the charming artist town of Wimberley, just outside Austin. With a stunning arena, sun-dappled pastures, and quiet, open fields, it became the perfect home for a vision she had long held: a respite from the modern world, for herself and for others seeking the same calm, clarity, and connection.

Kenshō Stables — named for the Japanese concept of “seeing one’s true nature” — is a sanctuary where horses, nature, and conscious experiences 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.