Meet Kristi Hurley | Owner of the Giggling Life Care Farm

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kristi Hurley and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kristi, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
After years of personal growth, learning, and healing, I discovered the power of nature, gratitude, and connection with animals. These tools changed my life, and I felt called to share them with others—especially children. That’s how The Giggling Life Care Farm began.

Our mission is to inspire kids to live with gratitude, resilience, and confidence through meaningful outdoor experiences. I’ve seen firsthand how connecting with animals can heal, empower, and transform lives. Starting this business was about turning my passion into purpose—and helping others thrive in a space built on love, learning, and hope.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
From a young age, I knew I wanted to help others—I just didn’t know it would lead me here. What started as journal entries about my “dream job” has evolved into The Giggling Life Care Farm, a space where kids and families can unplug, reconnect with nature, and learn life-changing lessons through animals and outdoor experiences.

With a background in Behavioral Science, education, and now Equine-Assisted Therapy and Life Coaching, I’ve blended my passion for teaching, healing, and personal growth into something truly unique. We offer hands-on programs that teach gratitude, resilience, leadership, and confidence—tools kids need now more than ever.

The journey hasn’t always been easy—starting something from the ground up takes faith, patience, and perseverance. But every challenge has made us stronger and more committed to our mission. I’ve learned that when your work aligns with your purpose, the impact is powerful and lasting.

At its heart, The Giggling Life Care Farm is about creating a space where growth, healing, and joy happen naturally. My dream is to reach and support as many people as possible—and to keep spreading the message that healing, connection, and transformation are possible for everyone.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
There are so many amazing things to enjoy in Colorado, so that is a very tough question! However, when I have guests in town during spring and summer, I absolutely love taking them down to Colorado Springs and enjoying going through the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, and enjoying some good hiking through those beautiful places! We also absolutely love going to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, which is also beautiful any time of the year!

The scenery is absolutely gorgeous down there, and there are so many amazing places to eat along the way! Old Colorado City provides a beautiful walk and lovely places to eat! And of course… we absolutely love driving to the top of Pikes Peak during summer for an incredible view of this beautiful country we live in! It never disappoints!

We also love taking families to the mountains during summer or winter. Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, and Keystone never disappoint, as they are gorgeous throughout the entire year! There’s always plenty to do, and the scenery never disappoints! The food is amazing, but more important, there are so many outdoor activities, and you’ll always be busy with spectacular views! As you can see, I am most definitely an outdoor person, so Colorado is a great place to visit for sure!

If our guests come during summer, we absolutely make sure that they hit a rodeo nearby! Our favorites are the Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Greeley Stampede! My absolute favorite for sure—now you’ll definitely know where to find me throughout the year when my guests arrive!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
To my beautiful family – thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support, love, and encouragement. Your belief in me has made this journey possible, and I am forever grateful to you for allowing me to follow my dreams. And I will be your number one supporter as you follow yours, too!

Website: https://www.thegigglinglife.com

Instagram: giggling_life_care_farm

Linkedin: Kristi Hurley

Facebook: The Giggling Life with Kristi

Image Credits
Christine Kelly Wisdom Photography