Grounded in Nature.
Centered on Community.
A Path To Peace is a woman-owned, Maryland based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings together supportive group housing for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities, equine therapy and agricultural programs to create places where our community can truly thrive.
A Thoughtfully Designed Model of Care
A Whole-Person Approach to Human Potential
A Path To Peace is designed as an integrated model that brings together housing, agriculture, and equine-assisted activities in a peaceful, natural setting. Each component works together to support emotional wellbeing, independence, and community connection.
Our philosophy is grounded in the work of Howard Gardner and his theory of Multiple Intelligences—the understanding that intelligence is not one-dimensional, but expressed in many different ways.
Rather than viewing ability through a single lens, this framework recognizes that individuals may thrive through movement, connection with nature, interpersonal relationships, hands-on experiences, or quiet reflection—just as much as through traditional academic pathways.
This perspective directly shapes our model.
Our healing campus is intentionally designed to engage multiple forms of intelligence through real-life, meaningful experiences. Whether through working with horses, participating in agricultural activities, building daily living skills, or connecting within a supportive community, individuals are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and express themselves in ways that align with their strengths.
By embracing a broader understanding of human potential, we create an environment where individuals are not defined by limitations, but supported in discovering where they naturally thrive.
Our Flagship Project
Healing
Occurs through
Purpose,
Kinship,
Inclusivity,
Nurturing &
Stability
Starting in April 2026, we embark on a 3 year journey to acquire, restore, and redevelop the historic birth place and childhood home of Johns Hopkins (founder of Johns Hopkins University and Hospital) into a 13 acre housing, healing, and wellness campus located in Gambrills, Maryland. Services will include:
Supportive Group Housing
for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (I/DD). A safe and stable, peaceful living environment designed to promote dignity, independence, and long-term wellbeing.
Equine Therapy
for residents and community members will build connection, confidence, and emotional wellness through interactions with horses.
Agricultural Programs
including day programs, historic memorial, community garden, school field trips, and much more.
These services will create up to 22 new Maryland based full-time jobs and part-time apprenticeships.