17/06/2026
🎭 MASQUERADE AUCTION EVENING 🎭
An unforgettable evening of elegance, glamour and purpose awaits...
Join us for a spectacular Masquerade Auction Evening in support of *In Touch Equine Therapy*, where every ticket and every bid helps make a real difference.
✨ Luxury weekend getaways
✨ Exclusive experiences
✨ Premium auction items
✨ Elegant masquerade atmosphere
✨ A worthy cause that changes lives
📅 29 August 2026
📍 Hedgehog's Nest, Rustenburg
⚠️ *Limited seating available*
⚠️ *Online bookings are essential*
🎟️ Book your tickets now:
https://www.hedgehogsnest.co.za/masquerade-29-aug-2026
🐎 Healing Horses • Changing Lives • Creating Hope
MORE ABOUT THE EVENT:
Welcome to the Masquerade Auction Evening
An Evening of Elegance, Purpose and Hope
Step into a world of mystery, glamour and compassion at the In Touch Equine Therapy Masquerade Auction Evening.
Hosted at the beautiful Hedgehog's Nest in Rustenburg, this unforgettable event combines the sophistication of a gala evening with the heart of a meaningful cause.
Surrounded by elegance, fine company and spectacular entertainment, guests will enjoy an evening where every bid, every ticket and every moment helps transform lives through equine-assisted therapy.
This is more than an event.
It is an opportunity to make a real difference.
What to Expect
A Night Unlike Any Other
Prepare for an evening filled with:
🎭 Elegant masquerade attire
🥂 Welcome drinks and socialising
🍽️ A memorable dining experience
🎶 Live entertainment
🏆 Exciting charity auction items
✈️ Luxury weekends away and exclusive getaways
🎁 Premium products and unique experiences
❤️ Opportunities to support a life-changing cause
Whether you attend with friends, family, colleagues or clients, expect an atmosphere of sophistication, generosity and unforgettable memories.
The Auction Experience
Bid Generously. Change Lives.
Our auction catalogue is being carefully curated to offer guests an exciting selection of premium items and experiences.
Potential auction highlights include:
✈️ Luxury weekend getaways
🏖️ Exclusive holiday experiences
🍷 Premium dining and entertainment packages
🚙 Unique adventure experiences
🎁 High-value products and services
🏡 Accommodation experiences
💎 Special sponsor contributions
Every successful bid directly contributes to the continued work of In Touch Equine Therapy.
About In Touch Equine Therapy
Healing Horses. Changing Lives.
In Touch Equine Therapy is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving lives through equine-assisted therapy.
By combining the unique connection between horses and people, therapy sessions create opportunities for healing, growth, confidence building and emotional development.
The gentle and intuitive nature of horses helps participants develop trust, communication skills, emotional awareness and self-confidence in ways that traditional environments often cannot.
The programme supports individuals facing a variety of physical, emotional and developmental challenges, providing a safe and supportive environment where meaningful progress can take place.
Every horse has a story.
Every person has a journey.
Together, those journeys create hope.
Why Horses?
The Power of Equine-Assisted Therapy
Horses are highly sensitive animals that naturally respond to human emotions and behaviour.
This unique connection allows participants to:
🐎 Build confidence
❤️ Develop trust
🌱 Improve emotional wellbeing
🤝 Strengthen communication skills
✨ Increase self-awareness
🌟 Experience personal growth
Through carefully guided interactions, horses become powerful partners in the healing process.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Every ticket purchased and every auction item won helps In Touch Equine Therapy continue its mission of bringing hope and healing to those who need it most.
By attending the Masquerade Auction Evening, you are helping provide:
❤️ Hope
🐎 Healing
✨ Opportunity
🌟 A brighter future
Together, we truly can make a difference.
Dress Code
Masquerade Formal
Think Durban July.
Think elegance.
Think glamour under the stars.
Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening with formal attire and masquerade masks, creating an atmosphere of mystery, sophistication and celebration.
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