~In Guilford VT and Leyden MA.
There is something special, even magical, about the connection between women and horses. Many of us are magnetically drawn to their beauty, power, and exquisite sensitivity, perhaps seeking to find and honor those qualities in ourselves. Horses remind us of our desire to be seen and known, to belong to each other, and to be wild and free. If we pay close attention, they can even show us how it’s done!
There is also something magical about being with a group of women who are choosing to accompany each other on a journey of self-discovery. Away from the pressures and distractions of daily life, we can drop into sacred space together, relax our usual personas, and welcome each other into more authentic expressions of who we really are.
We are inviting nine women to treat themselves to four magical days of cultivating deeper connections with ourselves, each other, and a herd of six horses, all while immersed in the beauty of the New England countryside in Spring.
About Your Guides:
Heidi Potter is an internationally recognized and respected Horse Trainer, Clinician, Instructor and Author, with over 55 years of horse experience. She is a Senior Instructor in Horse Speak®: Precise Equine Body Language Skills and the Truly Authentic Language of Horses, founded by Sharon Wilsie. Heidi will be teaching us how to understand and communicate with horses in their own kinesthetic, natural language, so that we can have safe and meaningful encounters with the herd. heidipotter.com
Jenny Campbell is a Certified Enneagram Teacher, Soul Guide, Retreat Facilitator, and later-in-life horse mom. She will be offering an experiential introduction to the Enneagram, with an emphasis on becoming aware of habitual imbalances among our three Centers of Intelligence (body, heart, and mind). Experimenting and practicing in the company of horses can help us see ourselves more clearly, offering valuable, embodied insights that we can take back home into our human relationships. enneawake.com
Kimberly Rankin is a Certified Massage Therapist, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Kripalu Yoga Teacher, and lifelong horsewoman. She will be sharing practices that help us unwind, land in our bodies, integrate our new insights, and connect more deeply to the natural world.
No experience with horses or the Enneagram is required to attend this Retreat. All interactions with horses are optional and on the ground only (no riding).
We will be dividing our time between Heidi’s property in Guilford, VT, where our horses live, and Jenny’s home in Leyden, MA, with a scenic five-mile (8 minutes) drive between them.
Pricing:
$995 Early Bird before Feb 1 ($1195 after Feb 1)
Lodging NOT Included. Price includes dinner on Thursday and 3 lunches.
50% non-refundable (but transferable) deposit required to hold your space.
Optional Lodging:
Private and shared accommodations are available (first come, first served) at Jenny’s home in Leyden (8 minutes from Heidi’s). Breakfast is included for paid guests. Please email Jenny at enneawake@gmail.com for price list and availability.
Retreat Schedule:
Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 9:30am-5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday 9:30am-4:00pm
Our daily schedule is flexible depending on the needs of the group, the horses, and the weather. Activities include:
Horse Speak® education and practice
Enneagram education and practice
Embodied Presence practices (mindfulness, breath, movement, and more)
Heart Councils (sharing circles) to support authentic connection
Individual guided experiences with horses
Free time to wander in nature, or to simply be with the horses and each other
If you love horses, self-discovery, being in nature, and authentic community, you don’t want to miss this unique offering!