Excellent Retreat, Far Surpassed My Expectations!
Excellent Retreat, Far Surpassed My Expectations! After going through a divorce and having part of Christmas break without my child, I wanted to go away, I didn't want to be alone, and I wanted to do something that would help me stay positive and focus on self-care. This retreat was within driving distance, was happening during the exact dates I was looking for, and seemed really interesting to me. Equine therapy is something I have never done before and I wanted to try something new. I had no experience with horses and had no idea what to expect but the description sounded so interesting. This was a retreat with six women called Endings and Beginnings. The focus was on letting go of what didn't serve you in the previous year and getting clear on what you wanted to bring into the new year. We would be working with horses and doing some journaling. This retreat was the best thing I did for myself all year! I learned so much about animals, not only horses, but cows, goats, and donkeys. From them, I learned about the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and walking forward in faith and courage. It was a great balance of sharing with the other ladies, journaling, learning some yoga and deep breathing, and spending time with the animals. The food was delicious, and the accommodations were amazing. Kim, who leads the retreats, is absolutely wonderful! She spoke with me prior to the retreat and explained what to expect and how everything would work so I felt completely comfortable signing up. She was the same in person, very welcoming, gifted at drawing us in, and fostering camaraderie between the ladies right from the start, she led with strength and compassion, ensuring we stayed on track and accomplished what she set out for us to do. I highly recommend this retreat, I believe it will greatly exceed your expectations!
Allison
retreat participant
