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!
If You're A Woman Who Loves Animal AND Wants To Expand Her Spirituality, This Is For You! I want a change in my life, in my LIVING, and this looked good. It was so much more than ‘good’. It was transformational. My life changed, and I’m on the road to even more change. I was having a monumental bday. It was one where as an adult, one wonders if it will be the last one. I want to move forward, to live my dream. I was able to reach inside and come to an amazing revelation. If a woman loves animal AND wants to expand her spirituality, this might be just what you are looking for.
“This was a life-changing amazing retreat…leaving here with tools to navigate my life like the calmness “In this retreat called Endings and Beginnings at the end of 2023 has been life changing…I can say that just being in the energy on this farm and then following Kim’s knowledge and intuition about how to become a more joyful person working with the horses, donkeys and yes, one huge love for Romeo, the steer, for me has been a life changing experience…I highly recommend any woman looking for more joy in your life to come here to experience this retreat.”
“This was a life-changing amazing retreat…leaving here with tools to navigate my life like the calmness of a horse…Life-changing…Thank you Kim and thank you to your herd for making such an impact on my heart…”
I am an attorney because I value “taking care” of people. I go to court every day and I try to take care of my people – my clients, my family, my community. The Imagine Equus Farm lawyer retreat taught me that I must “take care” of me, before I can do any of that effectively. The equines taught me that I must be kindest to my self before I can be kindest to others. Through our retreat leader Kim’s excellent facilitation, I learned to really “be” there. Whether at the cabins, the amazing Chalet, the barn or in the woods, I was there only. Kim taught me to be “there” - present in my environment in new and rewarding ways. The Imagine Equus Farm’s “there” has good food, good company, comfy space and an ability to “be” – not “do.” > I stayed in a cabin on the beautiful property where I had even more opportunity to interact with the horses, miniature donkeys, goats, and even Romeo, the steer, when we were not in session. By the end of the retreat I felt like I was part of the herd. Kim, the staff, the other participants and the animals all seemed to teach me something. I am so very grateful for every moment I had at the retreat. It resonates with me every day. I bring my self back to being there and I am grateful. I am a better partner and friend and lawyer for the time I took at Imagine Equus Farm. I take better care of all the folks – but most importantly, I take better care of my self.
"For the lawyers out there- I've known Kim Kupferer of Imagine Equus Farm for years and she is an amazing facilitator. Highly recommend her retreats!"
"Kim offers soulful retreats on her lovely farm. She is an attentive and skilled facilitator who crafts each day in thoughtful, fun and meaningful ways. The horses and all the animals are amazing. The retreats are a gift for the heart and can help create profound changes in our well-being."
"About a week ago I went to a well-being horse retreat for attorneys in Tryon, North Carolina. I heard about it because it is ran by this bad ass attorney who used to do death penalty work. I knew her work as an attorney was phenomenal, so I took a leap and tried her horse retreat. It was 4 nights and 5 days of taking care of myself, and focusing on well-being through work with horses. It was transformative. I came back with a renewed sense of calm and peace. The food and accommodations were outstanding. I thought I'd let you all know that this exists."
"I cannot say enough about my experience at the retreat I attended this fall. This is an incredible opportunity for anyone who has a fondness for equines, a love of nature, and a willingness to learn more about yourself. The setting is breathtaking, the food is amazing and the facilitator who guides you on this journey is extraordinary. I can pretty much guarantee that this retreat will be a highlight of your year.