The Wisdom of Horses Mini-Retreat
About this Event
Imagine spending an afternoon surrounded by horses, nature, and like-minded women, away from the pressures, responsibilities, and constant demands of everyday life.
This unique experiential mini-retreat invites you to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with yourself through the quiet wisdom of horses.
Many of us spend our days caring for others, managing responsibilities, solving problems, and moving from one task to the next. We become so focused on doing that we rarely pause long enough to notice how we are truly feeling.
The horses invite something different.
They do not care about your accomplishments, your to-do list, or how productive you've been. They respond to your presence. They invite authenticity. They remind us how to slow down, become aware of what is happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with the present moment.
Set in a peaceful farm environment, this retreat offers an opportunity to experience the calming presence of a small herd of horses while exploring practices that support self-awareness, reflection, emotional well-being, and inner balance.
Through guided experiences, meditation, journaling, discussion, and time spent observing and interacting with horses from the ground, you will be invited to step beyond the demands of doing and rediscover the power of simply being.
During the event you will have the opportunity to:
✨ Participate in a guided horse meditation circle
✨ Experience mindful observation and interaction with horses
✨ Explore simple practices that support calm, clarity, and resilience
✨ Reflect through guided journaling and personal exploration
✨ Learn from horse behaviour, herd dynamics, and the wisdom they naturally offer
✨ Connect with nature, yourself, and a supportive group of women
✨ Create space to pause, reset, and reconnect
This retreat may be perfect for you if:
• You are feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or emotionally exhausted
• You spend much of your time caring for others or carrying significant responsibilities
• You are seeking greater balance, clarity, and inner peace
• You are curious about the wisdom of horses and what they can teach us about ourselves
• You long for meaningful connection, reflection, and renewal
No horse experience necessary.
This is a ground-based experience. No riding is involved. Whether you have spent years around horses or have never touched one before, you are welcome.
What to bring:
• Comfortable outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather
• Closed-toe footwear
• Water bottle
• Journal and pen
• Lawn chair or meditation cushion (optional)
An Invitation
Together, we will explore what the horses can teach us about presence, awareness, resilience, and living with greater intention. Through their quiet wisdom, we are invited to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and remember what truly matters.
Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, inspired, and perhaps with a new perspective on finding your way back to yourself.
Space is limited to ensure an intimate and meaningful experience.
Retreat Details
Date: Sunday, July 12
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Copetown, 10 minutes west of Hamilton, Ontario (Private Venue - exact address provided with ticket purchase)
Limited to: 8 participants
Investment: $147 + HST per person
Questions:
Facilitator: Simone Usselman-Tod
Cell/Text: 905 746 6797
Email: [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Opening: Welcome and Intention Setting
Info: Arrival, grounding, introductions, and setting our collective intention for the afternoon.
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:45 PM
Beyond Doing: Understanding the Stress Response (Awareness)
Info: Why we get stuck in "doing mode". Nervous system awareness. Presence vs productivity. Reflection exercise.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Horse Teachings: Guided Horse Observation Experience
Info: Participants observe: Herd dynamics, communication, boundaries, presence, regulation and co-regulation, guided reflection questions provided.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:40 PM
Presence: Horse Meditation Circle
Info: Participants and horses connect. Guided meditation. Breath awareness. Sensory awareness. Quiet reflection. Journaling.
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Congruence & Connection: Experiential Horse Activity
Info: Ground-based interaction with horses.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Insights: Reflection, Integration & Discussion
Info: Group discussion. Journaling.
🕑: 04:20 PM - 04:40 PM
Integration: Personal Reset Plan
Info: Awareness. Commitment. Practice.
🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
Renewal: Closing Circle
Info: Final reflections. Gratitude. Closing thoughts.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 166.11
