Harmony with Horses: A Connection and Healing Journey

Location icon
330 Spring Forest Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
Users icon
Up to 15 in group
Date
March 15 - 16, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Day 1: Building Trust and Connection
  • 10:00 AM: Light Snack with Morning Lecture
  • 10:30 AM: Groundwork Session: Bonding with your Horse
  • 12:00 PM: Farm to Table Plant Based Lunch
  • 1:30 PM: Horse Interactions: Grooming and Care Techniques
  • 2:30 PM: Learning Simple and Effective Bodywork Techniques for Horses
  • 4:00 PM: Day One Reflection
  • 6:30 PM: Diner outside by the pizza oven (for those staying on the property)
  • Day 2: Healing through Horses
  • 10:00 AM: Light Snack with Morning Lecture
  • 10:30 AM: Horse Interactions: Emotional Physical Healing
  • 12:00 PM: Form to Table Plant Based Lunch
  • 1:30 PM: Group Activity: Horse Leadership Exercises
  • 3:30 PM: Interact with the Other Animals who Call the Sanctuary their Home
  • 4:00 PM: Closing Circle: Gratitude and Connection

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

This two-day retreat offers a unique chance to connect deeply with horses, learning and experiencing firsthand the profound ways they can enrich our lives. Set in the peaceful atmosphere of our animal sanctuary, each day is designed to nurture trust, connection, and healing with these magnificent animals.

On Day 1, we’ll begin with a focus on building trust. Through groundwork exercises, you'll learn bonding techniques that deepen the relationship between you and your horse. Guided sessions will teach you how to care for and groom horses, helping you develop a sense of partnership and mutual respect. You'll also get hands-on experience with simple bodywork techniques that support your horse’s well-being, followed by a reflective close to the day.

Day 2 will take you deeper into the healing potential of horse-human connection. You’ll explore the emotional and physical healing that horses can offer, experiencing their intuitive, calming presence. Our group leadership exercises with horses will allow you to better understand these gentle beings and yourself, as horses have an extraordinary ability to mirror emotions and build confidence. We’ll conclude with a closing circle, surrounded by the sanctuary's other animals, to share reflections, gratitude, and newfound connections.

Expect a retreat filled with meaningful interactions, enriching activities, and nourishing plant-based meals, as well as a supportive community that values the wisdom of animals and nature. This retreat is not just about learning techniques but fostering a deeper connection with horses and with yourself. This retreat is appropriate for those with no or little horse experience as well as experienced equestrians.

Schedule

Day 1: Building Trust and Connection
10:00 AM: Light Snack with Morning Lecture
10:30 AM: Groundwork Session: Bonding with your Horse
12:00 PM: Farm to Table Plant Based Lunch
1:30 PM: Horse Interactions: Grooming and Care Techniques
2:30 PM: Learning Simple and Effective Bodywork Techniques for Horses
4:00 PM: Day One Reflection
6:30 PM: Diner outside by the pizza oven (for those staying on the property)
Day 2: Healing through Horses
10:00 AM: Light Snack with Morning Lecture
10:30 AM: Horse Interactions: Emotional Physical Healing
12:00 PM: Form to Table Plant Based Lunch
1:30 PM: Group Activity: Horse Leadership Exercises
3:30 PM: Interact with the Other Animals who Call the Sanctuary their Home
4:00 PM: Closing Circle: Gratitude and Connection
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Angel's Animal Sanctuary, 330 Spring Forest Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

Directions

The nearest airports are Daytona, Sanford and Orlando. We are located just south of Daytona Beach off 415 in New Smyrna Beach. Private retreats include airport pickup and drop offs from the 3 airports listed.

Accommodation

Stay in our private courtyard room with your own bathroom which opens into our enclosed courtyard including a pool and waterfall. This quiet and relaxing room displays original artwork.

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Venue & Amenities

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A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
The retreat will take place in the enclosed courtyard including a pool and waterfall, a covered area by the barn with seating, shade and fans and in the barn.

Meals

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Menu Types

All food will be vegetarian with vegan options. If you have any food allergies please let us know. There will be fresh pressed juices, fruit and a full lunch which will be made from scratch.

What's Included

  • Welcome bag with goodies.
  • Fresh juice and breakfast to start off the day.
  • Morning meditation session with goal setting.
  • Interaction with the sanctuary animals.
  • Private consultation with Dr. Angel.
  • Nutrition Lecture.
  • Wholesome lunch.
  • Introduction to kinesiology taping and other forms of bodywork.
  • Question and answer session.
  • Closing toast and reflections.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare is not included.

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