Finding Center
An Equine-Guided Retreat for Awareness, Confidence & Connection
Have you been feeling a little disconnected from yourself lately?
Like you're doing all the things—working, caring for others, keeping life moving—but somewhere along the way your own sense of clarity, confidence, or direction got a little quiet.
Maybe you've been craving something different. Something real. An experience that gets you out of your routine, out of your head, and back into your body and intuition.
Imagine stepping away from the noise of everyday life and into a quiet space where you can reconnect with yourself.
A weekend where time slows down, conversations are meaningful, and you are surrounded by nature, horses, and a supportive circle of women who understand the courage it takes to keep growing.
Wild Recovery Retreat is an invitation to pause, reflect, and nurture the next chapter of your journey.
"When was the last time you stepped away from the expectations of life long enough to truly listen to yourself?"
Finding Centeroffers you a chance to slow down, step outside your comfort zone, and connect with the quiet wisdom horses so naturally bring. You'll get the chance to reconnect with your inner compass through the powerful presence of horses, nature, and community. You can expect moments of insight, laughter, courage, and maybe even a little mud on your boots.
What You'll Experience
Each element of the day is designed to help you reconnect with yourself in a meaningful, embodied way.
Equine Connection Experience
Spend time with horses through guided groundwork activities designed to explore connection, awareness, and presence. Horses are incredibly sensitive to human energy and often respond honestly to how we show up in the moment. Through simple interactions and observation, their movements and responses can become a mirror—offering gentle insight into our emotions, boundaries, and patterns. No horse experience is necessary, only curiosity and an open mind. The amazing equine specialists Kelly and Jolene at D&K Ranch will help guide you every step of the way.
Mindful Journaling & Reflection
After the equine experience, you'll have quiet time to process what you noticed and felt. Guided journaling prompts will help you reflect on your interactions with the horses, explore any emotions or blocks that surfaced, and connect the experience to your own life and personal journey. This reflective practice creates a space for you to cultivate a deeper awareness and insight into yourself.
Group Sharing & Integration
There is something powerful about hearing others share their experiences and realizing you are not alone in what you're feeling. We'll hold sacred space for you in a supportive and confidential group setting. You will get the opportunity to share reflections, insights, and moments of growth from your experiences. These conversations often deepen understanding and create meaningful connections among the group.
Meditation & Chakra Awareness
You'll learn about the body's energy centers, known as chakras, and how they relate to emotional balance, confidence, and overall well-being. Through guided meditation and gentle teaching, you'll explore practices that encourage grounding, self-awareness, and the soft release of energetic tension—helping you feel more centered, aligned, and connected within yourself.
"If you've been feeling a little lost in the noise of life, this might be the space where you finally hear yourself again."
What Makes This Experience Unique
This retreat isn't about lectures or trying to "fix" yourself. It's about experiencing insight in a way that feels real, grounded, and personal.
One of the most unique parts of this retreat is the opportunity to learn alongside horses. Horses are incredibly intuitive animals that respond honestly to human presence and energy. They don't judge, analyze, or expect anything from you—they simply reflect what is happening in the moment. This creates powerful opportunities for awareness that are often hard to access through thinking alone.
What makes this experience especially meaningful is the combination of experiential learning, personal reflection, and supportive community. You won't just have an experience with the horses and move on. You'll also have space to journal, reflect, meditate, and share with others so the insights you gain can deepen and integrate into your everyday life.
Together, these elements create a retreat that is both grounding and transformative—a chance to step away from the noise of daily life, reconnect with yourself, and explore new ways of showing up in the world with greater confidence, clarity, and balance.
"If your heart is asking for space to reconnect and renew, this retreat may be the next step in your journey."
This Retreat May Be for You If…
- You've been on a journey of self-discovery—maybe through therapy, personal growth work, or deep reflection—and you're ready to explore yourself on an even deeper level.
- You're craving meaningful connection and authentic conversation with other women who are also navigating growth and change.
- You're moving through a life transition—such as divorce, a new chapter in sobriety, or a period of rediscovering who you are.
- You're a business owner, creative, or dreamer who wants to cultivate confidence, self-awareness, and the energetic alignment to pursue your goals.
- You're naturally introverted or shy but feel ready to try something new and meet others in a warm, intimate, and supportive setting.
- You're on a spiritual path and curious about deepening your awareness of intuition, energy, and the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
- You're simply feeling the nudge that it might be time to step away from routine and give yourself space to reconnect with yourself.
This retreat welcomes anyone who identifies with the feminine experience—including women, trans women, nonbinary individuals, and those who feel called to gather in a supportive space for reflection, growth, and connection.
Meet Jolene & Kelly — D&K Ranch
Jolene and Kelly are the equine specialists at D&K Ranch, where they guide participants in building authentic connections with the horses. With experience working with mustangs and horses needing a fresh start, they bring a calm and intuitive approach that helps both horses and people feel safe, present, and grounded. Through these meaningful interactions, guests are invited to slow down, build trust, and experience the powerful reflection and healing that horses naturally offer.
🌿 What the Day Will Include
A full, nourishing experience from morning to afternoon.
- Full day guided equine connection experiences (on the ground)
- Gentle teachings on energy & chakras
- Grounding meditation
- Reflective journaling
- Group sharing & processing
- A nourishing lunch and beverages included
🐴 Optional Add-On
1-Hour Guided Trail Ride (Post-Retreat)
$50 per person — discounted from the general public rate. Sign-up available after retreat registration. Weather and availability dependent. You can also request a gift certificate for a ride at a later date.
Before the Retreat
We will be offering a mini webinar about energy and how chakras work to help you prepare for your retreat experience and get the most out of the day.
Reserve Your Spot
$325 per person
🌿 Early Bird Pricing
Book by April 1st — limited availability
$309 $325
5% off — save $16
💳 $154.50 (50%) deposit to reserve your spot
Balance due by May 13th
Includes:
- Full retreat experience
- Free chakra/energy digital download
- Access to private Perspective Lab app
- Free chakra coloring book (digital download)
✨ Best for women who love to plan ahead and commit early.
Choose your payment option:
🌸 Standard Retreat Rate
Balanced option for most participants
$325
Full price
💳 $162.50 (50%) deposit to reserve your spot
Balance due by May 13th (30 days before retreat)
Includes:
- Full retreat experience
- Access to private Perspective Lab app
- Free chakra coloring book (digital download)
✨ Balanced option for most participants.
Choose your payment option:
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After the Retreat
Continue your journey with these optional follow-up experiences.
Mini Mindfulness Session
Live or recorded session to deepen your practice.
Journal Making Workshop
Create your own reflective journal to carry forward.
Shadow Work Seminar
Explore deeper layers of self-awareness and healing.
Coming From Out of Town?
D&K Ranch offers cabin rentals if you'd like to spend the weekend in the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Visit their website to check availability.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space. Due to the intimate nature of this retreat and limited availability, deposits are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your spot to another participant with prior approval. No cancellations or refunds up until 2 weeks prior to the event. 50% refund available of additional payments if canceling a month prior to the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Find Your Center?
Give yourself permission to pause, reconnect, and discover the wisdom that's been within you all along.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
📞 562-277-2896 · ✉️ Nestingheartstudio@gmail.com