There is a quiet, steady wisdom that lives in the presence of horses — a language beyond words, an invitation into deep listening.
On this summer morning, you are warmly invited to step into a slower rhythm of being. We’ll begin with a gentle forest bathing walk, letting nature soften our senses and open us to the deeper currents of awareness within and around us.
Then, we’ll calmly walk through the paddock areas of the Center, with our guide from High Hopes, learning and observing behaviors before enter the paddock(s), where the horses move freely, unhaltered and completely themselves. There is no expectation to touch or approach — only to observe, to feel, and to simply be. In this open space, the horses choose whether or not to come close, and when they do, it is on their own terms — a quiet form of connection that often feels deeply meaningful.
If you carry fear or have had an uneasy experience with horses in the past, please know this space is held with care. You are welcome to observe from outside the gate, to feel into what feels right for you, and to move at your own pace. Nothing is expected — presence is enough.
After time with the herd, we’ll gather for journaling, tea, and a closing circle to reflect on what we’ve received and remembered.
This offering is open to all women who feel called.
No horse experience is necessary — only an open heart.
Space is limited · Registration required
Hosted in partnership with High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center No horse experience needed.
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