I came across this retreat by chance and was instantly drawn to the idea of silent mediation in the company of horses. After a few very difficult years personally, I wasn’t looking to “fix” anything - I simply needed space, rest, and something nourishing. When this retreat appeared online, I knew immediately it was the one.
From the moment I arrived, I felt deeply cared for. Katherine’s warmth, the delicious food, and the peaceful energy of my beautiful pink and blue room set the tone for the whole experience. Meeting my fellow guests too on the arrival evening, felt as if we had known each other for much longer than a few hours. The gentle structure of the days was incredibly calming. Mornings were my own - time to walk along the beach, explore the nearby National Trust woods on a run, or simply be, read, and journal. That freedom, held within such a safe setting, was profoundly restorative.
Each afternoon was spent with Stan, the gentle giant of a shire horse, whose presence was unlike anything I’ve experienced before. Being with him in silence brought a deep sense of peace and grounding that is hard to put into words. Evenings closed with meditation, anchoring the day and deepening the stillness and experience.
Silence itself became a surprisingly easy and welcome gift - creating a quiet and safe space to be yourself, and a calm that has stayed after the retreat ended. Leaving the silence together and sharing the closing circle was joyful and deeply moving. I wasn’t sure what to expect, however this (simple) break has been transformative, and which I know will have a lasting impact. I cannot recommend this retreat highly enough and will absolutely return.
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