Connecting to the wisdom within the Herd
Wild Stillness: May 30th - May 31st
This first-time retreat was born from true passion in the year of bold fire horse energy and a rare blue moon. I believe we find profound insights when we slow down in the presence of horses, surrounded by nature. Wild stillness is all about discovering through the eyes of a horse, as we become immersed in the herd. On this overnight retreat, we will spend all of our waking hours in the stillness of the pasture and horses. You will be held in a warm, nurturing environment, free from expectations, where observation, enjoyment, and discovery unfold at their own pace.
This is an experiential process and horses are at free will to interact with clients throughout the session. No horse or riding experience necessary.
We invite you to join us for a unique and meaningful gathering, full of rare transformation.
By observing the quiet yet clear communication of the horses, you will gain insights and discover the powerful energy that lies within.
We will take individual time for journaling and connection with the herd. There will also be structured time for sharing meals and connection, engaging in sound healing meditation and creating nature inspired art.
Linda will host a Zoom gathering a month ahead of the retreat in order to meet other guests, ask questions and gather more information.
The Property
Come enjoy the 80 acre property of Soulful Prairies in Woodstock, Illinois. Take time to retreat in the quiet pines, commune with the fairies in the Fairy Forest, walk the labyrinth and trails and spend time with a horse, a goat, a pig and the natural wildlife on the property. There is so much of Soulful Prairies to enjoy and explore.
Accommodations
Your overnight accommodations will be in the Guest Suites on the lower level of the Main House. Accommodations are single or double occupancy.
The four shabby-chic bedrooms of the Guest Suites share two full bathrooms and a cozy common sitting area with kitchenette amenities. You will also have access to the Pasture View Lounge where you can relax and view the herd wander the back pastures of the property. More about Soulful lodging.
Meals
You will be served simple nutritious and healthy meals which will include produce and products from the property. Upon arrival on Sunday, we will have a simple morning snack. Lunch and dinner will be a homemade meal that will come from our pasture cooler and we will end our evening with a late full moon snack. Monday will conclude with breakfast on the pasture deck with the herd. Some drinks will be included but we encourage you to bring a water bottle.
Other details
Maximum Attendance: 6 guests
Minimum Attendance: 4 guests
Guests 21 years and older welcome
Pricing
Retreat Price $475
100% due upon registration
- We encourage you to consider purchasing your own travel and retreat insurance for peace of mind and protection if plans change.
Cancellation Policy:
– 25% of total retreat cost is non-refundable
– 25% of total retreat cost refundable 75 days or more before retreat
– Unfortunately, no refunds can be made less than 75 days before retreat
Because this event is already within the 75-day window, all payments are non-refundable per our standard policy. We appreciate your understanding.
Soulful Prairies Cancellation or Rescheduling
In the event that Soulful Prairies cancels or reschedules due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be made available to all registered guests.
new perspectives
You will leave with a new appreciation for the quiet, powerful way of the horse. Through the stillness and the shared experience, you will find a deeper trust in your own instincts, the clarity to know what truly matters, and the courage to move toward it, carried forward by the bold, unhurried energy of the fire horse.
The Experience
Retreat experiences may vary due to changing circumstances, ensuring flexibility and a unique journey tailored to the moment. The retreat runs Saturday through Sunday. All waking hours will be spent with the herd in our pasture.
Saturday
~ Arrival 9 am
~ Settle In
~ Breakfast Snack
~ Circle up with the Group
~ Lunch
~ Time on your own in the Pasture
~ Connection Demo
~ Time on your own in the Pasture
~ Circle up with the Group
~ Dinner
~ Sound healing meditation
~ Sunset with the horses
~ Reflection time
~ Circle up with the Group
~ Blue Moon celebration
sunday
~ Sunrise and coffee with the horses in silence
~ Breakfast
~ Circle up with the Group
~ Time with the herd
~ Circle up with the Group
~ Good bye to the herd
~ Departure 10:30 am
The premise of Gestalt is that we hold our own answers within and we are completely whole as we presently are. Linda’s Gestalt Practice allows clients to tap into their innate sense of who they are, through awareness. Often, unfinished business from an individual’s past can continue to create a reactionary state within. Through the experiential Gestalt process, this energy can be transformed and clients find the freedom to reconnect with their own inherent truth and wisdom.
Meet your facilitator
Linda Bruce
Linda owns and runs Soulful Prairies. As an Equine Gestalt Practitioner, her passion is bringing humans and horses together to create an environment of self-discovery. When she is not seeing clients, she offers other healing services to the visitors at Soulful Prairies. Learn more about Linda here!