4706 Alden Rd | Woodstock IL 60098

Whispers From The Herd

Experiencing the Sacred Wisdom Within

Whispers From The Herd

April 25th - 27th or May 2nd - 4th

Ground yourself deeper into the freedom your soul is yearning for. Feel the powerful energy of the Freedom Reigns herd while you are watching them on the lush, green hills of this 3,800-acre horse sanctuary in San Juan Bautista, California. This retreat is an opportunity to rebalance and reconnect with yourself as you observe hundreds of horses in their natural surroundings.

Spending your days immersed in the transformational, experiential Gestalt process, you'll connect as a group and take time to unwind and reflect in the natural beauty of the sanctuary amongst the wild herds. Through observation of the horses, you will gain new perspectives. And while working alongside Linda, you'll observe the wild horses and engage with this breathtaking land to unleash the freedom within.

Linda will host a Zoom gathering a month ahead of the retreat in order to meet other guests, ask questions and gather more information. Additionally, Linda will reach out after the retreat with another Zoom gathering to reconnect and reflect.

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This retreat is sold out

The Property

Freedom Reigns is a 3,800 acre horse sanctuary in San Juan Bautista, California. The serene sanctuary connects guests to the natural habitat for the rescued horses. Over 500 wild horses roam freely where they choose their friends and herd mates.

Accommodations

Turn in for the night in a gorgeous, traditional tepee under the California night sky. Guests will enjoy tranquil lodging surrounded by rolling hills. The sanctuary’s mission centers on providing a refuge for horses in need, creating a peaceful and healing space for both animals and guests. The accommodations here are designed for reflection and grounding, enhancing the retreat experience with views of the horses in their natural habitat, set against a backdrop of California’s picturesque landscapes.

Meals

Delicious, gourmet vegetarian meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch provided by a local chef.

Other details

Experience with horses is not necessary and no riding is involved.

Maximum attendance, 8 women.

Guests 21 years or older welcome.

Pricing

Retreat Price:

$1,425 - 50% due upon signing
- Remaining 50% due 75 days ahead of retreat

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

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new perspectives

Guests will leave the sanctuary inspired by the herd and expansive landscape. You will be connected to a new sense of personal freedom and an awareness of your internal voice.

The Experience

Retreat experiences may vary due to changing circumstances, ensuring flexibility and a unique journey tailored to the moment.

Friday

~ Late afternoon arrival

~ Settle in and meet other guests

~ Welcome bundle

~ Outdoor fireside dinner

~ Circle up

Saturday

~ Guided imagery on the deck in the pasture

~ Gestalt experiences with the Freedom Reigns horses

~ Tour of the vast pastures and rolling hills

~ Evening bonfire

~ Circle up

Sunday

~ Guided imagery on the deck in the pasture

~ Picnic lunch with the herds

~ Journal reflection amid nature and the horses

~ Circle up

~ Final reflection

~ Remembrance gift

Freedom Reigns Horse Sanctuary is located 40 minutes west of Monterey and an hour north of Big Sur, California. Extend your trip and explore the pacific coast and the scenic views of Highway 1.

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.

Learn More About Gestalt

Meet your facilitator(s)

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!

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Testimonials

This picture I took of a stormy night at Soulful Prairies represents the experiences we have here. You open doors in our minds to expose the storm. I am so grateful to have found you and Soulful Prairies.
C.F.

Whether you’re looking for solitude or connection, Linda’s retreats truly feed the soul. I have attended several,, and each time I return home renewed with a deeper understanding and acceptance of self. Linda has the rare ability to hold non-judgmental space for the complexity we experience as human beings in this world. Everyone deserves the chance to be seen and to touch into the freedom possible when we can look at ourselves and others with compassion and grace. These retreats offer that and more; I highly recommend them.

I had no idea of what to expect for this retreat but had I - they would have been blown out of the water. The space was full of learning and growth. I could not be more grateful for the experience!

A true slice of heaven... the space and vibe of Freedom Reigns and the guidance of Linda. A perfect match! A calming joy.

Linda has the ability to be soft and compassionate. She has an awareness of when a client needs to be moved and when to be still and quiet. This all creates a incredible sense of safety.
Amy

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