OCTOBER 3-6, 2024
Women’s Retreat with Equine Life Coaching
Join us at the Soul Barn at Serenbe this October 3-6, 2024, for a women’s retreat of profound personal growth, healing, and transformation. Experience the unique combination of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®, soothing equine-inspired sound healing, restorative yoga with the horses, and so much more.
A Retreat of a Lifetime - No Riding Experience Necessary
This is not just a retreat; it's a profound journey towards living authentically and joyfully.
This is not just a retreat; it's a profound journey towards living authentically and joyfully.
This is not just a retreat; it's a profound journey towards living authentically and joyfully.
This powerful weekend retreat utilizes the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® (EGCM), an innovative approach that combines positive coaching, somatic awareness, and Gestalt methodology with the intuitive wisdom of horses.
About The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® (EGCM)
This is not just a retreat; it's a profound journey towards living authentically and joyfully.
This is not just a retreat; it's a profound journey towards living authentically and joyfully.
Developed by Melisa Pearce, EGCM engages horses as active partners in your journey toward self-discovery and empowerment. The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® (EGCM) integrates the wisdom of horses with a comprehensive coaching process.
By combining positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance, and Gestalt principles, this method helps participants:
- Discover their truth and personal power
- Release pain and trauma
- Examine their lives and choices
- Design a positive future
- Experience lasting change
- And so much more
Meet Your Leader and Practitioner
This is not just a retreat; it's a profound journey towards living authentically and joyfully.
Meet Your Leader and Practitioner
Zoe Moraitis - Founder of Mindful Harmony Coaching, LLC is a Certified Equine Gestalt Coach and a passionate advocate for the healing power of horses. Her personal journey through anxiety and depression led her to Equine Gestalt Coaching, which inspired her to pursue a career in this field. Zoe combines her lifelong love of horses with Gestalt coaching to create a safe and nurturing environment for mental and emotional healing. She will be working alongside Soul Barn horses, Steve, Chili, Starlight, Dutton and Harley to facilitate transformation and self-discovery.
Transform Your Life
Joining this retreat offers a rare and powerful opportunity to engage in a multifaceted healing experience that blends innovative coaching methods with the natural healing power of horses, all set in a serene and supportive environment in Serenbe.
Retreat Highlights
What's Included
- 5 Equine Gestalt Coaching Sessions: Benefit from the expertise of Zoe Moraitis, a Certified Equine Gestalt Coach, whose personal journey and professional skills create a safe, empathetic, and effective healing environment.
- 75-Minute Equine-Inspired Sound Bath & Sonic Journey: Embrace the therapeutic vibrations of sound, guided by certified sound healer and energy worker, Meagan Myrick.
- Yoga with the Horses: Rejuvenate with a practice designed to align your mind, body, and spirit. Tailored to meet beginners and all levels of experience. Led by expert teacher Jeny Mathis.
- Healthy Meals: Enjoy fresh beverages, healthy snacks, and daily catered lunches prepared by top local chefs, culminating in a celebratory dinner.
- Transformative Experience with Horses: Their ability to mirror your emotions and provide non-judgmental feedback can accelerate your healing process and deepen your self-awareness. No experience is necessary.
- Immersive Natural Setting: Escape to the serene and picturesque Serenbe community, where preserved forests and meadows provide a peaceful backdrop for your healing journey.
- Expert Support Team: In addition to Zoe, benefit from the expertise of world-class equine trainer Karen Jones and visionary Darby Pollock at the beautiful Serenbe Stables.
Retreat Itinerary
Thursday, October 3rd - WELCOME!
4 PM-7 PM: Welcoming Circle and Dinner
- Kick off your retreat with a warm and welcoming circle, where you’ll connect with fellow participants and set your intentions for the weekend. Enjoy a delicious dinner, with the possibility of starting the Gestalt process based on the group’s collective needs.
Friday, October 4th
9AM-12PM: Gestalt Session 1
- Dive into your personal journey with the powerful guidance of your retreat leader, Zoe Moraitis, and the intuitive support of our horse partners. No riding experience necessary.
12 PM-1 PM: Lunch
- Savor a healthy and nourishing meal together while taking time to reflect.
1 PM-3 PM: Gestalt Session 2
- Continue your exploration and healing
3:30 PM: Equine-Inspired Sound Bath
- Let go and rejuvenate with a calming equine-inspired sound bath led by certified sound healer Meagan Myrick, designed to enhance your healing experience.
Saturday, October 5th
9AM-12PM: Gestalt Session 3
- Go deeper into your healing journey with Zoe and the horses, uncovering new insights and transformations.
12 PM-1 PM: Lunch
- Enjoy a restful break and a wholesome lunch.
1 PM-3 PM: Gestalt Session 4
- Continue your transformative work with the horses.
3 PM-4 PM: Yoga with the Horses
- Unwind and integrate the day’s experiences through a gentle yoga session with the horses, guided by expert teacher Jeny Mathis.
Sunday, October 6th
9 AM-12 PM: Closing Ceremonies and Additional Gestalt Session
- Wrap up your journey with a meaningful closing ceremony, and if needed, participate in an additional Gestalt session to ensure you leave feeling complete.
1:15 PM-2:45 PM: Optional Private Session (Add-On)
- Enhance your experience with a personalized one-on-one Gestalt coaching session.
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Optional Private Session (Add-On)
- Another opportunity to dive deeper into your personal healing journey.
OPTIONAL ADD ON: Monday, October 7th
Morning: Optional Private Sessions (Add-On)
- Before you depart, take advantage of two additional private session times with Zoe for more personalized support.
For more information, please contact Darby at darbypollock@soulbarnatserenbe.com
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Zoe's mission is her passion: Partnering with horses to facilitate self-discovery and self-compassion in humans, leading to their gain of self-confidence and the freedom to live as their true, authentic selves.
Why You Should Join the Retreat
1. Unlock Deep Personal Insights
Engage in profound self-discovery with the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®, where horses act as intuitive partners, helping you uncover truths about yourself that you might not have been able to access through traditional methods.
2. Release Long-Standing Trauma
The combination of Gestalt coaching and the horses’ calming presence offers a powerful way to release deeply held pain and trauma, allowing for lasting emotional relief and healing.
3. Transformative Experience with Horses
Experience the unique and transformative power of working directly with horses. Their ability to mirror your emotions and provide non-judgmental feedback can accelerate your healing process and deepen your self-awareness. No experience is necessary.
4. Expert-Led Healing Practices
Benefit from the expertise of Zoe Moraitis, a Certified Equine Gestalt Coach, whose personal journey and professional skills create a safe, empathetic, and effective healing environment.
5. Unique Healing Environment
Immerse yourself in the tranquil and supportive atmosphere of Soul Barn at Serenbe, where the environment itself contributes to your overall sense of well-being and rejuvenation.
6. Empower Your Future
Gain the tools and insights needed to make positive changes in your life. The retreat is designed to help you examine your current path and create a clear, actionable plan for a more fulfilling future.
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