2008 Retreat Schedule  (San Diego, CA, USA)
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With your emotional and physical safety in mind, we invite you to 
participate in the activities you choose.

Your time spent with the horses is primarily on the ground.

You are observing from outside the horse’s environment in some
activities, while in others, you may join the horse in the arena or round pen.

Retreat Descriptions

Being and Doing:  Mindfulness and the Practice of Living      February 8 – 10, 2008

Horses are such a wonderful example of “Mindfulness” and “Being in the Now”.  You will practice “horse” skills to explore what it means to balance the “being” and “doing” place while being connected to self

Transitions: A Way Into and Through           April 18 – 20, 2008

Do you find yourself in transition, either through life events thrust upon you or wished for, or just part of developing as an adult?  Perhaps wishing for changes and not knowing where to begin. Begin where you are and imagine what living a life that is thriving would look like for you.  In this workshop, become familiar with horses and explore the possibility of using their “ways of being” as you move “into” and “through” your transition.

Three Day Retreat Schedule

Friday:2:00 – 9:00 PMIncludes Dinner
Arrive at the ranch and meet your “herd.”  We’ll take a gentle walk around the ranch and then introduce the essence of the horse through interactive experiences with each other.  Return to the motel.

Saturday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PMIncludes Lunch
Arriving at the Ranch the day begins with centering activities.  Then as a group, we will watch what happens when a herd of mares are “turned out”.  Discover their interaction with each other and how they communicate their own boundaries.  After lunch, you will individually explore a personal relationship with a horse and have the opportunity to share that experience with each other. Complete the day with suggestions for integrating the experience as you leave the ranch for your evening, open for informal gathering or personal reflection and rest at the motel.

Sunday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PMIncludes Lunch
Returning to the ranch, begin the morning with a centering exercise.  Observe a group of geldings interacting.  Then experience a variety of people/horse interactions specific to the theme of the retreat.  Practice non- verbal communication within and between species.  A ceremony of reflection and delight will wrap up the weekend experience.

Fees

$525 per person per retreat for three day retreat
$495 per person per retreat for returning retreat participants
$325 per person for two day retreat ($600. for two registering together)

All fees include workshops, materials, Friday dinner,  lunches on Saturday and Sunday. $200. deposit required with registration.  Payment in full due by 30 days prior to retreat.  Deposit is fully refundable up until 60 days prior.  Thereafter, fees will be refunded if your place in the retreat is filled.  We will send you further information after receiving your registration and deposit. All activities will be held rain or shine.

Registration

Fill out Registration Form and send registration with payment to:

Discovering Equus
9975 Anderson Ranch Road
Descanso, CA 91916

Lodging

Pine Valley Inn Motel
28940 Old Highway 80
Pine Valley, CA 91962
info@pinevalleyinn.com

• Rooms facing front parking lot have two double beds.
• Rooms facing meadow ave a queen bed and fold-out couch.
• All rooms have refrigerator: coffee in office each morning.
• All rooms are $69, single or double occupancy.

Please check with motel for current information and to make reservations.

Restaurants

El Rancho Grande, 28944 Old Highway 80 (in front of motel)
Pine Valley House,  28841 Old Highway 80  (west of motel)
Majors Coffee Shop, 28870 Old Highway 80 (west of motel)
Mountain Market, grocery store (next door to motel)

What to Bring

Discovering Equus is located at 3500 feet elevation.  Temperatures in winter, day time, can be in high 30’s – 50’s. Summer can be warm during day, very cold at night.  Wear layers, comfortable casual clothes, boots or sturdy shoes, sun and rain protection, visor or hat. Bring personal items including special food or drinks.  No pets, please.

Contact

Vickie Cottle Vickie@DiscoveringEquus.com 619-659-0193

Peggy Martin Peggy@OakzanitaRanch.com 619-445-1289