Root to Heart: A Somatic Journey with Horses
Half-Day Healing Retreat – August 23, 2025
Space is limited for an intimate experience.
Reconnect, Release, and Come Home to Your Body
Step away from the noise of daily life and into a serene sanctuary where healing and connection come naturally.
Saturday August 23, 2025 | Brantford, Ontario
Retreat Details
Root to Heart: A Somatic Journey with Horses is a heart-centered half-day retreat designed to help you slow down, release stress, and reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom. Guided by the calming presence of horses and the power of somatic practices, you’ll experience deep relaxation, grounding, and spiritual renewal.
Date: Saturday August 23, 2025
Location: 68 Misener Rd., Brantford, ON
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Investment: $250 Per Person (lunch included)
Spots: Limited to create an intimate, supportive experience.
What to Expect: See below for more details
*Must be at least 18 years of age to attend. Full payment is required to save your spot. See more details about payment and cancellation fees.
Nourishment For Your Mind, Body & Soul
Reconnect with the wisdom of your heart, the intelligence of your body and the healing power of being present.
Through sacred rituals like cacao ceremony, group Reiki, meditation, and mindful time with horses, you’ll be gently guided to open your heart and create space for healing. No horse experience is required—just an openness to connect with nature and yourself.
What You’ll Experience
This half-day retreat blends the healing power of horses with somatic and energy practices:
Welcome & Opening Circle – Grounding arrival ritual and connection with the group.
Intention Setting – Guided intention setting and visualization meditation to align with your inner truth.
Sacred Cacao Ceremony – Heart-opening cacao ritual to set the tone for the day.
Group Reiki Session – Relaxing energy healing to balance mind and body.
Nourishing Lunch – A peaceful meal with time to rest and reflect.
Horse Connection Meditation – A guided practice to prepare for equine connection.
Time with Horses & Somatic Exercises – Mindful activities and movement with the horses to deepen your awareness and release stored tension.
Closing Circle & Integration – Reflection, gratitude, and energetic closure.
Why Horses?
Horses are deeply intuitive and sensitive to human emotions. Their ability to mirror our energy helps us become more present, grounded, and connected.
Spending time with horses can:
Reduce stress and anxiety.
Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Create a sense of trust, presence, and peace.
Support mind-body healing and spiritual connection.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is perfect for anyone who is:
Seeking stress relief or emotional clarity.
Interested in somatic healing, Reiki, and mindful movement.
Drawn to horses and nature as a source of wisdom and grounding.
Craving a peaceful reset and time for self-reflection.
Why Join Root to Heart?
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience:
Healing energy practices (Reiki & somatic exercises) combined with the wisdom of horses.
A small, supportive group and an intimate connection with nature.
A safe, sacred space to release, reflect, and renew.
Step into this transformative experience and return home feeling lighter, grounded, and deeply connected to your heart.
Your Host
Catherine Henry Owner & Founder Inner Peace Warrior
Catherine is a multifaceted entrepreneur, mind-body coach and healer who is passionate about helping others find inner alignment and joy. She is a Certified Mind-Body Coach & Somatic Practitioner, Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, Reiki Master, Intuitive Tarot Reader, and Improv Actor. She has a passion for providing opportunities for others to experience the profound healing horses can provide and loves working with, and connecting to horses when ever possible.
Her unique blend of skills enables her to create safe and supportive environments for clients to explore and create inner alignment with their soul's purpose. From her own experiences, she understands the importance of following your calling and living a fulfilling life.
Follow Catherine IG @innerpeace_warrior or FB @innerpeacewarrior
Your Healing Team
Beauty
Gemma
Deb - Owner & Healing Support
FAQs
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Horses are incredibly sensitive creatures, acting as mirrors to our emotions. Working with them allows for powerful insights into our patterns, communication styles, and emotional states. As you'll learn, Horses are very sensitive and can pick up on others' emotions quickly, accurately reflecting these feelings in mirroring ways.
During this retreat we will be working directly with the horses to explore our emotions, build trust, and enhance our self-awareness.
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Many people feel intimidated when they see yoga and meditation on the agenda. I encourage everyone to consider joining, regardless of your experience or ability.
Yoga and meditation are somatic tools used in helping facilitate self-discover, relaxation and calm and as a way to learn how to regulate the nervous system.
As an experienced teacher, I always provide plenty of options and adjustments to suite your needs and abilities.
All I encourage you to do, is keep an open mind and an open heart for the experience.
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Closer to the retreat date, a full list of items to bring will be provided. Typically a yoga mat and any yoga props like blocks, bolsters or cushions and blankets are encouraged.
Its also always best to be prepared for all weather.
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As someone with food sensitivities, I get it! I will do my best to accommodate all requirements, but i can’t guarantee cross contamination or that options will be available.
The Hepburn DeMille Estate has a functioning kitchen that we can use, so food storage for the weekend is available.
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I get it. Horses are large, and can feel intimidating and unpredictable.
You will have experienced facilitators to help you with any concerns. These horses are very used to working with people, and with some guidance and time, you will start to feel more comfortable around them.
If you would like to experience the horses’ energy, but feel nervous, please reach out, and I’ll be happy to help you as best I can.
Retreat Policies & Disclaimers
Deposit & Payment Policy
To secure your spot, a deposit of $150 is required upon confirmation of registration. Full payment will be required at least 1-week prior to the retreat date. Currently only e-transfer is available.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation of your reservation must be made in writing/email up to 1 week prior to the event date and will be refunded in full less a non-refundable deposit of $150. Cancellations made in less than 1-week of the retreat date, will not be refunded.
Vintage 68
The host facility, Vintage 68, is a nature oasis with animals. Upon arrival there will be a waiver to sign stating that by choosing to enter the site, participants willingly assume all inherent risks involved on the property and in any activities. Please also note that as this is hosted on a farm, accessibility may be limited for some.
Additional Disclaimers
A minimum number of participants are required to run this retreat. In the event we are unable to run the retreat due to not having the minimum number of participants, you will be provided with as much notice as possible along with a full refund.
Group size will also be limited for the most powerful and intimate experience. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to attend. No prior experience is required.
Weather Related Cancellations
Sessions will be weather dependent. Should the retreat be cancelled due to weather conditions (rain, thunderstorms or heat, etc.), the date will be rescheduled.
If you would like to experience the horses’ energy, but feel nervous, please reach out and we will be sure to support you. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please contact us for more information at info@innerpeacewarrior.ca.
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