The Embodying Wild Retreat

Upon completion of the Embodying Wild Course, the Summer Retreat brings women and horses together for three magical days in Southwest Montana for an equine-guided experience that is nothing short of life-changing.

Rumi said: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”

I believe he must have been referring to a pasture full of horses.

In the energy field of a horse, there is simply no room for judgment, only presence, and this is why horses are one of our greatest earthly allies on the path to healing and homecoming.

What People Are Saying

  • “The Embodying Wild Course and Retreat is the single greatest thing I’ve ever done for myself. My heart is forever changed.”

    — Bailey

  • “Moving, healing, and life-changing are just a few of the words to describe my experience with the horses, Emily, and the ladies that joined me on the retreat.”

    — Angel

  • “Working with Emily in her element was truly priceless - no seriously, priceless. The space that was held by each of us for all of us to feel safe, heard, and respected was over the top inspiring. The setting ... stunning!! Meeting the other women in real life was such a gift. Working with the horses was simply magical. And the food was next level. Writing this down is bringing it all back to present and makes me want to do it all over again.”

    — Kari

  • “I have never, ever felt more alive than I did out at the ranch. I see the joy and peace in my face in the photos that were taken there, and other people even commented on my general state of being after. I felt like I re-discovered myself, or maybe even discovered myself for the first time honestly. It was powerful to see women who have been/still are on the same journey as me.”

    — Rochelle

  • “Everything about the retreat was supportive and transformative! I feel like I have entered into a new space mentally, emotionally, and physically. Something I think I've desperately craved in my soul that I didn't know before this. Just being near the horses created a relaxed, comforting, and safe environment for all of us to be in. I love all the exercises we did to tap into our feminine leadership! I use the space claiming exercise every day now in some way. Being able to observe the herd and walk amongst the horses was so great too. I think the retreat is really essential to be able to physically embody and find your true authentic feminine self!”

    — Bailey

  • “The retreat was a fantastic experience. Emily created a deeply safe space for all of us to show up as we are. It helped me get in touch with some layers of shame within me that I had never accessed before and helped me accept those parts of me with more kindness. Working with horses was a revelation in itself. I had not expected it to be so intense. I also loved the food and accommodations. Everything was perfect for me. I couldn't have asked for anything more.”

    — Veena

  • “The Retreat was magical, overwhelmingly pleasant in every way. The other women were so inspiring, as was the place and space held for one another. The herd is what made it actually feel like magic to me. It's so fascinating to observe them and see how they interacted with each of us. There were some profound moments that really made some of the concepts Emily shared with us click. Georgiana's food was divine too.”

    — Elizabeth

  • “The retreat was the cherry on top of this soul-awakening course of Embodying Wild. Being with the horses was the most transformative part of the retreat. The one on one time with all the horses was soul changing and felt like a beautiful energetic hug. The space claiming and other exercises were tools I will take with me in life moving forward. The retreat was a new beginning for me. To allow myself to be my wild, authentic self in such a safe space with compassionate and like-minded individuals.”

    — Kristina

Why HORSES?

The bond between horse and human is a deeply sacred one. Intensely loyal and proud beings, horses have carried us both physically and spiritually for thousands of years.

Horses are fully grounded in their bodies and live guided by the wisdom of their senses. They are highly attuned to the energy of their surroundings so in the presence of a horse we have the opportunity to become deeply aware of our own energy and inner emotional state.

 

Horses are also incredible guides when it comes to embodying our empowerment, because they look to us to lead. In order to feel safe with they us they ask us to trust ourselves and communicate our needs clearly. They ask us to be grounded in our bodies and present to the needs of the moment. They invite us to walk proudly rather than shrinking to stay small.

Through somatic exercises such as “space-claiming” you will be guided to move with trust in your instincts. You will become aware of your boundaries and explore how to honor them energetically. And the horse will be your mirror, responding in kind to reflect your inner experience.

The DETAILS

Sample Retreat Day

  • 9 am - Arrive and Drop-in through meditation and movement

  • 10 am - Equine-Guided Somatic Experiencing

  • 12 pm - Healthy & Nourishing Lunch prepared by a local chef

  • 1 pm - Meditative Time in the Pasture with the herd

  • 2 pm - Round Pen Sessions - Partner with a horse you feel drawn to and step into the round pen to find deep connection and healing

  • 4 pm - Facial workshop with Megan of Glo Luxury Oils to wind down for the day

What’s Included

  • Three days of facilitation led by Emily and the herd

  • Healthy lunch prepared daily by a local chef

  • A facial workshop with Megan Ulrichs of Glo Luxury Oils

  • Final night farewell dinner

  • Bonds of sisterhood that will last a lifetime

Accommodations

Airbnb’s on the ranch and in the immediate vicinity are available and Emily will assist you in finding somewhere that fits your needs. Camper vans are also welcome to be parked on site for the retreat. Please note: Cost for lodging is not included.

Retreat Dates

The next Embodying Wild Retreat will take place June 2024.

 “The retreat is on a whole other level of magic. It is the phase of the course that brought it all home for me. The horses were all so special and they had lesson after lesson to teach us. I found the answers I needed at the ranch and walked away a changed woman.”

- Britt

FAQs

  • Not at all. You don’t have to have any prior horse experience in order to participate in the retreat as we will be interacting with the horses from the ground only.

  • Currently, the Embodying Wild Summer Retreats are only available to participants of the Embodying Wild Course.

  • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the closest airport to our ranch.

  • We are located in Tom Miner Basin, MT - a truly unique landscape that borders National Forest land and is home to a diverse species of wildlife from bears and wolves to moose, elk, and many others. Tom Miner is a beautiful 1 hour and 10-minute drive from Bozeman and just 25 minutes from the North Entrance to Yellowstone Park.

  • If you are flying in you will need to rent a car to get to and from the ranch during the retreat. Or you can organize to carpool with another member of the group.

  • Lunch will be provided for all three days of the retreat and dinner will be provided on the last night. For all other meals, please bring your own provisions. Emily will share the best local restaurants and grocery stores before you arrive so you can plan ahead.

“It's really hard to put into words how soul changing the retreat was. It was essential in showing me how it feels to truly be living your life in full alignment of body, mind and spirit. Also, sharing the experience and that space with other women and hearing their stories was so moving and beautiful.”

- Lindsay

 Ready to reserve your spot?

Head to the Embodying Wild Course page and fill out the application form. Emily will be in touch after your application has been received to schedule a 1:1 call.