Arrive, unwind, relax, grounding stable and paddock care, community, organize campfires, cook together with preparation and follow-up, various exercises on trust/intuition/perception/connection/sensory gifts... Experiences: Time with the herd and consciously in nature in peace and quiet, quiet time in the evening with the horses, by the water, by the fire... Perception: feeling energy, working with horses, encountering nature, honest communication... For the body: grounding, walking, spinal awareness, micro yoga, meditation, breathing, touch, flow No horse experience is necessary, and fear of horses is not a problem! Our Vanilla Horses are professionals ;)
Program: Thursday: - 4 p.m. arrival – unpack, take a deep breath - cozy coffee/tea with delicious cake - outdoor time: bring in the horses, get to know them and take care of them - dinner together with campfire, bread on a stick, games & fun Friday:
- Outdoor yoga in the fresh air - Breakfast together - Grounding paddock & stable care - Followed by outdoor activity time - Lunch - Outdoor time: Active time together - Short, beautiful hike in the countryside - Followed by an afternoon break for retreat & private time, coffee/tea & cookie bar in the lobby
- Meditation session - Afterwards, bringing in and caring for the horses, special quiet time with the herd - Snack with a cozy game night Saturday: - Sleep in - Outdoor yoga in the fresh air - Breakfast together - Grounding paddock and stable care - Afterwards, nature time with exercises
- Lunch - Outdoor time: active time in community or alone - Short, beautiful hike in the countryside with horses - Afternoon break for retreat and private time, coffee/tea and biscuits bar in the lobby
- Meditation session - Afterwards, bring in and care for the horses, special quiet time with the herd - Snack with exciting games evening - Followed by a beautiful card ritual, conversations, and shared reflection time Sunday: - Sleep in comfortably - Breakfast together
- Card ritual with reflection round - Finally, lunch together in the restaurant - Farewell These times are of course flexible and will be decided intuitively according to the situation and sensitivities. Participation is also optional. For those staying longer, additional nights can be booked (without program).
The special feature of our retreats is not their luxurious qualities, but the extraordinary opportunities they offer with plenty of space throughout the Vanilla Hof complex. It's all about encounters, joie de vivre, community, retreat, beautiful experiences, nature, authenticity, and wellness for the soul.