THAT'S ME... RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou
Mariou, Greece
$817 / 6 Days
Sometimes a horse shows us very clearly where we stand. It responds to our insecurity, our limitations, our inner attitude, or patterns we may not even be aware of.
During my 3-day equine-assisted retreat, you can come to me with a very personal issue. You’ll work with different horses and have the opportunity to gain new insights about yourself, your relationships, and the questions you’re currently facing in life through direct interaction with them.
Perhaps you’re facing a specific problem with your own horse. Maybe you want to understand why certain situations keep challenging you. Or you simply sense that something in your life is calling for change right now.
There’s no riding involved, and you don’t need any prior experience. The session takes place from the ground—in a calm setting, with plenty of space for awareness and reflection.
I combine equine-assisted work with my many years of experience in systemic constellations, coaching, and intuitive perception. This allows deeper connections to come to light.
Please don’t book directly—please contact me to schedule your individual appointment.
Do you need a break but can’t take time off work?
Reach out to me—you might get lucky, and we might find a free weekend. For a weekend retreat, I charge an additional €120.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
3 days/2 nights
intensive personal support
Horse-Assisted Coaching (no prior experience required)
A daily routine and coaching methods tailored specifically to you
Room and board at my place (charged separately)
optional follow-up care
Introductory phone call
Animal communication, if you have a pet
systemic and intuitive work
vegetarian, wholesome meals
Accommodations in a stylish villa with a large natural garden
Tools for the Home
Time and space for reflection, nature, and retreat
daily contact with horses
In meinem privaten Haus, einer Villa von Anfang 1900, gibt es 4 helle, freundliche Zimmer mit großem gemütlichen Bett. Blick in den schönen Garten und der angrenzenden Natur.
Das große helle Badezimmer wird geteilt, sowie alle anderen Räumlichkeiten.
Die Küche und alle Getränke sind jederzeit zugänglich.
$442 / room
Jedes Zimmer hat ein großes gemütliches Bett, große Fenster mit Blick in den Garten und über den Ort.
BookDuring our initial consultation, you can tell me about your dietary habits so that I can accommodate them. The kitchen is available for your use at any time (drinks, coffee, tea).
A flat rate of €180 is charged for lodging and meals.
If you’d like a longer stay, please feel free to contact me.
General Schedule of the Retreat
- Initial introduction over the phone & scheduling of individual appointments
- Day 1: Arrival around 2:00 p.m., in-depth introductory conversation with the horses, grooming, and a walk with a horse. Group dinner featuring wholesome food, followed by a reflection session
- Day 2: Healthy breakfast, 1 coaching session with the horses.
Light group lunch. Lunch break and time for quiet reflection
Group dinner featuring a warm meal, followed by a reflection discussion
-Day 3: Closing session with the horses; depending on needs: reflection, integration, and tools for use at home
Departure around 12:00 PM
Individual Arrangements
-Arrival and departure (typically arrival after 2:00 PM, departure by 12:00 PM)
-Daily schedule
-How many and which tools will be used
-Daily adjustments to the program are possible
-Meal preferences
-Extending or shortening the retreat
Depending on your needs, we may work with, for example:
Awareness and body exercises with the horse
Groundwork and free interaction
Systemic constellation work
Inner work and emotional clarification
Various coaching exercises
Exploring boundaries, closeness, and trust
Developing new ways of acting
After each session, we take time to reflect together on the experience and apply it to your life situation.
There is no fixed schedule following a predetermined pattern. The horse, your concerns, and what emerges during our shared process determine the path.
You don’t need any experience with horses. You don’t have to know how to do anything or achieve anything. It’s not about working with the horse “correctly,” but about rediscovering yourself through this encounter.
From the Ebelsbach/Eltmann exit on the A70 between Bamberg and Schweinfurt, you can reach me in 5 minutes.
You can also be picked up at the Ebelsbach/Eltmann train station.
Parking is available right in front of the house.
Check-in is usually after 2:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact me if that’s difficult for you.
Full refund up to 7 days before arrival.
After that, the reservation is non-refundable; however, you will not be charged for lodging or meals.
The flat fee of 180€ is due upon arrival.
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