Gentle Giants Gathering
Exploring Horse Connection and Togetherness
Join our herd for a day, and learn the principles of nature’s harmony in Realationship
come into close contact with an equine friend
learn how to change your personal state to affect relationship
develop a respectful bond between you and your horse
sense what it's like to be trusted by a gentle giant
connect with a group of supportive, nurturing women who accept you just as you are - a women's circle with so much more
Why horses?
When you see a herd of horses it can make your heart skip a beat. They hold a sense of embodiment in relationship to the land, skies and each other, which humans rarely carry with such ease.
The feeling of heart-rush, or heart change, that comes with the presence of horses offers ways into deepening your relationships, to land and skies, to other people and to yourself.
Some people will be fuelled by excitement and awe, others will feel fear and discomfort.
What’s in the way is The Way
What if I don’t know anything about horses?
You’re not required to know anything about Horses, or have a special connection with the graceful giants to attend. For most of us, horses are in our lineage; your ancestors lived in an era when horses were an integral part of life. For this time right now, with or without an ancestral rememberance; horses invite us to interelate on land and in nature with full embodiment.
what if I’m allergic?
People who know they are sensitive to horse hair are welcome to join the program. We can accomodate you (for example participating in equine activities without touching the horse) provided you agree to attend with your own anti-histamine medication.
If you’re anaphylactic, we will need to talk more. Email Hollie for more discussion.
What to expect
Trauma-informed, emotionally safe space to explore the rhythm of Womaning, for all ages and all stages.
On Rainforest Country in realationship with the natural world in small groups of celebration.
Intimate connection with nature and women who are also making Big Wild Dreams real.
Day Retreats are one-day explorations in Self Crafting for women who desire to grow the edges and deepen personal development.
your group leader
Hollie Wildëthorn lives on the unceded ancestral land of the Dhurga speaking people of the Walbunja Yuin nation in south eastern so-called Australia. Her home (and Land where the Retreats are held) is at the foot of a mountain range that still holds the ancient whisperings of Gondwana. She lives with her family and a group of animal therapy assistants.
Hollie is a Psychotherapist, Clinical Counsellor and Coach with a background in natural and ancestral health, wellness, sacred space, martial arts and functional movement, conscious living and Women's Mysteries. She has a Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies.
Location
We meet on private property on Walbunja Yuin land at the base of the Budawangs, Braidwood.
90 mins from Canberra (closest airport)
60 mins from Bateman’s Bay
3 hours from Sydney
Samantha Hawker has been part of the Local Food Movement in this region for over a decade, with particular interest in indigenous land management, permaculture and food sovereignty.
She believes in creating food that nourishes the body and soul, while nourishing the Earth and our rediscovery of the deep reciprocal connections that once were. Sam has a relationship with most producers who provide our food (including from The Wilde gardens).
Sam is our Retreat Caterer, and can meet most dietary requirements. She’s especially interested in educating people how to be in realationship with food, via production, season and story.
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Exploring living, being and staying well in relationship with the Self, others and the natural world. Teaching realationship skills for taking into everyday life.
Retreat Info
$210 for women
$175 for teen girls attending with mum/carer
9am - 3pm
maximum 10 attendees in your group
note : this is a ground-only day - no riding
nourishing, ethical, local food catered
An approximate* timetable
9am : meet and greet your horse
10am : morning tea
10:30am : presence and awareness session
12noon : lunch
1pm : horse walk session
2pm : horse medicine expression session
3pm : home time
* schedule could change due to attendee expertise level, weather surprises, horse welfare requirements, staff availability and other unexpected possibilities that befall the natural / farm milieu!
Optional UPGRADES
select options on the booking form
Early Arrival or Late Stay
Arrive the night before afternoon and relax in the rainforest
and/or
Extend your stay the following night, wake up in the rainforest on Sunday morning
COUPLE WITH MOON CIRCLE
Women’s Circles at The Wilde often run in alignment with Day Retreats… couple the two events together and receive a discounted price
MIDGLAMP SETUP
Allow us to setup your campsite with our on-site equipment and luxury bedding, so that you don’t have to.
Everything you need waiting for your stay will be ready on arrival. includes a double swag, luxury bedding, extra blankets, ground mats, storage, lighting and a cover over everything to protect from the weather.
CREATE A LIFE THAT SETS YOU FREE
If you’ve never attended a Women’s Retreat, you could be unsure if this event is designed for someone like you?
You can find out more about the people Hollie works with here >>>
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