An initiative of Queensland charity Kanyini Connections Ltd
Grounding & Growth: A Women’s Day Retreat with Horses
Saturday, October 25 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
This spring, we invite you to take a day just for you…
Grounding & Growth is a one-day retreat designed for women seeking rest, reconnection, and the courage to hold clearer boundaries – gently, confidently, and with deep self-respect.
Set on the quiet grounds of Hoofbeats Sanctuary in Yandina, this immersive day blends equine-assisted therapy, nervous system education, creative integration, and the wisdom of the herd. With the support of intuitive horses and a safe, small group environment, you’ll reconnect with your body’s natural boundaries – where you end and others begin.
You’ll explore:
- Your regulated state and signs of nervous system imbalance
- How and where your body says no or yes — and whether you listen
- How horses model congruence and embodied leadership
- What it feels like to hold your ground without guilt or fear
- A new relationship with self, anchored in inner steadiness
Spaces are limited to just 10 women, so hurry to secure your spot.
All proceeds from this retreat help support the work we do at Hoofbeats Sanctuary: a mental health charity providing equine-assisted programs to women, girls, and families in need.
The day includes…
- Guided equine therapy activities (no prior experience needed)
- Psychoeducation on regulation and boundaries
- Gentle movement and creative integration (no-pressure art or journaling)
- Light lunch picnic-style (wraps, fruit, tea)
- Time in nature, silence, and peer connection
The day is for…
This retreat is for women who:
- Feel burnt out from giving too much
- Struggle with people-pleasing or emotional overload
- Want to feel more empowered in their relationships
- Need time to listen inward, re-anchor, and reset
- Long for a safe space to just be
About your facilitator
Marie Rene is an Equine Assisted Therapist and Program Director at Hoofbeats Sanctuary. With a background in counselling, trauma-informed practice, and experiential learning, Marie holds space that is calm, authentic, and deeply attuned to each person’s needs. She believes in the wisdom of the body and the healing power of horses to reflect back our inner truth, without judgment or agenda. “Boundaries aren’t about being hard or harsh — they’re about being honest, and knowing what works for you.”