horse whisperer & people listener
co-owner & creatress of Willow Belle Ranch, North Fork, CA
September 24 – 28, 2026
Guests will arrive on the afternoon of Thursday, September 24 to settle into their rooms at Little Yosemite Lodge on Hoyau Creek. Check in time is 3-5pm PDT. The retreat begins at 6pm with Dinner prepared by an award winning chef @ Little Yo’
https://airbnb.com/h/littleyosemitelodge
The retreat ends on September 28 with check out time at 11am PDT.
You will be provided with a list of what to bring and wear, at a later date. Investment/tuition will be announce soon.
Day 1: Foundations & Connection
You will have an early 7 am Breakfast @ Little Yosemite Lodge, followed by a 15-20 minute truck ride to Willow Belle Ranch. You will be welcomed by Britany and her apprentice with introductions to the horses, followed by comprehensive safety training. Participants will be required to sign the standard liability waiver. The day will be focused on building trust and connection through hands-on experiences such as grooming and gentle interaction. The schedule is easy and slow. A guided meditation with the horses will conclude the morning.
About 1pm a creekside lunch will be provided, followed by a facilitated reflection session for the afternoon.
You will be returned to Little Yo’ @ 5pm for 6pm Dinner and free time to relax and enjoy.
Day 2 & 3 are scheduled in a similar way.
Day 2: Partnership & Presence
Participants will deepen their connection by partnering with the horses through guided patterns and obstacle work, emphasizing communication, awareness, and collaboration. The day will conclude a guided meditation with the horses.
The creekside lunch will be followed by group reflection and integration.
Day 3: Integration and Experience
At the final day at Willow Belle Ranch, Britany and her apprentice will offer additional bonding experiences with the horses, with an optional riding opportunity for participants who choose to engage. A closing medtation with the horses will support integration of the retreat experience.
The creekside lunch will be followed by group reflection and integration.
ART OF AWARENESS 