Weekend Group Retreats
Join a group of likeminded people on a journey into a deeper understanding and hands-on experience of connecting with horses in an ancient way.
Combining teachings and hands on practice with the herd, you will learn and experience the depths of Horse Connection and Medicine. Join the herd of healing horses of Maunga Valley retreat are and experienced facilitator and Clinical Psychologist Chantal Hofstee.
6 day Intensive Horse Medicine Retreats & Certification
Here you will be guided further and deeper into Horse connection, Horse Healing, Animal communication and Nature based Mindfulness with the intent of deep release and transformation.
This immersion will equip you with a deep knowledge and understanding and ability to safely practice and guide others in Horse Healing. This is acknowledged with a certification at the end of the process.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Anyone is welcome to join and you don’t need to have any experience with horses or want to work with horses to be able to join. All the work with the horses will be guided in a safe manner that is comfortable for all.
Accomodation
We have several accommodation options available at the retreat as well as chef-made meals and airport transfers. For more information and availability please contact us or go to the booking link.
Annemieke’s Testimonial
~ 6 day Horse Healing Retreat
6 - day immersive retreats & certification
2026
2 -7 July SOLD OUT
Spring break (Only private retreats are available contact us for more information)
18 - 23 November SOLD OUT
26 Nov - 2 Dec SOLD OUT (only private apartment for booking for
two available, please message for details)
2027
9 -14 December Registrations open now Info and booking link
12 - 17 January 3 rooms available
21 - 26 January SOLD OUT (only private apartment for booking for
two available, please message for details)
4 - 9 February 3 rooms available
25 - 30 March Easter Registrations open now Info and booking link
22 - 27 April Anzac Registrations open now Info and booking link
13 - 19 May Registrations open now Info and booking link
Weekend retreats
2026
14 & 15 Nov SOLD OUT (only private apartment for booking for two available, please message for details)
2027
30 & 31 Jan Registrations open now
~ PRICE: Early bird $850 + GST p.p. includes course and lunches, full price $950 + GST (early bird rate ends 2 weeks before course start date).
~ TIMES: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Sat + Sun
~ SIGN UP: Fill out the form below
Retreat Experience Pillars
~ Mindfulness meditation with horses
During the course, we will be practising simple yet profound techniques on how to show up open, authentic and without an agenda so we become one with the herd.
~ Horse wisdom principles
To become a valued member of the herd, we need to understand the horse's mind and learn to experience the world like they do. As we build trust and a relationship with the herd, it affects how we relate to ourselves.
~ How to facilitate powerful releases
We can add value to the herd's well-being by assisting in the release of tension. We will learn how horses help each other release tension and get hands-on with the horses in ways that achieves this.
~ Horse communication
As we Re- Member it opens up the possibility of communicating with them in new and profound ways. We explore the realm of animal communication and practice several techniques.
~ Embodying the horses’ way
This immersion will help you connect better with yourself and the natural world. The herd changes lives, and a deep dive in their medicine will be transformative.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
Travel Insurance Recommendation We highly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel insurance. This is the best way to protect your investment from unexpected travel disruptions, such as delayed or canceled flights.
Course Transfers & Cancellations All course registrations are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend your scheduled course and alert us of this no less than 30 days before the event, we will do everything we can to move your booking to a future date. Bookings may only be transferred once and may be subject to availability and incur a 10% transfer charge.
Extreme Circumstances In the rare event that transferring to a future course is entirely impossible due to severe health conditions, bereavement, government directed travel restrictions or natural disasters and if this happens within a month prior to the retreat starting, transfers to a new retreat date will be offered and refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any approved refund will be issued minus a 10% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs and secured spots. For any severe health emergencies or bereavement outside of the 1 month window, approved refund will be issued minus a 5% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs.