Strong Hearts, Strong Voices
A fun, engaging emotional skills retreat for families — guided by the wisdom of horses.
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At a Glance
Ideal For
• Families navigating stress, transition, or disconnection
• Parents wanting better communication and emotional skill-building
• Teens or young adults needing grounding
• Blended or multi-generational families
• Anyone wanting healthier emotional patterns at home
Retreat Structure
• Three-night or five-night private stay at The Retreat at Starry Ridge
• Five 3-hour modules (≈ 15 hours total guided work)
• Somatic, experiential learning with the horses
• Private and customized for your family
• Time between modules for rest, reflection, and integration
Investment
• Coaching Add-On: $3,300 per family (up to 4 people included)
• Lodging: Seasonal nightly rate (varies by date)
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What to Expect
This retreat follows a five-module experiential arc that teaches emotional awareness, communication skills, and nervous-system regulation — all supported by the horses.
You will learn how to:
• Name feelings and understand triggers
• Share truths without blame
• Recognize emotional safety vs. activation
• Set healthy boundaries with compassion
• Respond to conflict with strength
• Rebuild connection after breakdowns
• Use somatic tools to regulate and communicate clearly
The curriculum blends herd interactions, reflective exercises, emotionally honest conversation, art projects, and guided somatic work.
All ages (6–106) can participate at their own pace.
Your Stay at Starry Ridge
Your private suite includes an oversized bedroom, living/dining area, luxury kitchenette with Breville appliances, and a sunrise-facing deck with two grills + fire pit. Quiet, private, and designed for restoration.
Why it Works
Horses respond to your nervous system in real time, reflecting tension, emotion, or disconnect with total honesty and zero judgment.
This work is embodied, experiential, and grounding.
As your system settles, clarity comes forward naturally.
Guest Reviews
“It’s a very fun workshop... which helps a lot in situations like ours. I know I have some problems controlling anger and emotions – and that is exactly what we did in the workshop: handle those emotions. It really helped me and you should also do it.”
“You talk about emotions and don’t feel uncomfortable while talking. You learn what to do with emotions and how animals like horses help you with that. After this workshop, you have a better connection to horses.”
★★★★★ Airbnb Superhost | Airbnb Guest Favorite | 100% Five-Star Reviews
Good to Know
Mountain weather and wildlife. Quiet nights.
We live next door in the attached Main House—close enough to assist, but your suite remains fully private.
Weather Policy
If COTrip shows icy roads between Colorado Springs and Florissant on your arrival day, you may reschedule at no charge.
AWD/4WD recommended in winter.
No smoking. No pets.