The Horse Within

 Five Day Colorado Retreat Experience

At High Meadows Ranch, Steamboat Springs, CO

July 18-22 & August 15-19, 2007

Facilitated by

Lisa Baugh, MA & Joseph Lancia, DO

 

Why horses?

     The human love affair with horses is ancient and far-reaching. Horses are live, dynamic, and impressive creatures that influence people in powerful ways. Working with them provides rich metaphors applicable to life.

     This retreat experience offers an opportunity for people to connect with mind, body, spirit, and nature through the powerful and inspirational attraction we have to this noble creature. It is ideal for anyone who desires a vacation that offers relaxation, recreational activities, and an element of personal growth.

     Participants will gain self-knowledge and a better understanding of themselves through activities designed to access an inner world inspired by horses.  Sessions include imaginal activities, un-mounted ground work, trail rides, and Native American ritual combined with plenty of leisure free time that will encourage you to discover your own “Horse Within.”

No horse experience needed!

     Almost all activities are unmounted. Those unfamiliar with, afraid of, or inspired by horses are encouraged to attend. Two trail rides are offered in western tack and are completely optional. Those who choose to ride will be suitably mounted according to preference and ability.

For more information visit www.hmranch.com or call 561-791-8939
 

2007 Retreat Schedule: July 18-22 & August 15-19

Day One

  * Travel & arrival at High Meadows Ranch 

  * Introductions, dinner and social time

Day Two

  * Breakfast followed by opening circle

  * Imaginal activity using equine metaphors

  * Meet and greet the horses, with discussion

  * Introduction to personalities & typology 

  * Lunch served in the ranch dining room

  * Discussion of typology activity

  * Individual unmounted work with horses   

  * Dinner in the ranch dining room

Day Three

  * Breakfast followed by opening circle

  * Imaginal activity using equine images

  * Unmounted group activity in the arena

  * Lunch served in the ranch dining room

  * Optional 2-hour group trail ride 

  * Viewing of short film with discussion

  * Dinner in the ranch dining room

Day Four

  * Breakfast followed by opening circle

  * Introduction to Archetypes

  * Unmounted group activity in the arena

  * Lunch served in the ranch dining room

  * Optional 2-hour group trail ride 

  * Closing circle, dinner, bonfire & music

Day Five

  * Breakfast and departure to airport

 

Logistics & Details

 

DATES 

July 18-22 & August 15-19, 2007

 

MEETING POINT

Hayden/Steamboat Springs Airport. Pick up and transportation to & from the airport included.

 

PRICES

$2,150 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $200. Includes 4 nights lodging, all meals, all activities, amenities, taxes, and gratuity.

 

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING

Comfortable casual clothing is recommended including long pants, close-toed shoes, sweater or jacket, swimsuit, and sunscreen.

 

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT

Space is limited and will be reserved upon receipt of full payment. Call High Meadows Ranch at 800-457-4453 to make your payment and confirm your reservation.

 

Cancellation Policies & Fees

A fee of $200 will be charged for cancellations made 31 or more days in advance. Cancellations 30-15 days in advance will be charged 50% of full price. Cancellations 14 days or less in advance will forfeit 100% of the full price. A retreat may be cancelled at any time and full refund returned if there are fewer than 5 participants.

 

Retreat Facilitators

 

Lisa Baugh received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She has over 35 years of horse experience and is certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association. She works with adults and adolescents incorporating horses in psychotherapy and personal growth activities. You may contact Lisa at 561-791-8939 or lsbaugh1@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

Joe Lancia is a psychiatrist in private practice. He teaches psychotherapy and transpersonal psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association and utilizes equine assisted activities in his practice as well as Native American rituals to enhance the experience of his seminars and retreats. You may contact Joe at 585-392-3492 or copal7@frontiernet.net.

 

 

 

Ranch Hosts

 

Jan & Denny Stamp are your hosts while visiting High Meadows Ranch, LLC. They have created a secluded hideaway and look forward to sharing the beauty and solitude of their high country ranch. From western gourmet meals to comfortable mountain lodging, you will be treated as a personal guest of the Stamps. They can be reached at 800-457-4453 or visit  High Meadows website at www.hmranch.com

 

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