A WOMAN’S JOURNEY OF EMPOWERMENT
THROUGH AN EQUINE-INSPIRED ART RETREAT
RANCHO DE LA OSA in SASABE, ARIZONA
January 9th - 14th, 2022
Are you a heart-centered woman, dreaming about riding horses, craving time to re-connect, rejuvenate your spirit and get in touch with your creativity?
Join Judy Schneider and Tiffani Gyatso for this 6 Day Transformational Retreat and experience a newfound calm and clarity through the horses!
Allow your senses to go wild! Envision yourself soaking up the clean and cleansing air of the high desert. It’s time for you to raise your hands to the brilliant blue sky and take a long deep restorative breathe.
Imagine waking up as you embrace the warm healing morning sunshine. You find yourself in the tranquility of the moment, filled with a sense of contentment and gratitude.
You close your eyes and savor the simplistic beauty which surrounds you. As you begin to wander about, you find yourself standing near the corral, gazing at the horizon as the first rays of light begin to brighten the day.
As you’re observing the horses, you become infatuated with one of them and notice her beautiful markings and soft eye. She looks up and walks towards you.
You feel the immediate heart connection. She patiently waits for you to touch her, to let her know she is appreciated and seen as the wise one.
She is the one who is going to help you ignite your personal transformation. Your journey of rejuvenation has just begun!
You Realize That This Is Exactly Where You Belong!
Treat Yourself to this Very Special Equine Art Inspired Retreat Where You Will:
- Be encouraged to jump into the unknown as the horse guides you through your fears, grief, loss, and moments of uncertainty
- Be invited to finally say goodbye to what is no longer serving your soul and rejoice in what appears before you
- Be supported as you allow your true emotions to emerge through your creativity that has been pent up during the pandemic
- Be amazed at what you will create when you let go of self-judgment
- Be empowered by your newfound courage to live outside of your comfort zone
- Unlock your Mind, Body, and Soul as you once again connect with your intuition and celebrate your inner strength
The High Sonoran Desert is the Perfect Place to Spend a Week Re-Connecting to Your Best You!
Curious how horses and art can draw you closer to feeling inspired again?
Through personal exploration with the horses, you’ll re-connect with yourself and discover how art is a wonderful way to shift what was once hidden to confidently stepping towards what you truly desire to create in your life! A new beginning awaits you
Are you feeling anxious and not sure what to do next?
You’ll be invited to follow what you feel in your body as you liberate your energy on a blank canvas through large beautiful strokes as if you embodied a wild horse.
Do you constantly doubt yourself? Afraid of what the future may hold?
By following your intuition and letting go of fear, you’ll stop fighting yourself and be able to create a life well lived through the soft colors of your beloved heart horse.
Have you forgotten who you are as you negotiate the hurdles in your life?
Through your time with the horses you’ll gain clarity, confidence and finally be ready to take the reins and become the leader of your own destiny.
Do you have a personal or creative project that has been percolating or a desire to create a legacy that has been placed on the back burner and you just cannot figure out how to bring your idea to fruition?
To connect with the horse is to remember who you are so you can fully express your true essence. You’ll be guided to identify the textures and energy of each emotion allowing for the rich transformative process through free painting, collages, writing and mixed media.
Together, we’ll dig deep to find your special inner alchemy and support you as you gallop away with a new sense of inner freedom through creative expression.
I am Ready to Relax and be Restored!
By the end of your Equine Inspired Art Retreat, you’ll ride away with your new found creative expression and a practical plan that guides and inspires you to:
- Tune into your intuition so you can make better decisions for yourself as you emerge from COVID -19
- Let go of what’s been holding you back from creating the life you deserve
- Finally step into your strength and courage on a daily basis in your relationships at work and at home
- Each new day will be a celebration of who you are in this world and an opportunity for you to design a life filled with abundance and new found courage and self-confidence.
“This ranch very well might be home to more history than anywhere else in Arizona.”
Rancho de la Osa is a unique convergence of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, ranching, political and Hollywood/celebrity history. Allow yourself to soak up the Mother Earth’s medicine as you let go of the past and create room for your next spiritual awakening.
Walk a few yards from your room on red clay trails towards the famous Baboquivari Mountain and you’ll likely run across the same trails forged by Pancho Villa, John Wayne, Margaret Mitchell (author of Gone With The Wind) and other legendary figures.
Sasabee is surrounded by Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge where you can enjoy endless trail rides, hiking, and discovering the hidden gems of the desert.
This special getaway offers you time and space to truly unwind at the luxurious Rancho de la Osa Guest Ranch. Re-center, explore your creativity and come alive in this magical and relaxing setting.
Share the company of other wise women who will elevate you through a week of insight, reflection, restoration and art, lots and lots of art!
Horse and Art experience is not necessary to enjoy this one-of-a-kind transformational retreat!
I'm Ready for a Grand Adventure!
Accommodations
As you enter Ranchos de la Osa, your home away from home, you’ll feel the spaciousness of Arizona’s most historic ranch nestled in a private setting allowing for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Enjoy daily farm to table Southwestern style cuisine in a beautiful dining area or outside surrounded by fresh desert wildflowers and a view to die for!
The lovely communal living room with overstuffed chairs is perfect for reading, journaling and creative contemplation after a full day with the horses.
Venturing outside as the sun sets will bring a calmness to your soul. You’ll hear the love songs of the myriad of birds that call Rancho de la Osa home. And of course, don’t forget about the sweet nickers of the horses!
Cuisine
Rancho de la Osa takes great pride in its fresh seasonal farm-to-table organic cuisine. Enjoy mouth-watering meals adorned with local flavors which will make your palate dance with joy!
Your chefs for the week are passionate about their craft and love to prepare creative and tasty selections highlighting southwestern cuisine. You’ll enjoy many meals in the luxury of a historic dining room with an old-world charm.
Rancho de la Osa is known for authentic dining so they have collected the best recipes from owners and chefs at the ranch. And if you have any special requests, diets, or allergies the chefs promise to take great care of you.
Whether it be fajitas grilled outside in the fresh air, or ripe avocado for chunky and zesty guacamole, or a homemade salsa…We’ve got you covered – deliciously!
Vegetarians and Vegans will also enjoy scrumptious delights.
All you need to do is to come with a hearty appetite and enjoy delicious meals and decadent desserts.
Arizona, Horses, Art.... Just What I Need
What makes A Women’s Journey of the Heart and Soul Retreat different from other retreats – Art and Horses!
Are you curious what horses teach you about yourself and painting?
You will be invited to go deeper into your emotions that have been pushed down during these turbulent times. The horses will open up your heart and encourage you to drop your mask, allowing for you to welcome your true power to emerge through your creativity.
Do you find it difficult to express yourself?
By understanding the human essence of emotion and creativity, you’ll meet the gentleness of the horse as you embrace your inner expression and allow yourself to ride the empowering spirit of the horse.
The horses will lead you deep within to tune into your own rhythm, and discover apply your new awareness to clear the path towards a life of abundance and joy, and lived with total authenticity.
Wouldn’t it feel great if you replaced negative thought patterns like fear and anger with self-compassion and patience?
Of Course it would!
Listen to the wise subtle whisper of the horse as she carries you into your inner journey of recognizing, accepting, forgiving and transforming.
Each woman has inner wisdom and likely knows what she needs to do in order to create necessary changes in her life. The horses will guide you through overcoming obstacles, and lead you into your personal transformation. You’ll emerge with a new vision, enhanced perspective, increased self-confidence and deep clarity.
Our afternoon art workshop is an exercise in understanding the human essence of emotion and creativity meet the power and gentleness of the horse. You will understand and embrace your inner expression through riding the spirit of the horse.
Each day will invite you to go deeper into your emotions. Through contemplation you’ll notice how each emotion relates to events within your personal life and is also embedded with different energies.
Some times we have a hold on our emotions and at times we don’t. It may feel like your riding on a galloping horse. Hang on! You have what it takes to crest the ridge of the unknown.
Art experience is not necessary to enjoy this creative and transformational retreat!
Arizona, Horses, Art.... Just What I Need
Retreat Schedule:
Day of Arrival: ACCLIMATE
Upon arrival you can settle into your room, meet the horses and relax poolside before your retreat adventure begins. Arrive early and enjoy a mid afternoon trail ride!
We’ll meet for our opening ceremony followed by a Southwestern welcome to the ranch, happy hour and delicious dinner.
Following dinner we’ll meet for our fireside chat to go over details and to answer any questions you may have about your retreat.
Get ready for a retreat filled with a variety of ancient ceremonies, dancing, art, honoring The Divine Feminine, your inner Warrior and celebrations of who you have become!
Day 2: NOURISH
Rise and Shine! You’ll start your day by enjoying a hearty breakfast in the historic dining room where you’ll be greeted with fresh juices, the sweet aroma of home made goodies and of course a cup of your favorite freshly brewed morning beverage.
You’ll head out to the horses and follow their lead where you’ll focus on lessons they reflect to us – perhaps your fears, challenges, communication style and how you show up in your relationships and life. You never know what kind of horse wisdom they’ll share with you.
Following your morning experience with your equine guides you’ll head back to the hacienda for lunch followed by an afternoon where you’ll tap into your creative juices through a variety of artistic experiences. Free time to explore the ranch, swim and relax is a must before enjoying dinner, a fireside chat and daily reflections.
Day 3: TUNE-IN
Rise and Shine! You’ll start your day with a fun breakfast trail ride as you meander through the high desert!
Following your morning time with the horses, you’ll head back to the ranch for an afternoon of creative expression. And, recap your day filled with horses and art!
You’ll have time to relax and unwind before dinner is served.
Enjoy a relaxing evening as you make your way to our fireside drumming circle where we come together and honor each other as you share your new sense of inner freedom!
Day 4: EXPLORE
Rise and Shine! After breakfast, you’ll head down for an inspired morning of group and individual Equine Inspired Coaching fused with art!
Discover your inner cowgirl as you ride your horse through a fun and illuminating obstacle course!
Before you know it, you’ll be immersed in art, as you continue to explore your intuition as you blend your passion for horses into your own personal artistic expression.
Once again, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a fireside chat where you’ll be surrounded and supported by your circle of heart-centered sisters who will celebrate all that you have become over the past few days.
Day 5: EXPAND
Rise and Shine! You feel invigorated and ready to seize the day. Your last day with your equine guides is the perfect time to explore any lingering challenges that have surfaced throughout the week. You’ll have time to tune into the horses, find your answers, and walk away with new perspective.
Mosey on over to the stables and enjoy a lunch trail ride! After your ride, we’ll gather up where you’ll be invited to share your artwork with the group and what it means to you. By presenting your art, it is a testimonial of beauty you feel in your heart.
A special farewell dinner will be served as you enjoy your last evening at the ranch. Following dinner off you go to your fireside drumming circle and chat under the amazing star-filled sky.
Day 6: INTEGRATE
You’ll enjoy a scrumptious breakfast before you celebrate with an amazing group of women at The Closing Circle and Ceremony.
You’ll be honored in front of your beloved sisters as you share about your experiences and how you have stepped into your authentic and raw power.
Lunch is served to get you ready for your departure. Safe travels and may our paths meet again!
What’s Included
- Welcome happy hour, appetizers and gourmet dinner
- Opening and closing Celebration at Rancho de la Osa
- 6 days of Equine Inspired Wellness Experiences
- Five nights of luxurious lodging at the ranch
- Six breakfasts, six lunches, five dinners and healthy refreshments
- Five art inspired workshops to express your creativity through the power of Horse Wisdom
- Breakfast and Lunch trail ride amidst the tranquility of the high desert
- Saddle Up! for a fun obstacle course with horses
- All supplies to help you create your heart-centered piece of art
- Trail Rides Galore and tips for wranglers
- Rest and Relax as you restore your mind, body and spirit in the heated outdoor pool
- A farewell dinner party for our last night together
- Drumming Circle
- Daily sage blessings to create a strong intention for your healing journey
- A gift to help you stay connected to your personal transformation
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare to and from home
- Medical, personal, travel insurance
- Round trip airport transportation to ranch
- Additional early arrival lodging
- Massage to support your rejuvenation
It is evident from every interaction with Judy, from her heart-centered presence and the ease and safety she creates, that she is right where she is meant to be, fulfilling her dream and empowering others to do the same.
This Retreat Sounds Amazing!
Meet Judy
As a child in school one day, I found myself daydreaming in class. As I gazed out the window, I caught sight of some horses roaming in the distance. The day finally came when I found myself up close and personal with the horses and an adventure of a lifetime was just beginning.
I would spend hours at the barns scooping poop in exchange for riding my first beloved horse Go-Go Girl. She was my best friend; my confidant and I trusted her with my life. She was such a strong and loyal friend. She greeted me each day with a deep nicker and accepted me regardless of how I was feeling. You see that’s the beauty of the horse. They don’t have any expectations of us. They accept each and every one of us, as we are – no exceptions.
16 years ago, I dug deep into my soul and took a leap of faith. I knew if I didn’t follow my heart’s desire, I would never be truly happy and fulfilled. I knew in my heart what I really wanted to do was to bring horses and humans together for healing. That is when Healing Through Horses was born in my mind and soul. It’s now my life’s calling.
In 2007, Healing Through Horses swung the gate open. I have been thrilled to be in service to women ever since! Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding and supporting hundreds of women as they embarked on their journey of self-discovery, exploring the unknown and making peace with aspects of their past that have prevented them from living the life they desire.
I would LOVE to include you in that number! Won’t you join me and take your life to the next level?
Judy has had the pleasure of being a contributing author in “Harnessing the Power of Equine Assisted Counseling”, interviewed on Illuminated Hearts Radio and a featured speaker at The Frontier Inside- The Path to Personal Power, a women’s conference in Tucson, AZ. Judy is sought out for her patience, expertise and ability to shift and change lives.
Horse experience is not necessary to receive full benefit from our Equine Inspired Retreats! The horses are waiting for YOU!!
Meet Tiffani
During my childhood, I was allowed to be quite wild growing up in the countryside, which I cherish my memories of riding horses. I have always been in love with horses and they have had a place in my art as long as I can remember.
When I was 16 years old I went on my first solo journey to Australia, where I spent a few months with an aboriginal tribe in the desert. Following my immersion with the aboriginal tribe, I joined my parents for a life changing pilgrimage. We left Germany by car, crossing all of Russia into the heart of Mongolia. In the country of horses was where I was stroked by the impact of Tibetan Buddhist sacred arts. I will never forget when a Buddhist monk came close to me, and spoke with his broken English with such a determination, “you will be a sacred art painter”, smiled and left. After this encounter, I had no doubt that this would become my life’s calling.
I decided to move to India and dedicate myself to this path. Before I was able to follow my life’s call, I went back to Germany to work and ended up Read More
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Flight Information
You’ll want to fly into Tucson International Airport.
PLEASE arrive at the ranch no later than noon, so you can go on an afternoon trail ride!
If you are arriving via private air travel, ground transportation can be arranged.
If you are driving – use “Rancho de la Osa Sasabe, AZ 85633″ for your mapping directions.
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