Ways to Experience Kamp Kessa
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Equine-imity: Emotional Self Regulation & Mind Revitalization in the Company of Horses
- Day Experiences (private, individual or family) Book a day with Dr. T and the herd and experience nature on horseback, deep in the woods.
- Therapeutic Rides (individual) Offering a variety of services with horse- on or off horse or anywhere in between. Questions? Text Dr. T
- Weekend Retreats (group, overnights) We periodically plan women's weekends for horse and human empowerment work.
- Intuitive Horse Series Enjoy learning horsemanship in the herd. We offer a 7-part group learning series, starting at level 1. All abilities welcomed.
- AirBNB Retreats Spend some extended time on the farm in our bunk-style cabins and enjoy tons of free-roaming time with the herd!
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“Horses never lie,” she said. “They only know now. They don’t care about your past. What are you right now and how do you present yourself? They give us the opportunity to see a person in seconds. |
Women's Weekend / Aug. 27-28 / Equine-imity: Emotional Self Regulation & Mind Revitalization
Dr. Thecla Helmbrecht Howard and her herd and wonderful volunteer staff at Kamp Kessa are offering you an opportunity to see yourself through the divine mirror of the horse.
During this immersive weekend on the farm, you will participate in circle, herd art and journaling, riding the beautiful hills of Kentucky and develop a better understanding of the way horses are our souls reflection and healers in the field of complementary medicine.
Weekend Agenda Equine-imity: Emotional Self Regulation & Mind Revitalization
- A reappraisal of the human body as beautiful no matter what its size or shape
- Horses as models of embodiment and teachers of physical, emotional and spiritual health
- Stories of horses healing humans
Tentative Schedule
Saturday
8am to 9 - Arrival Time
9am - Step into Circle
Off to the pasture with Yoga/comfortable pants & appropriate footwear
-- Learning the practice of Wu Dian Jin
Break and Lunch
Early Evening Ride or 1:1 time with your horse (time tbd)
Supper (time tbd)
7pm - Campfire and/or bodywork demonstrations
Sunday
8am to 9 - Breakfast
9am - Back in Circle
-- Carl Jung and horses: Reviewing the functions of intellect, emotions, sensation (somatic) and intuition.
11am to 2pm - Intuitive Trail Ride with Soulful Intention
2pm - Pot Luck meal
2:30pm to 3:30 - Closing Circle
An invitation: bodyworkers willing to do a 15 minute demonstration will receive a $25 discount for the weekend. You must sign up by Aug 20th to be considered for this
Text Dr. Helmbrecht -Howard at 502-376-4367 for consideration. It is also an excellent marketing opportunity for participants!
- Optional: Arrive Friday August 26, 5pm (dinner on your own)
- Weekend Opens Saturday Aug 27, 9am
- Weekend Closes Sunday Aug 28, 3pm
- Structured time - 9am-3pm daily
- Cost $175 / per person / All inclusive (lodging, rides, supplies, etc)
- Food - potluck, will coordinate closer to weekend
- Lodging / Shared cabin space, shared bath house or rustic camping
- Bring musical instrument for circling around fire!
- Members - weekend included, except food.
- More info on What to Bring to Kamp
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![]() Equine and Nature Retreat Center
-An incredibly fun camp, Ecumenical Mystery School, and organic farm We specialize in practicing transcendence and holistic interaction with the Horse and the Human Heart through
Dr. T has a lifetime of combining her love and understanding of horses with skills in educational leadership. She and her staff have developed unique ways to engender a passion for the possible within us all through centered riding with their Radiant Herd and Nature. |
INTUITIVE HORSE™ CLASS 2021
LEVEL 1 - $350 / 7 Sessions COURSE SYLLABUS SATURDAYS @ 11AM SESSION DATES: 5/22, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/16, 10/30 CLASS NOW FORMING - Text Dr. T to Register 502.376.4367 LEVEL 2 - $350 / 7 Sessions COURSE SYLLABUS SUNDAYS @ 11AM SESSION DATES: 5/16, 6/6, 6/20, 7/4,7/25, and last one TBD CLASS NOW FORMING - Text Dr. T to Register 502.376.4367 LEVEL 3 - $350 / 7 Sessions ** NOT SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME LEVEL 4 - $350 / 7 Sessions ** NOT SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME LEVEL 5 - $350 / 7 Sessions SUNDAYS @ 11AM SESSION DATES: 4/25, 5/23, 6/27, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15, 8/29 CLASS NOW FORMING |
Kamp KESSA Guest Reviews
...was an amazing place very relaxing and the experience with the horse interaction was beyond words. Waking up to 20 horses around your cabin and coming up to greet you was so awesome. Everyone was welcoming and kind and was very informative. The whole place is just peaceful. If you take the time to go to Cedar Fire Farm, you have to go on n a trail ride. It was not like any trail ride I have ever experienced. The countryside is amazing and if you don't want to be in a line of horses the whole ride, you must go on this ride! You get to experience what a horse truly is and how special they are and how much they have to offer us.
-Jennifer, Chicago
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We can feel them, increase or decrease their amplitude, or move them faster of slower. We can practice this central spiritual concepts in a direct, physical way that allows us to understand them, to observe them and to apply them."
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