Ways to Experience Kamp Kessa
June's Women's Weekend - June 24-25-26 Register Here
Family Camp #1 - June 15-19 (Wed - Sunday)
Family Camp #2 - July 6-10 (Wed - Sunday)
Family Camp #3 - July 27-31 (Wed - Sunday)
Each sessions offers either a 3- or 5-day experience! To reserve your spot or more info, click here..
- 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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Family Camp Five-Day Experience // Horses & Homesteading (July 6-10)
Join us for this action-packed week of nature exploration, horses and games. We have designed this camp to engage learning through a variety of games around the farm-- some of our games will be on horseback! The week will encourage a spirit of competitive and cooperative learning- both on the ground and with your horse! Each day will have a planned trail ride (optional) and horse-based activities.
Typical Daily Activities (Wed - Thurs - Fri - Sat - Sun)
- Breakfast - 8am (overnight campers)
- Catch Horse - 9am
- Opening Circle - 9:30am
- Ride & Lunch (sometimes we eat on the trail!) - 10am-noon
- Afternoon craft or planned, themed activity - 1-2:30pm
- Closing circle - 2:30pm
Camp Supplies: Reusable water bottle, boots (if possible), long pants/leggings, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks. If you have special dietary needs, please consider bringing your own lunch daily. We will send more details upon registration!
Attendees: Adult caregiver may attend our camp at no additional cost, with participating youth.
All levels of equestrians welcome, though some experience is helpful during this camp.
Camp is offered as a 3 ($275) or 5 ($350) day experience.
Family Camp Three-Day Experience // Horses & Homesteading (July 6-8)
Join us for this 3 day, action-packed experience full of nature exploration, horses and games. We have designed this camp to engage learning through a variety of games around the farm-- some of our games will be on horseback! The week will encourage a spirit of competitive and cooperative learning- both on the ground and with your horse! Each day will have a planned trail ride (optional) and horse-based activities.
Typical Daily Activities (Wed-Thurs-Fri)
- Breakfast - 8am (overnight campers)
- Catch Horse - 9am
- Opening Circle - 9:30am
- Ride & Lunch (sometimes we eat on the trail!) - 10am-noon
- Afternoon craft or planned, themed activity - 1-2:30pm
- Closing circle - 2:30pm
Camp Supplies: Reusable water bottle, boots (if possible), long pants/leggings, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks. If you have special dietary needs, please consider bringing your own lunch daily. We will send more details upon registration!
Attendees: Adult caregiver may attend our camp at no additional cost, with participating youth.
All levels of equestrians welcome, though some experience is helpful during this camp.
Camp is offered as a 3 ($275) or 5 ($350) day experience.
Family Camp Three-Day Experience // Art, Horses & Healing (June 15-17)
Join us for this 3 day, action-packed experience full of nature exploration, horses and games. We have designed this camp to engage learning through a variety of games around the farm-- some of our games will be on horseback! The week will encourage a spirit of competitive and cooperative learning- both on the ground and with your horse! Each day will have a planned trail ride (optional) and horse-based activities.
Typical Daily Activities (Wed-Thurs-Fri)
- Breakfast - 8am (overnight campers)
- Catch Horse - 9am
- Opening Circle - 9:30am
- Ride & Lunch (sometimes we eat on the trail!) - 10am-noon
- Afternoon craft or planned, themed activity - 1-2:30pm
- Closing circle - 2:30pm
Camp Supplies: Reusable water bottle, boots (if possible), long pants/leggings, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks. If you have special dietary needs, please consider bringing your own lunch daily. We will send more details upon registration!
Attendees: Adult caregiver may attend our camp at no additional cost, with participating youth.
All levels of equestrians welcome, though some experience is helpful during this camp.
Camp is offered as a 3 ($275) or 5 ($350) day experience.
Family Camp Five-Day Experience // Art, Horses & Healing (June 15-19)
Join us for this action-packed week of nature exploration, horses and games. We have designed this camp to engage learning through a variety of games around the farm-- some of our games will be on horseback! The week will encourage a spirit of competitive and cooperative learning- both on the ground and with your horse! Each day will have a planned trail ride (optional) and horse-based activities.
Typical Daily Activities (Wed - Thurs - Fri - Sat - Sun)
- Breakfast - 8am (overnight campers)
- Catch Horse - 9am
- Opening Circle - 9:30am
- Ride & Lunch (sometimes we eat on the trail!) - 10am-noon
- Afternoon craft or planned, themed activity - 1-2:30pm
- Closing circle - 2:30pm
Camp Supplies: Reusable water bottle, boots (if possible), long pants/leggings, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks. If you have special dietary needs, please consider bringing your own lunch daily. We will send more details upon registration!
Attendees: Adult caregiver may attend our camp at no additional cost, with participating youth.
All levels of equestrians welcome, though some experience is helpful during this camp.
Camp is offered as a 3 ($275) or 5 ($350) day experience.
Family Camp Five-Day Experience // Nature, Horses & Games (July 27-31)
Join us for this action-packed week of nature exploration, horses and games. We have designed this camp to engage learning through a variety of games around the farm-- some of our games will be on horseback! The week will encourage a spirit of competitive and cooperative learning- both on the ground and with your horse! Each day will have a planned trail ride (optional) and horse-based activities.
Typical Daily Activities (Wed - Thurs - Fri - Sat - Sun)
- Breakfast - 8am (overnight campers)
- Catch Horse - 9am
- Opening Circle - 9:30am
- Ride & Lunch (sometimes we eat on the trail!) - 10am-noon
- Afternoon craft or planned, themed activity - 1-2:30pm
- Closing circle - 2:30pm
Camp Supplies: Reusable water bottle, boots (if possible), long pants/leggings, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks. If you have special dietary needs, please consider bringing your own lunch daily. We will send more details upon registration!
Attendees: Adult caregiver may attend our camp at no additional cost, with participating youth.
All levels of equestrians welcome, though some experience is helpful during this camp.
Camp is offered as a 3 ($275) or 5 ($350) day experience.
Family Camp Three-Day Experience // Nature, Horses & Games (July 27-29)
Join us for this 3 day, action-packed experience full of nature exploration, horses and games. We have designed this camp to engage learning through a variety of games around the farm-- some of our games will be on horseback! The week will encourage a spirit of competitive and cooperative learning- both on the ground and with your horse! Each day will have a planned trail ride (optional) and horse-based activities.
Typical Daily Activities (Wed-Thurs-Fri)
- Breakfast - 8am (overnight campers)
- Catch Horse - 9am
- Opening Circle - 9:30am
- Ride & Lunch (sometimes we eat on the trail!) - 10am-noon
- Afternoon craft or planned, themed activity - 1-2:30pm
- Closing circle - 2:30pm
Camp Supplies: Reusable water bottle, boots (if possible), long pants/leggings, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks. If you have special dietary needs, please consider bringing your own lunch daily. We will send more details upon registration!
Attendees: Adult caregiver may attend our camp at no additional cost, with participating youth.
All levels of equestrians welcome, though some experience is helpful during this camp.
Camp is offered as a 3 ($275) or 5 ($350) day experience.
June's Weekend / June 24-25-26 / The Nature of Horse-Human Relations
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.
LIVE AGENDA LINK https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jF5z6gpW_nQTHcDQ8XANL3CI2kch8rq_8mT1AKpP0RM/edit?usp=sharing
WEEKEND AGENDA
Friday
Arrive 5 pm Set up your sleeping space and time in the herd.
6pm Stepping into the circle. Archetype overview
Supper during circle
Archetype game at campfire
Dusk Fire Ceremony at Circle
Saturday
8-9am Breakfast
9am Circle: Horse Sense
10am Reading Healing Energies
10:30-2pm Ride and eat at creek
Water Ceremony at the Creek
4-5pm Break
5-7pm Supper
Music Dance and the Wilderness
Sunday
8-9am Breakfast
9am Shinrin Yoku
10am Intuitive horse exercise with nature and horses
11am Ride & Tie Horse Fun
1pm Lunch
2pm Short Trail Ride
3pm Mother Earth Healing Ceremony & Close
An invitation: bodyworkers willing to do a 15 minute demonstration will receive a $25 discount for the weekend. You must sign up by Jan 10th to be considered for this
Text Dr. Helmbrecht -Howard at 502-376-4367 for consideration. It is also an excellent marketing opportunity for participants!
- Arrive Friday June 24, 5pm
- Weekend Closes Sunday May 29, 4pm
- 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
- Be sure to follow us on Instagram - @kampkessa
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."
Allan J. Hamilton, MD
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