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Hold Your Horses

LXCL:The full retreat registration includes all programming, overnight camping, fire ritual materials/ceremonial cacao, sunrise yoga, and mandala materials.

Full Overnight Retreat

LXCL:Saturday, September 26, 5:00–8:00 PM. Stand-alone Saturday experience for those who want to participate in the horse experiential and Harvest Moon practice without staying for the overnight retreat.

Saturday Evening Experience

LXCL:Sunday, September 27, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. A two-hour guided mandala painting experience centered around creativity, reflection, and bringing intention into form. All materials are included.

Sunday Morning Experience

Join us for a weekend of connection, creativity, horses, yoga, ritual and gratitude. We have three options to join us for a transformative weekend during the Harvest Moon: Full Overnight Retreat $215/personSaturday, September 26<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3:30/4:00 PM &ndash; Camper arrival and tent set-up</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5:00 PM &ndash; Retreat gathering/arrival</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5:15&ndash;6:45 PM &ndash; Horse Experience</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">7:00&ndash;8:00 PM &ndash; Harvest Moon Yoga + Meditation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">9:00&ndash;10:30 PM &ndash; Fire Ritual + ceremonial cacao/ritual elements</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Overnight camping at HYH</li></ul>Sunday, September 27<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">8:00&ndash;8:45 AM &ndash; Sunrise Yoga</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM &ndash; Mandala Painting Experience</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12:00 PM &ndash; Retreat concludes/departure</li></ul>The full retreat registration includes all programming, overnight camping, fire ritual materials/ceremonial cacao, sunrise yoga, and mandala materials.&nbsp; Saturday Evening Experience $79/personSaturday, September 265:00&ndash;8:00 PM<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5:00 PM &ndash; Arrival</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5:15&ndash;6:45 PM &ndash; Guided Horse Experience</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">7:00&ndash;8:00 PM &ndash; Harvest Moon Yoga + Meditation</li></ul>This is the stand-alone Saturday experience for those who want to participate in the horses and Harvest Moon practice without staying for the overnight retreat. Sunday Morning Experience $65/personSunday, September 2710:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM A two-hour guided mandala painting experience centered around creativity, reflection, and bringing intention into form. All materials are included. This can be registered for separately and is also included in the full overnight retreat. BIOSYOGA, BREATH &amp; MEDITATION with BethBeth Claseman is the founder of Belle Shanti Yoga &amp; Wellness and a dedicated yoga teacher who is passionate about helping people return to themselves&mdash;one breath at a time. Her work is rooted in the belief that we don&rsquo;t need to become someone new, but rather remember who we are beneath the noise. Through breath, movement, and moments of stillness, she creates spaces that invite connection, clarity, and a sense of coming home. Beth&rsquo;s teaching is guided not only by movement, but by a deep awareness of the body&rsquo;s subtle energy. She weaves this into each experience&mdash;whether through dynamic flow, gentle practice, or restorative stillness&mdash;meeting people where they are and supporting both physical and energetic balance. Inspired by nature and the quiet wisdom of horses, her approach reflects a balance of grounded presence and intuitive guidance. She believes that healing happens when we slow down enough to listen, and that within each of us is a steady place we can return to again and again.&nbsp; <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.belleshantiyoga.com/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.belleshantiyoga.com</a>&nbsp;Belle Shanti Yoga Instagram EQUINE EXPERIENCE with LoveayaLoveaya Magnus brings a lifelong connection with horses into every experience she creates. She has owned and worked with horses since the age of nine and has never been far from them, shaping a deep understanding rooted not just in training, but in observation, relationship, and respect for the herd. She holds a degree in Therapeutic Horsemanship and is an Advanced Certified Instructor through PATH International, as well as a mentor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Her approach blends professional expertise with a holistic perspective&mdash;believing that horses and nature offer a space where people can return to themselves. Much of Loveaya&rsquo;s learning has come directly from the horses&mdash;watching herd dynamics, noticing subtle communication, and allowing the horses to guide the experience. She is passionate about helping others connect with horses in this same authentic way. Horses have a unique ability to ground us, bring us into the present moment, and reflect what we carry&mdash;offering insight, calm, and connection without judgment. Through these retreats, Loveaya creates opportunities for people to slow down, tune in, and experience the quiet, powerful presence of horses in a way that is both meaningful and transformative. MANDALA ART with Vaishali KanadeVaishali is a Yoga and Ayurveda educator who helps modern practitioners live in greater harmony with themselves and the natural world. Raised in India amidst rich cultural traditions, she transitioned from a career in science, technology, and business to follow her calling to share ancient yogic wisdom. As a certified core faculty member at a premier Midwest institute, she leads workshops and teacher trainings in yoga, science and philosophy, meditation, mantra, and Ayurvedic nutrition.Her offerings are designed to welcome every individual on their unique path, helping them restore balance, cultivate inner stillness, and nourish body, mind, and spirit.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for reserving your spot for this special summer retreat at Hold Your Horses. We&rsquo;re honored you&rsquo;ll be joining us for activities designed to slow the pace, reconnect with the present moment, and experience the restorative partnership between movement, horses, and nature. If weather allows, the retreat will take place fully outdoors on our peaceful property, so we encourage you to dress comfortably, bring layers if needed, and prepare to settle into the rhythms of nature. Additional event details and any weather-related updates will be sent closer to the event date. In case of inclement weather, an alternative date will be provided. If this doesn&#39;t work for your schedule, a credit will be placed on file for you to use at a later time.&nbsp; We&rsquo;re truly looking forward to sharing this experience with you. With gratitude,The Hold Your Horses Team<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1788467574/wysiwyg/cv2ypwppxiqkozzbvjuf.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Join us for a weekend of connection, creativity, horses, yoga, ritual and gratitude. We have three options to join us for a transformative weekend during the Harvest Moon: Full Overnight Retreat $215/personSaturday, September 26<ul><li>3:30/4:00 PM – Camper arrival and tent set-up</li><li>5:00 PM – Retreat gathering/arrival</li><li>5:15–6:45 PM – Horse Experience</li><li>7:00–8:00 PM – Harvest Moon Yoga + Meditation</li><li>9:00–10:30 PM – Fire Ritual + ceremonial cacao/ritual elements</li><li>Overnight camping at HYH</li></ul>Sunday, September 27<ul><li>8:00–8:45 AM – Sunrise Yoga</li><li>10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Mandala Painting Experience</li><li>12:00 PM – Retreat concludes/departure</li></ul>The full retreat registration includes all programming, overnight camping, fire ritual materials/ceremonial cacao, sunrise yoga, and mandala materials.  Saturday Evening Experience $79/personSaturday, September 265:00–8:00 PM<ul><li>5:00 PM – Arrival</li><li>5:15–6:45 PM – Guided Horse Experience</li><li>7:00–8:00 PM – Harvest Moon Yoga + Meditation</li></ul>This is the stand-alone Saturday experience for those who want to participate in the horses and Harvest Moon practice without staying for the overnight retreat. Sunday Morning Experience $65/personSunday, September 2710:00 AM–12:00 PM A two-hour guided mandala painting experience centered around creativity, reflection, and bringing intention into form. All materials are included. This can be registered for separately and is also included in the full overnight retreat. BIOSYOGA, BREATH &amp; MEDITATION with BethBeth Claseman is the founder of Belle Shanti Yoga &amp; Wellness and a dedicated yoga teacher who is passionate about helping people return to themselves—one breath at a time. Her work is rooted in the belief that we don’t need to become someone new, but rather remember who we are beneath the noise. Through breath, movement, and moments of stillness, she creates spaces that invite connection, clarity, and a sense of coming home. Beth’s teaching is guided not only by movement, but by a deep awareness of the body’s subtle energy. She weaves this into each experience—whether through dynamic flow, gentle practice, or restorative stillness—meeting people where they are and supporting both physical and energetic balance. Inspired by nature and the quiet wisdom of horses, her approach reflects a balance of grounded presence and intuitive guidance. She believes that healing happens when we slow down enough to listen, and that within each of us is a steady place we can return to again and again.  <a href="http://www.belleshantiyoga.com/" target="_blank">www.belleshantiyoga.com</a> Belle Shanti Yoga Instagram EQUINE EXPERIENCE with LoveayaLoveaya Magnus brings a lifelong connection with horses into every experience she creates. She has owned and worked with horses since the age of nine and has never been far from them, shaping a deep understanding rooted not just in training, but in observation, relationship, and respect for the herd. She holds a degree in Therapeutic Horsemanship and is an Advanced Certified Instructor through PATH International, as well as a mentor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Her approach blends professional expertise with a holistic perspective—believing that horses and nature offer a space where people can return to themselves. Much of Loveaya’s learning has come directly from the horses—watching herd dynamics, noticing subtle communication, and allowing the horses to guide the experience. She is passionate about helping others connect with horses in this same authentic way. Horses have a unique ability to ground us, bring us into the present moment, and reflect what we carry—offering insight, calm, and connection without judgment. Through these retreats, Loveaya creates opportunities for people to slow down, tune in, and experience the quiet, powerful presence of horses in a way that is both meaningful and transformative. MANDALA ART with Vaishali KanadeVaishali is a Yoga and Ayurveda educator who helps modern practitioners live in greater harmony with themselves and the natural world. Raised in India amidst rich cultural traditions, she transitioned from a career in science, technology, and business to follow her calling to share ancient yogic wisdom. As a certified core faculty member at a premier Midwest institute, she leads workshops and teacher trainings in yoga, science and philosophy, meditation, mantra, and Ayurvedic nutrition.Her offerings are designed to welcome every individual on their unique path, helping them restore balance, cultivate inner stillness, and nourish body, mind, and spirit.

Hold Your Horses

Harvest & Illuminate

5265 Woodland Trail

Full Overnight Retreat

$215

Saturday Evening Experience

$79

Sunday Morning Experience

$65

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