From the moment you land on the island of Gili Trawangan - the largest of three small coral islands between Bali & Lombok in Indonesia - you will know that you have arrived somewhere special.
Powder white sand beaches, crystal clear waters teeming with fish & turtles, lush tropical vegetation, push bikes & pony carts...you will feel like you have stepped back in time & life breathes at a more peaceful pace.
Our retreat begins with cycling to the Horses of Gili stables to meet the incredible team of this not-for-profit organisation, rescuing & giving sick, injured & old horses a home for life. They will share with us about the horse~heart~human connection & why it is so powerful. Our time here isn't to fix anything, rather it is to learn to be present and to connect with these big hearted beings. Did you know horses can feel your heartbeat 3 metres away? Time spent with our chosen horse one on one, encourages us to slow down, slow our breathing & to connect with ourselves & nature. It transports you to a place in your heart that you will know is the real you.
Our pony sets the tone for our day as they teach us how to open our heart, be in the present moment and appreciate what we already have around us...amongst many more gifts. Most importantly they show us how to have fun, play a little, laugh a lot and bring a whole lot more lightness back into our world.
Our days flow a little like this ~ after walking our ponies to the beach for their morning swim, we return home to our beautiful eco-sanctuary & dive into our stunning rock pool to refresh and share our experiences. We then waft into the restaurant in our wet swimmers and agonise over our delicious breakfast choices of nourishing organic treats enjoyed in the open air restaurant overlooking said pool. Barista coffee, fresh juices & our meals are made by the delightful staff who are always on hand to care for our every need.
Beyond this we follow a relaxed routine. Maybe resting on your sun lounge, dipping in & out of our pool. Sublime massages. Snorkelling over the coral reef with schools of iridescent fish & the odd turtle making us all laugh with joy! Bike rides around the 7km island. Helping at the stables for their afternoon clinic. Reading, napping, journaling & long leisurely chats. Sunset drinks on the beach. Delicious dinners. Belly laughs. Connecting conversations and so much more...
"I'm home now ~ feeling lighter, calmer & more peaceful, warmed by the goodness of Tori & her team and the beloved equine angels we had the honour of being with" ~ a note from a May 2026 recipient.
on our next heart healing adventure in May 2027?
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