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 Tori, the incredible creator of this not-for-profit organisation, rescuing & giving sick, injured & old horses a home for life. Tori 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 encourages us to slow down, slow our breathing & to connect with ourselves & nature. It puts us back in the place we are meant to be.
Our pony sets the tone for our day as they teach us how to open our heart, be in the present moment, appreciate what we have around us & most importantly….to enjoy life!
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 recount 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 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. 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 Tori at her 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.
If you would like to experience this magical journey, we still have places left on our 21 - 28 September 2026 retreat with the wonderful Katie. We would love you to join us.
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