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Designed By Us, For You
We’ve crafted personalised retreats in NSW Southern Highlands that guarantee to nurture your mind, body, and soul.
Reconnect, recharge and heal in nature through our healing therapy horses and holistic wellness.
My 3-day stay has been deeply transformational. I love the healing that you offer.
I have been profoundly impacted by the love that you have for your horses and your land, and the space you create as a result of that.
I met the herd, such a joy. These horses are beautiful and so very loving and present.
Through my Somatic Energy Healing with Soo, and Reiki With The Herd, I felt so safe, and lovingly held by Soo and the horses. I’ve beenable to drop deeper into my heart and I feel really rejuvenated.
The whole experience has been wonderful.
While with you I joined in the Circle of Comfort grief counselling group. To watch how the horses held space for all of us, and watch other people’s experiences with horses was also deeply healing for me.
For Individuals
Let us know if you want to come with a friend, or partner. These packages are adaptable if needed.
TIME FOR YOU
- 3 day / 2 night
- choice of self-catering accommodation
- 1 x 90min Energy Healing [Equine Therapy] with Soo
- 1 x 90min Reiki With The Herd + Soo
- 1 x 60min Massage
FROM: A$ 1,351
[price dependant on dates + accommodation – options The Stables or Gang Gang Hideaway]
KEY BENEFITS
🌟 Deep Nervous System Reset – Slow down and unwind through gentle equine sessions
🌟 Embodied Connection – Experience silent connection with horses that brings you back into your body and the present moment
🌟Restorative time in Nature – Two nights held in a peaceful, off-grid sanctuary designed for rest, reflection and reconnection
🌟Remember who you are!
LET US SUPPORT YOU
- 4 day / 3 night
- choice of self-catering accommodation
- 1 x 90min Energy Healing [Equine Therapy] with Soo
- 1 x 90min Grief Counselling session
- 1 x 90min Reiki With The Herd + Soo
- 1 x 90min Meet The Herd – OR – Nature Walk
FROM A$ 1,885
[price dependant on dates + accommodation – options The Stables or Gang Gang Hideaway]
KEY BENEFITS
🌟 Compassionate, Understanding Support of Grief – Be gently held on your grief journey with experienced facilitation, equine wisdom and counselling based on lived experience
🌟 Non-Verbal Healing with the Herd – Our horses offer a deeply attuned, non-judgemental presence when words are hard to find
🌟Space To Honour and Integrate – With space to rest, feel and remember, you can begin to integrate loss in a safe, grounded environment
FIND CALM
- 3 day / 2 night
- choice of self-catering accommodation
- 2 x 90min Energy Healing [Equine Therapy] with Soo
- 1 x 90min Meet The Herd – OR – Nature Walk
FROM A$ 1,470
[price dependant on dates + accommodation – options The Stables or Gang Gang Hideaway]
KEY BENEFITS
🌟 Regulate and Calm your Nervous System – Let the horses and nature support your body as it settles, softens and feels safe again at a cellular level
🌟 Grounding Through Nature and Horses – Meet the herd, or walk in nature – you will feel yourself unwinding – quicker than you expect!
🌟Tools for Ongoing Support – Leave with practical, embodied experiences you can draw on if stress or anxiety arise in daily life
Why Choose Highlands Centre For Healing?
🐎 Soo and her exceptional herd of therapy horses are brilliant! Sensitive, wise, authentic … with a growing following of guests who have experienced the magic here
🌿 Science is catching up! Nature-Based Healing is great for us! Nature is where we evolved. It makes sense that our nervous systems crave the big outdoors, trees, wildlife …
🌻 There quite simply isn’t anywhere quite like us. And we’re not the only ones to say so!
💜 We eat, sleep and breathe what we recommend for you. We are the lived experience. We know how to feel, to nourish, regulate, to breathe – and most importantly, we know how all that benefits us.
🛏️ Our accommodations are bathed in nature. Wake up to birdsong, watch the horses by day, the roos at dusk and wombats at night.
What Guests Say
Cosy self-catering Retreat Accommodation
Comfortable rooms immersed in nature
Choose from The Stables or Gang Gang Hideaway
Testimonials – real experiences, real transformation
My recent Retreat at the Highlands Centre for Healing had so many wonderful and enlightening sessions, not just with the horses but through yoga, breakthwork and art – which just takes you to another place in yourself. Spending time in nature is a tonic to life on its own, but adding the guidance of the horses, Soo and her other facilitators – is the absolute icing and cherry on top. This is a special place and you will be affected in unique ways as we are all unique beings. Thank you Soo and facilitators. Perfect..
I spent the most incredible afternoon at Soo’s. I’ve been a rider my whole life and have had my own incredible relationships with my horses. However I sought out Soo as I was going through a transitional time and I wanted a different experience.
Spending the afternoon just ‘being’ with them, connected to the land, the bush and the soul that’s walking beside you was peaceful and transformative.
Soo’s guidance, no matter your history with animals, will open up parts of you and allow you to connect in a very personal way.
It was a beautiful experience and one I hope to experience again and again.
I arrived at the retreat with no expectations and unsure of what to expect, but it turned out to be more than I could have imagined. Soo is incredible in so many ways; she was very approachable, made me feel comfortable, and answered all my questions without judgment. The highlight for me was my special connection with Willy, the horse. I had a memorable moment with him that I’ll always cherish. I will definitely be coming back! Thank you for everything, Soo- you’re truly a special soul!
So, What Now?
Or if none of these options work for you – try designing your own
[We have lots of other activities you can add on!]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why horses? What do they offer in therapy that’s unique?
Horses read our energy and thus understand our thoughts, words and feelings. They meet us with unconditional acceptance, and don’t judge.Not only do they “get” you, they also know what you need to learn and/or release.
Their large guts and hearts are able to co-regulate our nervous systems and, as natural-born Reiki Masters, they are also able to offer energy healing.
Clinical research has shown that being in close proximity to horses changes human brain wave patterns and heart rate! It is also known that triggering the release of oxytocin, the trust hormone, can help induce feelings of optimism, increase self-esteem, and potentially also help people with mood disorders and PTSD. Plus, horses teach mutual respect, trust, and emotional intelligence, creating an environment for rapid self-learning.
Why would I want to join an outdoor group workshop?
Recent studies have consistently highlighted the therapeutic benefits of spending time in natural settings. Engaging with others in outdoor group activities doesn’t just offer a break from your busy lives; it actually promotes the release of beneficial endorphins and neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. These natural compounds play a crucial role in deepening our self-awareness, strengthening group bonds, and nurturing personal development.
We also know of the importance of coherence ~ a state where our nervous system is regulated, stable, and flexible. Numerous independent studies have shown that achieving a calmer, more coherent state fosters emotional stability and enhances cognitive functions. Experiences in nature support the development of coherence.
Horses are wizards at entraining heart coherence, naturally supporting co-regulation.
I've heard about wellness retreats, but I'm sceptical. Why should I give it a go?
It’s totally okay to feel that way. Our wellness retreats in Moss Vale, New South Wales aren’t just about “feeling good” for a few days (although that’s a bonus). They’re designed to create lasting positive change by providing you with experiences and tools that will last a lifetime.
We blend the raw beauty of nature, the transformative power of energy healing, equine therapy, alternative therapies, and a community of like-minded individuals seeking growth and clarity.
It’s not just a retreat. It’s a reset. And we have a tribe of people who testify to their experiences with us.
Is this retreat supposed to replace my regular visits to the doctor or therapist?
Nope, not at all. Think of our retreats and equine therapy sessions as a complement to any medical or therapeutic advice you’re currently following. Our retreats and equine therapy sessions offer a fresh, holistic perspective on well-being, but always keep your medical specialist in the loop.
While Soo is a registered, qualified counsellor and trauma-trained somatic practitioner, she is not a medical specialist and does not diagnose, categorise, judge, advise, assess, or fix.