You're going to walk away from this retreat with:

• A renewed dedication to nourish your mind, body, and soul.
• Techniques to limit burnout and live a more balanced life.
• Uncovered energy leaks and tools to heal them.
• A clear understanding of your decision-making process and the belief systems behind it.
• The knowledge to make decisions that move you toward joy instead of away from pain. 
• A confident connection with your inner guidance system.
• An opportunity to invest in your own well-being  and connect with others!

Come and experience healing and the transformative power of horses...

Why Horses?

Have you ever wondered why people who are around horses always seem so happy? Humans and horses have shared a profound connection for millennia. In recent years, horses have become recognized for their ability to help humans in ways never considered possible.

Did you know a horse’s heart can project a magnetic field up to 50 feet from their body?

Or that just the physical presence of a horse can bring your body into alignment with a happier state of being?

Many people find themselves releasing stress, becoming more relaxed, and increasing mindfulness when around horses.

Horses are aware of and sensitive to everything in their environment. They have an innate ability to help us heal by bringing us into the present moment so we can become aware of the source of our blocks, challenges and truth. In this way, they hold a grounded space offering unconditional support so that we can safely explore ourselves. No horse experience is necessary to enjoy these benefits.

What's Included?

Where you are sleeping...

Your Luxury  Accommodations

• Two Queen beds in each room

• Each bedroom has its own bathroom

• Each bedroom has a private balcony, perfect for savoring your morning coffee or taking in the fresh mountain air.

•  There will be two participants in each room. 

Heal the Healer 5-Day Retreat 

** 8 SPOTS ONLY** 

 All-inclusive 5-day Retreat: $3500 

Includes (2) Follow up Integration/Coaching Sessions (1) with Joanie and (1) with Katie. 

Meet Joanie Mankus | Authentic Strides

Joanie Mankus is a professional Gestaltist who partners with horses to support individuals going through subtle or significant life transitions. Whether an individual is experiencing challenges related to family, relationships, career, or health issues, Joanie’s professional coaching leads clients to regain a clearer sense of their wholeness, purpose and passion for living a fully expressed life.

As a LCSW for nearly 10 years, Joanie counseled teens, families and adults with a variety of life narratives including marital struggles and divorce; children of dysfunctional families; teen pregnancy; addiction; and trauma. She was on the crisis team at the Columbine high school tragedy. Through these experiences, Joanie saw firsthand how the neglected inner human condition can manifest itself in the world in negative ways. Deep introspection and self-study led her to examine the patterns, limited beliefs and behaviors that prevent people from moving forward in their lives with joy

Joanie is proud to serve as the Program Director of Hope Held by a Horse which supports women recovering from breast cancer. She also serves as Director and Secretary for Hope Through Horses, an organization dedicated to providing funding for individuals committed to and involved in improving lives through the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method. She established her own fulfilling private practice called Authentic Strides in 2018. Joanie holds a Masters in Social Work from St. Louis University and is a Certified Master Equine Gestalt Coach. 

Meet Katie Hutsel |  Elevate Healing Events

Katie Hutsel is a Reiki Master Teacher, Sound Healer, and Intuitive Meditation Guide. She guides others to reclaim their power and align with their soul mission in life.

Meditation, mindfulness, and energy work helped her to overcome severe struggles, including alcohol addiction and depression. Having seen firsthand the power of the mind-body connection she became certified as a Master Life and Success Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Hypnotherapist, and a Breakthrough Breathwork Facilitator.

Katie is the Founder of  Elevate Healing Events, a company that curates transformational events and retreats, combining her 15+ years of experience in the event industry with these powerful healing modalities. These specifically curated events elevate your well-being on every level: mind, body, and soul. Her mission is to bring a like-minded community together as a collective to heal, grow, and thrive. 

Meet Chef Dana | Alpine Culinary

Dana's passion for food sprouted in a small mountain town by the name of Pagosa Springs, CO, which later blossomed into an abundant journey as she made her way to Denver to begin a three-year culinary arts apprenticeship. It has been her mission to experience every path the industry provided her. Trekking along paths to catering, independent restaurants, personal chef services, fine dining, and more. Let it be known that it was the hardest, most fulfilling hike she had ever experienced. Leading talented cooks as a Sous Chef, amidst multiple restaurants, including Sunday Vinyl in Denver and Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder. All the experience Dana gained and people she met along the way gave her the drive to climb that mountain and create something of her own, Alpine Culinary.

She loves the constant discovery, the endless creativity, cultural influences, and wild journey that is the culinary industry. Her menus are a representation of her influences throughout her career as well as her own healthy and active lifestyle. Not only focusing on Colorado and what is locally provided, but also the European and southwestern flavors she was surrounded by within her career. Developing her style as a chef in the last 13 years has been such a fulfilling journey. Dana looks forward to cooking for you!