Heart of the Horse: A Healing Retreat Like No Other in Australia - Where Horses Guide You Home to Yourself

A precious moment being shared with our beautiful thoroughbred mare Lady and Marg a retreat participant

Tucked away in the quiet beauty of Drummond North in Central Victoria, Heart of the Horse offers something truly rare – the only residential retreat in Australia where healing happens in deep connection with horses. This isn’t just a getaway. It’s a coming home – to yourself, to nature, and to the wisdom of these extraordinary animals.

Many people who come here are looking for something different – a deeper, more embodied way of healing. They’ve tried talk therapy but feel like they’re going in circles or staying in their heads. Working with horses offers a somatic approach – one that invites the body, the breath, the heart, and the nervous system into the process. There are no long explanations needed. The horses meet you right where you are, helping to gently regulate your system and restore a sense of safety, connection, and self-trust.

At Heart of the Horse, we believe healing doesn’t always happen in a clinic or a conversation. Sometimes, it happens out in nature, by a fire, laying on the earth and in the quiet presence of horses – steady, grounded, deeply intuitive. These magnificent beings have an innate ability to sense what’s happening beneath the surface. They respond not to the stories we tell, but to our truth – the language of energy, emotion, and presence.

Whether you’re moving through anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, or navigating a major life transition, the horses choose to hold space in the most powerful, non-judgmental way. They mirror where you’re at – not to confront or fix you, but to gently bring awareness and invite regulation, connection, and wholeness.

Over the course of a residential retreat, you’re welcomed into the rhythm of the land and the herd. Mornings might begin with breathwork or gentle movement in the bell tent, followed by time spent with the horses – not riding, but relating. Grooming, observing, leading, being in stillness is often where the powerful shifts occur for people. Each session is guided and intuitive, tailored to what your heart and nervous system are ready for.

You will receive a massage or a bodywork orientated session during your stay, as working through the blocks that the body often has is a way to create more energy flow and move stagnicity out of the body. A perfect combination to complement the energy work of the horses and the healing processes shared throughout the retreat.

Evenings are soft and nourishing, often by the fire, under the stars, or in the peaceful stillness of the beautiful mud-brick home which is a haven within itself. With wholesome meals, time in nature, and opportunities for journaling, creativity, or simply rest, this is a space designed for you – your healing, your reflection, your reconnection.

People often arrive feeling scattered, depleted, or overwhelmed. They leave feeling lighter, clearer, more grounded – and deeply seen. This is the medicine of the horse. Without saying a word, they speak straight to the soul.

What Our Guests Say

"I came to Heart of the Horse in the middle of a life crisis – lost, numb, and disconnected from myself. Within hours of arriving, I felt something begin to shift. The horses saw me before I could even see myself. I’ll never forget the feeling of being truly met – without judgment, just love."— Megan L.

"I’ve done years of therapy, but nothing has reached me the way these horses did. Their gentle presence cracked open a part of me I didn’t even know was closed. This retreat helped me come home to my body, my truth, and my joy."— James T.

"Grief had swallowed me whole after losing my mum. I didn’t think I’d ever feel light again. Spending time with the horses – especially the one who just stood quietly by me while I cried – was the beginning of my healing. I left with hope in my heart again."— Anna R.

If you’re looking for a new approach to your healing journey – something real, something raw, something rooted in connection – Heart of the Horse might just be what you’ve been searching for.

Come walk with the horses. Let them guide you home.

3 day/2 night retreat dates 2025

12-14 September 2025

10-12 October 2025

21-23 November 2025

5-7 December 2025

5 day/4 night retreat dates 2025

26-30 September 2025

31 October - 4 November 2025

29 December - 2 January 2026

If your heart is nudging you toward something different – something more connected, more intuitive, more embodied – we invite you to reach out. Whether you have questions, want to talk through whether these retreats are right for you, or you're ready to check availability, we’re here to help.

You can connect with us directly via the contact page, send an email, or reach out on socials. We’d love to hear from you and support you in taking the next step on your healing journey.

Your retreat, your reconnection, your healing – it all begins here, at Heart of the Horse.