Join us in the majestic mountains of Colorado.
Rest, Reconnect and Recharge the Power of You!
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The Great Escape!
An Exclusive Women's Wellness
Retreat with Horses
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Hosted by Sandra Dee Robinson and Kelly Jones
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Thursday June 2nd, 2022, 4:00 PM
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Saturday June 4th, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT
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Saturday June 4th, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT
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The role of a leader has shifted in the recent times of uncertainty and change. Adjusting to so many “new normals” and remaining forward-focused for others can seem more personally draining than ever. It may seem challenging to take the time to rejuvenate when it sometimes feels hard to take the time to breathe in a busy day.
A woman business owner recently said to me, “I sometimes feel guilty for needing some space.”
If that sounds familiar at all, we are so glad that you are reading this right now.
This is an opportunity to make that time, take that space for a personal reset so that your future decisions and conversations come from your most powerful and centered place.
A woman business owner recently said to me, “I sometimes feel guilty for needing some space.”
If that sounds familiar at all, we are so glad that you are reading this right now.
This is an opportunity to make that time, take that space for a personal reset so that your future decisions and conversations come from your most powerful and centered place.
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Why horses?
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Horses are excellent readers of energy and thus offer immediate feedback to their human counterpart.
They react to a shift in us, so when we make the slightest adjustment in an approach to them we see the consequences play out immediately.
This helps us to become more attuned to how we approach our human relationships. We do not ride the horses in this process, but partner with them in connection on the ground.
It almost seems like magic, but we didn’t pull this from our imagination, and there is no slight of hand.
They react to a shift in us, so when we make the slightest adjustment in an approach to them we see the consequences play out immediately.
This helps us to become more attuned to how we approach our human relationships. We do not ride the horses in this process, but partner with them in connection on the ground.
It almost seems like magic, but we didn’t pull this from our imagination, and there is no slight of hand.
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These sessions are based on science.
Horse assisted psychotherapy is becoming more recognized because of it’s incredible effectiveness.
What you will experience in our equine program is a bit different and is known as Equine Assisted Learning. This is a fantastic and evolving modality that is being utilized around the world. It is possible to experience some therapeutic benefits, for sure, but we are specifically focused on helping brilliant humans shine even brighter in their lives as bosses, leaders in their community and family by helping them become more confident and aware of what they are capable of achieving.
Horse assisted psychotherapy is becoming more recognized because of it’s incredible effectiveness.
What you will experience in our equine program is a bit different and is known as Equine Assisted Learning. This is a fantastic and evolving modality that is being utilized around the world. It is possible to experience some therapeutic benefits, for sure, but we are specifically focused on helping brilliant humans shine even brighter in their lives as bosses, leaders in their community and family by helping them become more confident and aware of what they are capable of achieving.
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What is the experience like?
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This experience is powerful and life-changing.
We call it the Great Escape because that is how we intend it to feel: Escape to a hidden oasis in the North Forth Valley of Colorado.
Our experienced facilitators and horses will lead participants through a journey of empowerment and a true rediscovery of self.
* because we do not ride the horses. No horse experience is expected or required. We welcome everyone.
We will integrate equine coaching, art, rhythm, and mindful movement to reveal the power of YOU!
We call it the Great Escape because that is how we intend it to feel: Escape to a hidden oasis in the North Forth Valley of Colorado.
Our experienced facilitators and horses will lead participants through a journey of empowerment and a true rediscovery of self.
* because we do not ride the horses. No horse experience is expected or required. We welcome everyone.
We will integrate equine coaching, art, rhythm, and mindful movement to reveal the power of YOU!
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We will work with horses as partners in a deeply energetic way to intentionally remind you of your unique brilliance and gently allow you to feel the peace of being truly present
(that is where horses live).
You will naturally and easily boost your level of emotional intelligence.
When we reconnect with ourselves, and get out of our racing minds, we are able to access creativity and intuition while regaining a sense of peace, power and presence that is unshaken by stressors beyond our control.
Learn how to identify and appreciate how our emotional center can be a great tool for leadership and success.
(that is where horses live).
You will naturally and easily boost your level of emotional intelligence.
When we reconnect with ourselves, and get out of our racing minds, we are able to access creativity and intuition while regaining a sense of peace, power and presence that is unshaken by stressors beyond our control.
Learn how to identify and appreciate how our emotional center can be a great tool for leadership and success.
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Our supportive and experienced team will compassionately open space for each person's individual journey to regain a sense of clarity, empowerment and peace.
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Quiet the Mind
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Wake Up the Senses
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Slow Down the Nervous System
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Rest
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Reconnect
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Recharge
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Discover tools to support your mental and physical health needs as well as those you lead.
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How Does a Wellness Retreat Help?
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Once you allow your body to be fully present where your mind is, your body returns to a state of calm and clarity. You can now experience and fully enjoy each moment as you live it whether in the conference room, at the park or even in your home with your loved ones. You can be a rock in the river, standing firm in who you are authentically while allowing the water to move around you rather than being pushed and pulled by the current and busyness of life.
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How Does a Wellness Retreat Help?
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Once you allow your body to be fully present where your mind is, your body returns to a state of calm and clarity. You can now experience and fully enjoy each moment as you live it whether in the conference room, at the park or even in your home with your loved ones. You can be a rock in the river, standing firm in who you are authentically while allowing the water to move around you rather than being pushed and pulled by the current and busyness of life.
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What's Included?
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Accommodations are included at the exclusive Bross Hotel in downtown Paonia, Colorado.
All meals (farm to table) provided by a chef and the retreat includes a visit to a local vineyard and opportunities to shop for local fare.
The free time on the schedule allows options for individual coaching sessions, and a choice of activities including yoga, massage and healing connection work.
All meals (farm to table) provided by a chef and the retreat includes a visit to a local vineyard and opportunities to shop for local fare.
The free time on the schedule allows options for individual coaching sessions, and a choice of activities including yoga, massage and healing connection work.
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What others have to say
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Example of our Daily Schedule
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Breakfast at your beautiful historic hotel
Arrive at the ranch
Mindful Movement
Mindful Creative Process
Equine Coaching Connecting with your horse
Lunch
Free Time - Optional Activities example: shop, get a massage, hike, relax or just hang with the horses.
Equine Coaching
Rhythm
Farm to table Dinner
Closing
Fire Under the Stars
Arrive at the ranch
Mindful Movement
Mindful Creative Process
Equine Coaching Connecting with your horse
Lunch
Free Time - Optional Activities example: shop, get a massage, hike, relax or just hang with the horses.
Equine Coaching
Rhythm
Farm to table Dinner
Closing
Fire Under the Stars
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**Pricing Includes Airport Shuttle, Accommodations and Meals
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Example of our Daily Schedule
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Breakfast at your beautiful historic hotel
Arrive at the ranch
Mindful Movement
Mindful Creative Process
Equine Coaching Connecting with your horse
Lunch
Free Time - Optional Activities example: shop, get a massage, hike, relax or just hang with the horses.
Equine Coaching
Rhythm
Farm to table Dinner
Closing
Fire Under the Stars
Arrive at the ranch
Mindful Movement
Mindful Creative Process
Equine Coaching Connecting with your horse
Lunch
Free Time - Optional Activities example: shop, get a massage, hike, relax or just hang with the horses.
Equine Coaching
Rhythm
Farm to table Dinner
Closing
Fire Under the Stars
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**Pricing Includes Airport Shuttle, Accommodations and Meals
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Answers before you ask
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What kind of meals will be served?
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We will serve a variety of healthy fresh farm to table choices from local vendors prepared by our own personal chef. All dietary restrictions will be respected.
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What protocols are in place with regards to COVID-19?
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We will have multiple hand washing stations/hand sanitizer available and we will be outside the entire retreat with social distancing. There are less than 10 people total on site for the retreats.
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Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
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Minimum age is 18.
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What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
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Parking is on site and at no cost.
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What can I bring into the event?
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Please bring appropriate clothing for being outdoors, a water bottle, close-toed shoes, a good book, a journal, suntan lotion, and a camera if you'd like.
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How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
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You may contact Kelly at 512-689-7793.
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What's the refund policy?
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We do not offer refunds, but we do offer credit towards another retreat in case of inclement weather, or an act of God.
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What is special about the area?
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The North Fork Valley includes the towns of Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford-as well as the surrounding mesas. It’s named in recognition of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, which runs east-west through the valley from the mountains to the east of Paonia to the ‘dobie’ deserts west of Hotchkiss.
The physical setting of the Valley – tucked between the West Elk Mountains to the east, the Grand Mesa to the North and the canyons and high desert of the south and west portions of the county make this a distinct sliver of paradise and one with its own identity.
The physical setting of the Valley – tucked between the West Elk Mountains to the east, the Grand Mesa to the North and the canyons and high desert of the south and west portions of the county make this a distinct sliver of paradise and one with its own identity.
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Meet your host professionals
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Kelly Jones
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Kelly Jones is a mindfulness expert, coach, author, retreat facilitator and certified equine professional with the Natural Lifemanship Institute who is passionate about supporting people who are struggling with that feeling of being stuck. She has helped many men, women and children break through mental and emotional limitations, heal from life-long traumas and grow healthy and safe relationships.
For over two decades, Kelly has been on journey to explore the power of the horse to heal the body, mind and spirit while being a ranch owner and horse manager, partnering with licensed mental health professionals and mentoring others through Unbridled Connection and South Wind.
Kelly received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Tech University and has also worked as an Equine Consultant to many ranches and resorts including the award-winning Miraval Resort and Spa and The Retreat at Balcones Springs.
Learn more about Kelly
For over two decades, Kelly has been on journey to explore the power of the horse to heal the body, mind and spirit while being a ranch owner and horse manager, partnering with licensed mental health professionals and mentoring others through Unbridled Connection and South Wind.
Kelly received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Tech University and has also worked as an Equine Consultant to many ranches and resorts including the award-winning Miraval Resort and Spa and The Retreat at Balcones Springs.
Learn more about Kelly
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Sandra Dee Robinson
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From TV Dramas to Executive Communication Coach nearly all of Sandra Dee’s life has focused around relationships (sometimes real, sometimes “as seen on TV”).
Her major acting roles began on Another World, then Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and guest starred on many prime time shows. Ironically, her inability to use her own voice drove her to study human and animal communication, neurolinguistics and becoming a master in several modalities, including NLP, Hypnosis, Stage Mastery, and Natural Lifemanship. Sandra Dee is an international speaker, TV, Radio and Podcast host, Published author, CMMS coach, Blue Ribbon Ambassador and animal enthusiast. Her clients have appeared on major stages worldwide as well as all major US networks.
She founded Charisma on Camera Presentation Training in 2010 and Horsepowered Consulting, featuring her signature Equine -Assisted Program, Charismatic Cowgirl Coaching in 2018.
Learn more about Sandra
Her major acting roles began on Another World, then Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and guest starred on many prime time shows. Ironically, her inability to use her own voice drove her to study human and animal communication, neurolinguistics and becoming a master in several modalities, including NLP, Hypnosis, Stage Mastery, and Natural Lifemanship. Sandra Dee is an international speaker, TV, Radio and Podcast host, Published author, CMMS coach, Blue Ribbon Ambassador and animal enthusiast. Her clients have appeared on major stages worldwide as well as all major US networks.
She founded Charisma on Camera Presentation Training in 2010 and Horsepowered Consulting, featuring her signature Equine -Assisted Program, Charismatic Cowgirl Coaching in 2018.
Learn more about Sandra
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Meet your host professionals
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Kelly Jones
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Kelly Jones is a mindfulness expert, coach, author, retreat facilitator and certified equine professional with the Natural Lifemanship Institute who is passionate about supporting people who are struggling with that feeling of being stuck. She has helped many men, women and children break through mental and emotional limitations, heal from life-long traumas and grow healthy and safe relationships.
For over two decades, Kelly has been on journey to explore the power of the horse to heal the body, mind and spirit while being a ranch owner and horse manager, partnering with licensed mental health professionals and mentoring others through Unbridled Connection and South Wind.
Kelly received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Tech University and has also worked as an Equine Consultant to many ranches and resorts including the award-winning Miraval Resort and Spa and The Retreat at Balcones Springs.
Learn more about Kelly
For over two decades, Kelly has been on journey to explore the power of the horse to heal the body, mind and spirit while being a ranch owner and horse manager, partnering with licensed mental health professionals and mentoring others through Unbridled Connection and South Wind.
Kelly received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Tech University and has also worked as an Equine Consultant to many ranches and resorts including the award-winning Miraval Resort and Spa and The Retreat at Balcones Springs.
Learn more about Kelly
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Sandra Dee Robinson
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From TV Dramas to Executive Communication Coach nearly all of Sandra Dee’s life has focused around relationships (sometimes real, sometimes “as seen on TV”).
Her major acting roles began on Another World, then Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and guest starred on many prime time shows. Ironically, her inability to use her own voice drove her to study human and animal communication, neurolinguistics and becoming a master in several modalities, including NLP, Hypnosis, Stage Mastery, and Natural Lifemanship. Sandra Dee is an international speaker, TV, Radio and Podcast host, Published author, CMMS coach, Blue Ribbon Ambassador and animal enthusiast. Her clients have appeared on major stages worldwide as well as all major US networks.
She founded Charisma on Camera Presentation Training in 2010 and Horsepowered Consulting, featuring her signature Equine -Assisted Program, Charismatic Cowgirl Coaching in 2018.
Learn more about Sandra
Her major acting roles began on Another World, then Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and guest starred on many prime time shows. Ironically, her inability to use her own voice drove her to study human and animal communication, neurolinguistics and becoming a master in several modalities, including NLP, Hypnosis, Stage Mastery, and Natural Lifemanship. Sandra Dee is an international speaker, TV, Radio and Podcast host, Published author, CMMS coach, Blue Ribbon Ambassador and animal enthusiast. Her clients have appeared on major stages worldwide as well as all major US networks.
She founded Charisma on Camera Presentation Training in 2010 and Horsepowered Consulting, featuring her signature Equine -Assisted Program, Charismatic Cowgirl Coaching in 2018.
Learn more about Sandra