Frequently Asked Questions

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What is equine-facilitated healing?

Equine-facilitated work involves partnering with horses on the ground (no riding) in a way that supports emotional awareness, regulation, and insight. Horses are highly sensitive to energy and nervous systems, offering honest, nonjudgmental feedback that can deepen healing in profound ways.

What is the retreat space like?

The retreat takes place on 18 acres in Hugo, Minnesota, in a simple, quiet rustic barn where the horses live. This is not a luxury retreat center. Many people find the simplicity grounding and the natural environment supportive of authentic healing.

Is a healing circle or a retreat right for me?

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These offerings may be right for you if:

You feel called to explore your inner self in a gentle, spiritually attuned way
You are therapy-aware and able to reflect on your inner experience
You long for healing that includes body, heart, and energy, not just insight
You are drawn to the wisdom of animals, nature, and sacred space
You are willing to show up with curiosity, honesty, and care for yourself
You want to heal without blaming, forcing, or rushing the process

These offerings may not be right for you if:

You are currently in acute emotional crisis or need intensive support
You are seeking a confrontational, cathartic, or highly dramatic experience
You want a luxury retreat setting rather than a simple, grounded environment
You are not comfortable in group spaces
You are not in a place to make a financial or energetic commitment at this time

Honoring your readiness is part of the medicine.

Rainfall Therapy and Equine Retreats

Gordon's Green Gables sits on the traditional land of the Dakota, Sioux, Anishinabe, Chippewa, and Ojibwe peoples. We acknowledge their ancestors who lived in the Hugo area and were forcibly removed from here. Hugo was the summer land of the Dakota people who harvested wild rice from the lakes in this area. Honoring the past, present, and future Indigenous stewards of this land is one small way that we are working to decolonize and spread awareness of historical truths.