Detailed Retreat Itinerary

Sunday, September 29th

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• Afternoon:

  • Arrival & Check-In: Guests arrive at our lush, tranquil retreat location and check into their rooms.

• Evening:

  • Welcome Dinner: Enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Meet your fellow participants and the program host, Dr. Dawn Whitaker, in a relaxed setting.

  • Fireside Chat and Camaraderie: End the evening with a fireside chat, fostering connections and camaraderie among participants.

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Monday, September 30th

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• Morning:

  • Breakfast: Start your day with a nutritious breakfast designed to energize you for the activities ahead.

  • Equine-Assisted Therapy Session 1: Travel to our nearby equine therapy facility. Engage in a 2.5-hour session with gentle therapy horses, focusing on emotional regulation and mental clarity.

• Afternoon:

  • Lunch: Return to the retreat location for a healthy, delicious lunch.

  • Alone Time: Reflect and process emotions from the morning therapy session in peaceful surroundings. Take a leisurely nature walk to see vibrant wildflowers, towering oak trees, and perhaps a curious deer.

• Evening:

  • Group Breathwork Session: Join a guided group breathwork session to promote relaxation and emotional release. This practice helps process emotions from the morning's equine therapy, allowing you to release thoughts and feelings that no longer serve you.

  • Dinner: Enjoy a gourmet dinner and unwind in the serene surroundings.

  • Fireside Chat and Camaraderie: Continue building connections with a fireside chat and shared stories.

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Tuesday, October 1st

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• Morning:

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a wholesome breakfast to prepare for another day of healing activities.

  • Equine-Assisted Therapy Session 2: Return to the equine therapy facility for another 2.5-hour session, building on the progress made in the first session.

• Afternoon:

  • Lunch: Savor a fresh, nutritious lunch back at the retreat hotel.

  • Harmonyum Healing Session: Continue your personalized healing journey as you participate in a Harmonyum Healing session designed to promote deep relaxation, cellular healing, and the restoration of emotional balance.

  • Alone Time: Enjoy the calming atmosphere and journal by the cascading waterfall on the resort grounds, letting the soothing sounds enhance your introspection and relaxation as you reflect and process feelings from the day.

• Evening:

  • Dinner: Relax with a gourmet dinner and reflect on the day's experiences.

  • Fireside Chat and Camaraderie: Wrap up the day with a fireside chat, enhancing the sense of community and mutual support.

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Wednesday, October 2nd

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• Morning:

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a final breakfast with the group.

  • Rejuvenating Spa Session: To cap off your retreat, indulge in a revitalizing spa treatment designed to detoxify and rejuvenate your body. These treatments help manage symptoms related to depression and anxiety, providing a serene and healing experience as you conclude your stay. 

• Afternoon:

  • Farewell Reflections & Departure: Reflect on your journey, say goodbye to new friends, enjoy a light lunch, and check out of the retreat resort by 1:00pm.

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Throughout the Retreat:

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• Personalized Support: Dr. Dawn Whitaker and her team will be available each day to ensure your comfort and cater to your needs.

• Exclusive Gift Bags: Receive a wellness gift bag filled with premium items and healing tools to support your ongoing wellness journey.​

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This carefully curated itinerary is designed to provide a comprehensive and transformative experience, combining the benefits of equine-assisted therapy with a range of healing and wellness practices, all set in a serene and supportive environment. Strategically incorporated alone time allows participants to reflect and process their emotions, enhancing the overall impact of the retreat. Join us to embark on a path to holistic well-being and personal growth tailored exclusively for former athletes. 

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*Please note that this schedule is tentative, and while we make every effort to adhere as closely as possible to the planned itinerary, it is subject to change*