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NOURISH YOUR SOUL
A FULL-DAY PRIVATE RETREAT WITH HORSES
Held on a private ranch in beautiful Santa Barbara
Nourish Your Soul is a gentle yet powerful full-day retreat designed for women who are ready to come home to themselves—body, heart, intuition, and authentic truth.
Set in the quiet, grounding presence of the herd, this day retreat offers a sanctuary from the busyness, expectations, and emotional noise of everyday life.
Here, you’re invited to soften, breathe, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been silenced, sidelined, or forgotten.
Through nervous-system regulating practices, somatic coaching, and reflective time with the horses, you will learn to listen more deeply to your inner wisdom and rediscover the untamed, intuitive voice that lives within you.
The horses act as non-judgmental mirrors, helping you see where your energy is held, where it wants to flow, and what is ready to be reclaimed.
Led by Melissa Costello, Equine Partnered Coach and Counselor of Spiritual Psychology, you’ll engage in gentle, guided interactions with horses—no riding involved—where these intuitive beings become mirrors for your internal world.
You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more deeply connected to yourself—recharged with a sense of possibility, softness, and inner strength.
This retreat is an invitation to rise into who you truly are, guided by presence, compassion, and the wise, gentle energy of the horses.
Come as you are. Your soul has been waiting to be nourished and honored.
This Retreat Is For You If:
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You’re feeling stuck, burned out, or emotionally overwhelmed
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You’re at a turning point and crave clarity for your next life chapter
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You long to reconnect with your intuition, body, and feminine wisdom
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Your deeply crave spaciousness, support, and soulful reflection
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You’re curious about the healing presence of horses
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You're healing from or going through loss, burnout, trauma or mid-life transition
You' don't need to know how to be with horses -- just a willingness to pause and be present.
What You'll Experience:
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Quiet connection with the herd, allowing their presence to support your healing.
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Grounding into your body so you can hear your authentic truth.
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Guided facilitation with Melissa to explore what arises while releasing emotional tension through breath and somatic practices.
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Time to reset your nervous system and reclaim your wholeness.
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Insightful coaching and journaling prompts for clarity and integration.
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Walk away feeling lighter, clearer and more connected to your truth, with a renewed sense of confidence and wholeness.
Healing with the horses is like nothing else! The horses are so communicative and wanting to make connection. Melissa is an experienced and compassionate guide with insights that help give a sense of safety, security and confidence. Highly recommend!!
— Pam G., Participant
Melissa's ability to create a safe, supportive space is incredible, and the connection we found--with ourselves and with the horses--was deeply moving. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Highly recommend this beautiful experience.
— Stephanie E., Participant
How it Works + What's Included
Nourish Your Soul is a full-day, private retreat with Melissa Costello, Equine Partnered Coach and her horses in Santa Barbara, CA. Each retreat is individualized to your specific needs and intentions.
The Retreat includes:
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Pre-session connection call to connect with Melissa to share current desires, and set intentions for your upcoming Immersion.
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Morning Somatic Coaching Session with Melissa and the Herd
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Nourishing lunch on the ranch overlooking the Santa Barbara Mountains
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Afternoon Healing Session with Melissa and the Herd
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90-Minute Private Zoom Integration call post retreat
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Personalized Integration action plan to help you stay grounded in your desires.
Investment: $900** (A portion of your session will go to kids and adults with special needs)
No riding required. All ground-based. No Horse Experience Necessary.
