The retreat has one main objective and that is connection.
Through living together on the land, on a mountainside, and
sharing space; through our work with the horses and our
trust in them to carry us over mountains, though yoga,
meditation and clean conscious living; through our close
proximity to nature and wild animals; we quickly establish
the sense of union that we all so dearly seek.
You will be joined with your own horse all week (or two
weeks if you choose). You will ride and connect with that
animal for the entirety of your stay.
We begin very gently. The horse connection work shops
marry beautifully with the incremental build up of tougher
terrain and hours in the saddle. The more you work with us
and your horse, the more you will understand them as they
quickly grow to trust and understand you.
For beginners, just a handful of riding lessons and one
canter is sufficient to register on this life-changing trip.
Some of our participants have achieved a canter within just
a couple if lessons – remember, cantering is actually
easier and smoother than trotting.

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Staff
Tom Thorley: Tom is a British film maker who used to work
for the National Geographic and has been working in
animal sanctuaries since he was a teenager. He is a snake
expert and has prestigiously added a snake to the scientific
record.
Tom founded Biokovia Wild 12 years ago and has poured
his heart into building a magical mountain retreat for wild
humans and wild animals alike.
Katherine Beaumont: Katherine is a Woodland Activities
Leader and a Ride Leader and the founder of Meditate with
Horses (as seen on TV) and the Director of Full Circle
Experiences.
Katherine has spent the last 10 years working with people,
horses, therapy and meditation techniques. People travel
far and wide to experience the of the sense of trust,
collective peace and well-being that is the well established
phenomena of Meditate with Horses.
Katherine runs a handful of popular nature-based
adventure and wellness experiences in Rydal in the central
Lake District, UK. (www.fullcircleexperiences.uk).
The last few years have seen Katherine taking groups of
people venturing into the mountains with horses. At first
with packhorses and later as a ride leader, often covering
100km in one week over tough mountain terrain.
Katherine is a votary of wellness, for people, animals and
our beautiful green and blue jewel of a planet.

The eco-barn suites and bunk houses are beautifully rustic,
quirky and comfortably close to nature.
The retreat site is shared with a wolf, several birds of prey,
rabbits and hares, badgers and whatever wildlife the locals
drop off to be nurtured. The animals, wherever possible, are
freed back into the wild.
The views and sunsets from this mountain retreat are, in
themselves, worth travelling for. The ethos and the
sustainable eco-culture of Biokovia can be likened to idyllic
and gentle time travel.
Participants will get to spend time in mindful workshops
with the animals on site, including the wolf, who was
discovered by Tom as a half-staved, orphaned pup and
whose sister was already dead. The workshops are
executed very carefully as the animals need to be released
safely back into the wild wherever possible.
The man meals at Biokovia will be catered for by Tom’s
team. Look forward to some local and organic specialities
sourced from traditional markets. There will be a variety of
local cheeses and the option to gorge on locally foraged
foods. Dietary requirements will be conscientiously met.

Riding through the mountain of breath-taking Bosnia after a
morning of yoga, wild swimming and animal connection...
sound like a dream?
We have founded and can facilitate your dream retreat. If
you love wild animals, nature, foraging, wellness and fresh
mountain views then book now and cherish this memory
forever.
Beginner riders are welcome. Our horse connection
workshops and excellent ride leaders will nurture you
through the adventure of a lifetime. At Full Circle
Experiences Ltd, we have over 12 years' combined
experience of working with gentle horse connection and
running horse treks and expeditions in the mountains.
The amazing eco-venue has been lovingly established over
the last 12 years by wildlife expert Tom Thorley. He rescues
wolves, birds of prey, badgers, foxes, rabbits, (you name it)
and releases them back into the wild.
This retreat is designed to enable people to explore being
off-grid and living in conscious community. We include
campfire circles, meditation, animal connection workshops,
building a gentle trust with your horse, eating delicious local
food and riding through landscape that will set your soul on
fire

Testimonials:

Catrin - The experience was incredible. It's hard to describe with words. Katherine was incredibly warm, welcoming, kind, knowledgeable and more! I can't wait to go back!

Devran - Ben was amazing, really nice and welcoming spirit. Felt like I’d known him for a long time, the horses are sweet and very friendly, we managed to learn quite a bit about horse psychology and how they communicate, I loved grooming the horses and massaging them, wonderful gentle giants. Overall, 10/10 and I wish I could go back.

Tina - Swimming in the Lake and River, foraging, yoga, time with the therapy horses, socializing at mealtimes, the amazing setting of the Retreat. In short, the whole experience with like-minded women from diverse backgrounds. Katherine and Ben were welcoming, kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable who were happy to share it with me and my fellow wild women. It’s a remarkable, life affirming experience that I will never forget. This won’t be my last Retreat with Katherine. Thank you so much.

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