A
Safe place
To land
HEART Retreat EAL is a safe place where you can connect with our amazing herd of rescue horses. Our horses and our team are happy to support you on your wellness journey.
The horses have found a soft place to land and so have you.
Equine Assisted Learning
The H.O.L.L.Y Project
Programmes & Workshops
MARI - Mandala Art Research Instrument
My Dream
From the Heart of Heart Retreat, Sandi Birkland.
My dream of an equine healing centre started to materialize in 2007 – the most challenging year of my life. I had two choices, wallow in sorrow as a victim or rise to the challenge of being a survivor. When life throws you lemons, make lemonade and SHARE IT WITH OTHERS! HEART Retreat is my lemonade that I want to share with you!
I am looking forward with great anticipation for our paths to cross and to share your journey with you. Thank you in advance for allowing me to be a part of your transformation. As you will find out by attending HEART Retreat, HORSES ARE MAGICAL! But it’s not just the horses – there’s more, so come and see for yourself.
The Farm
HEART Retreat is located on some of the most Picturesque acreage in the county of Simcoe. On Traditional Anishnaabe Territory
HEART Retreat acknowledges that we are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Anishnaabe (Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Oji-Cree, Odawa, Potawatomi, Mississaugas, Nipissing and Algonquin Peoples). This Territory is covered by the Williams Treaty (1923).
The present house was constructed in 1896, in 1900 the back part was added and in 1965 renovations were made; a water system was installed downstairs and a bathroom was added. The original barn was built in 1898 and the addition to the barn was constructed in 1912. The property to this day is used for farming and livestock.
We take comfort in knowing that the original stewards of the land would be proud of what their property has accomplished all because it was nurtured with respect, love and good intentions.
