Workshops

Epona Ridge Workshops and Retreats

Nestled in the sacred and healing mountains of North Carolina, Epona Ridge provides a magical environment for personal reflection and rejuvenation.

There are many different modules both with and without horses that are woven together to support personal empowerment and inner balance as you learn to tune into your own body wisdom and guidance.

This special work isn't just for people with horses, although that is an added joy, it is for those who are on a journey to create the life they love.

Sessions with the horses are done at liberty (the horses are free to come and go) and there is no need for previous horse experience.

All workshops combine the Equine Experiential Learning and Abraham-hicks teachings.

See current listings below.

Epona Workshops: Advanced Human Development

Epona Ridge Workshops 2010

June 20, 2010

A Day of Rejuvenation

(Donations welcome for horses, shelters and scholarships)

The land around the vortex has been lovingly transformed into a healing garden and you can just feel the sense of connection to the earth that surrounds you there. It is full of little surprises that are tucked away by the hearts and hands that have been here and blessed this land...

Join us for a special time of meditation on June 20th in a day dedicated to connecting to the earth, the animals and the all that is...

Space is limited due to the privacy of the sanctuary. There will be a morning session and an afternoon session.

Reservations requested, please email Barbara@Eponaridge.com

July 12-17, 2010

Finding Inner Balance and

The Sacred Dance of Connection

( $1100 Initiation through Advanced 6 day workshop, includes lunches, snacks, all horse activities, and materials.)

Understanding Your Own Communication System

Learning the Art of Simultaneous Awareness

Advanced Reflective Sessions with Horses

Re-balancing with Chakra Sound Therapy

Mindfulness Practices

Living Fully in the Moment

Here you will bask in the progression from personal alignment and inner awareness to the advanced levels of healthy communication and connection to others.

Finding inner peace and re-balancing happens on every level.

We start with a focus on the lower energy centers, the first through fourth Chakras which help us understand and value emotions, our sense of security, honor in relationships, care of oneself and self confidence.

We continue into the 5th, 6th and 7th energy centers working with our sense of choice and strength of intention, personal expression, inner peace, and the use of personal power to create.

The advanced experiential sessions enhance our use of personal energy, direction, projection and control as we learn how to live with consensual leadership and experience the ultimate in relationship.

Through learning the 'dance of horses' we learn the sacred dance of life!

A day of integration is incorporated into the program. It is personal time to journal, go to the spa or to just spend time gently in nature allowing the inner assimilation of this powerful work.

Prior experience with a horse is not required.

Registration for this workshop

September 17-18, 2010 (Friday 7-9pm, Saturday or Sunday 9:30-4:30)

Learning About Connection

(A Great Retreat for Anyone in Relationship!)

($250 for an individual or $450 per couple) workshop includes handouts and horse activities (Partial scholarships available, contact Barbara by email)

Learning the art of healthy connection is a skill that can change your life!

Studies have shown that ninety percent of communication is non-verbal, yet most of us spend our time getting all of our information from the 10% of verbal communication that we are aware of.

There is an art to the sacred dance of connection between humans that the horses are graciously teaching us.

It is the subtle realization of the non-verbal world combined with simultaneous awareness of others.

They help us to learn where the healthiest connection can occure in different situations, in addition to teaching us how to 'just be' with someone without needing to fix or change them.

You will learn skills and tools to expand awareness within personal relationships.

You will learn how to honor each other on your path, opening the doors for two balanced individuals to be together in one relationship that honors both beings...

It is an equine facilitated human skills course that can benefit everyone!

Through individual experiences with horses and each other, we will have fun learning about what is working as well as how we can be even better!

Registration for this Epona workshop

September 10-12, 2010

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

($750) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

September 10-12, 2010

Reaching for a Higher Vibration is a program based on our own personal alignment with self.

Learning to listen within is a vital tool that can support a life that is ever expanding and rich with inner peace, and this retreat is designed to assist in your personal journey.

All workshops are done safely from the ground and no prior experience is required.

The horses have so much to teach us in some of the most tender ways...

Click here for registration

October 7-10, 2010

Reiki: The Heart of Healing

Reiki Certification for humans, animals and nature

($750 includes lunches, snacks, and materials.)

Reiki Certification

Our Reiki programs are far more than Reiki methodology, they teach a way of

Be-ing Reiki that integrates your life with grace and wellbeing.

Come with us and enjoy the fun of learning this ancient art of healing for ourselves and all others. This workshop allows you to explore your connection to humans, nature and animals through the gentle healing practice of Reiki.

You will learn about Reiki healing energy, hand positions for Reiki self care, and Reiki treatment protocol for humans, animals, and nature.

This retreat embodies Reiki as a way of being with enhanced energetic awareness of self through The Way of the Horse.

Reiki I or Reiki II will be offered

"I’m honored to have received the gift of this healing tool, but I am even more grateful for the manner in which it was giving/taught and for the other women in the group who enhanced the experience" L. Sullivan

For more information: Heart of Healing Reiki Workshop

December 2-5, 2010

Sacred Choices and Choosing Joy:

Finding the Life you Want to Live

workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

"One of the most empowering and inspiring retreats ever!" Sacred Choices and Choosing Joy is a personal journey that helps us get clear direction in the design of the life that we want to live. This four day gathering is uniquely structured to inspire creativity, innovation and joy.

The experiential work provides a meditative peace and balance within moments, helping us to access our greatest inspirations for the year ahead. Sacred Choices and Choosing Joy is designed to bring more of the life we choose to live into our experience.

We will create a Living Mendala, bask in the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls, and learn through biofeedback from the horse as Shaman as our innate abilities to clear blocks and hear inner guidance is dramatically enhanced.

Prior experience with horses is not required. This workshop includes the Epona Approach™ developed by Linda Kohanov (Tao of Equus, Riding Between the Worlds) . We use ground work only. No previous horse/riding experience is necessary. Horse professionals, novices and those who have not been around a horse before can all benefit from this powerful work.

Click here for Registration

Begins January, 2011 (limited space available)

The Mentorship Programs

The Personal Intensive, Equine Facilitator Training, Advanced

Follow the deeper journey into an eleven month personal program of support for a life in balance.

The Mentorship is designed with four retreats, teleconferencing, personal coaching and home study. Limited to small groups for personalized coaching.

For more information please see: Epona Ridge Mentorship program

Finding Inner Balance and the Journey to Joy

includes 'Sacred Dance with Horses' an Advanced Epona Ridge program

September 21 - 26, 2009

( $1100 Initiation through Advanced 6 day workshop, includes lunches, snacks, all horse activities, and materials.)

Advanced Reflective Experiences with Horses
Re-balancing with Crystal Singing Bowls and Sound Therapy
Energy and Boundary Awareness
Mindfulness Practices, Fully Being in the Moment
Intuitive Connection
Experience the Dance of Energy with Horses

The retreat provides a wonderfully reflective adventure as you open to your inner journey of balance and personal joy.

The healing ability of horses has been integral to opening to the natural balance within and supports personal growth and wellbeing on multiple levels.

We start with a focus on the lower energy centers, the first through fourth Chakras which help us with understanding and valuing emotions, our sense of security, honor in relationships, care of oneself and self confidence.

We continue into the 5th, 6th and 7th energy centers working with our sense of choice and strength of intention,

personal expression, sense of inner peace, and the use of personal power to create.

This retreat enhances the awareness of non-verbal communication between ourselves and others in the sacred dance of life

as the horses guide us to clear resistance, find inspiration, and open new doors to creative talents and joy.

Incorporated into this retreat is a day of integration.

It is personal time to journal, get body work or to just spend time gently in nature allowing the inner assimilation of this powerful program.

Prior experience with a horse is not required.

Registration for Epona workshop

Click here for information on The Spa Package

Finding Inner Balance and the Journey to Joy

includes 'Sacred Dance with Horses' an Advanced Epona Ridge program

September 21 - 26, 2009

( $1100 Initiation through Advanced 6 day workshop, includes lunches, snacks, all horse activities, and materials.)

Advanced Reflective Experiences with Horses
Re-balancing with Crystal Singing Bowls and Sound Therapy
Energy and Boundary Awareness
Mindfulness Practices, Fully Being in the Moment
Intuitive Connection
Experience the Dance of Energy with Horses

The retreat provides a wonderfully reflective adventure as you open to your inner journey of balance and personal joy.

The healing ability of horses has been integral to opening to the natural balance within and supports personal growth and wellbeing on multiple levels.

We start with a focus on the lower energy centers, the first through fourth Chakras which help us with understanding and valuing emotions, our sense of security, honor in relationships, care of oneself and self confidence.

We continue into the 5th, 6th and 7th energy centers working with our sense of choice and strength of intention,

personal expression, sense of inner peace, and the use of personal power to create.

This retreat enhances the awareness of non-verbal communication between ourselves and others in the sacred dance of life

as the horses guide us to clear resistance, find inspiration, and open new doors to creative talents and joy.

Incorporated into this retreat is a day of integration.

It is personal time to journal, get body work or to just spend time gently in nature allowing the inner assimilation of this powerful program.

Prior experience with a horse is not required.

Registration for Epona workshop

Click here for information on The Spa Package

Creating the Life You Love!

January 14 - 17, 2010

4-day ($850) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

"When we open our minds and our hearts to the possibility that other creatures have as much to teach us as we have to teach them -- not as subjects for behavioral or medical experimentation, but as intelligent, soulful beings in their own right. True freedom comes from the courage to feel, the willingness to be vulnerable and the humility to appreciate the wisdom all living beings have to offer." Linda Kohanov (author of Tao of Equus, Riding Between the Worlds and Way of the Horse)

January 14 - 17, 2010

4-day ($850) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

"When we open our minds and our hearts to the possibility that other creatures have as much to teach us as we have to teach them -- not as subjects for behavioral or medical experimentation, but as intelligent, soulful beings in their own right. True freedom comes from the courage to feel, the willingness to be vulnerable and the humility to appreciate the wisdom all living beings have to offer." Linda Kohanov (author of Tao of Equus, Riding Between the Worlds and Way of the Horse)

January 14 - 17, 2010

4-day ($850) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

"When we open our minds and our hearts to the possibility that other creatures have as much to teach us as we have to teach them -- not as subjects for behavioral or medical experimentation, but as intelligent, soulful beings in their own right. True freedom comes from the courage to feel, the willingness to be vulnerable and the humility to appreciate the wisdom all living beings have to offer." Linda Kohanov (author of Tao of Equus, Riding Between the Worlds and Way of the Horse)

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

December 4-6, 2009

3-day ($650) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

December 4-6, 2009

3-day ($650) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

December 4-6, 2009

3-day ($650) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

December 4-6, 2009

3-day ($650) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

December 4-6, 2009

3-day ($650) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

December 4-6, 2009

3-day ($650) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

Reaching for a Higher Vibration in Life

December 4-6, 2009

3-day ($650) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

April 9-11, 2010

Getting In Sync With Who You Are

($750) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

" Someone who takes the time to understand their relationship with source, who actively seeks alignment with their broader perspective, who deliberately seeks and finds alignment with who-they-really-are, is more charismatic, more attractive, more effective, and more powerful than a group of millions who have not achieved this alignment." The Vortex

Working with the Way of the Horse helps enhance our personal intuitive skills and awareness of our own internal guidance system. This skill is essential in navigating through life and successfully achieving mutually healthy relationships with others, but more importantly, it gives us the comfort of clear interpretation of our inner guidance, so we can be more in sync with who we want to be.

These experiential sessions support the process of learning more about your self and your alignment with personal joy and well-being. This is an introductory program, but from the horses perspective, they meet us where we are in this moment and take us to the next level of awareness. In that sense, we are always growing and there is always more to learn...

All workshops are done safely from the ground and no prior horse experience is required. Please join us for this wonderful retreat!

Click here for registration

April 9-11, 2010

Getting In Sync With Who You Are

($750) workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

" Someone who takes the time to understand their relationship with source, who actively seeks alignment with their broader perspective, who deliberately seeks and finds alignment with who-they-really-are, is more charismatic, more attractive, more effective, and more powerful than a group of millions who have not achieved this alignment." The Vortex

Working with the Way of the Horse helps enhance our personal intuitive skills and awareness of our own internal guidance system. This skill is essential in navigating through life and successfully achieving mutually healthy relationships with others, but more importantly, it gives us the comfort of clear interpretation of our inner guidance, so we can be more in sync with who we want to be.

These experiential sessions support the process of learning more about your self and your alignment with personal joy and well-being. This is an introductory program, but from the horses perspective, they meet us where we are in this moment and take us to the next level of awareness. In that sense, we are always growing and there is always more to learn...

All workshops are done safely from the ground and no prior horse experience is required. Please join us for this wonderful retreat!

Click here for registration

July 12-17, 2010

Finding Inner Balance and Inner Peace

( $1100 Initiation through Advanced 6 day workshop, includes lunches, snacks, all horse activities, and materials.)

July 12-17, 2010

Finding Inner Balance and Inner Peace

( $1100 Initiation through Advanced 6 day workshop, includes lunches, snacks, all horse activities, and materials.)

Workshops 2011

Epona Ridge Workshops 2011

January 7-10, 2011

Sacred Choices and Choosing Joy:

Finding the Life you Want to Live

workshop includes handouts and materials, horse activities, lunches and snacks

"One of the most empowering and inspiring retreats ever!" Sacred Choices and Choosing Joy is a personal journey that helps us get clear direction in the design of the life that we want to live. This four day gathering is uniquely structured to inspire creativity, innovation and joy.

The experiential work provides a meditative peace and balance within moments, helping us to access our greatest inspirations for the year ahead. Sacred Choices and Choosing Joy is designed to bring more of the life we choose to live into our experience.

We will create a Living Mendala, bask in the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls, and learn through biofeedback from the horse as Shaman as our innate abilities to clear blocks and hear inner guidance is dramatically enhanced.

Prior experience with horses is not required. This workshop includes the Epona Approach™ developed by Linda Kohanov (Tao of Equus, Riding Between the Worlds) . We use ground work only. No previous horse/riding experience is necessary. Horse professionals, novices and those who have not been around a horse before can all benefit from this powerful work.

Click here for Registration

We will be adding workshops and changing as the year goes on so be sure to check back periodically.
See Applications Page for workshop registrations.

The Epona Workshops for Advanced Human Development are experientially based in The Epona ApproachTM and teachings of Linda Kohanov author of Tao of Equus a( woman's journey to healing and transformation), Riding Between the Worlds (expanding human potential) and her newest book Way of the Horse: Equine Archetypes for Self-Discovery Epona Ridge workshops are facilitated by Barbara Alexander, Epona Ridge Founder and Director, Reiki Master and Epona Approved Instructor, authorized to use The Epona ApproachTM in facilitating Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning (EFEL) programs. All of the following workshops fulfill the introductory requirements for more advanced work with Epona.

In the event of cancellation, every effort will be made to fill canceled space from the waiting list but due to the limited capacity, deposits are non-refundable if we are unable to do due so. A registration must be submitted in order to confirm space in the workshops. After registration and tuition are received, you will get a confirmation of space via email.

828.253.6002

We will be adding workshops and changing as the year goes on so be sure to check back periodically.
See Applications Page for workshop registrations.

The Epona Workshops for Advanced Human Development are experientially based in The Epona ApproachTM and teachings of Linda Kohanov author of Tao of Equus a( woman's journey to healing and transformation), Riding Between the Worlds (expanding human potential) and her newest book Way of the Horse: Equine Archetypes for Self-Discovery Epona Ridge workshops are facilitated by Barbara Alexander, Epona Ridge Founder and Director, Reiki Master and Epona Approved Instructor, authorized to use The Epona ApproachTM in facilitating Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning (EFEL) programs. All of the following workshops fulfill the introductory requirements for more advanced work with Epona.

In the event of cancellation, every effort will be made to fill canceled space from the waiting list but due to the limited capacity, deposits are non-refundable if we are unable to do due so. A registration must be submitted in order to confirm space in the workshops. After registration and tuition are received, you will get a confirmation of space via email.

828.253.6002

Accommodation ideas

Workshop hours are 10:00am - 5:00pm, all materials, horse activities, lunch and snacks are included.

Accommodations and transportation are the responsibility of the participant. There is some limited availability for residential lodging at Epona Ridge on a first come basis.

For accommodations at Epona Ridge, please inquire by phone or on your application for workshop participation.

Below are some additional recommendations that you might consider:

Extended Stay America (15 minutes)

6 Kennilworth Knoll - Asheville, NC 28805.
Phone: (828) 253-3483, 1-800-398-7829 -Web site.
Close to downtown, 10 minute drive to the Retreat.

Randy's Cabin (walking distance to Epona Ridge)
2 Bedroom 2 Bath elegant cabin/home
$75 per night per person double occupancy or $100 single
828-230-8282

Cedar Creek Log Cabin in Asheville, NC: Vacation in Asheville North Carolina

The Pines Cottages (15 minutes allows pets but is noisy since it is next to the highway)
346 Weaverville Rd. - Asheville, NC 28804.
Phone: (828) 645-9661 - Web site.
RUSTIC cottages and cabins, clean and affordable, in Woodfin, one of Asheville's small suburbs.
15 minute drive to Epona Ridge.

The White Gate Inn (15 minutes)
173 E. Chestnut St. - Asheville, NC 28801.
Phone: 1-800-485-3045, (828) 2532553 - Web site.
De luxe accommodations, 10 minute drive to the Retreat. Ask for their cottage.

Residence Inn Marriott Asheville Biltmore (20 minutes)

701 Biltmore Avenue - Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 281-3361 or 1-800-331-3131 - Web site
Luxurious suites with full kitchen and separate areas for sleeping, eating and relaxing.

Stone Cottage (can bring pets including a horse)

Charming and private 2-bedroom 1bath stone cottage surrounded by horses and mountains. 30 minutes from Epona Ridge
FOR MORE INFORMATION 828-989-5181

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