Retreats
A Retreat is a scheduled 1- to 3-day immersive group experience at our rural property in the Juniper forests. Participants come to us and spend time learning, observing, and communing with horses in a quiet, natural setting.
Lucinda Baker is the head instructor and teaches from her work with Being Herd & Seen and the Equine Mandala. www.beingherdandseen.com
Riversong Horse Sanctuary is located approximately 30 minutes east of Prineville, Oregon surrounded by the solitude and quiet of the Maury Mountains. Simply arriving here can feel like a restorative experience – a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and leave the noise of everyday life behind. Although the ranch feels wonderfully remote, Google Maps will guide you directly to us.
2026 Retreats
One Day Retreat
"Horse Speak the Language of the Horse"
September 26th
Spend a peaceful day at Riversong Horse Sanctuary experiencing the quiet presence of horses – no horse experience required.
Through guided observation, gentle interaction, and time with the herd, participants are invited to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and discover what horses can teach us about awareness, trust, and being present.
From 1-6 people.
$150 per person
10:00am to 4:00pm
One Day Retreat
"Horses, Heart & Collage"
August 29th
Spend a restorative day exploring creativity, connection, and the quiet wisdom of horses. This one-day retreat combines guided time with the sanctuary herd, gentle observation, and simple horse interactions with a relaxed collage-making experience.
No horse or art experience is required. Participants will gather colors, words, textures, and images that reflect what they notice, feel, and discover during their time with the horses. The finished collage becomes a personal reminder of the day – and of the insights, possibilities, and connections that emerged.
Come prepared to slow down, create freely, and experience the horses in an entirely new way.
From 1-6 people.
$150 per person
10:00am to 4:00pm
One Day Retreat
"Day of the Horse"
August 15th
Spend a day immersed in Lucinda B’s Being Herd & Seen™ approach to Intentional Horsemanship.
Through guided observation, evidence-based learning, and gentle experiences with the Riversong herd, participants will explore how horses think, communicate, learn, and respond to the world around them.
Designed for horse owners and non-horse owners alike, this retreat offers a deeper understanding of the horse – and of how we Show Up in their presence. No riding or previous horse experience is required.
From 1-6 people.
$150 per person
10:00am to 4:00pm
3 Day Retreat
"Deep Dive into the
Equine Mandala"
This three-day retreat offers an in-depth introduction to the Equine Mandala within the Being Herd & Seen™ programs.
Designed for horse owners and non-horse owners alike, it explores evidence-based science about equine behavior, communication, emotions, learning, and the horse’s experience of the world.
No riding is involved, and no previous horse experience is required.
Friday – Arrival and Welcome
4:00 p.m.
Arrive, settle in, and meet the group. The evening will include a relaxed screening of selected horse videos, conversation, and a bring-your-own dinner.
Saturday
10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Participants will explore the major elements of the Equine Mandala and begin connecting the science to what they see and experience within the herd.
Saturday evening: Community potluck dinner.
Sunday – Integration and Closing
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The retreat concludes with reflection, discussion, and practical ways to apply what you have learned. Participants will leave with a richer understanding of horses and a new way of seeing the dynamic relationship between horse and human.
$275.00 max 6 people