Restorative strides
Weekend Intensives
Let Down Your Burdens
As you drive to the property, you can feel your stresses start to melt away. The wide open spaces, abundant wildlife, and towering mountains in the distance allow your brain to wander to the simpler times. The times when there weren’t cell phones asking for attention at every moment, the times where you were allowed to slow down and enjoy the moment and the times that you were able to care for yourself and spend time in quiet reflection.
Spend the long weekend discovering what you truly enjoy, who you are and what inspires joy within you. Your time at Restorative Strides will allow you to connect to your soul, horses, and nature.
Come stay on the ranch and enjoy 3 days of healing work and beautiful views. Enjoy tasting ranch raised, locally sourced ingredients for your first meal at the ranch as you feel the stresses of your day to day life melting away. Retreats run from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. We will dive deep into what is holding you back from the life you want and discover who you are at your core.
Equine Gestalt Intensives
Weekend Intensives at Restorative Strides include deep personal work as we partner with horses. You and your fellow intensive attendees will be asked the questions that will give you tools to you to look within and find your truth. The horses will help guide you to the answers that you seek on a deep level. The pain that you have put into a box, will be allowed to be set down and taken away by the wind. Let it fly away so you can find the freedom to be who you were meant to be.
Come stay on the ranch in Coffee Creek Montana and enjoy 3 days of healing work, empowerment and beautiful views. Enjoy tasting ranch raised, locally sourced ingredients for your first meal at the ranch as you feel the stresses of your day to day life melting away. Intensives run from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. We will dive deep into what is holding you back from the life you want and discover who you are at your core. You will create a deep connection with yourself and fellow retreat attendees in the 3 days that you spend together exploring what it means to be present, in the moment and flowing into wholeness and restoring who you are at your core. During your time at Restorative Strides, you will be challenged to grow, able to support others in their growth and discover parts of you that you didn’t know were missing. The horses at Restorative Strides are all rescues or mustangs and they love their work! Come out and see what the healing herd has to say and how they can support you on your own healing journey.
For the 2023 season, we will ask that you bring your own food, snacks and drinks. We will provide water, coffee and a limited tea selection.
Friday: Explore the ranch, settle in and get to know one another. Meet with Alli from 4-6 and then break for a home cooked, locally sourced meal.
Saturday: Equine Gestalt experiences in the morning, break for lunch and more Equine Gestalt experiences in the afternoon. Dinner on your own and relaxation in the evening. Enjoy the sunset behind Square Butte and the Highwood Mountains.
Saturday: Equine Gestalt experiences in the morning, break for a hearty lunch and more Equine Gestalt experiences in the afternoon. Dinner on your own and relaxation in the evening. The sunsets here are magical, you won’t want to miss a single one.
Sunday: Breakfast, a farewell ceremony and check out.
Retreat FAQs
Retreats at Restorative Strides are a rustic step back in time. The old granary from 1940 has been turned into a bunkhouse and common area for visitors. The horse paddocks have antique wheels decorating them while adding to the rustic charm. Walk around and see the other old buildings from the late 1800s. Enjoy imagining what it was like to be a homesteader as you look at the sweeping views. Breathe in and enjoy the sound of the wind, the birds chirping and the horses eating. You will be amazed as you look up at night to see the thousands of stars there to hold your wishes.
1. Where do I fly into?
Great Falls is the closest airport to Restorative Strides. The airport is small and easy to get into and out of. When you land in Great Falls, you will enjoy the easy 90 minute drive out to the ranch. The views are vast and the history is rich.
There are multiple options within a three hour drive of the ranch. Billings and Bozeman airports are easy to fly into and are a three hour beautiful drive away from the ranch.
2. Where do we sleep?
Retreat goers will be sharing common sleep spaces. We have a bunk room in the Granary that will sleep 5. There is a glamping tent with 2 beds. Pictures to come in the following months. If you need the privacy of your own space while at your retreat, please reach out and let us know when signing up. There is also a small local motel within a short, 8 minute drive. If you would like to book with that motel, instead of the ranch we are happy to accommodate you. We also have room for tents and RVs if you prefer having your very own space!
3. What do I need to bring?
Boots are important to keep your feet safe. The weather is varied in Central Montana and depending on the time of year. We will be outside for most of our retreat as weather allows. A good hat and sunscreen are a must. A list of packing suggestions will be sent to you in your welcome packet after registration.
4. I am not an equestrian and/or am scared of horses. Is this retreat still for me?
Absolutely, yes. We have a gentle herd of horses that are on the smaller side. We also have minis that are great at partnering with humans for those that might be scared to be with a bigger horse.
5. Will we be riding the horses?
No. All of our work with the horses will be done on the ground. There will be plenty of time to love on and enjoy being in the healing presence of our herd.
6. What is the cost of a retreat?
Retreats for the 2023 season are deeply discounted at $600. A deposit of $100 is required at the time of booking. Deposits are non-refundable. The remaining $500 is due 30 days before retreat start.
7. How do I register?
You can scroll down to the individual intensive descriptions below and fill out the form to register and pay. If you need further assistance, please send an email to alli@restorativestrides.com with subject line, Retreat and date you would like to attend. Or call 406-409-9297 to register.
Upcoming Retreats
June 23-25, 2023
Restoring Your Individuality
June is a beautiful time to visit Montana! The grass is green, the birds are plentiful and the weather is mild. Enjoy the scenery as we dive into what it means to stand in your truth as the individual that you are!
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In this intensive, we will be focusing on rediscovering who you are and what holds true for you. You and the other intensive attendees will dive deep into what values you hold, what your family of origin taught you to be and how you show up in the world. As you leave, you will feel a renewed sense of knowing who you are.
Retreat will run from Friday afternoon until Sunday Morning. Food will be provided Friday evening. Please bring food for the rest of your time at Restorative Strides or enjoy the local cafe.
August 4-6, 2023
Nurturing Wholeness Into Motherhood
Mom’s you work extra hard at keeping the family fed, shuttling them back and forth, feeding, cleaning and taking care of everyone. In the bustle of the day to day, you forget that you are important.
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When you look around and aren’t sure who you will be after the kids are grown and gone, what do you do? Let’s dig in to discovering your dreams, your desires and ways to care for your soul as you stumble throught this thing called motherhood. This is the perfect time to reconnect to your soul. Enjoy the sisterhood created in witnessing the growth and discovery of other moms who find their truth and passion. The peacefulness of the ranch is the perfect place to reconnect to you and recharge.
Intensive will run from Friday afternoon until Sunday Morning. Food will be provided Friday evening. Please bring food for the remainder of the intensive or enjoy the local cafe for dinner.
September 15-17, 2023
Restoring Your Truth
There are events that leave a big imprint on us as we walk through life. Sometimes those events push us off course and it can seem as if we are powerless in the moment.
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In this intensive weekend, we will process sexual boundaries and trauma that has ocurred and leave it in the dirt where it will never need to be picked up again. The horses have a magical way of seeing you and hearing your heart while helping you put the pieces back together in a way that is empowering. As you put the pieces back together, you will find that the emotional charge from your past traumas has been lessened greatly. Step into your strength, healing and move forward in your life during this intensive weekend.
Intensive weekend will run from Friday afternoon until Sunday Morning. Food will be provided Friday evening for dinner. We ask that you bring the rest of the food that you will need or enjoy the local cafe.
If you are ready to let go of the emotional charge associate with your past traumas, click HERE to register
Other Offerings
Don’t see exactly what you are looking for? Send us an email describing what you would like to see or the vision that you have. I will be able to book corporate retreats, workshops, travel with the horses to you under the right conditions.
Testimonials
“She was so dialed in, asking all the questions at the right and appropriate moments, bringing a beautiful closure to the work that we did. She is a ray of sunshine. Thank you.”
“Alli was an amazing coach. She instantly made me feel safe and comfortable to share my story. She knew exactly where to take me and I’m so grateful I landed in her capable hands.”
“Thank you Alli for being such a great coach to me. You have a very strong and supportive energy that gave me the strength to be vulnerable. You are such a wise soul and a truly bright loving light.”