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HORSE & NATURE RESTORATION

A guided healing experience combining horse connection, mindfulness, and deep immersion in BC's natural landscape.

"Horses don't care what you do for a living, what you're worried about, or how put-together you appear. They respond only to what's true — and in their presence, so will you."

Brooke, TEMPLE INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS
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TEMPLE INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS
The Experience

WHAT IS HORSE & NATURE RESTORATION

Horse & Nature Restoration is a guided wellness experience that uses the gentle presence of horses — combined with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and time in the Kootenay landscape — to help you reconnect with what matters most.

Horses are extraordinarily sensitive beings. They mirror our inner state without judgment, offering a kind of honest, grounded feedback that no therapy room can replicate. In their company, patterns become visible. Tension releases. And something in you begins to remember itself.

Research supports equine-assisted practices for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation — but you don't need a diagnosis to benefit. You just need a willingness to show up and be present.

This Experience Is For You If…

You're Ready to Be Met Where You Are

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You feel stuck or disconnected

Something feels off but you can't quite name it. You crave stillness, clarity, and a moment of genuine presence with yourself.

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You're healing from trauma

Whether recent or long-held, you're ready for a different kind of healing — one that works through the body and the natural world, not just the mind.

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You're simply curious

No label needed. You've felt the pull of the natural world and you trust that pull. That's enough to begin.

THE PATH

YOUR JOURNEY

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STEP ONE

Arrival & Grounding

We begin not with the horses, but with yourself. Through guided breathwork and somatic settling, we transition from the rushing world into the quiet pace of the farm.

STEP TWO

Observation & Invitation

Before interacting, we observe the herd. We learn their language, notice their dynamics, and wait for an authentic invitation to connect, rather than forcing our presence upon them.

STEP THREE

Guided Connection

Moving into shared space, we engage in gentle, groundwork exercises. The horses respond to your energy, offering immediate, honest feedback about your internal state.

STEP FOUR

Integration

We close with reflection, anchoring the insights gained from the herd so you can carry that grounded awareness back into your daily life.

SESSION DETAILS

WHAT TO EXPECT

FORMAT

Sessions are 1:1 and can also be facilitated in small group or retreat settings.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

None. You don't need to know anything about horses. The horses do the guiding.

DURATION

Sessions run 60–90 minutes in the natural surroundings of Queens Bay, BC.

LOCATION

9262 Fisher Ave, Queens Bay, BC. A different location from our studio in Nelson.

WHAT TO WEAR

Appropriate farm footwear is recommended — boots or hard-toe runners. Comfortable clothing.

IS IT SAFE?

Yes. All sessions are ground-based — no riding. A safe, fully supported environment.

Investment

Private Sessions

Dedicated one-on-one time with Brooke and the herd. A space entirely focused on your personal journey and restoration.

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60 Minutes

Standard Session

$120

90 Minutes

Deep Dive

$170

WORDS FROM THE HEART

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