Unbridled Empowerment:
A Women's Retreat on the
open plains of Georgia


7 to 13 October 2024 





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Discover the extraordinary FeelQuest Retreat in Georgia - an exclusive experience tailored for women only.

This retreat is for you if:

  1. You love the idea of embracing true freedom.
  2. Your desire is to unearth your inner strength and discover your genuine voice.
  3. You have a deep love for horses and are searching for a profound bond with these majestic creatures.

No prior riding experience is required - we specialize in a gentle, mindful approach of coaching with horses, mainly from the ground, that will empower you to conquer any fears you might have.

"This retreat has been so impactful that I am now describing my life as "before / after Georgia". It is very difficult to describe the magnitude of the experience in words. The enormous amount of self discovery, conquering of fears, being empowered to take control of my life again are some of the many outcomes of the retreat, inspired by the magnificent horses and the beauty of nature as well as the two amazing facilitators Monica and Maria. I think everyone should have this experience at least once in their life!" 
Carina, November 2021

Discover the true essence of horses in their natural state and experience the effortless connection that can be forged with them.

Join our team of certified facilitators in Horse-Guided Empowerment® and a selected group of women on the expansive plains of Georgia alongside a herd of over 100 horses.

Break down all barriers and boundaries, allowing yourself to embrace your authentic self.

Through a blend of coaching, meditation, sound healing, and mindful interactions with the horses – both from the ground and while riding – you will uncover your true potential.

Leave this experience with renewed energy and confidence, ready to lead a life filled with joy and happiness. 

Where? near Vashlovani National Park, 4 hours from Tbilisi airport

When? 7 to 13 October 2024

Who? Any woman who is seeking authentic connection - to the horses, to yourself and to those around you. Get reassurance about what is right for you, who you truly are, and with the support of the horses step forward confidently after this one week journey!

How much?  2,590 USD
including full coaching program, daily horse back riding, accommodation, sightseeing, food and drinks - limited to 7 participants only. Flights separate. 

What to expect

Experience Georgian hospitality, dive into a journey of self-empowerment and self-growth, and let the space inside you be filled with strength and confidence...

A week in nature, in a small group of likeminded people, with deep personal inner work together with the horses. 
Be ready to work on yourself and discover who you really are and what you are capable of.
Get away from crowded cities, declutter your thoughts and emotions, and return to your own inner nature and strength.

With a mix of Horse guided Empowerment® coaching sessions, conscious riding, meditations in nature, nature walks and shared experiences - this trip will allow you to confidently take the next steps in your career or life.

Think horses, more horses, and vast plains... no fences, no borders....
A place where you can truly free your inner wisdom, be 100% authentic, wild and real.

Who should join?

The trip is open to any women who needs this space and freedom to breathe, and take clear steps from a place of inner calmness.
Women who love horses, and seek to connect with them in an honest, kind and respectful way.
Let the horses help you overcome any fears or anxieties that are keeping you stuck in life. 
Break with old patterns and traumas and be open to fully embrace a new you.
Spread your wings and fly...

How can I get there?

You can fly to Tbilisi, Georgia where we will meet and start the journey together.

After a night in the city we are being transported to Sosos farm in Vashlovani Nationalpark where we will stay to work with the horses and then return to Tbilisi.

Travel to Georgia is relatively easy when coming from the United Arab Emirates as well as most other countries. For the full regulations, and all up to date travel restrictions, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

What is included?

Our trip includes

  • airport transfers
  • pickup transfer to and back from your Tbilisi hotel to the farm
  • Vashlovani Nationalpark National Park entrance fee
  • 2 nights in Tbilisi Hotel (3 star hotel in the old town) with breakfast and dinner on first and last night
  • 4 nights in Vashlovani farm guesthouse (shared double rooms, shared bathrooms)
  • All meals and drinks
  • Visit to local female carpet workshop as well as Sighnaghi winetown  
  • Traditional Georgian Supra (feast) 
  • Herd of more than 80 horses with daily horse riding option (you decide how often and how long you want to ride!)
  • Daily guided interactions, coaching and therapy with the horse herd to make sure you reach your personal goals for the journey

Not included

  • International flights to and from Georgia/ Tbilisi Airport
  • Sightseeing in Tbilisi
  • Private expenses, additional snacks
  • Insurance - please ensure you have good international health coverage. We are going to be in nature, away from civilization, and every participant needs to take responsibility for their own safety and health

Program

Day 1

  • Arrival in Tbilisi (choose between 2 flights a day from Dubai). Of course you are welcome to arrive earlier and explore Georgia's capital on your own
  • Stay at Sharden Villa Boutique Hotel in old town Tbilisi
  • Possibility to wander around in Tbilisi and check out the main sights (Old town, Mtatsminda, old fortress, Sioni Church, Gorgasali statute etc.)
  • 7pm - Start of our journey: Welcome circle and private dinner 

Day 2

  • Transfer from Tbilisi (pick up at the hotel) at 9 am
  • Reflecting on the past and future of our journey
  • Drive to Sosos farm in Vashlovani Nationalpark with a visit to a female carpet workshop in Dedoplistskaro where we support local handicraft traditions and can also shop for souvenirs
  • Getting settled at Sosos farm
  • Welcome meditation and greeting of the horses, becoming part of the herd
  • Setting intentions for the retreat
  • Welcome dinner and overnight stay in Sosos farm house

Day 3

  • Morning meditation followed by breakfast
  • Becoming part of the herd - who am I? How do I feel? How do the horses see me?
  • Lunch and free time for guided journaling and reflecting as well as going through our Humantelligence reports 
  • Afternoon: Coaching with the horses from the ground in combination with embodiment coaching to understand more about who I am and what I want to achieve. What is stopping me from achieving my dreams?
  • Dinner
  • Sharing circle

Day 4

  • Walking meditation followed by breakfast
  • Bonding with the horses and optional: a quiet conscious ride
  • Drive to Pantishara viewpoint where we will have picnic lunch and a hike 
  • Creativity and art session in the farm house
  • Cooking class: Making our own traditional Georgian dinner (Kinkhali)

Day 5

  • Morning meditation followed by breakfast
  • Taking action towards my new goals
  • Lunch and free time
  • Afternoon: Feel the new You to move forward in life
  • Last day at Soso’s farm, farewell dinner and bonfire if weather allows

Day 6

  • Early morning: Walking with the herd of horses to say good bye and reflect on what I want to take with me
  • Breakfast and packing up
  • 11 am Transfer back to Tbilisi with a visit to Sighnaghi town on the way 
  • We will use this visit to slowly regress to civilization and reflect on how to integrate our new learnings into our old life
  • Late Afternoon: arrival in Tbilisi
  • Overnight stay at Sharden Villa Boutique Hotel , a 4-star Tbilisi hotel 
  • 7pm farewell dinner with the group in the city 

Day 7

  • Flight back home (individually)
  • Transfer and drop off at airport (included)

Price

For everything mentioned above, the price is 2,590 USD in shared room accommodation at the farm, single occupancy during the first and last night in Tbilisi. 

In order to confirm your participation, we will require a downpayment of 50%, as well as the remaining 50% one month prior to the retreat. Kindly note that spaces are very limited and it is important for us to have the right people in the group. 

If you are interested in joining, please fill in the application form and schedule a call with us.

We will talk you through the program and will ask you question to get a better understanding of the reasons you are seeking help for. If we feel you are a right match, we will email you the payment link.

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Facilitators

The retreat will be led by Monica Kubik and Maria Ollero. They have run this retreat together in 2021, 2022 and 2023. 

Monica Kubik is a true expat, born a German national, yet raised in different countries of Latin America. After her studies of economics she moved to Dubai in 2006, where she transformed her passion to help humans learn and develop through interactions with horses into her lifestyle.

Certified in the internationally recognized HorseDream method as well as in Horse guided Empowerment®, she works with corporate teams as well as a variety of individual clients seeking answers.

Maria, originally from Menorca, lives in Dubai since more than 7 years .

Maria started her journey into Reiki for self-healing after being diagnosed with a rare self-immune symptom. Reiki not only helped her to recover but to become a better version of herself and to onboard a life-changing healing journey.

Through her passion for horses and motivation on continuous learning, she also graduated as a practitioner of Horse Guided Empowerment®.

She is determined to help others awake for a happier life through her experience and embracing alternative therapies and methods.

Travel information

Georgia is relatively easy to travel to. It is a multicultural epicenter at the old crossroads of the Silk Road, where east and west, Europe and Asia meet. Most nationalities do not require a visa to travel to Georgia and Georgians are generally very open to foreign cultures. The exact requirements for travel can be found here on the official government website).

Please also read the travel advice section on Soso's website here and double check with your local embassy to make sure you are safe to enter before booking your trip.

More information about Soso and his horse herd:

All our coaching are based on interacting with a herd of horses - not only one horse.
Georgia and the herd from Soso Shetidzes offer exactly that:
a true herd of happy horses who will guide you to find your own happiness.

More than 100 Tushetian horses of all ages live together freely in a herd the way their ancestors have done it before.
Born and raised on meadows, they have never seen a stable and are able to roam around as much as they want to.

All year around the horses are kept in freedom. One can state that this is truly a horse's paradise.
The wellbeing of his horses is crucial for Soso - which makes this the perfect location for our FeelQuest Journey, to focus on your wellbeing, your happiness and your freedom.

Read this article to understand why we have selected Georgia as a location for our FeelQuest retreats:
From October till May Soso and his horses live at the entrance of Vashlovani Nationalpark, where he offers a farm stay. The park entrance is just 2km away and the surroundings are steppe-like and the perfect place to free your mind. 
Freedom, space and natural horse keeping in alignment with local traditions and lifestyle are at the core of this journey.