4 Healing with Horses: A Grief Retreat Santa Monica, US


BEST FOR: Equine therapy WHY GO? Discover inner peace — and perhaps your inner cowboy or cowgirl — at Malibu Dream Resort, a luxury mountain-top ranch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Over a three-night retreat, guests harness the benefits of equine therapy via interactions with the horses, which include grooming, riding and groundwork. There are also daily group grief sessions and vibrating sound baths. “The horses are magical,” says


the retreat’s founder, therapist Angela Schellenberg, whose brand of equine therapy addresses grief, loss and attachment trauma. “Grief isn’t just something you think about, it’s something your body physically carries,” she says. “Horses help by offering a calm, non-judgemental presence that helps people feel held, supported and less alone as they move through loss.” HOW TO DO IT: The next retreat will be held this April, costing £4,086 per person, including accommodation, meals and activities. angelaschellenberg.com


5 Belonging Family Retreat Elan Valley, UK


BEST FOR: Family bonding WHY GO? Tucked away in a mossy Welsh woodland that feels lifted from The Lord of the Rings, the Belonging Family Retreat is a magical hideaway where families can wander ancient forests and reconnect with one another. While not designed specifically for those grieving, the course encourages families to take stock and nurture relationships, all amid a bewitching landscape. Children explore the woodland,


learning practical outdoor skills like foraging, shelter-building and fire-making, while parents participate in guided reflection sessions, mindfulness exercises and workshops on intergenerational patterns. Shared meals, storytelling and creative projects further deepen connection, helping families pause, bond and step back into daily life with a renewed sense of togetherness. HOW TO DO IT: The next retreat is in July 2026, aimed at parents and children aged seven to 16. From £1,288 per person, including activities, accommodation and meals. thedreaming.co.uk


Between sessions at Mending Hearts Retreat, guests can stroll along Koh Samui’s sandy beaches Above from left: The Belonging Family Retreat takes place in a grand residence, which was once a 15th-century Cistercian monastery; horses are used in therapy because they’re extremely sensitive to human body language and emotion


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