What to expect:
5 days of riding for all abilities (some horse experience is preferred) and a unique opportunity to connect with yourself, nature and your horses on a deep level. Plus 2 days of hiking the Icelandic countryside. Led by Colleen.
Highlights:
5 nights of comfortable lodging with healthy, organic food and 4 to 5 days of guided horseback riding.
2 nights on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
4.5 days dedicated to HORSES-HORSES-HORSES! Enjoy 2 to 4 hours of riding each day, tailored to your ability, plus guided Equine Awareness sessions, Internal Family Systems coaching, and yoga and healing with the horses.
On July 15, visit a hidden gem in Reykjavik, a co-op of 11 female artists offering handmade local arts and crafts.
Optional extra activities include a visit to the Sky Lagoon, Krauma Hot Spring and Spa, and Hvammsvik Hot Spring.
Explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula with hikes, and enjoy daily relaxation practices such as yoga for centered riding, meditation, and Qigong to empower and relax you for the riding and hiking adventures.
Experience a magical soak with a FLOAT expert on the last morning.
Discover the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver, and enjoy a tour of Reykholt, home to a museum that celebrates the sagas, music, geology, and the life story of Snorri Sturluson.
Relax with an evening of sound meditation, and honor mystical experiences with fairy guides in a one-of-a-kind encounter.
Savor delicious, locally sourced meals and a cooking class featuring Icelandic ingredients and medicinal herbs, where you’ll learn to bake the BEST BREAD ON EARTH!
Transportation provided throughout the week, including pick-up in Reykjavik on July 16 and drop-off on July 23.
Create lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories with professional instruction and guidance throughout.
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About The Host
We provide enriching and rejuvenating adventure retreats to renew the spirit and strengthen the body. A unique and powerful approach to creating vibrant health and personal empowerment deals for women of any age, background, or athletic ability. Programs targeting the mind, body, and spirit have been developed and refined over 16 years by world champion triathlete Colleen.
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FAQ
I am out of shape, can I do the retreat?
YES! Because women of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic abilities attend the retreats there is a strong sense of support and camaraderie. Participants are inspired to overcome their limitations, celebrate their bodies, and refresh their spirits. Whether you have just started a fitness walking program and want to learn new wellness tools, or are a competitive athlete looking for your next adventure, Activ Retreats invites you to comfortably challenge yourself with fun and adventure.—whether that means a long hike or speedy bike ride down a trail, or giving yourself quiet time to sit on a rock and stretch. You will be encouraged to playfully explore at your own pace.
The ability levels are always varied: The staff provides expert technical instruction for all ability levels and we really have fun teaching the advanced as well as the beginners. We want to help you achieve your goals and fulfill your expectations, whether that means learning or perfecting cycling, hiking a 14,000 ft peak, surfing or doing yoga for the first time. We keep the groups small so that everyone gets individual attention.
Who is your typical quester?
Backgrounds range from:
*Business professionals who want a fit and fun vacation with everything planned
*Mom’s that really need to talk to someone their own age and refresh from the Inside-Out!
*Empty Nesters that are finally FREE to PLAY
*Women that did not have the chance to learn sports as children and they want a safe place to learn
*Girlfriends that want a fun getaway to laugh and celebrate life
*Athletic women that want to learn from the Pro’s and learn their training secrets
*Single women that want to travel and find adventure. The majority of the women who attend our retreats come by themselves. Although you may come alone, you will leave the retreat with new, lifelong friends!
*Mother/Daughters, single, married WOMEN!
You see…everyone is a Quester!!
Where are the retreats held?
Our adventure retreats for women are held at resorts in spectacular and inspirational places such as the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Vermont, Sonoma Wine Country, Hawaii, Tuscany, Italy, Costa Rica, Croatia, Peru and Bali The splendor of the natural environment invites women to reflect upon their own innate beauty and experience their relationship with the natural world. Serene forests, singing streams and glorious wildflowers will be your wise companions on the journey. Accommodations, gear, and healthy, delicious food are included in every retreat.
Do I have to participate in everything on the schedule?
No! All activities and outings are optional. This is YOUR retreat. We encourage you to do what feels most nurturing and right for you. You will be fully supported in doing as much or as little as you choose. All of our activities will be guided by expert staff, and instruction and support will be offered for every activity according to your experience level.