Equus Effect Meets The Somatic Enneagram
May 7-11, 2026 in Sharon, CT
Only 12 Spots Available!


When life’s challenges feel relentless, the nervous system can forget what safety feels like.This retreat invites you into a transformative partnership with horses—who embody presence, honesty, and coherence—and the Somatic Enneagram, a body-centered path to self-understanding.

Over four days, you’ll learn to recognize and relax your reactive patterns, reclaim your agency, and rediscover how to live from grounded presence. Horses, through their natural sensitivity and responsiveness, will guide you toward emotional clarity and embodied trust.

Special Event: Equus Effect Meets The Somatic Enneagram

$2500 USD

Enter an immersive four-day retreat where horses become mirrors of your inner world. With guidance from Marion Gilbert and Jane Strong, you’ll work with the Somatic Enneagram to relax reactivity, restore balance, and return to grounded presence.

Location: Sharon, Connecticut (The Equus Effect)
Accommodations: Booked separately by participant (details provided after registration).

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What You Will Experience

 

  • Somatic practices guided by Marion Gilbert and Jane Strong

  • Hands-on equine experiences that reveal your emotional patterns

  • Real-time facilitation to support relaxation of type-based defenses

  • Daily integration time to deepen awareness and reflection

  • A small, intimate group of only 12 participants

 

 

What You Will Gain

 

  • Increased emotional regulation and self-trust

  • A deeper understanding of your Enneagram type’s reactivity in real-world settings

  • Tools to expand the space between stimulus and response

  • Embodied confidence, compassion, and connection

  • An unforgettable experience of co-regulation and presence through horses

 

About Your Guide(s)

Marion Gilbert and Jane Strong bring together decades of experience in somatic healing and equine-assisted learning to create a truly transformative retreat experience. Marion, founder of the Somatic Enneagram™, and Jane, founder of The Equus Effect, unite their expertise in body-based awareness, trauma resolution, and experiential learning with horses. Together, they offer a deeply embodied path to rediscover presence, emotional regulation, and authentic connection—supported by the wisdom of the body and the honest reflection of the horse.

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