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3-day retreat


SPRING EQUINOX
MARCH 20 - 22, 2026



We begin Friday afternoon at 4pm
Day sessions Saturday + Sunday
Lunch Provided
Ojai, CA


After working for mission-driven tech companies, nonprofits and carrying on my family legacy of storytellers -- I understand burnout, overwhelm and exhaustion.

Whether it's from chronic illness, family, work, or just the stress of being alive in a world that's trying to crush us and deny our humanity. 

These 1-day retreats are a blend of the things I've found the most effective:

Horses, Constellation work, Nature and Myths.


The Experience

"There was an amazing moment during the horse constellation when I was gently nudged by a horse back into the circle.

That moment landed deeply. It showed me that it’s safe to move toward connection, to lean in, even when I want to retreat.

What’s possible now is a deeper trust in my belonging, and a felt sense that I’m supported even, and especially, in the unseen moments.   

- D.

Come spend the day with the Mustang herd, outside in the beautiful Ojai Valley.

We'll gather as a group, and start our day with a silent tea ceremony with the horses.

We'll explore what constellations are and how they work, before stepping into our first one. You don't need to have any prior experience with Constellations or with horses!

Just show up, and I'll guide you through the whole experience of having your own and then representing in someone else's. 

Over a local, organic boxed lunch, we'll explore the myth of the day. These connect us to our humanity, and may even illuminate wisdoms from your fellow humans years ago. After lunch, we'll continue with constellation sessions and bring our day to a close. 

There is plenty of time to explore Ojai before sunset, or make it a day trip and drive home.



 


1-Day Retreat
$250

All 3 Days
Sep 14, 21, 28
$600

It changed my life, and helped me realize why my business wasn't working out for me.

I was still stuck in outdated patterns. The session helped me really see the challenges. 

- T. 


Myths have been used by us for millenia to give meaning to the unknowable, introduce magic, and guide us to live in our own epic ways. 

The myth of Inanna inspires us to explore the depths of our shadows and give voice to the misunderstood. Demeter and Perspehone reminds us of our place in the rightful cycles of seasons. Their story reminds us that eternal up-and-to--the-right growth is not healthy. That there is right time, right size, and even the necessity of rest.

In the modern Persephone story, the roles of Baubo and Hecate have been written out. We'll explore the older tellings of this story and bring Baubo back to life. Letting her laughter and bawdy jokes inspire us to make good trouble. And to do it with humor!

These stories remind us how to be humans. How to live epic lives, in the most mundane of ways. In every moment. 

Myth

Tea ceremony

We'll start our day together with the silence, reverence and ceremony of tea.

Tea gives us a practice to engage in stillness together. It's an ancient way to start a day, mark it as a sacred time to spend together, and to honor the places, the terrain, the plants and the people who have brought us together for this moment. 

In tea, we'll practice meditating with the mustangs, right near by. 

Constellation

The Horse

You are invited to join the herd -- the herd of 2 Mustang horses that freely move around us during our meditations and sessions. 

Horses are creatures of the senses: With panoramic 360-degree vision, the largest eyes of most land animals, huge ears relative to their body size, massive nostrils and touch-sensitive whiskers, they perceive the slightest of information in their surroundings. 

And this includes us!  Horses perceive our micro-gestures, visualizations and physical expressions to read our emotional states, sometimes better than we do. Recent studies even suggest they can smell fear and joy and more complex expressions of mixed emotions. 

Most importantly, we entrain to their nervous systems. So being near a calm horse can stimulate us to co-regulate: Our breath slows, our heart rates steady and we feel a sense of calm, peace and love.


A Constellation sessions is a process where we invite the hidden loyalties, forces and figures in your life to come out and be represented in a facilitated session. In every constellation, there is a movement and ultimately a resolution. We can be left with clarity, resolution, and a greater sense of love. 

In Horse Constellations, the horses are free to move among us, illuminating connections and emotions. They are powerful forces, and completely sovereign, choosing their level of participation in every moment. They are not especially trained for constellation work -- they are simply well-socialized and trained to be safe for humans to interact with and express big emotions around them. 

It’s an amazing opportunity to tell your story, and feel your feelings.

The horses care for and guide the experience as Katy May interprets each movement into new levels of sensitivity and awareness.
I had no idea how impactful it would be!

- B.

It opened me up and helped me connect more deeply with my heart and emotions

The Constellation work with horses feels so meaningful...I was participating in someone else's session, it was a heart opening experience for me.

The horses were intuitively present for it all. 

- J.


Katy May Spencer

I'm a student of nature, horses and stories. 

I’ve lived a year in the woods on 250 acres of old growth forest, learning to live from the land. I’ve pivoted from a fast-paced New York City life, working in tech and social impact companies, and even gotten an MBA from Oxford.

None of that felt epic, not even at the time. The degrees, the homes, the travel – it didn’t fill the void inside. 

Now I live a much simpler life: 

I pour tea for friends on a peaceful platform, with my horses munching hay nearby and epic views of the Ojai Valley behind me. I live in a small valley town with less than 10,000 people, providing family & business constellations to people alongside my herd of horses. I grow my own vegetables, dip my body in the nearby creeks and rivers, and write.

I explore the wisdom of horses & how we can learn from them, the transformative power of constellation work, and how myths provide us the maps to our hearts. 

Come join me. 

Reserve your spot below -- or book a 1:1 call with me here. I'd be delighted to answer all your questions!
 
 



Your Guide

RESERVE your spot

Sunday, Sep 14
$250

Sunday, Sep 21
$250

Sunday, Sep 28
$250

All 3 Days: $600


  • If you’re disoriented, upside down and can't find the footing to move forward. 
  • You're curious about what horses may have to say to you
  • You've been waiting for the perfect time to have a Constellation, and be held in the circle of a group
  • Seeking the insights that ancient myths have for our modern times
 



Is this Retreat for Me?

Will we be riding the horses?

We will be on the ground the entire time. The horses will be in the arena with us, at liberty without a halter or a bridle.

This means they will be free to move among and around us. And when they do, it is magic! They have been known to tune into you and your specific needs, and then show us how they work: Demonstrating nervous system resetting through yawning and chewing, standing with their heads just centimeters from your heart in deep repose, and even gently nudging you to take the next best step. 

I have dietary restrictions! Can these be accommodated?

Absolutely. Your meal can include options for any preferences you may have. We'll have vegetarian, gluten free, nut free snacks on hand. If you have additional preferences, let us know on your checkout page or get in touch: hello@katymayspencer.com


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