Warwick and Robyn Schiller do a great job with their Journey On summits and retreats. Having been to 4 of these events in a year and a half, I've come to appreciate not only the fantastic setting, food and hospitality, but also the quality content for personal growth and learning. The topics are varied, with some topics being horse related, some general relationship building, and some nervous system regulation and understanding. In addition, the Schillers do a good job of fostering a safe environment to grow together and learn to appreciate how beautifully different we all are, and that each one has something to offer.
For me, these retreats are to learn about new things both in and out of the horse world, to expand my knowledge base surrounding many topics in a fantastic setting. In addition it's been a great place to build on the personal growth I'm experiencing at home by practicing vulnerability and opening myself to new experiences that foster well-being and build relationship skills to improve both my human and horse relationships. It's intentionally putting myself out of my comfort zone intellectually and emotionally for the purpose of growth.
Wonderful venue, amazing guest speakers/teachers and tasty food. Much gratitude to our hosts for sharing their magical and inviting ranch for a retreat.
I have mixed feelings about this year's summit/retreat. I didn't come away from this year's gathering as energized or intrigued by new information as I have after attending two previous summits. I know this was a totally different format and I was excited about the possibility of being able to "deep dive" with fewer presenters. I feel like the theme was a bit too narrow. I did not really realize until I was actually at the retreat that the focus of the retreat was the Rekindle Documentary. I think this film is exciting and a story that needs to be told to the universe. That being said, I felt a little misled as the retreat went on, with so much focus on the "nature theme" of the film.
Attending the Podcast Retreat was full of inspiration and connection from and with like minded Spiritual Seekers and Earth/Nature caring folks. Loved it.
From the presenters, to the hosts, to the attendees, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people! It was truly transformative, and I know that it will take days, if not months for it all to be fully integrated. This was my first retreat/summit, but will definitely not be my last with my new Journey On family! I’m already looking forward to next year’s event. My deepest appreciation and love goes out to the presenters, the Schillers, the beautiful ranch with all its amazing plants and animals, and all the attendees.