Joyful Journey Retreat
At Epona Rise

A sanctuary to return to yourself—through stillness, nature, and connection
August 14 - 16, 2026

The inviting red‑roofed lodge at Epona Rise Retreat Centre, framed by forest greenery and distant mountain peaks

A Restorative Weekend to Return to Yourself

In a world that rarely slows down, it’s easy to lose touch—with your own inner rhythm, with nature, and with yourself.

You may be in a season of transition, feeling uncertain about your next steps… or carrying a quiet exhaustion that rest alone hasn’t resolved. Life may appear full, yet something within feels disconnected, unclear, or out of alignment.

This retreat is an invitation to step out of the noise—and return to yourself.

Set in a pristine mountain valley at Epona Rise, surrounded by 80 acres of wild beauty and home to a healing herd of horses, this is a space designed for slowing down, softening, and remembering what is real within you.

Through guided practices, time in nature, and the intuitive presence of horses, you are gently supported to reconnect with your inner clarity, your body, and your deeper knowing.

This is not about becoming someone new.
It is about remembering who you already are.


If something within you is saying “this is for me,”
we invite you to trust that feeling.

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A Glimpse Into the Magic:

A lush green valley with farm buildings, surrounded by evergreen trees and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky at Epona Rise Retreat Centre
Outdoor patio with eight wooden Adirondack chairs overlooking a green valley and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A house with a red metal roof situated in a lush green meadow surrounded by tall pine trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky at Epona Rise Retreat Centre.
The Epona Rise Retreat Centre with a red metal roof, large front windows, and stone chimney, situated on a grassy lawn with rocks, surrounded by tall pine trees and mountain forest, under partly cloudy sky.
A woman sitting on grass in a black sleeveless top, gray shorts, and a wide-brimmed hat, face to face with a dark brown rescue horse in a sunny, outdoor setting at the Epona Rise Retreat Centre.
A brown rescue horse with a white stripe on its face standing in a grassy field, with two other rescue horses grazing in the background, enclosed by a wooden fence, with trees and hills in the distance at the Epona Rise Retreat Centre
Group of five rescue horses standing in a grassy field with trees and mountain in the background at Epona Rise Retreat Centre
A green field with grazing horses surrounded by mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
A landscape with tall pine trees, some with green foliage and some with sparse branches, in front of a brown house with a red roof. There is a stone wall in the foreground and a dirt path leading up to the house. The sky is partly cloudy with blue sk
One of four small brown cabins for guests at the Joyful Journey retreat at Epona Rise with a red metal roof, two white doors labeled 1 and 2, two windows, and outdoor wooden chairs on a grassy area surrounded by trees.
Interior of cabin at Epona Rise Retreat centre featuring a queen sized bed with a wooden bed frame and polka dot bedding, two matching nightstands with lamps, a wooden bench, a small sofa, a window, and a wooden cabinet, all on hardwood floors.
Two rustic wooden double beds with polka dot bedding in a guest cabin at Epona Rise with hardwood flooring and a nightstand between them. A lamp is on the nightstand, and a window is on the wall.
Spacious living and dining area for Joyful Journey retreat guests with large windows, stone fireplace, pool table, TV, and wooden furniture in a mountain setting.
Cozy living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, large windows showing a snowy outdoor scene, and rustic decor.
A retreat guest sitting in a field of wildflowers, wearing a hat and blue tank top, with a large rescue horse standing nearby. The horse appears to be sniffing or nuzzling the person's head.
A person tending to a herd of horses in a green pasture with mountains, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A close-up of Chiron, a white rescue horse with a light gray mane standing in a green pasture surrounded by trees at Epona Rise Retreat Centre.
Anita Adams, life coach and retreat host standing next to Chiron, a white rescue horse under a large pine tree in a mountainous forest clearing, with two other horses grazing in the background.
Four retreat guests sitting on couches and laughing in a living room with large windows showing a mountain landscape outside at Epona Rise Retreat Centre

What Opens For You Here

Joyful Journey retreat participant at Epona Rise watching horses in a green mountain valley under a partly cloudy sky

This retreat is designed to support a deep return to yourself—through stillness, nature, and guided experiences that help you soften the noise and reconnect inward.

  • Feel more grounded and present as you step away from the demands and distractions of daily life

  • Reconnect with your body, breath, and inner sense of calm through gentle, restorative practices

  • Experience the presence of horses as mirrors for awareness, clarity, and emotional truth

  • Create space to hear your own inner guidance more clearly through reflection and journaling

  • Feel a renewed sense of connection through shared experiences and meaningful group circles

  • Release mental and emotional tension as you slow down and reconnect with what truly matters

  • Feel more like yourself again—clearer, lighter, and more deeply connected to what matters most.

Sunset shining over a grassy field with trees in the background.

The Wisdom Way

A Path Back to Inner Wisdom

The Wisdom Way is a gentle approach to reconnecting with your inner knowing.

It is not something you need to master—it is a way of remembering how to listen again and connect to your true self.

Through stillness, reflection, time in nature, and guided inner inquiry, you are supported in slowing down enough to notice what your inner world has been trying to tell you.

As the noise begins to settle, something deeper becomes available: clarity, presence, and a quiet sense of coming home to yourself.

Life coach Anita Adams with Chiron, a white horse at Epona Rise Retreat Centre—home of the Joyful Journey Retreat and a herd of rescue horses—with mountains on the horizon

The Wisdom 

of the Herd

Horses are intuitive, sensitive beings who respond to the energy we carry. As mirrors of the soul, they reflect back to us with honesty and grace, helping us drop into presence, reconnect with our truth, and access the guidance we often overlook in our busy minds.

In this retreat, the herd becomes your teacher, your guide, and your grounding companion.

“When we sit with them, we’re given the space to listen, find clarity, and let our own spirit — along with the spirit of the herd and the land — gently guide us forward.”

A woman with short blonde hair stands outdoors at sunset with her eyes closed, one hand on her chest and the other holding a light-colored garment over her shoulder, near water.

This Retreat is For You If …

This is for you if you’re in a season of transition and feel like something within you is shifting—but you’re not yet sure what it’s asking for.

If life feels full on the outside, yet internally you feel disconnected, uncertain, or quietly overwhelmed.

If even rest hasn’t fully restored you, and you find yourself longing for more clarity, steadiness, and a deeper sense of meaning.

If you’ve begun to question your direction, your energy, or even what feels real and aligned anymore.

If what you’re truly craving is space to slow down… to breathe more deeply… and to hear your own inner voice again.

And if, beneath it all, there is a quiet knowing that you are ready to feel more like yourself again—grounded, connected, and alive in a way you may not have felt in a long time.

A gentle note

This is a women-only retreat, intentionally held as a supportive and nourishing space for reflection, reconnection, and renewal

Meet the Facilitators

Anita Adams, spiritual guide and author, smiling in a calm and grounded headshot
Brittany Ashworth, intuitive guide and horse whisperer, with a rescue horse at Epona Rise Retreat Centre in Sun Peaks

  • Founder, Joyful Journey Coaching & Retreats

    Anita creates spaces that help women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and return to what feels true.

    Her work is rooted in a simple belief: that we each carry an inner wisdom that becomes easier to hear when the noise of life softens.

    Through her signature approach, The Wisdom Way, she guides people back into connection with themselves—supporting clarity, presence, and a deeper sense of alignment in their lives.

    Her teachings are grounded in a deep reverence for nature, which she sees as both a mirror and a guide for inner transformation.

    At the heart of her work is a commitment to helping people feel more like themselves again—clearer, more connected, and more at home within their own lives.

    Anita lives in connection with nature and brings that grounding presence into all of her work.

  • Founder, Sacred Echos

    Brittany is an intuitive guide and educator who bridges the realms of animal wisdom and human transformation. With a deep reverence for nature and the unseen, she supports others in reconnecting with themselves through animal communication, Akashic Records readings, and soul-led mentorship. Her work is grounded in compassion, integrity, and a belief in the healing power of meaningful connection between all beings.

Reserve Your Place at Epona Rise

A limited number of spaces are available for this intimate women’s retreat at Epona Rise.

If you feel called to join us, you can reserve your place with a $300 deposit, which holds your spot and allows us to begin preparing your retreat experience.

The remaining balance will be due two weeks prior to the retreat date, and full details will be shared upon registration.

If something within you is saying “this is for me,” we invite you to trust that feeling.

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 FAQs

  • Friday, August 14th - Sunday August 16th, 2026

    We encourage arrival between 3:00 and 6:00 PM. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM

  • Near Sun Peaks, BC — nestled in a breathtaking alpine valley and home to a herd of nearly 30 former rescue horses.

  • There are 8 boutique cabins - 4 single occupancy rooms with queen sized beds, and 4 shared rooms with two-double beds.

  • $1,022 - Double Occupancy (per person)

    $1,222 - Single Occupancy

    (Prices in Canadian and do not include taxes)

  • Your retreat experience includes:

    • Two nights of accommodation (Friday & Saturday) at the serene Epona Rise ranch

    • All meals and refreshments, including:

      • 2 nourishing dinners (Friday & Saturday) 

      • 2 wholesome breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday)

      • 2 fresh, soul-fueling lunches (Saturday & Sunday)

      • Snacks, teas, and refreshments throughout the weekend

    (All meals will be vegetarian)

    • Skilled facilitation with Anita Adams and Brittney Ashworth

    • Daily yoga and meditation

    • A signed copy of Anita’s bestselling book Whispers of the Soul to support your continued journey description

  • Transportation to and from the retreat centre.

  • All meals will be vegetarian. If you have specific restrictions, such as no gluten or dairy, please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance so we can work with our caterer to ensure your dietary needs are met.

Testimonials

  • “The retreat at Epona Rise was exceptional! Nourishment for body, mind and soul was what I needed, and I received that and so much more. I so appreciated the time in nature, the magical experience with the horses, Wisdom circle sharing, journalling time, and connecting with other women at the retreat. Anita's planning, leadership and heart are what made this retreat one of the best I've attended. Highly recommend!”
    ~ Nadine Hope

  • “Anita is a guiding light in inspiring me to listen and feel more deeply into all of who I am and how I can expand more fully into who I am becoming. I am forever grateful for her wisdom, kind-heartedness and thoughtful care. Thank you for an amazing retreat experience!”
    ~ Lorna Williams

  • “Anita is a wonderful facilitator and I have attended three retreats that she has led. I highly recommend you jump at the chance to share in the goodness of the joyful experiences she creates.”
    ~ Mariee Devereux

  • “The retreat at Epona Rise in the fall of 2025 was a very enjoyable experience. I felt rejuvenated afterwards and feel inspired to seek out more joy as I travel on my journey. Anita’s light-hearted approach to leading made for an atmosphere of openness and safety for all women to fully engage and participate. It was a joy to get to know Anita better and the other wonderful participants who are attracted to her work.”
    ~Ann Rushlow

  • "The Joyful Journey Retreat [is] such a wonderful experience... The activities, meditations and conversations were engaging and did a great job of facilitating my own personal discoveries and exploration. The group discussions were dynamic and there were fantastic women to connect with to share laughter and tears. Anita offers her unique perspective of her journey and does it with great courage and vibrant enthusiasm. She is a wonderful kind host and I would recommend the Joyful Journey Retreat to many along their own path of discovery."
    ~ Dawn Torroba

  • "The Joyful Journey Retreat was a beautifully insightful weekend hosted by Anita Adams in her lovely sea view home on Bowen Island. Over the course of the weekend Anita shared her philosophies and practices for tapping into your Inner Wisdom and creating a life full of purpose and joy. Together we enjoyed yoga, breath-work, meditations, forest reflective walks and many opportunities to share and be present with a great group of women. I would recommend this retreat for any women wishing to experience some serene "me" time dedicated to getting in touch with their inner selves and creating a practice of reflection."
    ~ Cheryl Kyllo

  • "Joyful Journey Retreat was an amazing experience. The environment was so pleasant, the meals and hospitality so warm. I can’t say enough about your kindness. A lot of favourite memories, but walking (hiking) through the forest for me, created an incredible sense of awe. I felt like I was greeted with peace listening to the sounds of nature because I was surrounded by it, Thank you so so much Anita for the most wonderful weekend getaway!"
    ~ Suzanne Laqua

  • "Anita is a master in finding and connecting with amazing people and creating magic. I was lucky to join her first Joyful Journey retreat and found answers that I did not know I was looking for. She is a gracious, kind, patient, and insightful host and finds ways to make her guests feel comfortable and open up. I admire how grounded and connected to nature Anita is, she left me inspired"
    ~ Hana Lynn