Joyful Journey Retreat
At Epona Rise

Step Away from the Noise and Into a Sanctuary of Stillness, Spirit, and Horse Medicine
September 26 - 28, 2025

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

3 Days / 2 Nights

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch — with nature, with stillness, and most importantly, with yourself. You may sense something is missing. A quiet longing. A call for deeper clarity, connection, and joy.

The Joyful Journey Retreat is your invitation to pause… to breathe… and to remember who you truly are.

Set in a pristine mountain valley at Epona Rise, home to a healing herd of horses and surrounded by 80 acres of wild beauty, this three-day, two-night retreat offers a sacred space to slow down, reflect, and realign with your highest self.

Through guided meditations, gentle yoga, mindful connection with nature, soul-nourishing practices, and the profound presence of horses, you’ll be gently led on a journey of inner discovery and transformation.

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

Retreat Highlights

  • Connect deeply with nature and open the gateway to your higher self.

  • Experience the healing presence of horses with Horse Medicine Facilitator Brittney Ashworth—a powerful journey of connection and insight. 

  • Engage in soulful practices like meditation, yoga, and breathwork to move out of your head and into your body. 

  • Reflect and realign through guided journaling and soul-aligned teachings from The Wisdom Way. 

  • Deepen growth through group sharing circles.

  • Tap into your inner wisdom and awaken your innate joy

  • Release stress, create space, and reconnect with what truly matters

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

Discover the Path

To Inner Wisdom

The Wisdom Way is a soul-centred approach to personal growth and spiritual awakening. Rooted in the belief that each of us carries a deep well of inner wisdom, this method guides you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with the light, love, and joy already within you.  Through meditation, mindful walks in nature, and reflective exercises you'll learn how to go inward and listen to the whispers of your soul. 

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

Experience

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…

  • You’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of your path

  • You crave deeper clarity, purpose, and peace

  • You long to reconnect with nature, your inner self, and a like-hearted community

  • You’re ready to listen to your soul’s whispers and take a step toward joyful alignment

    Please note: this is a retreat designed exclusively for women, offering a nurturing space to explore, connect, and realign.

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 is the visionary behind The Wisdom Way Method, a transformative path to conscious living and courageous leadership. Through her work, she empowers people to reconnect with their soul voice, embody their true essence, and create lives rich in meaning, well-being, and joy. Rooted in a deep relationship with Mother Earth, Anita’s teachings invite a return to nature as a mirror and guide for inner transformation.

  • 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.

 FAQs

  • Friday, September 26 - Sunday September 28th.

    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.

    Single occupancy rooms - SOLD OUT

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

    $1,172 - Single Occupancy (SOLD OUT)

    (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.

Is your soul calling you to join us? If you feel the nudge — that quiet inner knowing — trust it. This retreat may be the space your soul has been waiting for.

Contact me today to by filling out the form below to reserve your spot.
Spaces are limited, and I’d be honoured to welcome you into this sacred circle

Testimonials

  • "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

  • "Anita has a distinct ability to break down complex concepts into practical, actionable steps. Anita gave me a renewed sense of purpose and a toolbox of strategies for navigating personal and professional challenges. Highly recommend Anita for anyone seeking guidance in their journey toward well-being and joy!
    ~ Nora Nnadi