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Offerings

Single or multi-day experiences for personal growth, healing, and reconnection 45 minutes outside Houston.

What is a Beacon Ranch experience

What to expect

Our retreats are designed for people who feel the pull of something bigger: a life transition, a stretch of burnout, a desire for clarity, or simply the need to be somewhere that isn't their regular life.

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You'll work with horses on the ground, move through guided practices, share nourishing meals with a small group, and spend real time on the land. No phones in sessions. No performance. No pressure to share more than you want to.

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We will create space for you to have your own experience. What comes out of it is different for everyone. 

Upcoming programs

From adult to programs for kids, our calendar includes offerings for every stage of life.

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Kids skills group

Half day · June 12, 2026

A structured program for kids combining equine-assisted play, movement, and emotional learning on the ranch.

Date:

  • June 12 - Half day

One day · mother / daughter pairs

Mother daughter skills group

A mother daughter program to navigate complex dynamics focused on equipping participants with practical strategies around communication and relational dynamics that they can apply directly to their own lives. The horses provide real-time feedback that makes those strategies tangible rather than theoretical. 

Dates: June 26 - Half day

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One to Three days · 1-6 guests

Custom Private Sessions

A fully private experience: scheduled on dates that work for you, customized around your goals.

Available year round

Two days · women only

Fall 2026 Women's session

For women navigating career inflection points, caregiving seasons, or rebuilding after loss.

Dates: Announcing soon

What a day looks like

Every session is different, but here's the shape of a typical day.

9:00 AM

Introduction to Equine assisted psychotherapy ("EAP") or Equine assisted Learning ("EAL") using the EAGALA method 

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9:30 AM:

Session with the horses. 

The core work of the day. Small group or one-on-one depending on the retreat.

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We take many breaks between sessions and will leverage an indoor arena as well as wander into the pastures 

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12:00 PM

Lunch and open time

Enjoy a nourishing lunch from Green Fork and Straw taking into account any dietary restrictions 

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1:00 PM

Debrief and wrap up

The horses, the land

We work on 40+ acres 40 min. west of Houston - pasture and arena. The horses are the heart of the work. They don't perform, and neither do you. 

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Pricing & what's included

All sessions include meals, horse sessions and group facilitation. Travel to Beacon Ranch is not included.


 

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One day session

Includes lunch on full days, materials, facilitation

Available year round

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Weekend sessions

Friday - Sunday · includes lodging, meals, all sessions

Available year round

Payment plans and scholarship spots available on request. Group rates available for parties of 6+.

Is this for you?

This might be for you if…

  • You're navigating a transition - career, relationship, health, identity

  • You've done therapy and want to try something embodied

  • You're a high-performer who can't stop performing, even when resting

  • You feel disconnected from yourself, your body, or what you actually want

  • You're ready to be somewhere quiet for a few days

  • You're looking for education on emotional regulation

This is probably not for you if…

  • You're in an acute mental health crisis - we care deeply about your safety and would encourage connecting with a crisis professional first

  • You're looking for a spa weekend (this is relaxing and nourishing, but real work)

  • You're expecting guaranteed specific outcomes - retreats create conditions and space, but not guarantees

  • You're uncomfortable being around horses or outdoors for extended periods

Frequently asked

Q: Do I need experience with horses?
No. Most of our guests have never worked with horses before. The horses don't require any skill.

Q: Is this therapy?
Our group retreats are facilitated experiences, not group therapy. Danielle is a licensed counselor (LPC) and brings clinical frameworks to the work, but retreats are not a substitute for individual therapy. Some guests attend alongside their own therapist.

Q: What's the group size?
Sessions are capped at 8 per session. Weekend sessions are capped at 6 per session. Private sessions can have custom group sizes. 

Q: What's the lodging like?
On-site accommodations with private and shared room options. Linens, towels, and basic toiletries provided. Full details go out once you're registered.

Q: What should I bring?
A detailed packing list is sent two weeks before your retreat if you are staying overnight. Short version: clothes you can move in, a journal, closed-toe shoes for the arena and interacting with horses, and layers for Texas weather.

Q: What's your cancellation policy?
There is a covered arena onsite to ensure we can do our sessions in any weather. No refund within 30 days, but spots are transferable to a friend or future retreat.

Join the waitlist

We announce dates to the waitlist first. You'll hear about Summer 2026 cohort dates, early pricing, and updates from the retreat center.

Which programs interest you? 

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