*Please note. All Events at Zeb’s Wish require RSVP or are by appointment only unless otherwise stated. “drop-ins” are not permitted at Zeb’s Wish due to us being a volunteer-run organization without full-time staff.
2026 Reflection Retreat
Since 2009, Melanie has been facilitating these unique retreats each Winter to help change-makers start their new year in a soulful, energized and intentional way to create the change they dream of. Even though they delightfully evolve annually with a new theme, the core intention remains: to help you align with your unique truth – the truth of who you are now, the life you’re craving, and the truth that you hold the power to make it happen.
2026 Theme: rise
About the Retreat:
This day is about meaningful reflection – a chance to let go of the past and discover the energy that pulling you forward. It’s called a “retreat” because even though it’s just a day, we create a cocoon to:
- Deconstruct whatever perspective you’ve walled yourself in with
- Reframe your reality to align with who you are today
From this place of truth, beliefs shift, courage materializes and new paths emerge. Let’s acknowledge there’s a whole mess of things that hold us back from actualizing what we desire: habits, hurts, fear, illness, overwhelm, unhealthy ties, trauma, the list goes on… Diamonds are formed under pressure, with a skilled hand we can intentionally shape ourselves with the many faceted potentials we hold.
There’s magic when conscious change-makers gather with intention.
Treat yourself to a circle of diverse and curious people that offer a deeper dive than we’re able to do alone, be inspired by sharing of personal challenges, celebrations and real desires. Bring levity to what weighs you down and take more seriously what lifts you up.
Get real with yourself for a day to activate the future that’s calling you forward.
Saturday – January 24, 2026
Sandy, Oregon | 9:30 to 5:30
Vegetarian lunch and snacks provided
Join us by the cozy fire at Zeb’s Wish’s Sanctuary for this extra special annual event. Weather permitting, we’ll also learn from the wisdom of the herd!
~6 seats left for this popular event!
~A portion of the proceeds donated to Zeb’s Wish Equine Sanctuary
~Health Note: We may request Covid tests day of retreat, rapid tests available.
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
With your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver
Book Equine Assisted Learning and Experiential Ed. Activities
We partner with professionals who conduct Equine-assisted activities at Zeb’s Wish with the Herd in a manner that is beneficial to humans and equines. You can book one on one and group activities directly with the professionals below.
Cathy Mahon, founder of Life Lessons with Horses is a dedicated teacher, facilitator and coach. Using Equine Experiential Education, she guides and encourages you to discover your true self through your interactions with the horse, all while keeping an important measure of safety as the number one priority. Cathy does individual coaching and learning sessions as well as small group workshops. https://lifelessonswithhorses.com/. Contact: [email protected]
*We are looking to partner with new and innovative Equine professionals who work with equines as co-facilitators of experiences that are ‘at will’ with the equines. We do not have any riding experiences at Zeb’s Wish. If interested in partnering with us, email [email protected]