Workshops

Equine and Paint
Half Day Retreat

Sunday, September 8, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: 13 Shillings Equestrian Centre
4687 Herald Rd, Cedar Valley, ON

Unleash your creativity and confidence with Equine Assisted Learning, meditation, and painting. A day of self-discovery awaits!

Join us for a transformative day of self-discovery, creativity, and connection at our Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Painting Workshop. This retreat is designed to help you tune into your intuition, express your voice, and build confidence in a supportive, nature-filled environment.

What to Expect:

  • Equine Assisted Learning: Begin the day with an immersive session where you'll connect with horses, practice mindfulness, and engage in exercises that foster self-awareness and confidence.

  • Walking Meditation: Continue your journey with a peaceful walking meditation, grounding yourself in the natural surroundings.

  • Creative Expression: Tap into your artistic side with a guided painting session that encourages you to create from your heart, without judgment or expectation.

  • Reflection: Conclude the day with a time for sharing and reflection, integrating your experiences and insights.

Schedule:

  • 10:00am: Arrival and Welcome

  • 10:15am: EAL Session

  • 11:00am: Walking Meditation

  • 11:30am: Snack Break

  • 11:45am: Painting Session

  • 1:40pm: Sharing and Reflection

  • 2:00pm: End of Retreat

What to Bring:

  • Your favorite painting supplies (if you have them)

  • Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes

  • Something that makes you feel confident and beautiful (aprons will be provided)

  • A water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a chair

  • Snacks to keep you energized (we’ll provide a snack on arrival)

We will be painting with acrylics, and all painting supplies will be provided

Parking:

Please double park your vehicle in the farmyard upon arrival.

We can’t wait to share this special day with you! Join us on September 8th for an experience that will leave you feeling inspired, confident, and more in tune with yourself.

See you soon!

Frances and Ilja
Unbridled Leadership EAL
Ilja Hup Coaching and Ilja’s Art

Price: $125
Payable via Eventbrite, when you click the link to Register.

Past Workshops

Equine and Paint
Half Day Retreat

Sunday, June 23, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: 13 Shillings Equestrian Centre
4687 Herald Rd, Cedar Valley, ON

Join us for a day all about connection, learning to listen: to yourself, your intuition, using your voice, and leading yourself and others with confidence, through Equine Assisted Learning exercises, a walking meditation, and painting!

The plan for the day:

10:00am
Arrival and Welcome
Coffee / Tea

10:15 am
Intro EAL and EAL session
Focus is on connection, using your voice and leading with confidence

11:00 am
A walking meditation

11:30 am
Snack break

11:45 am
Painting session
Learning to listen to yourself, your intuition, use your (creative) voice and build confidence

1:30 pm
Sharing and Reflection

2:00 pm
End of retreat

Price: $215
Payable via Eventbrite, when you click the link to Register.

Register for your pro-bono session before
May 19th, 11:59 pm!

A few guidelines:

  • You have not been coached by me before.

  • You have registered before May 19th, 11:59pm.

  • There are 5 slots available for pro-bono coaching.

  • Sessions will be held from May 20th till May 31st 2024.

Pro-bono
Individual Walk your Talk Coaching session

The pro-bono Walk your Talk Coaching session is for:

  • Women who wish to be coached around something specific. Bring a topic you would like to explore!

    (Topics could include work/life balance, parenting, self-care, confidence building, burnout, stress-relief, communication and conflict resolution.)

  • Women who wish to know more about coaching, how it can help you move forward, and experience it firsthand!

November 26th, 2023
10:00 - 11:45am

Location: Eldred King Woodlands, North-West Trailhead
(Note: This is NOT the main parking lot.
It is on the corner of McCowan Rd. and Faulkner Ave.)

Please join me for a Slow-Down and Catch-Your-Breath Walk in the woods.

We will start this workshop with introductions, then a walking meditation and some exercises to slow down, reset, and take a moment to reflect.

It is designed to be a pause in your busy life, a reset, a moment to reflect on where you are headed, your pace in life and where you want to make adjustments.

It is also a moment to connect to the outdoors, connect with others and learn from each other's stories.

The workshop will be in a small group, this is to ensure that we can create a supportive and safe space for each other as we slow down and catch our breath.

Slow-Down and
Catch-Your-Breath Walk

Price: $20
Payable in advance by e-transfer

October 22nd, 2023
10:00 - 11:45am

Location: Eldred King Woodlands, North-West Trailhead
(Note: This is NOT the main parking lot.
It is on the corner of McCowan Rd. and Faulkner Ave.)

Please join me for a Slow-Down and Catch-Your-Breath Walk in the woods.

We will start this workshop with introductions, then a walking meditation and some exercises to slow down, reset, and take a moment to reflect.

We will look at what you want to focus on in the last quarter of this year, at what pace you are living, and where you would like to make adjustments.

It is a moment to connect with the outdoors, connect with others and to learn from each other’s stories.

The workshop will be in a small group, this is to ensure that we can create a supportive and safe space for each other as we slow down and catch our breath.

Slow-Down and
Catch-Your-Breath Walk

Price: $20
Payable in advance by e-transfer

April 15th, 2023
10:00 - 11:30am

Location: Eldred King Woodlands, North-West Trailhead
(Note: This is NOT the main parking lot.
It is on the corner of McCowan Rd. and Faulkner Ave.)

Please join me for a Slow-Down and Catch-Your-Breath Walk in the woods.

We will start this workshop with introductions, then a walking meditation and some exercises to slow down, reset, and take a moment to reflect.

We will look at where you are headed in your life, at what pace you are living, and where you would like to make adjustments.

It is a moment to connect to others and learn from each other’s stories.

The workshop will be in a small group, this is to ensure that we can create a supportive and safe space for each other as we slow down and catch our breath.

Slow-Down and
Catch-Your-Breath Walk

Price: $20
Payable in advance by e-transfer

March 11th, 2023
10:00 - 11:30am

Location: Eldred King Woodlands, North-West Trailhead
(Note: This is NOT the main parking lot.
It is on the corner of McCowan Rd. and Faulkner Ave.)

Please join me for a Slow-Down and Catch-Your-Breath Walk in the woods.

We will start this workshop with introductions, then a walking meditation and some exercises to slow down, create breathing space, feel your body and your connection to the forest, and return to what matters most to you.

The workshop will be in a small group, this is to ensure that we can create a supportive and safe space for each other as we slow down and catch our breath.

Slow-Down and
Catch-Your-Breath Walk

Price: $15
Payable in advance by e-transfer

February 11th, 2023
10:00 - 11:30am

Location: Eldred King Woodlands, North-West Trailhead
(Note: This is NOT the main parking lot.
It is on the corner of McCowan Rd. and Faulkner Ave.)

Please join me for a Slow-Down and Catch-Your-Breath Walk in the woods.

We will be doing a walking meditation, some exercises to become aware of how we feel in our bodies, and creating breathing space for ourselves, and how we want to refocus in this new year.

The workshop will be in a small group, this is to ensure that we can create a supportive and safe space for each other as we slow down and catch our breath.

Slow-Down and
Catch-Your-Breath Walk

Price: $15
Payable in advance by e-transfer