Choosing Presence Retreat
A Retreat for Cowgirls and Cowboys
June 14-18th, 2026
This retreat is an invitation to come home.
Home to yourself, to truth, and to the quiet wisdom that lives within you.
Together with the horses and the wide-open Montana landscape, we’ll explore what it means to live fully in the present moment—and what can sometimes get in the way.
Over our days together, we’ll begin to loosen the need to control and quiet the urge to overthink. In the stillness, we’ll listen to something deeper—something guided not by the mind, but by the knowing that lives in your body, your heart, and your connection with the herd. You’ll feel it in the crisp mornings and the wildflowers of spring in Montana.
Each day you’ll spend intentional time with the horses, learning from their calm presence and honest reflection.
We’ll also gather in circle to look at boundaries, grief, and relationship, both with ourselves and with others. Through these honest conversations, you’ll find your way back to connection, to authenticity, and to belonging.
There will be quiet moments, deep breaths, and space to simply be. You’ll ride across the meadows, watch the sun fall behind the mountains, and let the beauty around you mirror what’s waking up inside. There will be time for solitude, for rest, and for listening—to the wind in the grass, the stillness, and your own heart finding its way home.
Your guides, June & Nick, along with the horses and the strength of the land, will walk beside you with compassion, presence, and care. Both of us are Gestalt-trained and deeply committed to holding a safe and sacred space for your unfolding.
Before you arrive, we’ll send a welcome packet with everything you need to know—from what to bring, to what each day will look like.
We’re honored to share this journey with you.
Come as you are. Leave as the person you were always meant to be.
WHY COME TO THIS RETREAT...
- To truly be present isn’t something you’ve done in a long time.
- Maybe you’ve known for a while that your life isn’t quite what you want it to be — that something inside is calling for change, for peace, for you.
- You long to rediscover who you truly are.
- You want to strengthen your inner self and feel grounded again.
- You’re ready to find joy — real joy — that comes from within.
- You want to release the trauma that has held you back.
- You’re seeking healing from emotional pain and the freedom to move forward.
- You love the quiet wisdom of nature and the way it helps you breathe again.
- You want the simple, soul-stirring freedom of riding in the mountains of Montana, where you can finally exhale.
- And most of all, you’re open to connecting deeply with yourself — perhaps in a way you never have before.
At this retreat, you’ll find the space, support, and stillness to do just that. Surrounded by the beauty of Montana, guided by horses, and held in a circle of understanding hearts, you’ll begin to rediscover you and choose presence.
RETREAT DETAILS
DATES:
June 14-18, 2026
COST:
Includes lodging, all meals, Equine Gestalt coaching, horseback riding, peace and presence and new life skills.
Early Bird special $3400 – ends 2/28/2026
Full cost – $3500
Massages ($125) and transfers ($250) to the ranch are offered but are an added cost.
LOCATION:
Bonanza Creek Ranch, near Martinsdale, Montana. Bonanza Creek Ranch is a family-owned cattle ranch nestled in the Castle Mountains of Montana—where breathtaking scenery, good honest horses, western hospitality, and life-changing experiences await you.
CAPACITY:
Limited to 10 men and women, ages 21 and older. Perfect for families, friends, or anyone ready to come on their own for a soul-deep experience.
COACHING:
Group coaching offers a safe, supportive space to connect, share, and heal in the beautiful outdoors. Guided by our equine partners, you’ll experience the powerful way horses help us uncover truth, release old wounds, and open our hearts.
HORSES:
You will connect with our gentle yet wise herd on the ground and experience riding in the beautiful mountains of Montana. Come and meet the herd.
RIDING:
Part of the charm of Bonanza Creek is the rugged, beautiful country we ride through. Learning and healing unfolds as you spend time on horseback, soaking in the strength of the mountains and forests.
Riders should have prior riding experience and be comfortable at a canter outside an arena.
GETTING TO THE RANCH:
If you can, rent a car and soak up the scenery as it is a beautiful drive, nearly 2 hours. Transfers are available if you like from Bozeman (100 miles) for an extra fee of $250. Please let us know at least a month ahead if you would like a transfer. Pick up times are usually around noon to 1:30 at the airport or your place of lodging.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this experience and the planning involved, refunds are not available. If you need to cancel, we will do our best to fill your spot from our waitlist, although there is no guarantee.
HOW TO REGISTER:
You can register by calling Bonanza Creek Ranch 406 366-9014 or online at Retreat Reservations. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. Payment plans are available.
Read more about Bonanza Creek’s Cowgirl Retreats.
SCHEDULE:
Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome
Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your cozy cabin. Take time to breathe in the quiet, meet new friends, and join us for our opening circle under the gazebo. You may even meet your horse before the day closes with a delicious, home-cooked dinner shared around the lodge table.
Day 2 – Becoming Present
Begin the day with a hearty ranch breakfast, then step into the open-air arena for Equine Gestalt work—where the horses help you come into the moment and into yourself. After a ranch-style lunch, saddle up to explore the Castle Mountains on horseback. In the evening, enjoy appetizers on the deck, dinner with a view of the Crazy Mountains, and stories around the firepit.
Day 3 – Deepening Awareness
After breakfast, return to the arena for another morning of self-discovery alongside the horses—our best teachers in choosing presence.Following lunch, head out for an afternoon ride through this beautiful rugged country. Massages are available before and after dinner in our quiet, private massage cabin.
Day 4 – Riding into Freedom
Enjoy breakfast and a morning circle with the horses as we continue our journey of healing and presence. The afternoon brings another breathtaking ride into the mountains, feeling the freedom and peace that comes with open country and good horses. A delicious dinner and optional massages close the evening.
Day 5 – Closing & Return Home
Saddle up for a special breakfast ride along Bonanza Creek savoring the silence. Be present as you enjoy your meal along Bonanza Creek amongst the aspens and we gather for our closing circle.
Take in one last ride across the Montana landscape before lunch and heartfelt goodbyes.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
You will stay in one of our four secluded, cozy cabins, each with its own charm and character.
Enjoy your private deck with morning coffee and breathtaking views, or unwind under a star-filled Montana sky. Sharing space often leads to new friendships and unforgettable memories.
Bring your own friends or family to share a cabin or bunk with a friend you’ve not yet met.
Shared and private rooms are available.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Cabin lodging – in one of our four cabins each with its own character and cozy comfort
Meals – 3 delicious home cooked meals a day served family style in the lodge
Equine gestalt group sessions – present, powerful, and soul healing led by the horses and your coaches June and Nick
Daily horseback riding – ride through the big country of Montana – relaxing, thrilling and healing (riding experience required).
Camaraderie and new friends – ranch experiences are deep and meaningful
Serene evenings – unwind under the big sky of Montana with a cozy fire
Cookout along Bonanza Creek – relax and savor great food in the great outdoors
Massage – treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage from our incredible therapist (extra charge)
Access to private fishing – bring your own gear and a license to fish one of the ranch lakes
Hiking – private hiking trails surrounded by peace and breathtaking scenery
Restorative time – reconnect with nature and rediscover stillness – time just for you
And best of all – the space, time and support to discover you
MEET OUR COACHES
ABOUT JUNE
Equine Gestalt Coaching is June’s deepest passion. She finds profound joy in witnessing men and women open their hearts, heal old wounds, and rediscover their inner strength as they connect with nature, horses, and themselves. June believes these retreats awaken a powerful truth — that real change begins when we take responsibility for our own lives, stop placing blame, and choose to move forward with courage. True freedom isn’t found by resisting our fears, but by understanding them and bravely facing them.
June has trained for four years in the Equine Gestalt Method and Gestalt Coaching with Melisa Pearce of Touched By A Horse, a pioneer in the horse–human healing movement.
A proud mother of two wonderful daughters and one son, and Nana to eight amazing grandchildren, June embodies the cowgirl spirit shaped by her Wyoming ranch roots and strengthened by a lifetime of working alongside her husband and son on their 25,000-acre Montana ranch. She lives what she teaches — grounded, genuine, and guided by the quiet wisdom of the land and the horses she loves.
ABOUT NICK
Nick Sharp is a gestalt therapist and nature guide dedicated to helping humans remember their inherent connection to the natural world. His work invites individuals and groups into direct, embodied experiences that cultivate presence, attunement, and self-awareness.
Through carefully designed, multi-sensory experiences, from equine therapy to immersive off grid sailing ex, Nick hosts folks in organic spaces where transformation unfolds through relationship: with self, others, and the living world.
Nick holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from Naropa University, with a concentration in Wilderness Therapy, and is a graduate of the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies. His approach integrates psychology, mindfulness, and ecological consciousness for contact and a grounded sense of belonging.
