Pilates. Horses. Wellness. Giddy up girls … we’re throwing a Hooves and Harmony day, and you want to be there!
Pilates. A wellness walk and mindfulness session. And a stable of stallions. Our readers’ day event is one sublime experience after another, at a rather special stud farm.
It’s all about a wellness experience designed to nourish the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with nature through movement, mindfulness, and the healing presence of horses.
Set on a stylish stud farm, Bridgewaters Horse Park in Hekpoort, just an hour’s drive from Sandton, the day will combine Pilates, a guided wellness walk around the farm, horse interactions, tastings and, since treating ourselves is always top of mind, and we’ve never said no to retail therapy, there’ll be a few fabulous lifestyle and artisan brands for you to browse and buy from as well as time for you to fill up your goodie bags with gifts from various wellness pop-ups.
The morning will kick off with welcome herbal teas, coffees and infused waters, along with a healthy morning snack.
Then there will be a guided mindfulness and breathing experience designed to help participants transition from the stresses of daily life into a space of calm, presence, and wellbeing.
Pilates in nature will be led by a qualified instructor, whose approach incorporates various forms of movement, mobility and flow, with a strong focus on helping people feel comfortable and connected in their bodies. The class, suitable for all fitness levels, will be relaxed and fun … he believes movement should come with a little laughter, connection and plenty of enjoyment.
There’ll also be a guided wellness walk around the farm, where you’ll be encouraged to slow down, observe, reconnect with yourselves and nature.
A wow moment will be a performance horse demonstration by national champion horses of Bridgewaters Horse Park … you’ll be able to feed and interact with them, and there’ll be exceptional photo opportunities with the horses, too … besides taking your own social media photos, there’ll be a professional photographer who’ll capture all the joy, and you’ll get individual and group photographs sent to you.
During the day, a light and nutritious lunch, along with wine, will be served. You’ll leave – rested, calmed, restored – with a yoga mat and a goodie bag. Dress ready for movement and bring along comfortable walking shoes.
An event like this needs to be intimate – so we’re restricting only 30 guests. 9am for 10am start, running until around 3pm on Saturday, October 24. The cost is R1500 per person. Bookings through Dejané on 082-575-1728 or brigewatershorsepark@gmail.com
