The FIRE HORSE WITHIN
WOMEN’S REWILDING RETREAT
JUNE 29 - JULY 4
PACHAWA RETREAT CENTER
Alentejo, Portugal
GUIDED BY
Brittany Pilgrim
Liza Altena
REGULATION
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LIBERATION
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REWILDING
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EMBODIMENT
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CONNECTION
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REGULATION · LIBERATION · REWILDING · EMBODIMENT · CONNECTION ·
six days in Portugal.
Feminine emboidment.
Just you, the horses, the land,
And what's ready to surface.
Held within the rare and symbolic energy of the Fire Horse year, this experience invites you into a powerful portal of transformation. The Fire Horse archetype embodies instinct, courage, and unapologetic self-expression- a reminder to trust your inner fire and move through the world with clarity and conviction.
While archetypal in nature, this cosmic timing creates a meaningful container- one that supports deep personal shifts, amplifies intention, and invites you to step fully into your truth.
At the heart of this retreat is an immersive, ground-based experience with a herd of highly intuitive horses. These animals act as living mirrors, responding not to words, but to the truth of your nervous system- your presence, your energy, your authenticity.
Through guided interaction and quiet observation, you’ll be invited into a state of co-regulation, where the body can soften, the mind can quiet, and deeper emotional layers can safely surface and release. Without judgment or expectation, the horses offer a rare opportunity to meet yourself as you are. Creating space for profound clarity, reconnection, and embodied awareness.
Woven throughout this journey is a rich tapestry of somatic practices, elemental immersion, and ceremonial work designed to support regulation, liberation, and rewilding.
You’ll move through the elements- fire, earth, water, and air- each offering its own medicine: from activation and release to grounding, emotional flow, and expansion.
Through breathwork, energy healing, land-based practices, and ritual, you’ll return to a state of calm, clarity, and deep connection with your body and inner knowing.
This is a space for conscious women who are ready to soften out of performance, reconnect to their instincts, and feel truly at home within themselves.
There are moments when timing, nature, and inner calling align- and this retreat is one of them.
More than a retreat, this is an invitation—to remember your nature, reclaim your power, and step forward with a renewed sense of alignment, embodiment, and aliveness.
WHAT’’S INCLUDED
- Accommodations for 6 Days/5 Nights in the magical hills of Portugal's Atlantic coast
- Three nourishing farm-to-table meals a day & healthy snacks
- All retreat activities are all inclusive and include:
Daily meditation, somatic practices, voice activation, & breathe + sound alchemy
Horse immersion
Family Constellation exercises
2:1 Energy Medicine & Healing Sessions with Brittany + Liza
Destiny Retrieval Journey
Water Cleansing Ceremony + Beach Day
Fire + Manifestation Ceremony
Cacao Ritual
Permaculture Workshop
- Access to Pachawa’s pool, yoga shala, and exercise deck during free time
*flights not included
YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Daily Meals
Nourishment is woven into every part of your experience, with fresh, farm-to-table meals prepared daily to support your body and energy. Enjoy three thoughtfully crafted meals a day plus nourishing snacks.
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Your Surroundings
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Pachawa Retreat Center in Antelajo, Portugal, you’ll be held by the quiet magic of nature at every turn. Surrounded by open land, ocean air, and untouched beauty, this sanctuary invites you to slow down, reconnect, and fully arrive.
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Horse Immersion
Step into sacred, guided time with horses on open, natural land in the Crystal Forest.These powerful mirrors invite presence, soften the heart, and regulate the nervous system in a way words can’t.
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Cacao Ceremony
This guided cacao ceremony offers a gentle, heart-opening experience to support emotional release, reflection, and connection. A space to slow down, tune in, and meet yourself with clarity.
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YOGA SHALA
Enjoy access to Pachawa’s Yoga Shala during your personal time.
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Permaculture & Nature Immersions
Hands in the soil, body in rhythm. Immerse yourself in regenerative land practices that awaken a deeper relationship with the land and the life it holds.
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Stay Together
Shared nature domes or tiny homes with two separate beds. A comfortable, easy way to stay connected while still having your own space.
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Stay Close
A shared apartment with ensuite bathrooms and a full kitchen. Designed for a bit more room to settle in, while still sharing the experience.
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Stay Solo
Private tiny home for one. Your own space to unwind, recharge, and move through the retreat at your own pace.
2 Spots available.
PRICING
Choose the stay that feels right for you — pricing reflects your space, while the experience remains the same. Every option includes full retreat access, meals, and all sessions.
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Shared nature domes or tiny homes with two separate beds. A comfortable, easy way to stay connected while still having your own space.
Up to 10 spots available. -
A shared apartment with ensuite bathrooms and a full kitchen. Designed for a bit more room to settle in, while still sharing the experience.
Up to 4 spots available. -
Private tiny home for one. Your own space to unwind, recharge, and move through the retreat at your own pace.
2 Spots available.
To honor the experience, we thoughtfully connect with each person before the retreat. Please connect with Brittany or Liza- this is a space ask questions, and make sure the experience feels right for you.
Select your stay
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Meet the women who will be holding space for your journey — guiding, supporting, and walking beside you as you move through deep transformation. Each brings a unique blend of lived experience, wisdom, and presence to create a space where you feel safe to open, explore, and come home to yourself.
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Light Worker | Somatic Embodiment Steward | Permaculturist
Brittany brings a deeply embodied, lived understanding of healing into the Fire Horse Within Retreat — guiding women not from theory, but from experience. Through a blend of somatic practices, nature-based wisdom, and trauma-informed modalities, she creates a space where you can safely unravel old patterns and reconnect with your truest self. Her work invites you to turn inward, trust your own rhythm, and rediscover the strength that’s been within you all along.
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Energy Medicine | Shamanism | Holistic Transformation Coach | Constellation Facilitator
Liza’s work at the Fire Horse Within Retreat is rooted in a lifetime of learning how to hold others through chaos, intensity, and transformation — first through survival, and now through deep, conscious practice. Blending energy medicine, systemic work, and the intuitive wisdom of horses, she creates a powerful, grounded space where women can safely explore, release, and reconnect with themselves. Her guidance isn’t just taught — it’s lived, offering a rare kind of presence that meets you exactly where you are and supports real, lasting transformation
The FIRE HORSE WITHIN
WOMEN’S RE-WILDING RETREAT
JUNE 29 - JULY 4
PACHAWA RETREAT CENTER
Alentejo, Portugal
CONNECT WITH US
To honor the experience, we thoughtfully connect with each person before confirming participation. Please set up a 1:1 alignment call with Brittany or Liza- a space to connect, ask questions, and make sure the experience feels right for you.
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Recommended for participants operating on US Standard Time Zones.
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Recommended for participants operating on European Time Zones.
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