THE FIRE HORSE WITHIN

WOMEN’S REWILDING RETREAT
JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2026

GUIDED BY
BRITTANY PILGRIM
LIZA ALTENA

PACHAWA RETREAT CENTER
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL

There are moments when timing, nature, and inner calling align- and this retreat is one of them. 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.

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 5 Days/6 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

To honor the experience, we thoughtfully connect with each person before confirming participation. Please fill out the form below and we’ll set up a 1:1 with Brittany or Liza- a space to connect, ask questions, and make sure the experience feels right for you.

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Regulation · Liberation · Rewilding · Embodiment · Connection

A person's hand with rings and bracelets resting on the shiny, brown surface of a horse's body.

PAYMENT

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. Choose from the options below to be directed to payment

Early Bird Pricing until April 30th

  • PAY HERE | 10 spots available

    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.

  • PAY HERE | 4 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.

  • PAY HERE | 2 Spots Available

    Private tiny home for one. Your own space to unwind, recharge, and move through the retreat at your own pace.

  • A cozy room with a wooden floor and unique, textured ceiling. It features a bed made from pallets with a mosquito net, a small colorful rug, a vintage-style rug, and seating including a chair and a lounge chair. There's a window with pink curtains allowing natural light, and various decorative items on a shelf.

    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.

    Up to 10 spots available.

  • Cozy wooden interior with two beds covered in patterned bedspreads, a small table with a lamp and a fan, a gray sofa, a clothing rack, and an open kitchen in the background.

    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.


    Up to 4 spots available.

  • Cozy bedroom with a wooden loft bed, teal pillows, a white fluffy rug, and a potted plant with tall stems and leaves.

    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.

  • A variety of colorful dishes including salad, rice, hummus, beet dip, and other Mediterranean dishes on a table with a pink checkered tablecloth.

    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.

  • An outdoor wooden deck with a large beige canopy, surrounded by greenery and trees, featuring four red chairs, space for seating, and decorative sculptures.

    YOGA SHALA

    Enjoy access to Pachawa’s Yoga Shala during your personal time.

  • Ocean waves crashing against the rocky shore with cliffs in the background under a clear blue sky, and a vehicle parked on the beach in the foreground.

    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.

  • 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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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.

  • 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

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