About this Event
A rare, intimate day of horse medicine, traditional teachings, meditation, and sound healing with visiting guest teacher Northern Cheyenne Traditional Chief Phillip Whiteman Jr. ("Yellow Bird") and Los Angeles-based teacher Pamela Robins at Knob Hill Ranch in Joshua Tree, CA. If you've been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or longing for peace, this is an invitation to return to yourself through connection with horses, nature, and one another.
THE DAY'S PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Opening circle led by Pamela Robins & Chief Phillip
- “Become the Horse” guided meditation and sound healing experience with Pamela and the ranch horses
- Chef-prepared lunch
- Storytelling with Chief Phillip
- Medicine Wheel teaching by Chief Phillip
- "Working with the Spirit of the Horse and Human" learning experience with Chief Phillip and the ranch horses
- Closing Blessing
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS PER WORKSHOP:
(Thursday, December 3rd - SOLD OUT)
Friday, December 4th
Sunday, December 6th
ABOUT OUR TEACHERS:
Chief Phillip Whiteman Jr., "Yellow Bird" (Heove'vekeso):
Chief Phillip comes from a long line of Chiefs and horse people, caretakers of horse medicine and songs. A two-time INFR World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider and PRCA champion, he is also an old-style grass dancer, traditional storyteller, flute player, and award-winning recording artist. Through his Yellow Bird Lifeways Center in Montana he supports Indigenous children, youth, and his home community, sharing ancestral teachings that connect horse, human, and spirit.
Pamela Robins
Pamela Robins is the author of "Meditating with Animals," a meditation teacher, sound healer, and Joshua Tree retreat leader whose work invites people to experience a deeper connection with animals, nature, and themselves. Through guided meditation, sound healing, and time spent with horses, she creates meaningful opportunities for reflection, healing, and renewal. Her approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply experiential, helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom and discover new ways of being present in their lives.
Website: www.pamelarobins.com
HORSEBACK RIDING EXPERIENCE (ADD-ON; SATURDAY ONLY):
Whether you're local to the Yucca Valley area or extending your trip all weekend, we've partnered with Knob Hill Ranch to add a separate, exclusive horseback riding option on Saturday December 5th. (No workshops occur on this day). This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go on a 1-hour trail ride alongside Chief Phillip in Joshua Tree National Park. A limited number of spots are available. Please email us to add on this option.
Event venue & nearby stays
Knob Hill Ranch, 58325 Santa Barbara Drive, Yucca Valley, United States
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