Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that help us survive our childhoods do not serve us well later in life. A therapeutic experience that is safe, enlightening, and challenging can help us heal those early wounds, reclaim the spirit that we were born with, and return us to our authentic selves. Participating in this retreat will help you recognize and remember your innate self-worth, and celebrate the whole person you were meant to be.

We are proud to provide a gentle, supportive, and nourishing immersive healing experience at each of our retreats.  After many hours of consultation and conceptualization, Emily has created an Immersive Retreat experience based upon the world-renowned work of Copyright Kelly McDaniel, and her book “Mother Hunger®: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection and Guidance” and kellymcdanieltherapy.com, All rights reserved.

The Mother Hunger® Immersive Retreat includes a safe and gentle dive into the roots of the Mother Hunger® wound. We will begin healing together in a supportive and safe environment.

In our safe container that allows for trust, connection, and respect, your most difficult issues and painful experiences can be shared and worked through at your own pace. In this healing space you will discover yourself through a community where vulnerability and honesty are valued.

The retreat is led by Mother Hunger® Trained Facililator Emily Grimes, MSW LCSW, Owner and Clinical Director at Grimes Effective Counseling and co-faciliated with Hertha Lund, Master Equine Gestaltist, Author, Speaker, J.D. and Owner of ‘Four Horses for Wholeness‘. During the retreat resources will be shared in a structured, informational, and psycho-educational format. We will also focus on the “group process,” which involves the interpersonal interactions and dynamics of the group’s members and their individual experiences.

You will notice improved emotional regulation through dynamic interactions and reflection, learning the tools to heal from the intimate attachment injury of Mother Hunger®.

The Mother Hunger® Immersive Retreat takes place on Hertha Lund’s ranch, Four Horses for Wholeness, in rural Montana. Each retreat is 4 days, 3 nights and includes the following: 

– Your own private room accommodations nestled in nature and close to horses.

– All inclusive meals/snacks/drinks. Meals are prepared with love by our private chef, Kathy Lundberg.

– Individual and group work direclty with the horses guided by Hertha Lund. 

– Individual and group trauma informed somatic healing and exercises with Emily Grimes.  

You’ll have time to explore nature to reconnect with yourself in solitude and with other like-minded women seeking healing, time and space to grieve and heal with professional empathic support and horses who are trained to attune to your heart. 

Interested in attending a retreat and want to learn more? To help Emily better understand where you’re at with your healing work, we’d love to know a bit more about you.  Complete the form here to request for us to get in touch and schedule your free 15 minute Zoom consultation call directly with Emily Grimes, MSW, LCSW, Mother Hunger® Trained Facilitator.