“WE ARE BORN LOVE, LOVE IS OUR MOTHER” – Rumi
Welcome to Epona Retreat Centre, named after the Celtic Goddess of Horses.
When Noreen first walked through the gates in 2008, she knew in her heart that this was the place where she would settle, transform, and grow. Drawn by the beauty, stillness, and magic of Epona, she could never have imagined that her path would eventually lead her to working with horses — especially as horses had once been her greatest fear.
Her spiritual awakening deepened after the loss of her sister to cancer, just one day before Noreen’s 40th birthday. From that moment, her journey of self-discovery truly began, opening the door to self-love, inner awareness, and a deeper understanding of the horses’ spiritual gifts. As she explored this path, she became more attuned to her inner world and found a profound sense of harmony with herself and her three horses.
Through her work with the horses, Noreen felt safe enough to reveal more of her truth. Their trust and non-judgement helped her heal old wounds and develop healthier, more supportive ways of responding to people and life events. As she shared more honestly, she felt lighter, more cleansed, and more free. By fully grieving her earliest wounds with love and purity, she began to welcome those feelings as part of a more whole and joyful inner life.
The horses also offered her a new vision, grounded in her core values and the power of presence. They naturally embodied living in the present moment, and through her relationship with them, Noreen began to explore the idea of the higher self and the ability to inspire enlightened thinking.
Noreen’s gift lies in her intuitive connection with herself, horses, and nature. Through healing energy, intuition, listening, and teaching, she supports clients in reconnecting with their true selves and opening their hearts to their authentic self through love and purity. Her deep bond with horses and Mother Earth is matched by a sincere passion for truth, self-discovery, and living with curiosity and gratitude.
We are all in a healing process, and it takes courage to be kind and loving toward yourself. The more kindness and love we offer ourselves, the more healing can unfold.
At Epona Retreat Centre, it is a spiritual retreat that feeds the soul.