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Equine Yoga & Riding Retreat in Türkiye
2026 SPRING May 25 – June 4
2026 FALL September 21 – October 2
Heart lead retreats, finding connections with horse lovers across the world, while taking in breath taking landscapes.
The Collaboration
From the very beginning, there was a recognition - a sense that their paths were woven together, even if life would take them in different directions. Terry and Abbas have always stayed in touch, sharing visions of what’s possible when horses, yoga, and nature come together.
The Turkish Vision
Now, that vision takes form. Terry and Abbas are collaborating on a journey in Türkiye - a land close to Terry’s heart. In her twenties, she lived 18 years on its seas, sailing and discovering its hidden treasures. To return now, with horses and with Abbas, feels like completing a circle.
The Invitation
Together, they are creating a retreat that seeks the most spiritual experiences with horses, in the most majestic landscapes:
The valleys and sunrise skies of Cappadocia (The Land of Beautiful Horses)
The endless mirrors of the Salt Lake
The wild energy of the Black Sea coast
The herds of Anatolia, roaming free
This is a retreat for those who see horses as partners, who connect from the heart, and who long to travel with purpose and respect.
It might be for you.
Two Halves of One Journey
Path A
Cappadocia (6 Days)
Land of balloons, wild horses, ancient caves, volcanic valleys, and soul-awakening rides.
Path B
Salt Lake + Black Sea (5 Days)
Otherworldly water labyrinths, forest lodges, Arabian stallions, sea rides, and deep elemental work.
Full Path
Bundle & Save
11-day full pilgrimage across Türkiye’s most mystical landscapes.
Save $250 with bundle and receive gift of Professional Photoshoot with the Wild Horses.
Dates
2026 SPRING
May 25 – June 4
2026 FALL
September 21 – October 2
The Land of Horses, Light & Living Stone
6 Days
Cappadocia is where ancient volcanic fire meets timeless myth. You will ride Arabian horses through rose-colored valleys, meditate in caves carved thousands of years ago, witness sunrise balloons drifting above the earth, and meet the wild herds beneath Mount Erciyes.
Your Home Base
Stay at a charming Cappadocian stone lodge in Göreme. Here, each morning opens with soft golden light rising over chimneys and cliffs.
What You’ll Experience
Sunrise Ride Under the Hot Air Balloons - Ride as dozens of balloons drift across the sky in silence — an unforgettable, cinematic moment.
Valley Treks Through Mythical Landscapes - You’ll explore: Rose Valley, Bağlı Dere, Meskendir Valley, Love Valley, Kızılçukur (Red Valley). Each valley has unique colors, carvings, and ancient dwellings.
Connection at Liberty - Meet the sensitive Arabian horses through breath, presence, and intuitive communication.
Wild Horses Beneath Mount Erciyes - A sacred encounter with the Yılkı horses, a wild herd roaming freely beneath a dormant volcano.
Özkonak Underground City - Walk through sacred subterranean chambers carved nearly 2,400 years ago.
Whirling Dervish Ceremony - Witness the Sufi ritual of devotion inspired by Rumi.
Path A
Path A stirs the heart awake, calling forth the old memory held in Cappadocia’s living stone.
Path B expands the journey into river-light, salt horizons, forest stillness, and horses meeting the sea.
Woven together, they create a seamless 11-day passage through Türkiye’s most powerful landscapes.
Path B - Salt Lake, Hazelnut Forest & Black Sea
Where Water, Forest & Sky Become One
5 Days
Path B brings you deeper into Türkiye’s elemental power: the infinite mirror of Salt Lake, forest lodges beside the river, Arabian stallions in the mountains, and rides along the Black Sea cliffs where land dissolves into endless blue.
What You’ll Experience
Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) - In spring, the lake fills with shallow water, transforming into a shimmering mirror. This season also brings migrating birds, including flamingos, storks, and wild waterfowl. Ride through the reflecting water at sunset, an otherworldly experience. In the fall, Tuz Gölü transforms into a vast expanse of crystallized white salt that stretches endlessly toward the horizon. The summer waters recede, leaving behind a shimmering mirror of mineral plains, a silent desert made of light.
Forest Lodges in Sakarya - Stay in riverside forest lodges surrounded by hazelnut groves, pine hills, and birdsong.
Mountain Treks with Arabian Stallions - Ride through:
✓ fruit orchards
✓ pine forests
✓ mountain bush
✓ winding forest paths
Black Sea Cliffs & Sea - Walk along dramatic cliff, then descend to the water — with the possibility to swim with the horses (conditions dependent).
Forest Trek.
Rose Elixir Ceremony & Sharing Circle - A space for reflection, gratitude, and integration.
Meet the Team
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Terry Newton
Kindred Spirits @horses.yoga Founder
Terry is a pioneer in Equine Yoga, an intuitive horsewoman with over 40 years of experience, and a senior yoga teacher who has guided hundreds of students into deeper connection through breath, presence, and horse wisdom. Based in Costa Rica, she developed the Equine Yoga Teacher Program and has dedicated her life to ethical horsemanship practices, healing with horses, metaphysical healing and blending yogic principles with the energetic intelligence of the herd. -
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Abbas Tabaja
Ride Into Infinity @ride.into.infinity Founder
Abbas completed his 200h Yoga Teacher Training and the Equine Yoga Teacher Program at Kindred Spirits in 2019. He has continued deep study in yogic sciences through multiple trainings at the Isha Foundation in India, including programs with Sadhguru. His path weaves together intuitive horsemanship, meditation, and a grounded spiritual presence that brings clarity and depth to every trek and circle he leads.
FAQs
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Yes, you should have some prior riding experience.
These retreats include multiple treks across forests, valleys, mountains, and salt flats. While the horses are gentle and well-trained, this journey is not ideal for someone who has never ridden before.
Yoga is open to all levels, including complete beginners. -
Path A (Cappadocia): Breakfast + Lunch included daily
Path B (Salt Lake, Sakarya & Black Sea): Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner included daily -
All 10 nights of lodging are included.
Path A: Shared lodging by default (typical Göreme-style stone homes). Private lodging upgrades available.
Path B: Lodging in Sakarya is private by default (forest lodges with private pools). Black Sea lodging upgrade to private is available.
Full Path Bundle: Includes the lodging types listed above for each region.
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Balloons are not included, as prices change based on weather patterns.
You can add a Hot Air Balloon Adventure at:
$110–$300 USD (approx.)
We arrange booking for you once you are in Göreme.
Note: Balloons only fly at sunrise and may be cancelled due to wind. -
Absolutely. We offer additional photoshoots at:
Hot Air Balloon sunrise (Göreme)
Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü)
Sakarya Forest
Prices:
8 people: $290 per person
6 people: $350 per person
1–2 people: $580 per person
Full Path Bundle Gift:
A complimentary professional photoshoot with the wild horses is included. -
Your deposit is 20% of the retreat price and is non-refundable.
The remaining balance is due 1 month before the retreat and becomes non-refundable at that time.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers unexpected cancellations.
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Türkiye — Full Path Bundle
Arrival: Cappadocia — Kayseri (ASR)
Departure: Istanbul (IST)
Path A (Cappadocia Only)
Arrival: Kayseri
Departure: Kayseri
Path B (Salt Lake, Sakarya & Black Sea)
Arrival: Kayseri
Departure: Istanbul
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Yes. All yoga practices are guided and accessible for every level.
Horse treks require some riding experience, but no yoga experience is needed. -
Meals served include vegetarian and meat options, but not strictly vegan.
If you have allergies, notify us in advance - we can accommodate within reason. -
This depends on the path you choose:
Path A: Multiple valley treks + wild horse encounter
Path B: Forest treks, mountain rides, and the iconic Salt Lake ride
Full Path Bundle: All treks combined — the complete experience
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Yes. There are windows for rest, café exploring, shopping, photography, or simply enjoying the landscape.
Beneath the vast Turkish sky, I felt the salt lakes shimmering like mirrors of the soul — where horse and human move as one. In this land of beautiful horses, guided by the breath and the silence, we awaken together. Türkiye invites us inward — to remember, to listen, and to return to the rhythm of the heart.