AHA WILD SOULS PROGRAM
The AHA Wild Souls Program is a nature-based, equine-assisted experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself, the land, and the more authentic, courageous parts of your heart. Centred around horse–human heart resonance, it brings together time with horses, time on Country, and gentle inner work to support healing, emotional regulation, and a renewed sense of possibility in everyday life.
Each Wild Souls journey is tailored to the unique needs, history, and goals of the person attending—there is no “one size fits all.” Whether you are feeling weighed down by past experiences, navigating mental health challenges, or simply overwhelmed by current circumstances, this program offers a few days away from your usual environment to slow down, breathe, and see yourself and your life from a different perspective. Through guided interaction with horses, forest and farm-based activities, quiet reflection, and time in nature, we focus on improving behaviour patterns, self-concept, and self-discipline in ways that are compassionate, embodied, and sustainable.
Horses, as sensitive and honest beings, respond directly to our energy and emotional state, offering immediate feedback about boundaries, presence, and congruence. Working alongside them—on the ground rather than necessarily riding—you are invited to explore how you relate, how you communicate, and how you show up, all within a safe, non-judgemental space that encourages curiosity rather than criticism. As you build trust with the horses, you also begin to rebuild trust with yourself: learning to listen to your own signals, honour your needs, and hold yourself with more respect.
Wild Souls also honours living with the land rather than just on it. Depending on the season and your capacity, you may be involved in simple farm tasks, mindful walks, observing wildlife, or quiet time in the trees, all of which support nervous system regulation and a deeper sense of belonging. For many, this becomes a reset point—a felt experience that life can be approached from a place of greater calm, clarity, and inner leadership, instead of constant reactivity or self-judgement.
This program is an invitation to those who feel called to step out of their current struggle for a moment, and to remember that there is more to them than what they have been through. With the horses, the land, and gentle, trauma-aware guidance, Wild Souls offers a powerful yet grounded pathway to reconnect with your own wild, wise heart and carry that strength back into everyday life.
Welcome to a Journey of Transformation
The AHA Wild Souls Program
Are you struggling to cope with your past? Battling mental health challenges? Feeling overwhelmed by your current circumstances? You are not alone, and there is a path forward.
The AHA Wild Souls Program offers you something rare and precious: an opportunity to step away from the noise, the pain, and the struggle, even if just for a few days. Here, you will discover a different perspective on handling life and yourself—a perspective rooted in ancient wisdom, natural healing, and the transformative power of connection.
This is not just another program. This is an invitation to remember who you really are beneath the layers of pain, fear, and self-doubt. This is an opportunity to reclaim your power, restore your hope, and reconnect with your authentic self.
The Heart of Our Program
At the foundation of the AHA Wild Souls Program lies a profound truth: we are all interconnected—with ourselves, with others, with animals, and with the land we inhabit. Our program is built on the sacred practice of horse-human heart resonance, a powerful modality that awakens emotional intelligence, empathy, and inner wisdom.
What Makes Us Different
While our core philosophy centers on honouring the deep bond between humans and horses, we understand that every person's journey is unique. Your experience with us will be completely tailored to your individual needs, circumstances, and personal healing path. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions—we believe in honouring YOUR story and YOUR pace.
Our Three Pillars of Transformation
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Horse-Human Heart Resonance: Through mindful interaction with these magnificent beings, you will experience genuine connection, emotional healing, and the mirroring of your inner state that only horses can provide. Horses sense our energy and emotions with remarkable clarity, offering us honest reflection and unconditional presence.
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Honouring and Living Off the Land: We teach you to reconnect with nature—not as a luxury, but as a necessity for wholeness. Through hands-on farm activities, you will learn the rhythms of the land, develop practical life skills, and experience the profound healing that comes from working with your hands and being present in the natural world.
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Recognition and Respect—For Ourselves and Others: We create a safe, judgment-free space where you are seen, heard, and valued. Through this space, you will develop a healthier self-concept, rebuild self-respect, and learn to extend that same compassion and respect to others.
Behavioural Transformation & Personal Development
The AHA Wild Souls Program is specifically designed to support you in three critical areas of personal growth:
1. Improving Behaviours
Through structured activities and therapeutic guidance, you will identify behavioural patterns that no longer serve you and develop healthier, more adaptive responses to life's challenges. Working with horses teaches accountability, patience, and the power of calm, assertive presence. You will practice these new behaviours in a supportive environment and take these skills back into your daily life.
2. Rebuilding Self-Concept
Many of us have internalised negative beliefs about ourselves—beliefs planted by trauma, failure, or the judgment of others. In this program, you will be invited to see yourself through new eyes. Horses don't judge. The land doesn't discriminate. Through their presence and through meaningful work, you will begin to reclaim your inherent worth and dignity.
3. Cultivating Discipline
True discipline is not punishment—it is self-love in action. Working with horses and the land teaches natural consequences, consistency, and the power of showing up for yourself and others. You will develop the inner discipline needed to honour your commitments, maintain healthy boundaries, and build a life aligned with your deepest values.
What You Can Expect
Over your time with us, you will experience a carefully crafted blend of therapeutic activities designed to awaken, heal, and empower:
🐴 Equine Therapy
Hands-on interaction with horses in a safe, guided environment. Experience the mirror of emotional truth that only these beautiful beings can offer.
🌾 Farm Living
Learn practical skills, experience the satisfaction of meaningful work, and reconnect with the natural cycles of life.
📚 Spiritual Wisdom
Learn about spiritual customs and deep spiritual knowledge, and our connection to this sacred land and nature.
💭 Therapeutic Counselling
One-on-one and group sessions to process experiences, set goals, and develop personalised strategies for lasting change.
A 3-Day Journey of Transformation
Your program includes three immersive days in a nature-based, supportive environment. Each day builds on the last, creating a progression from awareness to insight to integration. You will be supported by experienced facilitators who understand trauma, mental health challenges, and the profound healing potential of this work.
Is This Program For You?
The AHA Wild Souls Program is designed for anyone who:
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Is struggling with past trauma or difficult experiences
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Is managing mental health challenges and seeking alternative support
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Feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves
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Wants to develop better coping skills and healthier behaviours
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Is seeking deeper self-understanding and personal growth
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Wants to reconnect with nature, authenticity, and inner peace
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Is open to healing and willing to show up for themselves
You don't need prior experience with horses or farming. You don't need to be "broken" in a specific way. You simply need to be ready for change and willing to be open to the possibility of transformation. We meet you exactly where you are.
Completely Tailored to Your Unique Needs
Every participant's experience is unique because every person's journey is unique. Before your arrival, we will conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand your specific needs, goals, challenges, and circumstances. During your time with us, your program will be customised to ensure maximum benefit and healing.
Whether you need gentle, trauma-informed support or more intensive personal development work, we will adjust our approach to honour your pace and your process. You are in control of your healing journey.
What Participants Experience
Those who have participated in the AHA Wild Souls Program report:
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Increased emotional clarity and self-awareness
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Reduced anxiety and stress through a natural, therapeutic connection
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Improved self-concept and renewed sense of worth
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New perspective on personal challenges and coping strategies
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Deeper sense of peace, grounding, and belonging
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Practical life skills and increased confidence
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Meaningful connections with others on similar journeys
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Hope and motivation to continue their healing journey
"The Wild Souls Program permitted me to step away from everything that was drowning me. In just three days, I saw myself differently. The horses knew something I didn't—that I was still worthy. That changed everything."
Your Invitation to Transformation
If you have read this far, something within you is calling for change. Something is asking you to pause, to reconnect, to remember. This is that call.
You deserve to heal. You deserve to discover a different way of being. You deserve to remember who you really are beneath all the pain and struggle. The AHA Wild Souls Program is here to support you on that sacred journey.
This is your opportunity to take a step toward the life you deserve—a life of greater peace, authenticity, and wholeness.
Learn More & Apply Today
Program Details
Duration:
3-day residential farmstay experience
Location:
88 Kangaroo Valley Road, Berry & Baletwine Farm, Nowra Hill, NSW—a peaceful, nature-rich environment
What's Included:
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Accommodation in a comfortable, safe setting
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Nutritious meals supporting your wellbeing
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Guided equine therapy sessions
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Farm activities and outdoor work
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Indigenous cultural education and land connection
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Individual and group counselling sessions
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Personal development planning and goal setting
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Experienced, trauma-informed facilitation
Funding Options:
We work with participants funded through the NDIS and personal investment. Let's discuss what works for you.
Next Steps:
Contact us today to schedule a confidential conversation about whether the AHA Wild Souls Program is right for you.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Melanie Mardon Angel House Australia
📧info@angelhouseaustralia.com
📞 +61421375074
"Your healing journey starts here. Your transformation awaits."
