Nature Retreats
Compassion, Connection, and Comfort Through the Power of Animals
At Hela Wellness Collective, we believe in the power of immersive experiences in nature to nurture growth and renewal. Our nature-based retreats create space for reflection, inner peace, and self-discovery.
"Animal-Assisted" Healing
Compassion, Connection, and Comfort Through the Power of Animals
At Hela Wellness Collective, we believe in the power of experiential learning to strengthen the human-animal bond. Our Animal-Assisted Healing workshops use this connection to foster emotional growth, inner peace, and self-discovery.
Michelle and our team of local women collaborators, formally trained in Animal-Assisted Learning, lead these workshops in a safe and nurturing environment. We've created a space where women can connect, heal, and uplift one another.
Held in the New Haven, CT region, our workshops invite you to observe or interact with our gentle animal-partners. For a more immersive experience, we can help facilitate deeper one-on-one connections. Whether you simply share space or engage directly, each session offers a heart-centered path to wellness, reflection, and empowerment.
As part of this healing journey, the Spring Equinox: Horses & Dream Catchers—co-led by Michele and Liz—guides women through a deeper experience of self-discovery using nature and animal connection. Click here or below to learn more.
Let the connection with an animal guide you back to yourself.
Sunday, April 26th, 2025
Spring Equinox: Horses & Dream Catchers: Meriden, Ct. (location will be given after registration)
11:00am - 2:30pm
Healing Nature Walks
Reconnect. Reflect. Reignite.
Our Healing Nature Walks are more than just a stroll—they are intentional journeys designed to restore balance, foster self-awareness, and awaken inner peace. Guided by the belief that nature is one of our most powerful allies in healing, these walks are held in serene outdoor settings where the pace slows, the noise fades, and your inner voice can be heard.
Each walk is a mindful experience, combining movement, meditation, grounding exercises, and soulful conversation. As you walk alongside like-minded women, you’ll feel the energy of the earth supporting you, the wind encouraging you, and the sun reminding you of your light.
Whether you are seeking clarity, calm, or simply a sacred pause from the chaos, our Healing Nature Walks offer a safe space to breathe deeply, reconnect with your truth, and return to yourself.
Let nature nurture your soul, let's walk this journey together.
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Nature-Based Women’s Circles
Rooted in Nature, Connected in Sisterhood
Our Nature-Based Women’s Circles are sacred gatherings held under open skies, beneath trees, and beside the quiet whispers of the earth. These circles invite women to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect—with themselves, each other, and the natural world.
Each circle is guided with intention, incorporating grounding rituals, seasonal themes, storytelling, sharing, and mindfulness practices. Together, we create a safe, judgment-free space where women can release, reflect, and rise—held by the wisdom of nature and the strength of sisterhood.
There is something profoundly healing about gathering in nature, where the noise of the world quiets and the soul can speak freely. These circles are open to all women seeking connection, clarity, and community in a deeply rooted and meaningful way.
Come as you are. Leave more whole.
Let the earth hold you, and let sisterhood remind you—you are never alone.