Riding and Writing

Is your creative spirit looking for a stimulating elixir?

If so, come along with me for a week of RIDING and WRITING in a beautiful place with well-trained horses and good company!

Whether you are an experienced rider or just getting started—whether you are an established writer or just like to write in your journal—you’ll find that RIDING & WRITING will boost your well-being, giving you a delightful jolt of positive creative energy.

RIDING

We’ll spend 2 – 3 hours a day riding, taking dressage lessons on beautiful Lusitano horses in Portugal or Andalusians in Tuscany; or riding sturdy, sweet Icelandic horses on the dramatic beaches and expansive rolling hills of Iceland, led by our experienced guides.

WRITING

When we come back, we’ll have a delicious meal and spend time writing together.

There will be time for you to work on your own writing projects, participate in a writers’ sharing circle if you wish, and meet individually with me to discuss your work.

I feel truly blessed for sharing the magic with you at Hestaland last week! I loved the reflective focus of this year’s writing and really felt guided by Jennifer’s well-structured prompts. The group’s caring and supportive interaction combined with the stunning natural beauty we explored on our wonderful horses provided the perfect platform for creative reflection. I loved the welcoming and personal atmosphere at Hestaland…everyone was so generous with their time, exemplified and crowned by Gudmar’s breathtaking pace display on our last day.

— SR, United Kingdom, 2024

A Tour Designed for YOU!

For both the RIDING and the WRITING, I’ll tailor the experience to fit your needs and desires.

We’ll be sure to leave time each day for relaxing, getting to know one another, and visiting the beautiful countryside and towns around us!

What’s Included

My RIDING & WRITING trips are designed to be all-inclusive, with the price including accommodations, all meals, daily rides and writing instruction.

Optional sightseeing tours and additional lessons or trail rides can be arranged as add-ons.

See the individual tour pages for specific details on upcoming trips, including the Azores in January 2025 and

Iceland in June 2025.

Jennifer, just a short note to say thank you. I’m grateful for our time together in Iceland, for your gentle guidance, for the tender poem you put together to help all of us remember the gift of community and a shared love of the horses. Thank you for creating safe space for us to open our hearts. I hope to join you again in Iceland next year!

— JH, Canada, 2024