Jewel Zen Den (JZD) is a Holistic Equine Retreat Sanctuary, set in 50 acres of stunning welsh countryside; an idyllic escape away to help you rest, restore and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
JZD ( Jewel Zen Den ) was born from my own direct healing transformation with horses, and a burning desire to create a deeply healing, nurturing space for others, immersed in nature surrounded by the majestic medicine of horses.
This sacred healing space is designed to inspire you to be brave, to even go first; a place where you can try on feeling safe again, a place where you can deeply rest your body and escape the busy, mad rush and white noise of our hectic, modern day world.
I had previously been searching for a space like this healing venue three years ago when I fell deathly sick; yet at the time nothing called to my soul, and to be honest I felt deeply deflated and frustrated so I gave up in a heap of exhaustion.
Over the course of two years, I began to make a slow and steady recovery
In the depths of my prayers to wellness, I heard a clear message from God say;
"You need to surround yourself with horses"
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6 months later I WAS SENT the most beautiful 13 month old golden dun welsh filly, it honestly was a miracle, I bought my own horse :-)
I named her Jewel because she held the universe in her eyes, was sent to me from heaven and gave me the horse power that made me fight for my life.
It honestly was a miracle that I could have never planned even if I had tried.
I still to this day remember that constant holy voice flickering inside my heart, that kept questioning me over and over again...
"Astraya if you can't find what you desire here Wales then why aren't you creating it?"
And that is how this little dream began :-)
The question that changed everything.
This was the moment I said YES to the vision God planted in my heart.
And as divine time righty delivers, the universe conspired to meet my courageous heart and sent me not only my heart horse, but a gorgeous, earthy, rustic cozy ZEN DEN to follow :-)
I am beyond grateful, and firstly I owe all of this to my beautiful Unicorn who gave me back my wings, because without her, none of this would have happened.
And also to GOD, thank you for preparing my body, my vessel and refining my character for the legacy you chose for me to serve here on Earth.
For now I am beyond honoured to share this little slice of heaven with you, that I know with every cell of my body will guide you on an inward restoring and rejuvenating journey of rich healing and remembrance.
Whether it is a yoga class, a women's circle, a holistic massage, energy healing, or a powerful transformational women's retreat, we welcome you here just as you are...
May This Healing Zen Den Be A Sanctuary Of Rest, Healing & Refuge For You ALL
With Love,
Astraya & Jewel
Treatment Offerings
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Our Treatment Menu
We have a selection of holistic treatments, ceremonies, workshops and 1-1 bespoke tailor made journeys at your request plus bigger containers such as retreats and wellness packages.
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OUR RETREAT SPACE
Our Retreat Sanctuary is located on a private livery yard, set in 50 acres of breathtaking welsh countryside; surrounded by majestic emerald valleys and enchanting rolling hills, making it the perfect escape away to switch off and relax, breathe in the healing energy of the horses whilst being totally immersed in mother nature.
The retreat property itself is situated directly across from the stables, so you have the wonderful view of all the horses directly from your yoga mat, which amplifies the sacredness and uniqueness of this healing space.
The actual building itself was originally a stable barn, which was then later converted into an old farmhouse, which is what gives it a natural, rustic charm and authentic earthy ambience.
The entire house features stunning wood beams, wooden paneling, brick walls and quaint quirky lighting fixings all which add to it's one and only farmhouse originality.
To summarise the entire space gives off such a cozy healing vibe the moment you walk through the door, the energy is quite palpable and it hits you almost instantly, hence why we named it 'Jewel Zen Den'.
We cannot wait to welcome you into this beautiful Jewel Zen Den and share it's extraordinary healing and ancient grounding energy with you ALL.
JEWEL ZEN DEN RETREAT PACKAGES
ALL RETREATS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND WILL BE SCHEDULED ON SET DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
JEWEL ZEN DEN RETREATS
ALL RETREATS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND ARE ON SELECTED DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
We Need Horses More Than They Need US...
Horses often come into our lives to heal what they never broke. Yet a horse never consciously comes into our lives to fix us, In-fact it's the very opposite, they are just being themselves, frolicking in the grass, munching on hay, rolling around in dirt, galloping around with their friends, and just living their best life, which is what makes them even more beautiful.
It is less about doing and more about being; just being in their pure presence is to be reminded through their unconditional love who we are at our core, our true original unaltered state, beyond the judgement, the ego, all the labels and roles.
It is in this state of stillness where the beauty and magic lies: to witness and be witnessed by their unconditional love in it's raw form is one of if not the most heavenly and magical experiences; and somehow just by being in their presence armours are relinquished and defensive fortresses are dissolved.
It's quite other worldly to be honest how these majestic beautiful beings truly are master healers without doing anything at all.
So rather than going to a doctor to be fixed, or a counselor to uncover trauma, or doing deep belief system work, although all of this has it's time and place...horses show us another way.
Horses teach us about being, they are mirrors and they remind us how to truly feel again, they guide us right into our heart space and help us remember that with a pure heart, and pure presence we will always be guided home.
This is the law of unconditional love, we can never get lost in unconditional love.
And they teach us this through the art of simplicity and stillness in such a sacred way.
It is honestly beyond touching and moving, so much so that once you have been opened soulfully in this way, you will never go back to the way things were; horses tend to imprint a magnetic transformative depth on the ones they open.
Meet Astraya
Founder Of JEWEL ZEN DEN
Certified Equine Massage Therapist & Human Massage Therapist,Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Intuitive Healer, Retreat Facilitator, Womb Healing Practitioner, Medicine Woman
I've always felt drawn to and fascinated by the majestic magnificence, sensitivity and intuitive intelligence of horses. Having grown up on a farm in Wales, and riding horses for most of my life, they were a big part of my identity and environment, it is how I learned to belong in the world from very young.
I have always been very aware that horses were my medicine animal, yet never in my wildest dreams would I have predicted the miraculous and otherwordly healing impact these magnificent animals would have had on my life.
My story comes with many depths and layers. I have lived quite the unconventional life. I am more of a creator than a follower, wherein my life has called me to stretch and expand through means of a calling bigger than myself many times. It would be out of integrity for me to not share the fullness of my story with you, therefore if you feel curious to know more and understand the reason why I am here and why I do what I do, then please read on and click the button below.
With love,
Astraya
xoxo
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