The Magic of Connection

“So much heart was woven into 'the Retreat with Yoga and Holistic Horse Communication' at Malama. Natalie and Susanne held the space with such generosity, inviting us into true reciprocity with the horses — not only to receive their wisdom, but to give back, to meet them in balance. Nico nourished us with meals that felt like offerings in themselves, and every person present contributed to the sense that we were part of something larger, something alive and whole. The land was a quiet teacher too — steady, spacious, grounding. To be held by that landscape while standing with the horses felt like stepping into an ancient conversation already in motion. Being with them was like being in the presence of something timeless. Horses don’t ask, yet they reveal. Their strength is vast, but it’s their gentleness that lingers — a softness that somehow carries more weight than words. There were moments I felt seen in ways I can’t explain, as if the horses knew what I carried and offered me a place to lay it down. That kind of presence doesn’t end when you leave. Even now, only a day later, the experience is moving through me, asking me to slow down, listen, and remember. To be welcomed into that circle of land, horses, and such a heartfelt community was an honour I will carry forward with deep gratitude. Thank you xxx”

“Malama is a place for healing your soul. The days I spent there during the "Magic of Connection Retreat" were some of the most emotional, beautiful, intense and transformative of my life. Susanne and Natalie held the space with a profound love, acceptance, gratitude and beauty and guided us into a life-changing inner journey. I can with no doubt say that my time there has profoundly changed me and it's shaping my life into something that really resonates with my soul. I felt loved, welcomed, accepted, seen and, most of all, I felt really free for the first time in my life. The group we created was a healing itself: a safe place with openness, non judgement, smiles, care, attention and love where I felt free to share who I really am. Thank you Mariana, Robyn, Brigitte and Sabrina for being by my side in this wonderful experience! There will never be enough words to express my gratitude to the horses, wonderful and magical beings who offered their energy, their power, their wisdom to help us in this experience. Their gentle and wild presence was a pure gift that really touched my heart. A special thank to you Szilah, wonderful companion: thank you for finding me, guiding me and showing me the infinite possibility of the Universe. Thank you Susanne and Natalie for creating such a precious, transformative and magical retreat. I will never forget you!”

“Malama it’s something special, a portal to another world where you connect with nature in a deep way, where you live slow, where you learn a lot, from where you go back home renovated, full fill soul and connected with your inner self 🙌💜🙏😌🤎☀️🐴🧘‍♀️ Totally recommend the place, the retreat was 4 days of joy and relaxation, connection. Big THANKS for a lovely and cozy organization and company from Susanne and Stephy, Cedric, Nico’s food OHLALA better than any restaurante, the kids with their pure joy and energies, the horses (at that point I’m crying of SAUDADES) being so lovely patients and healing for each of us… the beautiful dog… uf! So so paradise! Proud of these families, they are having this wonderful life style 💚 YOU NEED TO GO THERE 💯 !!!! 🙏🐴😌🧘‍♀️☀️🤎 always in my heart ✨ THANK YOU”

“Life-Shaping and Unforgettable 🌿🐎 Malama Horse Retreat was more than a retreat— it was a turning point. The deep, intuitive connection with the horses, the grounding off-grid lifestyle, and the heart-centered yoga and meditation opened something inside me that I didn’t even know was closed. The food was nourishing in every sense of the word, and the hosts created a space of genuine care, presence, and transformation. If you’re seeking more than rest—if you’re ready to reconnect and rediscover—you will leave changed. I know I did.”

“What a utopian place! The nature is stunning, but it’s the people and the animals that really make this place so special. On this beautiful land you’ll find a few families that over the years have built a little off grid paradise and they will embrace you and share it with you like long lost friends. We enjoyed every minute of our stay: the special interactions with the horses, the yoga, the music and the fantastic home made food. Not only are we already planning our next trip back, but this place really inspired us and reinforced our belief that we’d like to buy some land and build something similar. Can’t recommend Malama highly enough! ❤️”

“Nico, Susanne, their lovely daughter and the 5 horses are welcoming you in their beautiful and peaceful paradise. Waking up with a personal written message, yoga in the middle of the nature surrounded by the horses, the delicious food prepared by Nico & daughter makes you feel like entering a "warm bath". Ant the interesting workshop of Natalie (animal communicator), the nature walks with the horses running around us, are an absolute recommendation for the one finding answers to your life path and decisions (like me), enjoying the amazing nature and magic horses guided by lovely Susanne. THANK you so much for this experience. Namasté.”