Hello, I'm Manuela S.

Hi​,​ I am Manuela Stefan​,​ a Canadian-Romanian lifestyle and equine photographer​,​ with a deep passion for adventure and storytelling. While traveling the world to uncover incredible stories about horses and their people​,​ I have experienced my own share of moments of deep healing through my connection with herds. I have slowly come to feel and understand horse energy on a new level​,​ which prompted the desire to go even deeper. In 2012 I spent a magical week in California​,​ studying equine massage and energy work​,​ and this experience opened me up further to new ways of being in my own life​,​ while confirming what I was already sensing​,​ that these sensitive powerful beings are here to assist us in our growth​,​ while being so willing to give​,​ especially when they feel seen and respected. Isn't this what we​,​ as humans​,​ ultimately desire? My written and spoken stories have inspired women to ask if they could join me​,​ thus the idea of the very special horse retreats was born. Since​,​ I have held week long retreats in Mexico and St Lucia​,​ and weekend retreats near Toronto​,​ Canada.