11-13 DECEMBER 2026  |  EARLY BIRD $850

The Rustic Horse Girls Hangout Retreat | Grafton Greater Region NSW

The horse-girl weekends you dreamt about when you were younger — but grown up.

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What to Expect

Remember those horse-girl weekends you dreamt about when you were younger? Long days spent with horses, swimming in rivers, exploring the countryside and making memories with your girlfriends.

The Rustic Horse Girls Hangout Retreat is bringing a little of that childhood magic back — but grown up.

Set in the beautiful Grafton region of NSW, this three-day, two-night experience is a little escape into country life, created for horse lovers, nature lovers and dreamers.

Hosted by Hannah of The Trendy Pony alongside Rachel Vercoe of @myhorsewillow, the weekend brings together their shared love of horses, country adventures and creating beautiful memories. Joining us will be Rachel's famous palomino Oakley(in all these pictures), the much-loved star of @myhorsewillow, with over a million followers online.

Think slow mornings, Western-inspired afternoons, horses, river swims, country adventures, picnics, beautiful scenery, good food and the company of women who share your love for the simple things.

You'll arrive, set up your own little camp for the weekend and we'll take care of everything else. From delicious meals and time spent with the horses to a Western-inspired photoshoot and a countryside adventure to the river, every part of the weekend is designed to bring back a little of that childhood magic.

We'll gather around the old heritage homestead, share stories, enjoy the outdoors and make the kind of memories that stay with you long after the weekend is over.

A little rustic, a little romantic and wonderfully nostalgic.

For the horse lovers, the country girls and the dreamers.

Less luxury. More nostalgia.

Three Days, Country Adventures, Childhood Dreams
— With Horses at the Heart of It All.

Day One

A Western Afternoon & Golden Hour Gathering

A little taste of the Wild West, with horses at the heart of it all.

We'll ease into the afternoon with something cold to drink, a little cocktail making and a chance to get to know the girls you'll be sharing the weekend with.

Then it's time to get a little girly! Think denim, leather, cowboy boots and hats. An hour to play with outfits, get dressed up, enjoy a drink and settle into the afternoon.

As the sun begins to soften, we'll head out amongst the horses for a little Western-inspired fun. Try your hand at roping, meet the horses and explore a few Western traditions, all while we capture those beautiful, candid moments along the way. And of course, there'll be an opportunity for a Western-inspired portrait of your own.

As golden hour rolls in, the afternoon turns into our own little Western gathering. Good music, cold drinks, beautiful country surrounds and dinner shared together as the evening settles in.

A little rustic, a little romantic and a whole lot of cowgirl nostalgia.

Arrival, settling in & SETTING UP

12:00 midday - 3:00pm

Welcome drinks & introductions
Cool down, make a cocktail or enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic drink, meet everyone and hear what's planned for the afternoon

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dinner & evening gathering
Settle in for a beautiful shared dinner, music, drinks and a relaxed country evening

5:00pm

AFTER SUNSET

Getting girly — Western style
Time to play with outfits, get ready together, enjoy a drink and embrace your inner cowgirl

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Western festivities & photos
Roping, meeting the horses, Western activities, candid photography and optional portraits as the afternoon light softens
Day TWO

Horse Girls' 4WD River Adventure

A day for the horse lovers, nature lovers and dreamers.

We'll ease into the morning with breakfast at the homestead before getting ready for a little country adventure.

Think four-wheel driving through beautiful countryside, horses running alongside us and a dreamy picnic by the river.

We'll spend the afternoon swimming, enjoying good food, getting a little creative and sharing stories with like-minded women. There'll be a special little activity to bring us together, slow us down and perhaps take home a little piece of the weekend.

With beautiful picnic rugs, pillows and the river at our feet, it's all about those carefree horse-girl moments we dreamt about when we were younger.

A little wild, a little romantic and wonderfully nostalgic.

Slow Morning & Country Breakfast
Sleep in, enjoy a coffee and ease into the day with a beautiful country breakfast at the homestead. A slow morning with nowhere to rush.

8:30 - 10:00am

The River Adventure Begins
Time to head off on our 4WD adventure through the countryside, with the horses joining us along the way.
We'll settle in by the river for a beautiful picnic, swimming, a little horse-girl creativity and plenty of time to relax, explore and enjoy the company of new friends.

11:00am

We'll make our way back to camp as the day winds down, with time to shower, freshen up and settle in for a relaxed evening together.

Dinner, good company and a little more country magic to finish the day.
LATE AFTERNOON
Day THREE

One Last Country Morning

One last slow morning at the homestead, sharing coffee, a beautiful country breakfast and a few little surprises before we say our goodbyes.

Take your time packing up camp, saying farewell to the horses and your new friends, and soaking up those final moments in the countryside.

Heading home with full hearts, new friendships and a little horse-girl magic to carry with you

Farewell Breakfast & Little Surprises
One last slow morning at the homestead. Enjoy a coffee, a beautiful country breakfast and a few little surprises as we celebrate the weekend and the new friendships we've made

8:30 - 10:00am 

Pack Up & Farewells
Take your time packing up camp, saying goodbye to the horses and your new horse-girl friends before heading home.
Full hearts, beautiful memories and a little piece of country magic to take home with you

10:00am - 12 MIDDAY

How It Works | FAQ

  • This retreat is designed for horse lovers who want to better understand how to create great horse content for themselves or their businesses.

    No experience is necessary, beginners are welcome however you will need to have a smartphone(preferable a newer iPhone) and basic confidence using it.

    Everything else we will take care of!

  • No.

    Willow, Oakley and Stormboy will be available on the retreat to meet and greet. There will also be other resident horses that you can use in your content.

  • The venue of this Retreat is situated on a large acreage with some hills. It can be physically demanding to walk around the property. We will have some transport available to you but some walking will be necessary.

    Guests are welcome to participate at their own comfort level and take breaks or observe whenever desired.

  • Any guest over the age of 16 is welcome on retreat.

  • No. This retreat is designed as an educational and experiential learning weekend rather than a formal certification.

  • Your retreat includes two nights accommodation, all meals during the retreat, demonstrations, hands-on learning sessions, and a professional photograph of you and your favourite horse to take home.

  • The member price is available to current clients of Hannah Darcy & Rachel Vercoe and members of the Trendy Pony app community.

    The non-member price applies to guests who are not current clients or part of the Trendy Pony app community.

  • Twin share means two guests sharing one queen bed in the same room. This option is designed for couples, friends or family members who are comfortable sharing a bed.

    It is not two separate single beds.

  • Yes. Members are welcome to bring a friend or partner who is not currently a member.

    The twin share member pricing can still be used as long as one of the guests is a current member or client.

  • No. Only one guest needs to be a current member or client to access the member twin share pricing when booking together.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited!

    We recommend bringing comfortable outdoor clothing, closed-toe sturdy boots(compulsory) suitable for working around horses, and weather-appropriate layers.

    All the information you need is on this page, including an overview of the retreat, intinerary and what to expect. We will email you before the event with any final details, including the exact address(location Kunghur NSW) and arrival instructions, so you can relax and enjoy your weekend.

    See you soon! ♡

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