BEING WHOLE
FINDING YOUR TRUE SELF
IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Meet the land: A story of preserving the past, educating and healing the present all for the benefit of future generations.
To truly capture the epic saga of Weaselskin, one must first bow respectfully to the ancient footsteps of the Puebloan, Dine’, and Ute tribes—who, quite frankly, were here long before anyone here started worrying about board meetings or tax brackets. Then, as is the way of all modern storytelling, we throw in a dash of B corp lingo (because impact is everything!), quickly lose our way down the rabbit hole of tax credits and equity investments (the realm where spreadsheets reign and dreams go to nap), and, for good measure, recall the Thurston family’s proud traditions as educators and philanthropists. Of course, no tale would be complete without Jennifer sheepishly confessing her lifelong horse addiction—an affliction that, rumor has it, is only partly treatable by purchasing more horses. We round it all out with a not-so-humble brag about the fabulous retreat we’ve built, where nature, wellness, and questionable zoning decisions collide. All in all, if you’re seeking community, wellness, philanthropy, equine obsession, and a scenic getaway, Weaselskin delivers.
However, to tell the Weaselskin story succinctly, we only need to use one word—Hozho’.
Hozho’ is a term, a construct, which is held by the Dine’ people, suggesting that to be whole, one should walk their life in beauty. Not just physical beauty—although physical beauty is everywhere on Weaselskin, from the mountain views, overlooking the Animas River (River of Souls), the flowering barrel cacti, and soaring red-tailed hawks. Walk in the beauty of a contented heart, a sense of self, and well being.
Hozho is beauty of health that comes from connecting with everything above, below, and around you. A healthful connection that comes with being part of the land itself by nurturing what exists naturally, or regenerative planting/growing edible produce and livestock, using sacred water wisely, and walking the land in appreciation.
Hozho is beauty of internal contentment and understanding of oneself and the beings around you. Our equine experiential practices hold true to the French classical belief that we ride horses for the pleasure of creating beauty. Classical riding is a method which strives towards a perfect harmony between horse and rider by creating a dialogue between two bodies and two souls. Our Lipizzan and Andalusians give nobility without pride, friendship without envy, and beauty without vanity.
Hozho is the beauty of community. The Durango community overflows in the sense of improving the lives of others through education, healing, and wellbeing. We connect with many community healers, facilitators, educators and organizations
Weaselskin is very beautiful indeed. You will be blessed to walk in its beauty. Blessed to reconnect with your beauty and share with others wellness and balance.
Meet the Denizens:
“Everyone needs beauty as well as bread, places to play and pray, where nature heals and gives strength to body and soul alike.” – John Muir
A picture is worth a thousand words. Pictures and memories freeze fleeting moments, turning “just a snapshot” into a “timeless treasure of the heart”. These captured, irreplaceable slices of time serve as a “pause button” to keep cherished moments alive. Come to Weaselskin to create memories and many cherished moments.
Weaselskin Retreat and Education 