Choose from a selection of accommodations, handpick activities that resonate with your interests, and indulge in personalized extras that elevate your stay. This is more that a vacation; it's an invitation to craft your narrative, making every moment uniquely yours.
Explore a variety of on-site and off-site activities including:
Based on season and availability. Spa services, dining reservations, and cook academy classes must be pre-booked. Contact us to secure your reservations once you've finalized your overnight package or guest room reservations. Additional charges may apply for add-ons, premium entrees, and extras—please inquire with our staff during your visit. Advance reservations of 14 days or more are mandatory, and offerings are per person based on the number of guests in the reservation. Both restrictions and add-on upcharges are subject to change.
- Cozy overnight accommodations at The Essex Resort & Spa
- Daily sessions with Iris Eppinger and David Rowland, blending hands-on bodywork and dressage instruction
- Access to resort amenities including spa, fitness center, and gourmet dining
- Day 1: 45-minute personalized bodywork session for the rider, followed by a dressage lesson
- Days 2 & 3: Full combined sessions – David provides therapeutic bodywork for horse and rider (near arena), while Iris works with you both under saddle in a one-hour integrated lesson
- $300 per session or all three for $800
(rates vary by room type and season)
Unlock new levels of ease and performance in the dressage ring. Past riders report:
✓ Pain and stiffness disappear
✓ Improved collection and bend
✓ Greater freedom of movement
✓ Stronger mental and physical connection with their horse
“My horse felt more open and connected to me. I didn’t know our bodies could feel this way.”
“With their help, tension melted away and our movements became effortless.” – Jillian White