Matisse Williams

04/11/2026

03/28/2026

Motherhood has stripped me.

Not in the way I expected—
not just sleep, not just time—

but the layers I used to hide inside.

The performing.
The knowing.
The illusion that I could stay untouched by life.

The horses see it immediately.

They don’t come to the woman
who is trying to hold it all together.

They come to the one
who has let herself be undone.

There is a different kind of power here.

Not the power to lead—
but the power to be met.

And from that…
everything reorganized

02/06/2026

Vacation comes from the Latin vacare — to empty.

Not to escape.
Not to consume.
But to make space.

This sunset.
Salt on our skin.
Our daughter meeting the ocean for the first time — wide-eyed, held by water older than memory.

She was afraid.
I held her close.
He made her laugh.
We relaxed into each other.
The three of us kissed by the sun and the sea.

This is the simplest thing.
And somehow the deepest,
Or maybe the highest.
A peak moment for my mother-heart
where everything unnecessary falls away, and what remains is love, presence, and awe.

This is what emptying makes room for.
————-

Thank you for the snap

10/20/2025

My baby is six months old today, and this mama is six months old too.

02/15/2025

6th Valentine’s Day with you. 120 days married. Baby coming in 60(ish) days. What a life, my love. What a life.

This year, our canyon burned and we moved.
Last year, we found our way back to each other.
Two years ago, our home had flooded from severe storms.
Three years ago, you built me a bath house and a garden.
Four years ago, I moved across country with a herd of horses to live with you and give it all a shot.
Five years ago, we were eating oysters in a speak easy in NYC falling in love as covid swept over the world.

Next year, our daughter will be ten months old. She is so truly blessed to have a papa like you as her first love. ❤️

12/22/2024

✨ The Eyes of a Horse: Beauty and Function ✨

Have you ever noticed the gentle, soulful gaze of a horse? Their eyes are not only captivating but also one of their greatest tools for survival and connection. 🐴

Here are some fascinating facts about horse eyes:

🌍 Nearly 360° Vision: With their wide-set eyes, horses can see almost everything around them except directly in front of their noses and directly behind their tails. This panoramic view helps them detect predators or sudden movement.

🌗 Night Vision Masters: Horses have excellent night vision thanks to a reflective layer in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum. This layer helps them gather light in the dark, perfect for navigating under moonlight.

🌈 Color Perception: While horses don’t see the full spectrum of colors as humans do, they can distinguish blues and yellows. Reds, however, appear as shades of gray to them.

🌀 Motion Sensitivity: Horses are highly attuned to motion. Even the smallest movement in their peripheral vision can catch their attention—one reason they seem so alert and aware.

🧘‍♀️ Eyes that Reflect Emotion: Beyond their biology, horse eyes often mirror their mood and energy. A soft, relaxed gaze signals calm, while wide eyes can indicate fear or excitement.

👁️ Largest on Land: horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal. The only animals with larger eyes than horses are whales, seals, and ostriches.

Horses don’t just see their environment—they feel it, sensing energy and intention with every glance. To look into their eyes is to experience a connection that’s deeply rooted in instinct, wisdom, and trust.

What surprises you most about a horse’s vision?

11/24/2024

« Winter 2024/2025 »
Find healing and harmony with the herd: winter sessions and retreats with the horses are now open.

* December 13: Embodied Presence with Horses with

* December 15: Horse Constellation Group with

* December 21: Writing with Horses: a Solstice Experience

* January 12: Horse Constellation Group

* January 16-20: Horse Constellation and Equine Facilitation Training

* February 1: Writing with Horses: An Imbolc Experience

* February 9: Horse Constellation Group

Reach out anytime for private 1/2 and full day bookings. We’ll see you at the barn!

Tisse, Goliath, Gigi, Obi, Nugget, Kismet, Aurora

11/21/2024

« Horses & Hearing »
• Sensitive Hearing: Horses have highly sensitive ears that can pick up sounds humans cannot detect. They can hear frequencies from 14 Hz to 25 kHz, while humans hear between 20 Hz and 20 kHz.

•. Rotating Ears: Horses can rotate their ears 180 degrees independently using 10 different muscles. This allows them to pinpoint the direction of sounds without moving their heads.

• Alert to Subtle Sounds: Their ability to detect faint or distant noises helps them sense potential predators or environmental changes, a trait carried from their wild ancestors.

• Communication via Ears: Horses also “listen” visually, using ear movements to communicate with each other and express emotions, such as curiosity or agitation.

• Better Hearing Than Sight: Horses rely more on their hearing than their vision in many situations, especially in low light, as their hearing provides a more complete sense of their surroundings.

• Respond to Tone: Horses are attuned to the tone of a human voice and can distinguish between calm, soothing tones and harsh, angry ones.

These abilities make horses highly attuned to their environment and the people interacting with them.

02/02/2024

mbolc means “in the belly” and celebrates Celtic goddess Brigid. She is goddess of inspiration, creativity, and healing. She is also a Goddess of the Flame.

Today is the midpoint between the solstice and equinox. One of those sexy cross quarter days (my favorite)!

In my ancestral home of Ireland, this would be the time of year the first lambs of the season are born.

Today is the sign of new light, of emergence from darkness and a quickening towards spring. A time of change and a time of devotion.

Brigid is an eternal fire goddess, a figure of the alchemical fire of transformation…

Speaking of fire, let’s call for a CEASEFIRE NOW.

01/29/2024

The descent does not get easier
The shadows become familiar.
The surrender
The letting go
The trust fall into the mystery
Is excruciating
It is not for the faint of heart
The path of truth
Dancing in the mystery

The ones who see in the dark
must carry the weight
But it’s worth the wait

01/15/2024

We’re changing things up for 2024! Our horse and nature constellation training will be 3 months as a virtual community this summer, ending in the 4 day in person retreat this coming fall as an add on. I’m exploring offering both east and west coast versions of this to meet the needs of the community. Please let me know if you are interested by dropping me a message below or a DM and I’ll add you to the invite list.

Thank you to those of you who have asked about it !
We’ve been in a big process letting go of a herd member and relocating to Topanga, CA in the past month. However, we look forward to sharing this work and especially connecting with those of you who have reached out but cannot travel for the in-person only format. ❤️

12/26/2023

Blessings to all. Thank you for being here with us on the journey. I love you.