GoWild: Woods

You'll arrive after lunch on day one, and leave after lunch on the final day.

Yes. The retreat includes breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks while you are there. The food will be simple and wholesome and we will come together to cook over the campfire. Most major dietary requirements will be catered for. If you have very specific requirements please let me know.

You don't have to be a die-hard outdoorsy person to enjoy and benefit from this retreat. In fact it is designed for those who wouldn't necessarily go camping or out on their own, but who feel drawn to nature and would like to experience what it's like to immerse yourself in nature in a safe way. This will be a safe compassionate space for you to explore what it is like to be truly out in nature, with the support of Jen and other like minded women. However, this is not for the faint hearted! This retreat will challenge you - indeed that is one of the reasons it is so transformational. You may well meet your "edge", so you must be prepared for that. If you are willing to explore courage and are willing to be a little bit uncomfortable in the name of connecting with yourself and nature even more profoundly, then yes, this retreat is for you.

Ideally, yes, although I do have a couple of small tents and hammocks that you can hire for the weekend (£20), which will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you bring your own tent it MUST be a small 1-2 person tent (not a big family tent) as, being a woods, space is limited! You will need to bring your own bedding/mattresses etc. More information about what you need to bring with you will be provided when you book, but if you have any questions do feel free to email me to ask.

There is a basic camp toilet tent but no showers. This is truly back to basics! We will assemble a rustic screened washing area for a classic woodland "bucket wash" for those that want the opportunity to freshen up or want to experience outdoor bathing! Many women think they will find this one of the most challenging aspects of the retreat but it just becomes part of the adventure.

We'll dance in it! 😉 Rain is just another adventure.

Yes, it will change some of our activities slightly however we have three canopied areas under which we can gather, including our main space around the fire. If you've ever been under canvas in a rain shower you'll know how heavenly it can be....imagine sipping steaming mugs of tea or hot chocolate, feeling the fuzzy warmth of the fire on your face, listening to the pitter patter of raindrops on the canvas and in the trees.....

Bonuses include two group circles (online) in advance of and following the retreat and, for those who pay in full at least two months before the retreat, a 90 minute 1-1 session with Jen.