WILD WOMAN REFUGE

An Immersion in Nature, Sisterhood and Self-Connection

Ticket options: 5 day festival / weekend Retreat / sunday ticket

31 July – 4 August | Celebrating Lughnasadh

There comes a moment when you realise that constantly giving to everyone else has come at a cost.

You feel tired in a way that rest alone doesn't seem to fix.

You long for space to breathe.

To think clearly.

To hear your own voice again.

You crave deeper connection, not more distractions.

You want to feel alive, present, and fully yourself.

The Wild Woman Retreat was created for women who are ready to step away from the demands of everyday life and return to what truly matters.

For either 2 or 5 days, you will be immersed in nature, supported by a circle of women, and invited to slow down enough to reconnect with the wisdom, strength, and freedom that already lives within you.

This is not about becoming someone new.

It is about remembering who you are.

This is a nurturing, heart-centred retreat for women who are longing for deeper connection—with themselves, with nature, and with a circle of women who understand the importance of slowing down and listening to what truly matters.

Whichever ticket you choose you will be held in a safe and welcoming environment where there is nothing to achieve, nowhere to rush to, and no pressure to be anything other than yourself.

Whether you arrive feeling exhausted, uncertain, disconnected, curious, or simply in need of time away, you will be welcomed exactly as you are.

Places are limited to maintain an intimate and supportive experience.

Is This Retreat For You?

This retreat may be for you if:

• You feel overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life.

• You spend most of your time caring for others and rarely prioritise yourself.

• You are craving rest, space, and time to breathe.

• You long for meaningful connection and genuine conversation.

• You feel disconnected from your body, your intuition, or your sense of purpose.

• You are navigating a life transition, loss, change, menopause, separation, retirement, or a new beginning.

• You want to spend more time in nature.

• You miss feeling playful, creative, alive, and free.

You do not need any experience with retreats, women's circles, spirituality, or personal development.

You do not need to know anyone attending.

Many women arrive on their own and quickly discover a sense of belonging.

What You Will Experience

Throughout the retreat, we will gather together to honour the season of Lughnasadh and reconnect with the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and listen.

Activities include:

• Wild swimming

• Women's circles

• Drumming and rhythm work

• Somatic movement and intuitive dance

• Storytelling and sharing

• Nature connection practices

• Fire circles

• Seasonal ritual and celebration

• Cacao Ceremony (a chocolate drink with mindful guided meditation)

• Dru Yoga in the mornings

• Qi Gong

• Creative tents for Headdress making

• Healing tents for Massages/Reiki/Healing/1:1s

• Communal release ceremony called Primal Scream

• Guided reflection

• Time for rest and integration

All activities are invitations rather than expectations.

You are free to participate in ways that feel supportive and comfortable for you.

There will also be plenty of time for quiet reflection, conversation, journalling, walking, resting, or simply enjoying the beauty of the natural surroundings.

What Women Often Take Away

While every woman's experience is unique, many leave feeling:

• More grounded and present

• More connected to themselves

• Deeply rested and restored

• Supported and understood

• Clearer about what matters most

• More confident in their own voice

• Reconnected with joy, creativity, and intuition

• Inspired to make positive changes in their lives

Often, the greatest gift is the reminder that you do not have to carry everything alone.

The Power of Gathering Together

There is something deeply healing about sitting in a circle of women and being witnessed without judgement.

In a world that often asks us to be productive, strong, and constantly available to others, spaces where women can simply be are becoming increasingly rare.

The Wild Woman Retreat offers an opportunity to step out of those expectations and reconnect with a more authentic way of living.

To laugh freely.

To move naturally.

To speak honestly.

To listen deeply.

To remember who you are beneath the roles you play every day.

The Setting

Held in beautiful natural surroundings, at a private lakeside cocoon this retreat offers the chance to immerse yourself in the rhythms of the land and the season.

Wake to birdsong.

Swim in wild waters.

Gather around the fire under the stars.

Walk barefoot on the earth.

Watch the sun rise and set without needing to be anywhere else.

Nature has a remarkable ability to remind us of what truly matters.

This retreat creates space for that remembering.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am coming on my own. Will I feel out of place?

Not at all. Many women attend on their own and quickly form meaningful connections. The retreat is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and supportive from the moment you arrive.

Do I need experience with women's circles or spiritual practices?

No. Everything is offered in an accessible and grounded way. You are welcome whether this is your first retreat or your fiftieth.

What if I am nervous?

This is completely normal. Many women feel nervous before attending. Most discover that those nerves quickly disappear once they arrive and settle into the space.

Do I have to take part in everything?

No. Every activity is optional. You are encouraged to listen to your own needs and participate in ways that feel right for you.

Retreat Details

Dates: 30th July – 3rd August

Location: Private Lake near Peace Heal Love Wellbeing Centre. PE6 9QF

Accommodation: Off grid. Bring your own tent/van or sleep in the communal tents erected for you.

Meals: Self catering for Thursday, Friday and Monday.

Weekend & Sunday tickets are FULLY catered with Vegan food from The Blonde Beet, Stamford

Investment:

Full Retreat Ticket £333 (Thursday to Monday)

PHL Peace Patreons: £323 PHL Heal Patreons: £313 PHL Love Patreons: £303

Camping space in our communal tents are provided at £10 a night. A total of £40 for 4 nights.

Bring your own Tent/van is included in your ticket

Weekend ticket Saturday 9.30am to Sunday 10.30pm £255

Sunday 10am to 10pm Fully Catered £111

Group Size: Limited places available

A Personal Invitation

If something in these words resonates with you, trust that feeling.

Perhaps you have been longing for more space.

More connection.

More joy.

More freedom.

Perhaps you are ready to spend a few days away from the noise and demands of everyday life and return to yourself.

This retreat is an invitation to do just that.

Come and gather with a circle of women.

Come and reconnect with nature.

Come and remember the strength, wisdom, and beauty that already lives within you.

We would love to welcome you.

Places are intentionally limited to maintain a safe, supportive, and intimate experience.

If you feel called to join us, we invite you to apply for your place today.

Apply for Your Place :

To Book choose your ticket and Book Below or

Email B with any questions, if you would like to book a communal tent and for the booking form at peaceheallove@gmail.com

Meet Your Host

Hello, I'm B.

I know what it feels like to become disconnected from yourself while carrying the responsibilities of daily life.

Like many women, I have experienced periods of giving so much to others that I lost touch with my own needs, desires, and sense of inner balance.

My journey led me back to nature, community, movement, and the profound healing that can happen when women gather together in a safe and supportive space.

The Wild Woman Refuge was born from a simple belief:

When women are given permission to slow down, be witnessed, and reconnect with themselves, remarkable things begin to happen.

Walls soften.

Confidence returns.

Laughter comes more easily.

Clarity emerges.

Women remember who they are.

My role is not to tell you what your journey should look like.

My role is to hold a space where you feel safe enough to discover that for yourself.

Every element of this retreat has been chosen with care and intention, creating an experience that nurtures the mind, body, heart, and spirit.

Whether this is your first retreat or one of many, you will be welcomed exactly as you are.

I would be honoured to share this experience with you.

B x

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SOBER EVENT. No alcohol, recreational drugs, legal highs, smoking or vaping on site.

SWIMMING

There will be allotted supervised swim times, we have a lifeguard BUT swimming is AT YOUR OWN RISK. You can wear whatever you like. Please be aware that some women will swim naked and some will choose swimwear or wet suits. We will respect each decision. If you are new to wild swimming you may want to wear neoprene boots and/or gloves. Our lifeguard will be available for advice on the swim and staying safe.

This is a lake, it is a wild lake.

Should you wish to swim at a time that is not an allotted time, you absolutely can but we have a few rules! 1, You will have to sign in and out of the water.. 2, You will be swimming AT YOUR RISK. 3, Have lots of fun!

FACILITIES

We are going OFF GRID. We are unplugging! There is NO electricity. There will be NO electric lights. NO heat. NO mains showers (only a Solar shower) . NO running water. There is a portaloo toilet but we are going WILD.

Bring whatever you may need with you. We will leave no trace only footsteps of life affirming memories.

Our retreat is a refuge, an opportunity to drop into whatever you feel to do.

It could be resting deeply, reading by the lake, napping in your tent and eating a delicious meal.

Or it could be moving your body, shaking, dancing freely, expressing yourself through sound and song, wild swimming, journeying, howling, connecting to your wild woman and connecting with others.

You can join in with as much or as little as calls you in the moment.

You can be quiet or you can be chatty.

You can just be yourself. Totally as you are.

All of you is welcome.

You can share in the circles or simply soak up what others are sharing. You can even skip out on the circles altogether and go for a walk, swim, read, meditate or just BE in nature or chill by the fire.

I know how important it is to feel autonomous and to be able to listen to your mind and body and to be with whatever you are feeling, so there is always choice at Peace. Heal. Love Wellbeing Centre.

You are welcome Wild Woman

I see you

I hear you

I witness you.

Let’s get WILD!

We have many exciting things happening within the container of our Wild Woman Refuge and we couldn't be happier to add another beautiful soul into the mix! Lucinda of Earth Arts

Since pre-history our animist ancestors have used the arts as a tool for communication, expression and soul medicine. Lucinda Story is an HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist who brings her clinical skills to intuitive Earth based practice.

Lucinda leads us into this practice in circle with archetypal metaphor woven into seasonal folk law and mythology, preparing the Psyche to explore the language of the unconscious.

Once Psyche is engaged, Soma (the body) is invited into the practice, tuning our senses into the natural environment and the abundance of creative expressive potential it offers. Lucinda holds space while we explore what psyche wishes to express; we might feel called to a nook or furrow in the Earth that beckons us to rest as our senses float effortlessly towards the signs & symbols that resonate, we might submerge out hands and feet into the depths of the feminine unconscious symbolised by the lake and discover the mud, clay and rocks we wish to sculpt with, or we may turn our attention to the gentle breeze rippling over grasses and find ourselves engaged in the ancient art of weaving.

Following the making (or being) journey, we return to circle and to each other to reflect on our experiences. Weaving the web of the collective, perhaps offering a glimpse of our journey, the sound of our voice, our seeing, our hearing, our embodied knowing all the while held in Earth’s embrace.