BeWild
For women who are done being caged!
Would you like to feel more courageous, more resilient, more connected, more…well…you?!
This is Be Wild.
“The most powerful personal development programme I’ve ever done.”
Stunning wild venues. Space to breathe, to explore, to grow. Gentle challenge, deep support. New, lifelong friends. A safe space to stretch your edges and rediscover your courage.
Perhaps you’re at a crossroads in your life. Perhaps you’ve lost touch with the real you. Perhaps you’re craving adventure and connection and growth. Perhaps you simply want to be braver, happier, more fulfilled.
BeWild helps you rediscover and reconnect with the parts of you that, somewhere along the way, got tamed. Not by running away to the woods or returning to who you were, but by remembering who you are.
Wildness is in your DNA. After all, your ancestors were wild women! It’s not that long ago, in evolutionary terms, that we were living in tune with the seasons and cycles, with the heartbeat of the land, with wild blood running through our veins. BeWild is about reconnecting with and reclaiming this ancient wisdom and wild courage, within the realities of the fast-paced, modern world. Through a year of wild retreats, online workshops and group coaching and circle calls, this is a deep dive journey into your inner wild, whilst journeying through the outer wild.
We ask ourselves: what does it mean to BE wild, and how can we tune into the wisdom of the old ways and the cycles of the year, our own nervous systems, our own “taming”? How can you help yourself feel more resourced, more connected and more confident - more in touch with your inner Wild Woman - and how can that help you thrive, in all areas of your life; your work, business, relationships and health?
“I’ve fallen back in love with life again.”
What does it mean to Be Wild?
Being Wild isn’t about running away from modern day life and returning to live in caves. It’s about reimagining how to navigate modern life using the skills, wisdom, qualities and gifts of nature and the old ways.
Being Wild is rediscovering access to courage, confidence, authenticity, playfulness, resilience, joy, strength, awareness, calm, groundedness, instinct, intuition, self-belief, vitality, connection, compassion and joy.
It’s remembering who you truly are, reconnecting with the wildness your body knows, then applying that to thrive in your every day life, and the future you choose for yourself.
Being Wild is choosing who YOU want to be. Who YOU want to show up as. What YOU stand for. It’s as simple and as complicated as being YOU. Sometimes you’ve just got to dig beneath the layers that have accumulated over the years to rediscover who that really is!
“BeWild literally transformed my life. I wouldn’t be where I am now, doing what I’m doing, without it.” - Previous participant
So what is BeWild?
BeWild is a year-long journey for women who know they want more from life. Women who love taking themselves on but are bored of stuffy leadership training, theoretical learning, or solely-online programmes and want something different. Something more in tune with nature’s seasons and cycles. More connection to both the inner and the outer wild. It’s a journey of nature connection meets personal growth that is going to profoundly change how you see yourself, how you relate to others and how you show up in the world. Getting back to basics but with high levels of support, it’s about reconnecting to yourself through connecting with the wild and your fellow tribe of wild women.
As part of BeWild you’ll journey through the seasons of the year as a small tribe of wild-women-in-training, combining four wild, seasonal retreats in stunning and varied locations, the Wild Women’s Wisdom workshop series, a real life wolf encounter, regular online circle and coaching calls and direct access to me (ask me anything, at any time!).
As a small, close knit village we’ll dive deeper into connection with self and with each other through diving deeper into connection with the wild. In particular, we explore “the Wild Woman” archetype, seasons and cycles, nature connection, foraging, bushcraft, group dynamics and village-building activities. And, as with all Wildfire retreats, you can certainly expect plenty of laughter, campfire-cooked food, songs, stories, spaciousness, deep replenishment, soul-searching and shared wisdom.
The intention of BeWild is not to turn you into a die-hard outdoorsy person, rather to build confidence with being out in nature, to expand your comfort zone, to cultivate a deeper sense of connection, clarity and courage in life and business, and to harness the power of the Wild Woman to thrive in all areas of your life.
Curious?!
And, perhaps, also feeling a little bit of trepidation/excitement/uncertainty?! Perfect!
The fact that you’re here tells me that something in you is hearing The Call.
The Call of the Wild.
The Call to a deeper journey.
The Call to something deep inside you that craves connection, tribe, wildness, adventure, and a homecoming to lost ways.
It takes certain amount of courage and commitment to answer that call. Courage which you, my dear, have in bucketloads (you just don’t know it yet).
“BeWild feels like a homecoming. I feel deeply connected to the land, to a whispered past of living in line with the seasons and in commune with the earth.”
Sarah Hurrell, BeWild 2021
What’s included?
Four wild retreats in stunning and varied locations:
BeWild: Woods. Forming our village and welcoming spring in the woods. Gloucestershire.
BeWild: Dartmoor. Getting a little wilder, and marking the summer solstice in a secluded river valley on the edge of the moor. Devon.
BeWild: Wolves. Based near the coast, gather autumn’s bounty and come face to face with real life wolves! Cornwall.
BeWild: Winter. Wrapping up our year by returning to woods to celebrate everything we’ve gathered on our journey together. Gloucestershire.
More detail on what’s covered in each retreat further down the page.
Monthly circle and coaching calls:
Integration, support and connection between retreats.
Laser coaching - through the lens of wildness - on any challenges you have.
Welcome 1-1 intention setting call:
Make the most of your journey by getting clear on what you want from it, and what support you need.
Dedicated WhatsApp group
Exclusively for your tribe - stay connected through life’s ups and downs
The only place you get direct access to me - ask me anything!
Bonuses!
You'll also get:
Wild Women’s Wisdom:
Begin your journey now! Join BeWild before mid-November and get full access to this winter’s Wild Women’s Wisdom programme.
Five 2.5 hour Wild Wisdom workshops.
Group coaching sessions throughout winter (November-April)
Opening to Wildness embodiment sessions.
Dynamic meditations.
NB: If you join BeWild after Wild women’s Wisdom has started, you’ll get access to the recordings of the five Wild Wisdom workshops only.
Seasonally themed, guided meditations
One for each of the eight seasonal turning points we meet.
Recordings of all workshops and coaching/circle calls.
Access for life to “Wild Women’s Wisdom: The Virtual Fireside” Facebook group exclusive to former and current BeWild and Wild Women’s Wisdom journeyers.
Discounted rates on 1-1 coaching with me when taken as part of your BeWild journey.
FAQs
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You don't have to be a die-hard outdoorsy person to enjoy and benefit from this programme. In fact it is designed for women who wouldn't necessarily go camping or out walking on their own but feel drawn to nature and would like to experience something a little more wild and adventurous than you're used to.
This will be a safe compassionate space for you to explore what it is like to be truly out in the wild, with the support of Jen and other like minded women. There will be plenty of support for the practical aspects of being out in the wild.
That said, this is not for the faint hearted! This journey 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. A certain level of self-reliance is needed, however 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 journey is for you.
To help us both decide whether this journey is right for you acceptance onto the programme is via a conversation with me, so if you’re feeling called, book a chat with me here.
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Sorry-not-sorry: Yes!
I get it. Camping is not everyone’s idea of fun, and, you’d be amazed at how camping out in the wild on BeWild is very different to any camping experiences you may have had in the past!
If you’re not a camper, don’t worry, lots of support is given in this regard. My aim is to be make you comfortable enough with the camping that you can enjoy the experience of going to sleep and waking up in the wild, and the incredible benefits that slowing down and switching off bring, which just aren’t possible when you’re boxed up in a hotel room with artificial lights and electricity!
A full kit list is provided, gear is available to hire if needed, creature comforts are encouraged, and many women go on to love their camping experience, as well as the wider journey.
If you’re still not convinced, I highly recommend reading Caroline’s story. She went from being highly suspicious of the whole camping idea to absolutely loving her little tent nest!
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Depending on which location we are at there is either a compost toilet or portaloo, but there are no showers. This is truly back to basics!
On Dartmoor we are however very lucky to have a very beautiful, natural but cold bath right on site....the stream! And in Cornwall we are not too far from the sea, plus there is a small stream we can dip in too. It's fresh, but there's something incredibly invigorating about bathing in wild water. Many women think they will find the lack of showers one of the most challenging aspects of the retreats but it just becomes part of the adventure.
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Ideally, yes, although I do have a couple of small tents that you can hire for the retreats, which will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
You will need to bring your own bedding/mattresses etc. A full kit list will be provided and most women find they can source what they need by borrowing or hiring some of the bigger items, if they don’t wish to buy their own, and I do have some spares of many items if needed.
More information about what you need to bring with you will be provided when you book, but it is my intention that no one has to buy a load of kit they might not use again, so don’t let kit concerns put you off.
If you have any questions do feel free to email me to ask. There are no silly questions when it comes to being comfortable out in the wild!
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Due to the nature of the wild, particularly for the Dartmoor retreat, you really do need at least a certain level of mobility, if not fitness, to take part fully. Whilst all activities are optional - including the walk up to and back from the hut at the beginning and end of the Dartmoor retreat - your experience will be greatly enhanced if you can take part fully.
Being Dartmoor, and given the nature of river valleys in that region, there will be some scrambling over rocks, tree roots and undergrowth, and some climbs up slopes, however nothing should be too strenuous that it is out of the realms of someone with a basic level of fitness.
The area around camp and getting down to the stream (e.g. to bathe and to collect water) is uneven and can be slippery, so if you feel this may be a problem for you please discuss with me in the first instance so we can check that you will be able to manage.
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Maybe. You’ll know what your priorities are right now. If there’s something obvious that needs sorting, maybe it would be better to attend to that first.
That said, here’s my belief. You are your greatest asset. Whether that’s in business, your family, your career, your health. My guess is that you’re here because you have a sneaking suspicion that fixing XYZ won’t actually make a fundamental difference to your life, if you don’t address the deeper, innate, niggling sense that there’s something more to all this.
That, my love, is your wildness calling!
I believe that understanding - and accessing - your wildness; your sense of connection, courage, resourcefulness and joy; will support you to make sense of and thrive in all areas of your life.
Not sure? Read on further down the page to get a sense of what you’ll explore in each retreat to get a sense of how this work will support you across the board!
Still not sure? Let’s have a conversation.
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The short answer is, yes, you can at least register your interest for next intake, however I encourage you to think about why you think you’re not ready….. Here are some reasons you might want to sign up for this intake, now:
How often have you put things off until you (think you’ll) feel ready, and they never happen? You’re not alone! The thing is, I believe we’ll never feel truly ready for the things that are actually going to make the biggest difference in our lives…because they are calling us to step up in ways we haven’t before…and it’s that stepping up that makes the difference.
One of my favourite quotes is “if you wait until you’re ready, you’ll be waiting the rest of your life”. Why delay embarking on a journey if you know it’s going to make such a difference to your life? Also, this programme will help you address that tendency to delay scary things in the future: many graduates of BeWild have gone on to do things they’d never had imagined doing before!
This is the fifth cohort of BeWild, and I don’t always run it every year. In the future it may only run once every two years to make space for my BeWilder programme and other exciting projects. Can you afford to wait another two years?
Are you interested in learning to work with women or run retreats out in nature yourself? I’m a big believer that if you want to hold a type of work, you need to have fully immersed yourself in it first. You will learn huge amounts about holding safe spaces for groups out in the wild, and, more importantly, greatly enhance your own comfort and capacity to work out in nature, through doing this programme, which I myself have acquired through decades of my own practice and numerous trainings.
If you need space to breathe, to switch off, to be supported and to reconnect to that woman inside who has perhaps gotten lost along the way, please don’t wait another year. YOU deserve to make yourself a priority. I promise you, investing time and money in YOU will be one of the best investments you ever make.
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This is a personal development programme and you can expect a certain level of individual stretch, challenge and feedback as well as some coaching as part of the group, either explicitly or through guided personal reflection. This reflection, challenge and coaching will take place throughout the programme, both during retreats and in the monthly circle calls.
Many women choose to deepen their experience further by working 1-1 with me in addition to the group work, through the BeWild: Unleashed package. This option includes everything in BeWild PLUS a package of 1-1 coaching sessions. This option is highly recommended and can be discussed more during your BeWild Discovery Call.
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Yes, of course! Once you've paid your £500 deposit to secure your place, the remainder can be split over 10 monthly instalments.
If however you are able to pay in full, I offer 2 bonus 90 minute 1-1 coaching sessions to say thank you for making my life easier :-)
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Retreats take place in Spring (Gloucestershire), Summer (Dartmoor), early Autumn (Cornwall) and (early) Winter (Gloucestershire), and range from 3-4 days. You'll arrive at 12pm on day one, and leave (around) 2pm on the final day.
Dates for 2027 are:
Spring: 23rd-25th April
Summer: 17-20th June
Autumn: 16-19th September
Winter: 19th-21st November
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Yes, of course! Many women who have completed (or are partway through) their BeWild journey have offered to share their perspective on BeWild with anybody who is interested in learning more. If you’re interested, drop me a message and I can connect you with them.
In the meantime, you can check out some videos of BeWild participants sharing some of their highlights and stories over on my YouTube channel here: BeWild: in the words of the participants and some client stories on my website here: Client stories
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The good news is you don’t have to choose: BeWild includes Wild Women’s Wisdom for those who join before Wild Women’s Wisdom starts. So if you’re not sure, make join us for Wild Women’s Wisdom and if you do decide to join us for the full BeWild then, provided there are still spaces, we’ll sort that out for you, and there’ll be a discount applied to reflect your participation in Wild Women’s Wisdom.
Still not sure? Jump on a call with me and we can talk it through. In a world of so many options, It’s important that this is the right decision for you.
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Yes, and no!
Many women fear they’ll feel like the odd one out, or that everyone else will be more outdoorsy/experienced/cleverer/ confident/younger/fitter… etc. You name it, I’ve heard it!
The beautiful thing about our BeWild tribe is that it’s small and intimate (max 10 places), everyone is different, and we’re all equal, all valuable, all welcomed. We have women join us of all ages, all backgrounds, all levels of experience with the outdoors - some have never camped, some are keen campers. Some have done heaps of personal development, some have done little or none. Some are super fit, some aren’t.
Whilst we’ll always have a conversation to ensure it’s a right fit all around, please know that the chances are, if you are feeling the call, you definitely belong. And the BeWild tribe offers a sense of belonging that many women have never truly experienced before.
If you’re biggest fear is whether you’ll belong, know that you already do!
BeWild 2027: Embark on your year of wildness from £3995*
Book your free, no obligation BeWild Discovery Call now to discuss whether it’s the right next big adventure on your journey.
Spaces around the fire are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Early bird until December 31st 2026. Payment plan available.
“Being able to switch off and unplug from the noise and the busyness of modern life is probably one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves…being able to connect with nature, ourselves and build powerful connections with my fellow “BeWilders” has allowed me to dig deep and peel away the layers of judgement and expectation of modern life and just simply be me...! A truly transformational experience like nothing else.”
“Jen holds a delicious and healing space for attendees.”
“I had been looking for a leadership development programme/coaching for executives, but everything out there sounded so dull and boring.
When a fellow business owner recommended Jen and BeWild to me I just knew I needed it – even though I hated camping!
BeWild was an experience of being wild and free, of trying new things, of being stripped back to me. A safe place of fellowship and just BEING.”
“I am so grateful I found the courage to Be Wild. Through it I am discovering who I really am and want to be. What a gift - it is absolutely transformational!”
What do the retreats involve?
Each of our four wild retreats is a development of our journey through the seasons of the year as a tribe. In varied wild locations - each with some rustic creature comforts - we slow down, switch off, learn new skills and connect with nature, ourselves and each other. These are definitely not fluffy towels and waited-on-hand-and-foot retreats, these are back to basics, living and working as a village and learning more deeply about ourselves, our strengths and our relationships as a result.
Each retreat brings new environments, new experiences, and new opportunities to stretch and challenge yourself, all with deeply held support. Most retreats include an element of foraging, wild craft, walks or hikes, mindfulness, movement, guided reflection and an elemental theme, and all retreats include hearty, nourishing food cooked over the campfire, wild wisdom, fireside sessions, solo time and an invitation to connect more deeply with the true you.
BeWild: Woods (Spring)
Gathering in the woods for the first time as a village, camping amongst the bluebells, we meet each other as spring unfolds around us. With a focus on forming our village, foraging, and fire, we equip ourselves with some of the tools, skills and practices that will support us as we journey through the year - both emotionally, socially and practically.
We explore what fire can teach us about ourselves and our lives, discover how capable we are when we use our own two hands to create something from scratch from the materials around us, and learn from the trees and creatures around us. You’ll arrive as a group of individuals, and leave as a tribe, ready to support each other through the year to come, and beyond.
23rd-25th April 2027
Near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
BeWild: Dartmoor (Summer)
We take the wildness up a notch and venture on foot* to a secluded Dartmoor river valley, where we spend four days completely off grid in a beautiful cabin amongst ancient oaks, willows, moss, red deer and a stunning series of waterfalls and pools.
We meet the elements of air and water, with vast skies, open moors and, if you choose, dips in the stream, whilst continuing our connection with fire, wood and earth. We build on our fire and crafting skills, take a hike out on the moor, mark the summer solstice with a powerful ceremony and explore more deeply who we are when we’re not defined by the labels we’ve accumulated throughout our life.
*our kit gets taken up for us by 4X4, don’t worry!
17-20th June 2027
Dartmoor, Devon
Sound good?
Need to know more? Read on to find out more about the autumn and winter retreats.
BeWild: Wolves (Autumn)
For many women this retreat is a real highlight, as it’s where we spend a day coming face to face with real life wolves - and what they teach us about ourselves, and it’s so powerful because we’ve spent this time travelling together up til now. In the safety and openness of a group who knows you, loves you and supports you, it’s so much easier to be open to the insights the wolves bring us about our own relationship to safety, our place in the groups we find ourselves in, and our relationship to other people in our lives.
Camping in a private and magical Cornish valley, we also have plenty of time to explore the land, and spend a day down at the coast, foraging for a feast to celebrate the abundance of autumn.
16-19th September
Near Polperro, Cornwall
BeWild: The Homecoming (Winter)
You might think we’re mad, camping in the woods in (early) winter, but by this part of the journey everyone is eagerly awaiting to gather again, returning to the woods where it all began, our cosy tent nests, and dark nights around the hearty fire. We also spend the day with green woodworker Rosie Mockford, who skilfully supports us to whittle treasures out of wood as a memento of our journey.
In line with the season of winter, this is a time for reflection. For celebrating everything that has been gathered on the journey, the friendships made, the growth embraced. Also for looking ahead and planting the seeds of what’s next…where will your wildness take you?
19th-21st November 2027
Near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Join us for all this and more! BeWild 2027
From £3995
Book your Wild Discovery Call to discuss your place.
Remember you’ll also benefit from…
🔥 Recordings of FIVE Wild Wisdom workshops:
The Wheel of the Year: Harnessing nature’s seasons and cycles
Be More Tree: Nourish and flourish
Rest, Resilience and Resourcing: Working with your nervous system
Understanding and Untaming Your Selves: A journey towards Wholeness
The Wild Woman: Rediscovering her wisdom and harnessing her power
(Or join before mid-November and attend these live!)
🔥 Monthly circle and coaching calls
🔥 Welcome 1-1 intention setting call:
Make the most of your journey by getting clear on what you want from it, and what support you need.
🔥 Dedicated WhatsApp group
Exclusively for your tribe - stay connected through life’s ups and downs
The only place you get direct access to me - ask me anything!
🔥 Wild Women’s Wisdom (if you join before mid-November):
Begin your journey now!
Five Wild Wisdom workshops.
Eight group coaching sessions throughout winter (November-April)
Four “Opening to Wildness” embodiment sessions.
Two dynamic meditations.
NB: If you join BeWild after Wild Women’s Wisdom has started, you’ll get access to the recordings of the five Wild Wisdom workshops only.
Bonuses!
You'll also get:
🔥 Eight, seasonally themed, guided meditations
🔥 Recordings of all workshops and coaching/circle calls.
🔥 Access for life to “Wild Women’s Wisdom: The Virtual Fireside” Facebook group exclusive to former and current BeWild and Wild Women’s Wisdom journeyers.
🔥 Discounted rates on 1-1 coaching with me when taken as part of your BeWild journey.
Your life-changing wild journey starts here!
It all begins with a conversation.
Are you ready?
“You will get out what you put in and there is no failure, so go for it. Be prepared to be tested, to laugh, to ache, to learn, to cry, to get wet, to get dirty, and to find out you are capable of things you never considered possible.”
— Roz Dixon-Burnett, Audit and Compliance Executive, BeWild 2021
Now it’s your turn…
You’ve read this far, so my guess is that something is calling you. I can give you all the information, but only you can take the next step, and decide whether it’s right for you. Here’s what I suggest:
🔥 Book a call with me to talk it through. Some women just know BeWild is for them, for some it’s a much bigger decision, and I honour both approaches. Either way, a conversation between us is important, as I can support you to make your decision, and I’ll be completely honest if I don’t think it’s the right journey for you right now.
🔥 Join us for Wild Women’s Wisdom in the meantime. You’ll get 3 or 6 months of support over the winter, and a taste of what it’s like to work with me and be in a group of likeminded, supportive women, exploring what it means to be wild in the modern world. Then, if/when you join us for BeWild, you’re well on your journey, and your investment for Wild Women’s Wisdom will be deducted from that for BeWild.
🔥 At the very least, make sure you’re on my mailing list (sign up link below), so you continue to receive wild nudges and options for joining me out in the wild in the future, even if you decide BeWild is not your adventure this time around.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
- Mary Oliver