GoWild: Woods
If you go down to the woods today…
GoWild: Woods.
A three day wildfulness retreat.
2026 dates TBC
Are you ready to GoWild?
You’ve attended a one day retreat and are eager to go a little deeper, or perhaps the wild is calling and you know you just want to dive right in! Join me as we gather around the campfire for three days and two nights in a beautiful private woods in rural Gloucestershire. A small, intimate group, sleeping in tents and/or hammocks in our own mini-village among the trees, we'll be living simply and enjoying spaciousness - a rare treat in our busy lives.
This is not your average "retreat". Yes, it'll be deeply soul-nourishing, and it'll also be profoundly transformational. And, this is not a fluffy-towels-and-waited-on-hand-and-foot type of retreat. This is rustic, off-grid, everyone-getting-stuck-in, back-to-basics living. If that doesn't fill you with a little bit of excitement (and yes, there may be some apprehension too - that's perfectly normal), then this probably isn't the retreat for you.
The delights of having a small intimate group is that the retreat will be co-created in line with what you most need at the time, and the season of the year we find ourselves in. But you can certainly expect fun, campfire-cooked food, songs, stories, new skills, deep replenishment, soul-searching, nature-connection, shared wisdom and a deeper dive into joy, meaning and connection.
Faqs
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You'll arrive after lunch on day one, and leave after lunch on the final day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.....
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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.
2026 dates TBC
£595
Limited places! Email support@wildfirewalks.com for more information or to be added to the waitlist.
“I really needed space and to get away. During the retreat I really enjoyed disconnecting from “life” and reconnecting with Nature’s timings and the heartbeat of the wood. It was so different to just going away with friends, and so different from my day to day life! It was great to have an experienced leader, and to have the permission to switch off, to not talk, to be introspective. My hair still smells of smoke even after two washes, but I wouldn’t change any of that for the world! I got a reboot, a reset. Like a laptop, changing the background, or glasses being cleaned, when I hadn’t realised how dirty they were!”
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