Wildness & Wisdom - A Retreat for the Initiatory Journey of Peri/Menopause

The answer to so many of the difficulties we experiences during peri/menopause can be found in connection:

Connection to ourselves and the wisdom of our bodies and our emotions

Connection to others who are on the same journey

Connection to the natural world which can, with such simplicity and grace, show us the way through this natural time of transition

Whether you are deep in your peri/menopause process or coming out the other side, this retreat is an opportunity to put down your responsibilities, turn off the phone, and take a break from the to do list. Through a range of activities, in the whole group, small groups and on your own, we will help you to connect deeply with yourself and listen to what you need, and to access the deep wisdom and support that is within you and all around you. Space to listen to your body and rest deeply, a safe container to process all the emotions that feel too big for everyday life, an opportunity to release, rest and replenish, to come back to yourself, and to harness the potential of menopause as a time of initiation into our power.

We will  be supported by the nature and land of Dartmoor, and by working with Nettle and other plant allies. 

This retreat is for you if:

You are in peri/menopause and are feeling the need for some holding and support. Perhaps you're exhausted and finding that you just want to tell everyone to f*** off! Or perhaps you’ve come through menopause but something feels incomplete, you’re not quite 'done' yet, or rather menopause isn't quite done with you!

This retreat is open to you whatever age you are as you travel through menopause; whether you are going through natural menopause or have experienced / are experiencing medically induced menopause. You are welcome whether or not you have a womb. You are welcome if you are on HRT, or not, or if you are undecided on the matter. You are welcomed on this retreat whatever your gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity and background.

Location, food and accommodation:

We have a beautiful location in N.E. Dartmoor, Devon, UK

All meals are provided from dinner on the Thursday evening to lunch on the Sunday - we will be nourished by wholesome, vegetarian, organic food. 

We will be living close to the land; you can either camp (you will need to bring your own camping equipment, we may be able to lend some equipment so do ask if this is an issue for you) and there are a limited number of cabins available for an extra cost of £30/£40 per night. There are basic  shower facilities and compost loos.

Price:

The fee for the retreat including food and camping is £350 - £450 (Our fees are on a sliding scale. Please pay what is affordable for you within the scale)

Accommodation in one of our cabins is an additional £30-£40 per night. (Limited availability - we recommend you book early if you'd like a cabin!)

You can secure your place with a deposit of £75 or you may pay in full.

About us:

Melanie Ward - Melanie is a Shiatsu practitioner with 20 years experience working with clients to support them to connect with their bodies, gently release traumas and heal old patterns. She is a certified Shadow Work® coach and group facilitator, and has also trained as a Menopause Wellness Practitioner. In recent years she has specialised in supporting people through times of big transition such as bereavement, relationship changes and menopause. Her passions include spending time in nature, dance, writing and drawing. She describes herself as a proudly post-menopausal woman and a happily highly sensitive person.

https://www.melanieward.co.uk/menopause

Emma Sampson - Emma is deep in her perimenopause process. She has been on a path of working with women's mysteries and mental health including feminine embodiment practices for the past 20 years, and has been holding spaces connecting to deep feminine wisdom for 18 years. She has lived her adult life with a deep connection to nature and has been studying plants for the last 20 years. Emma is also a sound healer, an artist and a steward of the land where our retreat will be held.

https://www.emmasampsonartist.com/events

Please note our cancellation policy:
The £75 deposit secures your place. The balance is payable 4  weeks before the start of the retreat.

We will invite each participant to have a chat with us on the phone or via Zoom before the retreat so you can ask any questions you might have, and so we can ensure that this retreat is appropriate for you. If following this chat you or we decide the retreat is not appropriate for you we will refund your deposit.

If you cancel up to 8 weeks before the start of the retreat, you will receive a full refund less the non-refundable deposit, unless you or we can find someone to take your place, in which case you will be refunded in full.

If you cancel between 8 weeks and 4 weeks before the start of the retreat you will receive a 50% refund, less the non-refundable deposit, unless you or we can find someone to take your place, in which case you will be refunded in full.

If you cancel less than 4 weeks before the start of the retreat, no refund will be available, unless you or we can find someone to take your place in which case you will receive a full refund.