WILDE WOMAN: THE RETREAT

The Call

This one is for the wilde and weyward women, for the daughters and sisters of the earth,

for the ones who feel the tug of old, wilde ways within their blood

for the witches,

for the wise folk,

for the medicine women,

for those who yearn for the old ways,

for those ready to reclaim their ancestral powers

ancient voices stirring deep within the collective soul.

On these wilde and weyward lands we gather to remember,

we gather to celebrate one another and all we have not yet lost,

we gather to midwife a vision of a new world forward,

with the beating heart of the Great Mother beneath our feet

calling us home

to belonging

to each other

to the pulse of our sacred hearts and wombs

and to the wild songs of our ancestral lands

~~~

Dearest soul,

If you have found this page you are being called to the sacred medicine of your wild heart, body and soul, reclaiming the ancient power of your wild spirit arising from within your ancestral bones. 

Join Molly-Anne for a weekend of discovery, rewilding, red threads and reclamation, in the rural Wilds of West Cyrmu (Wales).

Over the weekend you will be guided through an exploration of your wildness as a tool for inner alchemy, truthful expression and reWilding of inner and outer landscapes as a feminine being. Journeying with song, sound, forest, community, somatics and plant medicine ceremonies we will singing ourselves back to the land. You will journey alongside other women who are with you on a quest to cultivate their powerful creative fire and align with the ancient magic within the heart - and reclaiming the feminine voice of the Earth.

Listen deeper, wild and sacred soul...

WHAT TO EXPECT

A weekend of simplicity, sacred song and reconnection outside in nature. Our weekend will be full of the joys music and voice, sea swimming, Earth magic, the wild Welsh coastline, and time spent recharging in nature. 

• Voice Activation & Ancestral Song
• Songs of the Land & Earth
• Breathwork & Meditation Practices
• Crystalline Sound Healing
• Rewilding Embodiment Practices
• Sacred Song, Drumming and Singing Circles
• Cacao, Rose + Fire Ceremonies
• Earth Magic, Nature Connection
• Wild Ocean Swimming
• Sisterhood Community

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

Vocal Activation

Vocal Activation is a deep and healing journey of discovery into the mysteries of our most intimate musical instrument – our voice. Over this weekend we will reconnect to the simple medicine of authentic expression. Together we will weave a deeper sense of self-love and acceptance into our voices we are guided in the sweet medicine of song to bring us closer to our imperfect, raw, wild and empowered human-ness. We will build a more compassionate relationship with our authentic expression and embody the wisdom of the voice to co-create a supportive space to explore and empower our truth. 

Drumming Circles

The sacred drum has always been the most beloved tool for medicine women, shaman and priestesses since time immemorial. We will take our place within the circle of women and sing to and for those who walked before us, and those who are yet to come, sending ripples of peace and love through our world to touch the hearts of many. We will reawaken the songs of old and enliven the songlines beneath our feet to bless the Earth with our voices.

Crystalline Sound Healing

Fall through the stars and into vibrational harmony with sound using the deeply therapeutic qualities of crystal alchemy bowls. Lose yourself, free your energy and feel your troubles melt away as you release into the bliss of intentional vibration. Sound healing can be beneficial for helping with energetic balance, emotional release, physical healing and nervous system regulation. Regular sound healing sessions can have profound and magical effects on the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual self.

Rewilding Somatic Embodiment/Dance/Movement Practices

We will start our mornings by moving, breathing and awakening the body to what is. These practices will guide you to explore the wild embodiment of your being, opening all the parts of you that feel tight or resistant and allowing the sacred waters to flow. Our practices will weave through a range of embodiment practices including Tantrik Yoga and Somatic, Ecstatic, Embodied Dance. All abilities, body types, ages will be catered for.

Cacao, Rose & Hapé Ceremonies

The Cacao medicine (Theobroma: Food of the Gods) represents the way of the heart and reflects humanity's sacred connection and relationship with the land and the (un)seen worlds. She holds the vibrations of kindness and unconditional love, opening a channel for deeper connections to form with ourselves and others. Cacao's energy is healing and very gentle—speaking directly to the heart. When we connect with the heart’s energy, our voice may speak from a place of deeper intelligence carrying vibrations of peace and harmony. We will be connect with the potent medicine of Cacao along with her deep feminine allies; rose and hapé to create a deeper sense of kinship with ourselves and with the land beneath our feet.

Wild Ocean Swimming + Nature Connection

Felinganol is made entirely from natural materials and surrounded by forest. Wake up each morning to enchanted glades, ancient trees, wild ocean and wide open sky. Immerse yourself in the medicine of voice, held in the arms of a supportive sisterhood. We will spend our free time wondering the beautiful and wild Welsh coastline, finding recharge and replenishment in the arms of a a beautiful natural place. We will build relationship with place and land through weaving song offerings and running wild amongst the trees.

Sharing Circles

Sharing Space Women’s circles are an ancient practice and place for women to be held, heard, seen and supported. We don't have enough spaces where we can speak honestly, authentically and without fear of judgement, in the sanctity of sisterhood. When we share in held spaces such as this we often find release in speaking the words aloud, and comfort in hearing our stories reflected back to us in the experiences of others. We will spend time reflecting, sharing authentically and journaling each day to meditate upon our own, and the collective, healing.

Fire Ceremony

We gather around the crackling fire to share a moment of community and sisterhood. Into the fire we let go of the fears we no longer need, that which is keeping us small. Sacred fire allows us to release and transform that which no longer serves our greatest good to further embody our authentic voice. We will gather to offer our voices to the fire and share the creations, stories and visions we have birthed during this weekend experience.
 

VENUE

Our home for the weekend is Felinganol forest retreat and studio. Nestled in the trees close to the wild Pembrokeshire coastal path it’s located amongst stunning untouched beaches, valleys and forestlands.

The accommodation in hand built wooden cabins offers quiet seclusion, close to nature, while the old stone house provides a warm communal kitchen and other facilities. This is a simple, rustic and wild retreat and the facilities reflect this. All cabins are within a few yards of flushing or compost toilets and there are two communal showers on site. The cabins have electricity, lamps, heaters and beautiful views.

A deep sense of presence resonates through Feliganol, as herons nest in the Mwldan river flowing through, owls calling at dusk, fire-flickering as the stars spread across the sky above us. The round, pillared studio is a deeply nurturing place to move, practise or work, built entirely by hand from natural materials resourced on site or locally has underfloor heating and a wood burning stove. The simplicity of natural beauty is recaptured in ourselves when we gather here.

There is very little phone reception at the venue. We encourage you to take the opportunity to disconnect from the outside world, and to fully immerse yourself in nature. Please prepare accordingly before arriving.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Friday

16:00 - Arrival

17:00 - Opening Cacao & Rose Ceremony

19:00 - Dinner

20:30 - Starlit Voice Activation & Sound Bath

22:30 - Lights Out

Saturday

07:30 - Quiet time

08:00 - Morning Embodiment Practice

09:30 - Breakfast

11:00 - Wild Sea Swim at Mwnt Beach

13:00 - Lunch

14:30 - Rewilding & Group Intimacy Practices

16:00 - Tea Break

17:30 - Land Connection & Earth Altar Weaving

19:00 - Dinner

20:30 - Fire & Hapé Ceremony with Drum Songs

22:30 - Lights Out

Sunday

07:30 - Quiet time

08:00 - Morning Embodiment Practice

09:30 - Breakfast

11:00 - Beach Ritual & Sea Swim to Mwnt Beach

13:00 - Lunch

14:30 - Closing Circle & Song Ceremony

16:00 - Departure

SOME THINGS TO NOTE:

While this work may have therapeutic benefits, this is not supposed to be offered instead of, or as a replacement to, therapy. If you are seeking therapy then we encourage you to seek 1-1 support from a qualified psychotherapist. If you are experiencing significant health challenges please contact us in advance so that we can have a conversation about whether this retreat is right for you at this time.

There is very little phone reception and extremely limited WiFi at the venue. We encourage you to take the opportunity to disconnect from the outside world, and to fully immerse yourself in nature.

Although this venue is very special, it is not a five-star luxury retreat and will be rustic, wild, outside and close to nature. You will have everything you need, but the venue is minimalist. The facilities are all shared and community living is encouraged. Please prepare your expectations accordingly. 

FOOD

All meals are included in the cost of retreat and please know that we take food very seriously – you will be well fed!

We will be bringing you a plant based and locally sourced menu packed full of seasonal and delicious veggies, grains, and pulses.

We’re delighted to have Felinganol, catering for us. Felinganol create abundant, nourishing and delicious dishes using primarily the food she’s grown herself on the land at Felinganol.

Expect abundant and nourishing feasts for lunch and dinners made from scratch using sustainable and local ingredients. Herbal teas and filtered water will be provided but coffee and wine will not. Breakfast is provided but self serve (fresh fruit, toast, fresh butter, oat milk, tea, coffee, berries, cereals...)

Please note - if you have allergies/intolerances, please let us know BEFORE arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note - Our catering does not best suit for keto, AIP, or meat-heavy diets, as we offer an organic plant based menu.

TRAVEL

TRAVEL

The cost of travel is not included in the price of the retreat. Please know in advance that there is no easy way to reach the venue via public transport - driving is fairly necessary. If you do not drive you may be able to arrange with other retreat guests to share lifts - but this is not guaranteed. You will receive full address upon booking. 
 

INVESTMENT

Tree Lodge (three single beds, sharing) - £425 pp

Cabin Ty Haf (two single beds, sharing) - £475 pp

The Hideaway Huts (single bed, private) - £525pp

Cabin Ty Cariad (double bed, private) - £595pp

Camping (bring your own tent) - £295pp

A non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £250 is required upon booking. Full payment must be made 14 days before arrival. Payment plans and installation payments can be arranged via email.

Contact Molly on molly.chinner@gmail.com for more information.

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR - Molly Anne Chinner

Molly-Anne Chinner is a sound healing artist, vocalist, songstress, Yogini and creatrix of The Sacred Sisterhood.

Passionate about the ancient healing powers of sound, music and voice - Molly finds great joy in weaving her beloved crystal alchemy bowls, pure and soulful voice and hand-crafted shamanic drum into her uniquely ambient and explorative soundscapes that inspires deep connection and kinship of the heart. 
 

Molly uniquely combines her ethereal channelled soul song with a lifelong exploration into the songlines and folk stories of the British Isles - sharing deeply emotive, otherworldly soundscapes that guide the listener deeper within the inner landscape and invite connection with source, consciousness and self.​ 

Her leadership within the women's space comes through a seven year initiation and deep relationship with weaving transformational spaces and working with the medicine of music and the land. She shares her medicine from a place of heart-centered joy, calling in a new paradigm frequency of love and harmony, for a new Earth to rise through the hearts of women.