Wild Woman Campout
2nd - 6th May 2024
DARTMOOR
KEY THEMES
Deep Nature Connection | Rewilding | Archetypes | Restorative
KEY THEMES
Body Sovereignty
Eros & Sexuality
Creative Expression
Nature Connection
The Call
The Wild Woman Camp Out is a new but ancient invitation to shake free from the shackles of society, to step into the unknown and the restorative power of the natural world and gather as women have done - under the full moon, by babbling brooks and around crackling fires - as you awaken your four legged furry or feathered self.
To those who are listening to the song that the earth wants to sing through you, you are being called to come lay your body on the ground, to kiss the earth and feel the heartbeat of wildness in your blood as you remember the power of the archetypal Wild Woman.
If you’re exhausted, burntout, anxious or stressed then this is a sanctuary for your soul to rest in, to come back to the self and tend to the parts of us that are frazzled by modern life as we soften into our bodies, hearts and souls, remembering who we are beyond the noise of modern life.
This weekend is about becoming alive to the animate world and realising we are a part of the earth, to gently sink into the land and open ourselves to the wisdom of nature, the possibility that it can hold all of us without judgement.
Awaken your pleasure and wild power.
Have you been feeling drained and stagnant?
Are you wanting to connect with your creative spark?
What in your life are you ready to ignite?
Here is your wild invitation to embrace the fullness of who you are, shake free the shackles that keep you small and to feel empowered to own and express your desires. This weekend will help you ignite the parts of yourself, leading you into deeper alignment with the life you are longing to live.
This weekend we will dare to dream our deepest longings & desires as we awaken and connect with our sensual erotic nature and gather as women have done through the ages to access our feminine wild power.
A celebration of womanhood and a place to let your raw wild self be seen and expressed through ritual practices such as dance, drumming, singing, and sacred sexuality.
Through a powerful weekend immersion in the heart of Dartmoor, surrounded by ancient woodland, meadows, rivers and moor, this is an opportunity to gather in community, create the space to slow down and invite our wild side out to play as we explore the healing potential and beauty of the natural world.
If you have been yearning for the beating hearts of kindred souls, the smell of rivers and fires, dancing under an open sky, and the freedom to express all parts of your being, then this retreat is for you.
Expect sleeping on the earth, fireside living, beautiful nature, self created ceremony, wild river dips, deep rest, singing, dancing, drumming under the full moon and sisterhood.
“These few days have been an absolute tonic- living simply in community & bathing in the beauty of this land, and having the space to explore my edges. I left feeling rooted, at ease, positively stirred and closer to my wilderness; enamoured by my funk & fur. The care & heart that Alana put into creating & holding the space is palpable and present throughout. It was beautiful to be part of an experience held with such deep reverence & relationship to the land. A big, phat yes to this wonderful weekend. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
- Evva S
Why We Gather
So many women are exhausted, burnout, depressed, anxious and ‘insert difficult challenging circumstances here’ - but these experiences are systemic, they are symptoms of much larger problems with the way the western world functions as separate from the natural world.
Much of this separation manifests in how we reject parts of ourselves that we deem unacceptable for public consumption but are actually essential for living in a healthy way - Just like so many parts of nature are essential for a healthy ecosystem yet we’ve destroyed them.
This is an opportunity to rediscover your huntress, your muse, the one who is filled with rage or grief, the one of you who knows they belong to the earth, the feral and flea bitten parts of you, the wide eyed bushy tailed one of you, the warrior, the beloved, the crone, the one who doesn’t fit into boxes, all the parts of you that are reflected in the beauty of the natural world. This gathering serves as a place to welcome these exiled parts home and explore what wholeness feels like.
What to Expect
Over the weekend we will create a supportive sisterhood where we each feel able to be seen and accepted in all that we are, exploring fireside living under the stars.
Inspired by the Wild Mind Map, other soulcentric practices and modalities like the 8 shields nature connection map, this weekend we will work with a range of practices to connect to the power of nature and the archetypes of wholeness including:
Nature Connection
Supporting seeing the natural world as alive and animate helps us connect to something bigger than ourselves as well as supporting our mental and physical wellbeing
Voice Work and Singing
By working to free the voice it can helps us develop the ability to clearly express ourselves and bring our truth to the world.
Movement and Dance
Learning to connect with the sensations and desires of the body, moving for our own pleasure, listening deeply to the wisdom of the body, and unblocking stuck energy
Sharing circles
Through authenticity and vulnerability we build deep intimacy and a safe container where we can learn the power of compassion for ourselves and others.
Play
Weaving together theatre games and tantric techniques to help us connect to our child-like playfulness, breaking down barriers and connecting deeply with each other
Ceremony & Ritual
These helps us create containers for us to discover our own flavour spirituality whilst holding spaces for deep transformation
“Absolutely gorgeous weekend of nature immersion and soul inspiration exploring all facets of my wholeness. I felt my heart opening to the land as soon as I arrived and Alana guided the weekend with such grace. It was deliciously spacious, simple, rich and deep all at the same time. The full moon solo sit out was beautifully framed / held and gave a tantalising taste of a vision quest. The communal hearth and time around the fire sharing stories, poems & songs felt like a precious embodied reminder of how relating can be - free from the daily distractions of modern life. I arrived home feeling grounded, grateful, more connected to my purpose and overflowing with life force.”
- Anonymous
Weekend Highlights and Ceremonies
Archetypes of Wholeness
A movement and embodiment session where we will adventure with four different archetypes that can help us access the riches of our wholeness and connect with the natural world.
Deep Nature Connection
Through various invitations over the weekend you will have the opportunity to really meet the wild nature around us and see how we are part of it.
Medicine Walks
We will open up our senses and welcome ourselves to the day by letting the words fall away and tuning in with the more-than-humans ending in a refreshing river dip.
Dreamwork
Slowing down our nervous systems and sleeping on the earth can often open up our subconscious and dream space so we will hold an awareness of our dreams throughout the weekend.
Full Moon Sit Out
A chance to step outside your comfort zone, befriend the darkness and create a ceremony for yourself to be with the power of the night and the full moon.
Wild Swimming
We are very lucky to be surrounded by hills, forest and a river at the edge of the land. Wild swimming and nature connection will be a strong feature throughout the weekend.
A note: This weekend is a deep nature immersion with very basic amenities which is intentional to support leaving behind the conditioning of modern society. This will mean participants will be sleeping in tents, there are compost loos but no hot showers (river bathing is encouraged) and we will have some sheltered space but will still be working in all weathers so waterproofs will be essential.
“This was everything I expected and more, it was so well organised and flowed from one beautiful ceremony to the next. It was facilitated in a way that was deeply healing and felt like the most open and wonderful space to share without judgment. I'm so grateful to have been able to take part in this retreat so thank you again for creating such a magical space for women to come together and heal. Such a powerful community.”
- JADE S
Venue
Brimpts Farm lies literally at the heart of Dartmoor.
It is surrounded by both farmland and wilderness, with ancient monuments and river spots right on the doorstep, camping hot tubs and sauna and a large hall space.
We love a morning stroll down to the river Dart for a cold water dip or a silent walk through the local forest and up to the nearby Tor. This location is ideal for this retreat with the land supporting participants to deepen and integrate the insights that emerge through the work.
Venue
The land we will be on for the weekend lies literally at the heart of Dartmoor close to the ancient tannery town of Buckfastleigh.
It is surrounded by both farmland and wilderness, with ancient monuments and river spots right on the doorstep.
We love a morning stroll down to the river Dart for a cold water dip or a silent walk through the local forest. This location is ideal for this retreat with the wild spirit of this land supporting participants to deepen and integrate the insights that emerge through the work.
Lift shares
We create a whatsapp group in advance of the retreat so that you can arrange a lift share or taxi share with other women on the retreat.
Driving
From London Go to Exeter, then follow directions for Buckfastleigh.
Travel
Public Transport
Train or bus to Newton Abbot (30 mins away) then taxi or car share.
Further directions will be provided on confirming your’ booking.
Is This Right For You?
Important - Please Read Carefully
While this work may have therapeutic benefits, this is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. If you are experiencing significant mental health challenges we strongly encourage you to seek 1-1 support from a qualified psychotherapist.
During this weekend there may be invitations to explore and express emotions such as anger and grief, as well as invitations to explore nudity. Everything is optional and will be made explicitly so throughout the weekend.
Some of the content shared by participants in sharing circles may of a triggering or traumatic nature. This retreat is designed to create a space for us to be open and honest with each other about experiences, and through this healing is possible.
While we do our best to create an environment that feel safe and inclusive, it is your responsibility to look after your own needs and boundaries. If this is something you struggle with, or you are concerned about any element of this retreat please contact us in advance. We are very willing to chat on the phone and check in about whether this retreat is right for you at this time.
Investment
Payment Options
Standard - £400
Earlybird - £300
(Limited places available if you book before the end of January 2024)
Bursary places available on request. Drop an email with a bit about your financial situation to alana@truenature.org.uk
We also have payment plans available where we spread ticket price across three instalments made payable before the retreat.
Alumni - If you've already attended one of our retreats
you can enjoy the benefits of 10% discount.
Your Booking Includes
4 nights on wild land on Dartmoor
3 ½ days of workshops and ritual
Breakfast, lunch, dinner + snacks
Access to wild nature
(Does not include travel to and from site)
The Facilitators
Alana Bloom is an artist, facilitator and activist. Her work is focused on stewarding an eco-centric culture and she guides experiences for people to cultivate their relationship with the more-than-humans and their inner wild one. She works with ritual, embodiment and many practices inspired by her theatre & dance training. With her background and interests in deep nature connection, grief, archetypes and rites of passage, she supports people to remember our innate belonging, wildness and wholeness. She currently offers women’s immersions and retreats, grief rituals, courses and eco-centric mentoring.
"She lives and breathes what she teaches, she shares from her inner well of lived experience" - Emma Ashru Jones, Coach and Facilitator
‘Her mixture of skill, authentic expression, intuition and pure feminine power as a facilitator, ritualist and artist have empowered, inspired and catalysed my own authentic creative expression.’ - Julianne Mueller, Founder Sex Club
Ticket Policy
£150 of your ticket is non-refundable deposit. This is to reserve your place, cover any admin costs if you choose to cancel and to support participants to be sure they can attend before purchasing a ticket.
We do not offer the 10% membership discount on our retreats. This is because our overheads are so high, and a 10% discount on an event with a high ticket value has a huge affect on our overall budget.
We cannot offer any refunds if you decide not to attend within 10 days of the retreat start date. With such short notice we are usually unable to fill your spot. If we (or you) do manage to find someone to fill your spot we can transfer your ticket to another retreat.
Please be sure that you are able to attend the whole retreat before booking. We request that participants join with the intention of staying until the end of the retreat unless this has been discussed and arranged with us before booking your ticket and prior to the start of the retreat.
BOOK NOW
If you’re feeling the call, apply to join the retreat on the link below.