Wild Woman’s Way
10th - 17th OCTOBER 2025
8 DAY TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREAT
DARTMOOR
Initiation | Archetypes | Shadow Work | Nature Connection
KEY THEMES
KEY THEMES
Initiation
Archetypes
Shadow Work
Nature Connection
The Call
The wild woman represents freedom. To be truly free is the ability to embrace all that you are with unapologetic expression. Freedom is the courage to allow the vulnerable, the fierce, the shiny and the messy out of the box.
The Wild Woman’s Way is quite literally that - a way to live your life in your authentic expression, with love for the world around you, and free from the shackles of judgement.
We've walked with hundreds of women who arrived exhausted. Women who achieved everything they were told would bring fulfilment, yet still feel an aching emptiness in their bones. Women who've spent so long contorting themselves into acceptable shapes that they've forgotten their own wild rhythm.
In this 8 day transformational retreat, we teach you how to unwind from this ‘good girl’ conditioning. We welcome it all: your primal screams and softest whispers, your raw grief and ecstatic laughter, your fierce power and tender vulnerability.
This is not for the faint-hearted - this is for those ready to shake things up, and take control of your life.
“Alana and Gaia are incredibly talented at being able to create, hold and support transformative spaces. This weekend retreat was truly a life changing moment and I am so grateful to them for crafting this moment for us. Thank you.”
- AMY L
What Will I Experience?
Learning to release deep-seated emotions through somatic practice
Understanding trauma and tools for nervous system regulation
Reparenting your inner child to find autonomy in your life
Learning how to set boundaries and ask for what you want
Exploring your erotic innocence through pleasure and ritual
Rediscovering your creativity through art and play
Connecting with the land to find a deep sense of resource and belonging
Owning your desires and dedicating yourself to your soul's purpose
Our Approach
Ancient myths worldwide teach us that every woman contains a multitude of selves: the wonder-filled Maiden, the fierce Warrior, the sensual Lover, the sovereign Queen, and the mystical Priestess. Each one is essential for a woman to experience her wholeness and wildness. Over eight transformative days, you'll reclaim these powerful parts of yourself, some that may have lain dormant your whole life.
Through ritual, embodiment and inquiry, you'll shed the layers of shoulds and supposed tos. In the embrace of old mossy forests, beside crackling fires, under star-filled skies, and in rushing rivers, you'll reconnect with the wisdom living in your bones. Your body will remember its own language of intuition and truth.
Each day deepens your journey: The Maiden teaches innocence and play. The Warrior shows you how to protect your boundaries and fight for what matters. The Lover awakens your capacity for pleasure and connection. The Queen guides you to claim your sovereignty. The Priestess initiates you into your spiritual power.
Along the way we will encounter the shadow side to each archetype. Powerful protectors that develop in childhood to keep us safe, which are now sabotaging our lives and relationships. Each one is lovingly tended, understood and brought into conscious awareness. These parts don’t go away, and nor do we try to make them. This approach is deeply compassionate and teaches us to have awareness of these parts, alongside the tools to integrate them so that they no longer hold power over us.
Check out Gaia’s free lecture on the archetypes to go deeper.
This is For You if…
You are ready to do deep shadow work, and reclaim your sovereignty
You want to feel more connected to your body and your pleasure
You want to learn tools for feeling and expressing your emotions
You want to learn tools to deepen authentic intimacy
You want to unlock your voice
You’re fed up of negative self talk and want to elevate your sense of self worth
You want more meaning and purpose in your life
You want to make friends with women who are on a spiritual path
“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.”
- ELLIS O
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.
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 and sexuality. 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 feels 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
Single Room - You will have a room to yourself - £2400
Twin Room - You will be sharing with one other - £1900
Dorm Room - You will be sharing with three others £1500
Bursary* - You will be sharing with three others - £900
A non-refundable deposit of £400 is required to secure your place
Payment Plans Available
Alumni - If you've already attended one of our retreats you can
enjoy the benefits of 10% discount. Get in touch with us for the discount code
Your Booking Includes
7 nights accommodation
8 days of workshops and ritual
Breakfast, lunch, dinner + snacks
Access to hot tub and sauna
Access to wild nature
Sustainable Cacao from Cacao Amor
(Does not include travel to and from site)
*We have a limited number of reduced bursary places for Black or Women of Colour, LGBTQ+, and folks with disabilities from marginalised communities or challenging socio-economic backgrounds.
We are in a process of learning and unlearning how to make our space equitable, diverse and inclusive of the multitudes of experiences of women, trans women, femme and non-binary folk. Creating scholarship and bursary places for those who might struggle to access or participate in events like this is part of our approach. For further information please read our inclusion statement.
Please fill out this form to apply for a scholarship place. If you have any questions or concerns please email alana@truenature.org.uk
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
Gaia Harvey Jackson is a workshop facilitator and artist creating spaces for deep transformation and specialising in women's empowerment. She runs the courses, retreats and training programmes for women.
Gaia is passionate about the revival of ritual and works with communities to co-create ceremonies around the world, helping people to mark significant moments, move through challenges, and celebrate life. Her work combines elements of theatre games, voice work, meditation, dance and ritual, creating safe and playful environments where people can authentically connect and release.
“Gaia always holds a safe and loving space to explore the depths of our souls. It's one of the only places I have in my life to truly be myself - no expectations, limitations or judgement.”
Ticket Policy
£400 of your ticket is non-refundable. This is to cover any admin costs if you choose to cancel and to support participants to be sure they can attend before purchasing a ticket. If we manage to find someone to fill your spot we can transfer your ticket to another retreat.
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.
