The weekend off your wild heart craves.
The Mother Wild Camp is a 2 night retreat into deepest Kent countryside – and into yourself – for a weekend of all that is creative, natural, soulful and wild.
Together we will retreat, craft, forage, make, sit, stretch, rest, dream, eat, and be.
Nestled in the meadow of a ramshackle smallholding, our camp of beautifully furnished bell tents awaits. Nab one all to yourself, share one with a friend or room in with a soon-to-be new friend. There are horsebox showers, a tented workshop space, a nightly camp fire to gather around and a camp kitchen producing delicious plant-based lunches and dinners throughout.
Press pause on the busy-ness of the everyday and retreat into the healing arms of nature. Feel the warmth of a tribe of like-minded mothers and remember the familiar wholeness of you being there for yourself.
Come… nurture your spirit, ignite your creativity and ground yourself in nature on our Mother Wild weekend camp.
When and Where…
WHEN:
31st August – 2nd September 2018
Friday 1pm until Sunday 1pm, 2 nights
WHERE:
Our camp is nestled in the heart of the Kent Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty, between Canterbury and Folkestone, Kent.
HOW TO GET THERE:
We’re easy to reach. By Car, just 10 minutes drive from the M20 Jct 11. By train, direct from London St Pancras International in 55 minutes on the high speed train. We’ll arrange a pick-up from the station at no extra cost.
The wonders of the Mother Wild weekend camp
- Rest up in beautifully furnished glamping-style bell tents – all to yourself or to share, you choose.
- Ease into gentle yoga and mindfulness sessions.
- (Re)connect with yourself and set intentions in our journalling workshops.
- Let your mind drift while your hands work on simple natural crafts that you’ll take home and treasure.
- Walk with us, forage with us, make friends with the herbal world around your feet.
- Take a nap or some quiet time whenever you need.
- Gather around and help cook over the camp fire.
- Be seen and heard in our women’s circle.
- Release anything you’ve had enough of carrying in our beautiful phoenix ceremony.
MOTHER WILD
31st August – 2nd September 2018
Friday 1pm until Sunday 1pm, 2 nights
BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2018
Watch this space for 2019 dates
Questions?
Is the camp for me?
Our beautiful retreat-style camp is open to any and all mums who feel the pull to come. Can you swing a couple of nights away to join us? You are invited. We would so love to have you.
I want to come but I’m nervous – reassure me?
Of course! This will be warm and friendly group of between 10 and 15 fellow mums who, like you, give a lot on a daily basis and are due a break. We have all kinds of lovely things planned and you’ll be well looked after with creative and mindful workshops, plenty of tea and nourishing food. And, in and amongst the lovely things, there’ll be space for quiet and rest if you need it. We intend to wave you back to you family rested, recharged and inspired.
I’m exhausted right now – will I have the energy?
You’ll be in good company. Just come as you are, in all your tiredness, and don’t give a second’s thought to what you’ll wear or whether you’ll have the energy. You do not have to be your sparkliest self with your wittiest conversation. We’re all mums. We all know. This is a space for you to just come as you are and be however you feel.
What’s included?
In your glamping-style bell tent, you’ll have a comfy camp bed made up with real sheets and cosy blankets in which to rest your tired bones. Single occupancy Bell Tents have a double bed to spread out in, while shared Bell Tents have two single beds. Whichever option you choose, there’ll be a wonderful programme of workshops on offer including relaxation/meditation, yoga, natural simple crafts, fire-lighting, a herbal workshop, journalling and intention-setting workshops, campfire chats, a women’s circle, nourishing lunches and dinners and plenty of tea.
Do I need to bring food?
We’ll be offering a combination of catered wholefood and campfire-cooked food for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday and lunch on Sunday before you head home. Nourishing, warm, plant-based, one-pot meals with breads and salads. All you need to bring food-wise is your own breakfast and snacks.
What facilities are there?
There are compost loos with lovehearts cut into the doors (important detail, we think) and the coolest horse box shower. We’ll have a camp kitchen set up and a tented workspace in which to gather and workshop, whenever we need shelter or shade.
How will I find the camp?
By car: Once you’ve booked we’ll send you full, easy-to-follow directions to our camp, located between Folkestone and Canterbury in Kent.
By train: We’ll arrange a pick-up from Folkestone West station for those coming by train. For simplicity, we’ll arrange to meet a particular train. The high speed train from St Pancras takes only 55mins, so it’s super easy.
Do I need to be skilled at crafts to take part in the workshops?
No. All the things we make across the weekend will be simple and suitable for all. What’s more, they’ll be enjoyable and relaxing to do. You’ll head home with a collection of lovely things you made with your own hands.
Can I bring my children?
Sorry, not this time. The Mother Wild camp is a weekend retreat for mums to rest, recharge and re-wild. If you’re looking for something for your whole family, watch this space; we’re dreaming up other events for the future.
MOTHER WILD
31st August – 2nd September 2018
Friday 1pm until Sunday 1pm, 2 nights
BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2019
Watch this space for 2019 dates
“As a mother of a very young child, it was my first time away from her overnight and I left home with a real mix of emotions and some apprehension. I knew I needed a proper break and to just do something for myself. On arrival at the camp, Lisa and all of the other women there were so warm and welcoming, that I felt instantly at ease in everyone’s company. I remember sitting in the warm sun on that first afternoon, chatting with women who I’d only met a few hours before yet it felt like we’d known each other for years, a hot cup of herbal tea in hand, feeling like I could just breathe and relax. It was the first time in over two years that I felt myself, I wasn’t just a mother in that moment. The Mother Wild retreat was the best gift to myself. It gave me space to rest, think, learn, connect with other women, and most importantly, reconnect with myself as a new mother lost in the haze of raising a young child. I’m so grateful to Lisa for dreaming up this retreat and making it happen.”
– KIM
“I keep sniffing my hair because it smells of wood smoke and gazing at my beautiful henna. Thank you each and every one of you for such a beautiful couple of days.”
– RACHAEL
“I can’t thank you enough for having the vision to create Mother Wild and for making it such an awe inspiring, restful, peaceful retreat. All the little touches and thoughtful details, the schedule and delicious food were so amazing. It was a fabulous weekend and one which I will always remember with warmth in my soul. A massive thank you. If you knew the dates for next year I would be booking already.”
– SALLY