A potent interlude during the warm months of summer, to reconnect to your wildest parts. The combination of your interaction with the rugged natural beauty of Edale, whilst in company with other women on a similar journey... it will be a powerful catalyst for your inner transformation...
Meet your host!
I'm Rachel, mum of 3, holistic life and embodiment coach. Reiki Level 2, 500 hour yoga teacher.
I am passionate about women giving themselves the care and love they need. That's why I moved into this space, as a stressed out SAHM who experienced depression and as a result was leaning on wine, cigarettes and experiencing awful symptoms. I trained in holistic modalities and I never looked back.
I love attending retreats and think it's one of the most transformative and loving things you can do for yourself.
I live just up the road from this retreat location! So this retreat is very close to my heart. I have crafted a retreat to nourish your mind, body and soul...
This retreat is all about two things: firstly, the INCREDIBLE beauty of Edale: the nature, the walking, the wild dips, the hills and rugged wilderness... and secondly, the other women you will meet. This is all about WILD CONNECTION. Connection to YOUR inner wild. To each other...
I know I always need more nature in my life: time to carve out hikes, dips, and freedom lazing on the grassy hills.... and to do this with other women? Priceless.
Read more about what to expect on this potent container of wild connection with other women on a similar journey...
Meet my Fabulous Co-Host, Carolyn
I am thrilled to introcude you to my friend Carolyn...
The Accommodation: The Gathering, Edale
The Shooting Lodge was built in 1881 to host parties in comfort and style. It continues to do so after a major refurbishment. The smaller wing of the Shooting Lodge has a self-contained apartment with two en-suite bedrooms and open plan living area, having a glazed wall with views up the mountain to the west. The larger wing of the Shooting Lodge has two further bedrooms which include a family room sleeping 4, and the minstrels’ room which can be super-king or twin as you require.
Dining is in the former pony stalls, with seating for 36 and a modern kitchen adjacent. A bar and a lounge also provide you with plenty of alternatives for everyone to find their comfort zone.
The large hall in the lodge is wheelchair accessible, this will be made up as our yoga space. There is an integrated speaker system throughout with docking station for your own playlist, and immediate access to outdoor meadows for relaxation.
The focal point downstairs is the grand gritstone hall, with its 156 horse-shoe chandelier and minstrels’ gallery, which will be our gathering space for the retreat...
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The Wild Connection Retreat
The Gathering, Edale, Derbyshire
Mon June 2, 4pm - 10am June 5th 2025
Daily hiking, daily yoga, sound bath, vision boarding, plant-based private chef,
Payment plans available (below)
A retreat at the start of summer. Short and sweet. Take a few days to land in a very special, wild place. Edale is often voted one of the UK's favourite hiking destinations. Well, you are going to enjoy it after the weekend crowds leave! Just like the locals do...
We are all busy, in our day to day lives as women. SO much is put on our plate. When do we ever get to reconvene with our inner parts, our inner landscape - especially the wild woman within?
When was the last time you cry laughed? Peed your pants laughing? Danced until sweat broke out? Feeling free to express, feeling free to emote, free to embody the inner YOU?
On this retreat we jump into nature, hiking on both days, and enjoying wild dips on both days, too. IMMERSING ourselves into Mother Earth's goodness. Remembering our ONENESS with her.
As well as hiking, we open each day with a yoga circle. We connect to our heart space and move our bodies, with love and gentleness. All abilities welcome. My yoga is inclusive and about moving meditation, not fancy pretzel shapes!
Enjoy stunning plant based food (even though you may not be a vegan, I'm not either!) made by the fabulous retreat chef, Eat Nourish Go!
Please note, this is a strictly alcohol-free retreat, at all times, even when we go off site. This is because some people may be in recovery. Whether you are sober curious or fully sober, we ask that you help create this safe space for others. Thanks.
Included in Your Retreat
Daily Yoga Circle
1 x Let Go Yin
2 x Hatha Vinyasa Flow
Plus a welcome circle on arrival to set intentions, and a circle space each day. Also a journal to contain all your thoughts for the trip.
One to One Session
Take a 45 minute session qualified coach prior to the retreat or afterwards to get clear on what you are embracing, anything you are struggling with - and what you want to let go of.
Accommodation
If you wish to have a single room to yourself, or bring a friend and share, we can accommodate up to 4 in a room. It is also possible to come as a day guest!
A renowned private retreat chef providing all plant-based food
A private retreat chef will be with us the whole time, for cakes, smoothies, packed lunches for hikes, two course meals in the evening. Also includes ceremonial grade cacao daily.
Vision Boarding Workshop
A wonderful exercise for manifesting: a vision boarding workshop with Rachel to create a vision for what your next half year looks like!
Departing Gifts
Goody bags with essential oils, crystals, and surprises in too.
Sound Bath experience
On the last evening, a divine sound bath experience to end the closing circle.
Guided Wild Swimming
Rachel is an experienced cold dipper, and so can help you take your first dip, and enjoy the benefits of cold water therapy in nature at the stunning spot nearby.
Guided Hiking
Two guided hikes in the Edale area - some of the best walking to be found in the UK.
Not included:
Additional meals whilst in Edale (such as optional brunch on Tuesday 5th morning)
Travel costs
Wild Connection Retreat:
The Itinerary
Here’s the full itinerary, which is subject to small changes:
Mon 2nd - 4pm till 9pm - arrive and acclimatise
4.30-5pm - Homemade cakes and tea / coffee on arrival - welcome and 'land'
5pm - Welcome Circle Activity: what is our intention for this retreat? What part of our WILD do we want to reconnect to?
6-7pm - Let Go Yoga - What are you ready to let go of? A gentle, Yin practice.
7.15pm - Dinner - chef prepared, plant based two course meal
8pm - Cacao ceremony in Yoga Hall and opening circle: opening the circle officially
9pm Bed
Tues 3rd - Day 1 - 1st FULL DAY
6am - meet for coffee / pre yoga smoothie etc / tea in Stables
6.30am-8am - Receiving Yoga - Heart Chakra Flow & Let Go, Receiving meditation, journaling about alignment, group share: What are we inviting in?
8.30-9.30am - Breakfast provided by private chef
10-11am - free time
12pm - 3pm Hiking plus optional wild dip, with packed lunch
3pm - 6pm free time
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Bed
Weds 4th - Day 2 - 2nd FULL DAY and closing
6am - meet for coffee / pre yoga smoothie etc / tea in Stables
6.30am-8am - Action Yoga - Core Vinyasa Flow / solar plexus meditation, journal and group share
8.30-9.30am - Breakfast
10-2pm - Hike 2 with pack up provided
2.30pm - 4pm free time
4-6pm - vision boarding workshop
6pm - dinner
7-8pm - Restorative with Closing Circle - a relaxing session where you totally let go with sound bath
8pm - Bed
Thursday 5th - check out for guests who are staying over is by 10am.
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Check out is at 10am
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Guests are invited to join Rachel for an optional brunch at Newfold Farm Bistro if they would like to hang out some more before leaving (not included in cost and entirely optional)
Early Bird Pricing: ends March 31st
Ask me about Payment Plans
(Save £100 PLUS get 90 mins coaching FREE when you pay in full)
Edale Twin Payment Plan / 4 months
250£Every monthSharing a room, pay over 4 monthsValid for 4 months- Sharing a room
- 3 nights stay at a gorgeous place!
- Spread payment
Edale Twin Room (2 sharing)
888£Sharing at the retreat. Twin beds.Valid for one month- Twin room
- Pay in full get 90 mins coaching
Edale Triple or Quad room (3/4 share)
777£Perfect for a small group sharing - 3 or 4 people. There is one double that can be made into a twin, and then two twins foot to foot (pictured!)Valid for one month- Pay in full get 90 mins coaching prior to retreat.