Reconnect with Nature on Women’s Wild Weekends in the Forest of Dean

Love Her Wild CIC — Women’s Outdoor Retreats in the Forest of Dean

Love Her Wild CIC delivers women-focused outdoor retreats based in Parkend, England, with signature events including Wild Weekend 'South' at Runways End Outdoor Centre and the Winter Wild Weekend in the Forest of Dean. These retreats combine bushcraft weekends, yoga sessions, camping or cozy shared accommodation, communal meals and personal-development workshops for women who want to learn outdoor skills and build connection.

Why choose a Love Her Wild CIC retreat?

• Women-focused retreats: The Winter Wild Weekend is a women-only retreat; Wild Weekend 'South' offers a similar women-focused programme.
• Practical outdoor skills: Programming highlights bushcraft, wild camping basics, and applied outdoor skills that build confidence in nature.
• Holistic wellbeing: Guided yoga, inspirational talks, and personal-development workshops support mental and emotional wellbeing in outdoor settings.
• Community impact: As a Community Interest Company (CIC), Love Her Wild CIC operates with community benefit in its mission and event design.

Featured trips

• Wild Weekend 'South — Runways End Outdoor Centre

  • Camping and outdoor skills
  • Bushcraft workshops and practical sessions
  • Yoga and wellbeing sessions
  • Personal-development talks and communal meals

• Winter Wild Weekend — Forest of Dean

  • Women-only retreat format
  • Cozy accommodations and communal dining
  • Winter bushcraft skills and guided activities
  • Supportive group environment to relax and connect

What to expect at a retreat

Participants can expect a blend of hands-on instruction and reflective sessions. Typical retreat elements include:

• Bushcraft and outdoor-skill instruction suitable for beginners and experienced campers
• Guided yoga classes tailored to outdoor environments
• Inspirational talks and personal-development workshops
• Communal meals and opportunities for social connection

These elements are organised to provide both skill development (wild camping, firecraft, shelter-building) and restorative downtime (yoga, reflective discussion, nature connection).

Locations and venues

Love Her Wild CIC runs events in the Forest of Dean and at Runways End Outdoor Centre near Parkend, England. These locations are chosen for access to woodland, outdoor learning spaces and environments suited to bushcraft and camping weekends.

Who benefits from these retreats?

These weekends are designed for women who want a structured introduction to wild camping, those seeking a supportive group for outdoor learning, and women looking for short retreats that combine physical activity, skill development and restorative practices like yoga.

Bookings and planning

Prospective participants should review event descriptions for specific venue details, accommodation style (camping or shared indoor spaces), and any recommended kit lists provided with booking information. Event summaries emphasise inclusivity, safety, and accessible outdoor education.

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Love Her Wild CIC offers focused, community-minded retreats that blend outdoor skills, wellbeing practices and group connection for women wanting to deepen their experience of the natural world.