Rewilding Meditation
Nature Meditation overnights 2026
Nature meditation overnights 2026
Rewilding Meditation woodland retreats aim to bring meditation back into nature to deepen your practice. We want you to experience the peace, nourishment and joy of the woods so that nature becomes a place of refuge.
Over a weekend, participants will spend time together and alone within their own camp in beautiful, private woodlands. We will practise sitting, walking and nature meditations structured around a theme. Participation in all activities is optional.
All weekends will take place in Wildflower Woods, a bespoke outdoor retreat centre, near Bruton, Somerset. Wildflower Woods consists of 12 acres of broad-leaved woodland, with many different species of trees and flowers. Multiple paths lead to delightful glades and secret spots. Two seasonal streams meander through the woodland. It’s a haven for wildlife including bats, moles, butterflies, hares and many birds including owls, buzzards and red kites. There are covered areas if it rains, a kitchen shelter and a compost toilet.
We will run three weekends in 2026 for two nights. One retreat is open to all experienced meditators regardless of gender (July) while two are for women only (May & June), as many women want to practice on their own outdoors, but deeply engrained fears stop them.
As a bonus, the retreats feature workshops on plant dreaming (May & July) and creativity and writing (June). There’s no obligation to attend these sessions and you will be very welcome to come to the retreats regardless.
At every weekend, delicious vegan meals, a campfire and nature meditation activities will be provided. A minimum of four and a maximum of eight participants can attend. A video pre-meet will introduce retreatants to each other and help prepare for the weekend.
Formal meditation practice is not essential, but you do need to be able sit in stillness for up to 40 minutes. Please note these are not taught retreats. From the evening of the first day until lunchtime of the last day, retreats may be held in silence with an optional sharing after lunch, but each group decides itself when to be in silence and when not.
The retreat facilitators donate their time for free, thereby keeping costs low. However, dana (or donations) to the facilitators are appreciated (but certainly not expected). To cover the necessary costs of the woods, food, catering and other expenses, we ask for individual contributions of £155 (two nights) with a deposit of £40. Please don’t let financial or transport concerns stop you from coming to any retreat, as bursaries and lift sharing are available.
For further information, please see FAQ or contact Lesley on rewildingmeditation@gmail.com.
To book, please complete the booking form. After receiving the booking form, we will be in touch about how to transfer your £40 deposit. Once we receive both the booking form and the deposit, your place is secure. Feel free contact Lesley on rewildingmeditation@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Connecting with the Elements
Saturday 23 May – Mon 25 May
Bank Holiday weekend
Two nights (£155)
Facilitated by Sarah Davies and Lesley Wye
Women only
Guided by the four elements—Earth, Air, Water and Fire—you are invited to slow down and fully arrive in the woods as they wake into summer. Held by the forest, we take time to settle into this living landscape, to find our place, and to remember our belonging within the natural world.
The Buddha taught that the four elements are fundamental to understanding reality and the human experience. Through gentle, embodied practices we will meet each element in turn, exploring its presence within the wider ecosystem of the land and within ourselves. By spending unhurried time in the woods, we come to know them more intimately: the ground beneath our feet, the movement of air and light, the sound of water, the warmth and energy of fire. This retreat is an invitation to deep listening and simple presence, allowing the forest to hold us as we listen for what arises.
Rest and recharge with the light of midsummer
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 June
Summer Solstice
Two nights (£155)
Facilitated by Lauren Mason and Liz Kalaugher
Women only
The solstice is a time of long days and short nights. Join us in beautiful Somerset woodland for a weekend of stillness, meditation and nature connection practices. We’ll tune into the light and warmth of the solstice, seek out and open to pleasant sensations, and recharge for the season ahead. Optional prose and poetry writing workshops will be offered, to deepen our connection to ourselves and our surroundings. No previous writing or meditation experience needed.
Awakening in the Woods
Fri 3 – Sun 5 July
Two nights (£155)
Facilitated by Lesley Wye and Shauna Hope
All experienced practitioners welcome
Warm sun on your skin, vibrant green leaves on the trees, scented gentle breezes with the soundtrack of delicious birdsong, this retreat is an opportunity to create the conditions to feel more fully alive, as the woods move into the fullness of summer. Drawing on the seven factors of awakening, we will be deepening our meditation practice, opening to precious insight and fostering greater receptivity to the wonders of the natural world.