Wild Women's: Creative Exploration

Our immersive extension of the classic Wild Women’s Retreat dives deeper into creativity, blending nature connection, movement, and ancient stories with hands-on creative practices. For centuries, women have gathered for collective healing through creation, and this retreat continues that tradition. Through workshops in clay, natural dyeing, foraging, art therapy, and movement, participants will reconnect with the wild, instinctual aspects of womanhood. By working with our hands, we attune to the land, our animal bodies, and our imaginations, fostering a profound creative and personal journey.

Date: 2-8 June 2025

ABOUT THE RETREAT

Moving beyond new age spirituality and distant traditions, this retreat invites you to collaboratively explore European fairytales and mythic archetypes. By getting our hands dirty with clay and natural materials, we connect with our roots and engage deeply with the land. This immersion in nature fuels our awe and curiosity, guiding us away from mainstream systems of domination. Additionally, we’ll dive into our imaginations and creativity through movement, dance, and performance, celebrating the wild and instinctual aspects of being a woman together.

“Was not the earth the true healer?
A night’s sleep deep in the forrest.
A quiet day in the company of birds. River water. Bitter herbs. This was the slow medicine that healed us from the soles of our feet upwards.” – Sophie Strand

THE PRICES & ACCOMMODATION

For a 7-day (6-night) retreat, including all classes, workshops, hikes, accommodation at The Grove, and two vegetarian buffets daily. The group will consist of a maximum of 24 participants. The price covers everything for the week, except flights and transportation to the retreat space.

We believe that collective healing should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. For those who may face financial constraints, we offer scholarship spots with flexible pricing.*priority given to women from the Balkans and BIPOC communities. Please apply here.

WE WILL EXPLORE

Reconnect with your creativity and express your unique artistic vision.
Cultivate a deep connection with nature and the untamed aspects of womanhood through creativity and hands-on activities.
Uncover through myths the heritage that revered the earth and the female divine.
Myths & stories in the book Women who run with wolves
Forage for natural materials and herbs to incorporate into your creative projects.
Transform emotions through creative practices and art therapy
Explore movement and dance as tools for creative expression and personal insight.

DIGITAL DETOX

We recommend a digital detox to help you reconnect with your wild nature. While it’s not required, stepping away from technology can create space for deeper immersion in the natural world and allow you to rediscover your innate instincts.

THE PLACE “The Grove” Montenegro

A beautifully converted old mill house nestled in the historic town of Stari Bar, Montenegro. The Grove offers a quiet escape from the busyness of everyday life, surrounded by olive trees, walking trails, and a freshwater stream flowing through the land. Stari Bar, located just 20 minutes from the coastline, is a historic old town rich in charm. Guests can explore trails leading into olive groves, discover waterfalls, and wander through the ancient fortress

Facilitators & guest artists

Marijana Lemm is a women’s space holder, movement teacher and environmental activist from Montenegro and Berlin. Marijana is the founder of Tara retreats; in the last 6 years she has poured her heart into creating Tara. During this time she discovered her deep passion of working with women, movement as well as nature, social justice and realized how all these are interlinked. As an activist, Marijana works with the protection of wild rivers in the Balkans including the Tara River. She loves sharing the medicine of movement, nature, myths and empowering women to find their own form of sacred activism.

Iman della Luna Glušac, born during the siege of Sarajevo, is a multi-faceted artist and founder of a woman-owned business creating sustainable jewelry, sculptures, and furniture. Based in Sarajevo, her work is inspired by Bosnia’s landscapes and culture, using biodegradable materials to advocate for ecological responsibility and human rights. Educated in Creative Leadership and Creative Direction, she combines artistic expression with spiritual depth. As a yoga teacher, Reiki master, and ecstatic dance facilitator, she focuses on women’s empowerment and healing, integrating spiritual and psychological approaches for transformation.

Felizitas is a freelance dramaturge, curator, and artist working in Berlin’s independent performing arts scene. She thrives on collaboration, seeking joyful, activist-driven approaches to creating knowledge through sisterhood and shared practices. With a background in German Literature, pedagogy, and cultural poetics, she expanded her expertise in curation in Amsterdam before taking on theater festivals and writing audio fiction. In 2020, she launched the podcast “The Mother in Me is the Mother in You” on motherhood, and this year, “Goodbye Stranger” on disappearing fathers, inspired by her dad’s dementia. She invites others to join her in zine-making and storytelling, fostering collective knowledge creation.