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Wild Women's

A week retreat where we come together to remember our natural, instinctive selves as women. Inspired by the stories in Women Who Run with the Wolves, we explore what it means to live from that wild, creative place within. It’s a space to let go of the roles and expectations we’ve taken on, and to reconnect with our own wholeness, aliveness, and freedom.

“The doors to the world of the wild are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.”

Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With the Wolves

About The Retreat

This is a journey into the wilderness within and around us, a return to the wild and instinctual aspects of being a woman. It is a container where we unlearn what we were taught about worth and beauty, and remember the body not as a machine or commodity, but as a source of wisdom, creativity, and collective strength.

We refuse the story that healing is only individual. While much of new age spirituality tells us to look inward alone, this retreat reminds us that our bodies, grief, joy, and rage are deeply interconnected. 

Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of myths and stories in Women Who Run with the Wolves, we weave movement, ritual, and story into practices of reclamation. Together, we remember the power of gathering to heal, to resist, to transform.

A DAY AT THE RETREAT

08:00 – Movement & Embodiment
10:00 – Brunch
11:00 – Myth Reading Circle
15:00 – Afternoon Workshop or Free time
17:00 – Dinner
19:00 – Evening Activity

WE WILL EXPLORE

Connection with the wild and instinctual self
Shedding the masks of “pretty” and “good”
Myths and stories as mirrors and guides
Practices for anger, grief, shame, joy, and desire
Living cyclically remembering the wisdom of body rhythms
Foraging and plants as teachers of resilience
Understanding how systems of oppression and capitalism have shaped us

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 23 participants. The price covers everything for the week, except flights and transportation to the retreat space. 

Community Care & Scholarship Spots

 Applications are open until December 15, 2025.
We believe that collective healing should be accessible to all. For those with financial constraints, we offer:

Scholarship Spots (50% off): with priority for women from the Balkans and from the Global South. Apply Here. 

Support Spots (50% off): for someone supporting daily tasks during the retreat (kitchen, setup, etc.). Apply here.

Your Facilitator

Marijana Lemm

Marijana is the founder of Tara Retreats, a community organizer, and a complementary medicine practitioner. For the past seven years, she has been hosting and teaching at women’s retreats, combining movement, art, and nature-based learning. Her work is devoted to inspiring collective healing, social justice, and strengthening our connection to the land, with her roots stemming from both Montenegro and Germany.

THE PLACE

The Grove is a beautifully restored mill house nestled in the historic town of Stari Bar, Montenegro. Surrounded by ancient olive trees, mountain trails, and a freshwater stream flowing through the land, it offers a quiet refuge from the pace of everyday life. Stari Bar is alive with history and charm cobbled paths, the ruins of an old fortress, hidden waterfalls, and groves that have carried stories for centuries.

Meals are prepared in Sham’s kitchen, where Palestinian food is cooked with warmth and care. Nourishing dishes are made with seasonal produce from local farms, filling the table with flavors that are both homely and deeply rooted in tradition. Eating together becomes a ritual of belonging a way of sharing culture, story, and community through every bite.

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.

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What our past guests have to say:​

Sonia Zanetti​Wild Women participant
"I felt instantly called by it because right at that time I was on the lookout for more women-centred spaces and very into researching on my roots, and I must say that the retreat has not only met but exceeded all of my expectations: the love that I’ll keep on carrying in my heart and soul thanks to the beautiful wild sisters I’ve had the incredible pleasure to live with that week is something I’ll treasure forever, I don’t think I’ve felt so much warmth, acceptance, softness, openness, care, freedom, confidence, inspiration, strength, safety, courage, connection, authenticity, joy, rage (in a positive light because it’s a rage against injustice and wrongness), excitement and just the purest and just the most healing magic ever in my life. experiencing this retreat truly felt like basking in the sunlight of each and every sister present AND in my own light that they’ve helped me discover and let shine and I’ve learned so much about myself, how I want my life to be and how I can help others who feel the same way in that one single week that the trajectory of my life feels honestly changed because of it. love is so so powerful!!'
Shauny E​
Shauny E​Wild Women participant
"‘Before i arrived at the retreat i was feeling very restless and insecure. Being surrounded by all these beautiful and kind women, I felt very welcome and seen. Day by day I was coming back to myself slowly. The workshops allowed us to feel our emotions deeply but also helped us process collective grieve. I’m very thankful for my time at the retreat, for Marijana and Rawan’s professional, but intuitive and warm guidance, for Saeed’s delicious food. I left with a heart that felt very full and I am certain I will come back some day.."
Michelle Rijnber​Wild Women participant
"Being a part of the Wild Women retreat at Tara was honestly a lifechanging experience. For me, this retreat was about peeling back layers of myself and creating space for every emotion - anger, sadness and pure joy. It brought me closer to understanding the kind of women I want to be in this world and gave me a clearer sense of my life’s purpose. Throughout the week, I formed connections with other women that were much more deep and genuine than some of the connections I have in my day to day life. I felt very held and accepted by the group of women around me. If you’re curious, and want to explore what womanhood can mean for you - even if you feel a little bit guarded like I did - I would 100% recommend this retreat as a save place to start..."

Frequently Asked Questions​

What should I bring with me?

Here is a packing list that you might find helpful when getting ready for the retreat ahead:

  • Comfortable clothes for movement and other activities
  • Closed suitable shoes for walking/hiking
  • Swimsuit if you want to go swimming (we also have a Jacuzzi)
  • Journal and pens
  • Toiletries (all natural products are suggested due to the organic sewage system)
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat for sunny days
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Rain jacket (in case it happens to rain)
  • Sea shoes (there may be sea urchins at the beach)
How to get here?

You can travel to our retreats either by air plane, train or bus.

For getting to the retreat from Sutomore train station, Tivat airport or Podgorica airport, there is a great local taxi driver Stefan who you can contact beforehand via Whatsapp (+382 69444506). We will be creating a whatsapp group chat for everyone a little closer to the retreat start date where you can find other guests you might like to carpool with. 

What if I have to cancel the retreat?

For the latest information on our Reschedule & Cancellation policy, please click here.

Is this retreat for women of all ages?

Yes, we welcome all women between the age of 18 to 80 to this retreat. We love having a variety of ages on our retreat and it is wonderful to see different generations connecting and sharing their wisdom with each other. On average our guests for this retreat are usually between early 20s to mid 30s.

Is their wifi available?

There will be a digital detox on the whole retreat.

What is the typical group size?

The maximum group size for this retreat is 25 women. 

Can I join this retreat on my own?

You absolutely can! Most of our guests come alone and love the experience. It is a safe environment to be yourself and form authentic friendships. We have seen some of the most beautiful connections blossom during these retreats.

Where to stay - extra days in Montenegro

Depending on your flights, you may have an extra day to enjoy Montenegro before:

Our favourite places to enjoy your time in Montenegro:

Hoopoe Glamping (Lake Skadar)
The Grove Hostel (Bar)
Wild river rafting at Tara River (Grab Etno Village)
Kite Surfing at Ada Bojana
Porcelani (mountainside getaway airbnb neat Skadar)
Hiking in the Cursed Mountains or Dormitor
Airbnbs in our nearby town Buljarica & Petrovac
If you would like to adventure a little further and have more time, Kotor is a beautiful, UNESCO world herited city and if you love nature we would recommend you to go explore the Durmitor mountains, Tara river and the cursed mountains near Albania, for some of the most beautiful, clear lakes!

If you would like to know more about nice places to stay in Montenegro, feel free to email us and we will give you more information.