Wild Women's Retreat

This retreat encourages self-discovery, personal empowerment and a cultivation of a deep connection with the wild and instinctual aspects of being a woman. All activities on the retreat are designed to honour the strength, intuition, and creativity that all women possess, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of myths and stories explored in the book “Women Who Run with the Wolves.”

Date: 5-11 May 2025

Or join our Wild Women’s: Creative Exploration: 2-8 June 2025

ABOUT THE RETREAT

This is a journey into the heart of feminine strength and intuition. A container for self-discovery, unapologetic self-empowerment and a deep connection with the wilderness within & around us. While many have been conditioned to be a ‘good girl,’ this retreat offers an opportunity to unravel that programming and instead tap into the strength of embracing our authentic selves.

This is an invitation to embrace the wild within, to reconnect with the primal energy that defines the essence of being a woman. We invite you to a journey where you are free to run with the wolves and unleash the wild, beautiful power that resides within you. These retreats are aimed for all women and people identifying as such.

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.

“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

WE WILL EXPLORE

Cultivate a deep connection with nature and the untamed aspects of womanhood
Myths & stories in the book Women who run with wolves
Liberation from all labels and “shoulds”
Wild plants, foraging & healing herbs
Transformative practices for anger & emotions
Awakening inner sound & expression
Awaken your inner power through embodiment & somatic practices
Confront shame and further unlock your ability to compassionately be with yourself.
What is the source of our power, and how do we reclaim our voice, body, and sense of agency?

WILDERNESS INSIDE AND OUT

Us women have an inherited gift to connect with nature. In many ways, the feminine and nature share similar qualities and an innate rawness that over time has tried to be tamed. Nature has been a place for women to come together, to heal, to connect. We want to encourage you to find and embrace this healing connection back with the Earth where we all come from and will always be a part of.

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

Your facilitators

Marijana Lemm is a Montenegrin-German, dedicated women’s space holder, movement teacher, and activist. As the founder of Tara Retreats, she has spent the last six years pouring her heart into creating transformative spaces for women, rooted in movement, nature, and community. Marijana’s passion lies in empowering women to discover their own power through the healing power of movement, myths, and nature-based rituals. As an activist, she also works to protect the wild rivers of the Balkans and is part of the movement for the Palestinian cause. Her facilitation integrates movement, deep connection to nature, inspiring women to find their own voice and strength.

Rawan Roshni is a Palestinian/Balkan, Global Citizen, Arab Woman, based in Jordan. She uses her voice as an Artivist through her singing/songwriting and facilitation of brave spaces focusing her work in the SWANA region. Her facilitation over the past decade has ranged from issues such as conflict transformation, collective liberation, feminine leadership, catalyzing community, emotional processing tools, conscious relating, consent and more! She fuses Sound, Movement and Intuitive Rituals as tools in her work, bringing elements such as group singing, sound work through vocalization, whirling dance, and intentional nature-based practices. She has co-founded multiple interfaith and world music projects and most recently has been touring her solo tri-lingual live-looping Music & Poetry performance Al-Tuyoor: Messages from the Birds for 2 years across 6 countries and counting!

What our past guests have to say:

"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!!'

Sonia Zanetti

"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..."

Michelle van Rijnberk 미셀레

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