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 honor 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.”
26 May – 1 June 2024 – Booked out
9 – 15 June 2024 – Booked out
11 – 17 August 2024 – Booked out
save the 2025 spring dates: 5-11 May 2025
THE PRICES & ACCOMMODATION
For 7 days (6 nights) retreat including all classes, workshops, walks, accommodation & 2 vegan buffets a day. The prices include everything for the week except your flights & transport to the retreat. Only a 350€ deposit is needed to make the reservation. You can view the accommodation details and photos here .
Discounts & scholarship positions available for woman in the local balkan region and BIPOC community.
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.
Amidst the natural embrace, we gather for guided ventures into the wilderness, moonlit circles, embodiment journeys, creativity awakening workshops and connective rituals. We dive into self-exploration, attain newfound wisdom, release burdens and liberate ourselves.
This is an invitation to embrace the wild within, dance under the moon and 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 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
WORKSHOPS
Morning Movement or yoga classes│Sunset Cliff walk│Sharing Circles│Womb health & self care│Zine making│Storytelling│Transforming Anger & Emotional Release | Decolonizing of spirituality | Waterfall walk & water ritual
FOCUS
- Embrace & unleash the wild within
- Experience the freedom of self-liberation
- Rekindle a connection with your true, authentic self
ATMOSPHERE
- Nature-centric
- Liberation from all labels and “shoulds”
- Raw & authentic
A DAY AT THE RETREAT
8:00 – 9:30 Movement class
10:00 -11:00 Plant based brunch
12:00-14:00 Female care & Menstrual Education
17:00-18:00 Plant based dinner
19:00-20:30 Sunset Cliff Walk
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. The untamed Montenegrin nature offers a unique chance to cultivate a deeper connection with the Earth and immerse our senses in its pristine wilderness.
Your Retreat Facilitators
Marijana Lemm
Women’s space holder and environmental & social activist from Montenegro. Marijana is the founder of Tara; in the last 6 years she has poured her heart into creating Tara and the world-wide community. During this time she discovered her deep passion of working with women, movement as well as nature, spcial justuce and realized how all these are interlinked. As an activist, Marijana works with the protection of wild rivers in the Balkan area and among other social justice issues. She loves sharing the medicine of movement and empowering women to find their own form of sacred activism.
Paola Nikté
Paola Nikté, Yokot’an descent is a Traditional Maya Midwife, Healer, Ajq’ij ( Spiritual Guide) Indigenous Rights and Environmental Activist, based in Europe since 2017. She inherited this gift from her Maya ancestors, a lineage of traditional midwives and healers of the Maya traditions of southern Mexico. With her work she honors their ancestors and continues the tradition of her grandmothers, preserving knowledge and ancient rituals that help women in all their cycles (menstruation, fertility, infertility, pregnancy, menopause) thus promoting physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well-being of women. Paola uses different techniques combining ancestral medicine and honoring Mother Earth.
WHO IS THE RETREAT FOR?
- Women seeking authentic, profound and transformative experiences.
- Interested in connecting with the wild and instinctual aspects of womanhood.
- Authentically connecting to oneself and others.
COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Tara is reimagining the ways we connect with spirituality; shifting from individualistic to collective. 5% sales of every retreat will support local conservation groups or indigenous community projects. Empowering you to make inner transformation alongside meaningful collective change. You can read more about the organizations that we support this year in our philosophy page.
What our past guests have to say:
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a packing list that you might find helpful when getting ready for the retreat ahead:
- Comfortable clothes for yoga 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)
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. Another option is contacting Mahakala Center (+382 (0) 67233481) to inquire about their shuttle service as they may be able to organise one at around 15:00 from Podgorica airport for 10-15€, depending on the number of people wanting to sign up for the service. If you’re coming by car, please reserve your parking spot in advance (5€ / day).
For the latest information on our Reschedule & Cancellation policy, please click here.
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.
We want to give our retreat guests an opportunity for a digital detox and therefore have the general wifi on only twice a day (10:30 – 12:30 & 18:00-19:00). However, for guests that need internet for working, for example, we also have e-internet cables for computers in all rooms that work all the time.
The maximum group size for this retreat is 18 women.
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.
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.