Book a sauna session
14th Nov
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12th Dec, 2024
£25
Come and experience the benefits of hot and cold therapy in our wood fired sauna and wildlife pond and see if you are brave enough to take on the cold water bucket!
The Fire and the Feminine Women's Circle
7th Feb, 2025
£80
Come and connect with a community of women and enjoy some gentle movement, mindfulness and hot and cold therapy to help you properly switch off and recharge your batteries.
The Fire & The Feminine Women's Circle
9th May, 2025
£80
Join us for a proper day off for our spring circle and enjoy spending time among a community of women. We'll stretch, move, meditate and craft before enjoying a cold water swim and a wood fired sauna.
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Wild Swim Retreat
16th May
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18th May, 2025
£450
Join us for this weekend introduction to wild swimming in some of North Wales' most stunning and secret spots. Warm up with a lot of tea and cake whist relaxing in your hammock by the campfire.
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Come To Your Senses Retreat
23rd May
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26th May, 2025
£645
Learn how to harness your different senses to become more mindful and relaxed in your everyday life. Through a series of fun exercises you will gain all the skills you need to better manage stress and feel happier.
Open Water Swim Technique Weekend
30th May
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1st Jun, 2025
£395 - glamping
£295 - own tent/campervan
£195 - just for the day
If you are looking to transition from 'dipping' to open water swimming then this weekend is for you! We'll be focusing on how to improve your stroke, build your strength, and develop your confidence to swim some distance in open water.
Wild Swim Retreat
11th Jul
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13th Jul, 2025
£450
Perfect for both complete beginners and more experienced wild swimmers, this two-night experience will introduce you to some of the most stunning open-water swimming spots in North Wales...
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The Fire & The Feminine Freedom Retreat
18th Jul
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20th Jul, 2025
£495
Escape from your everyday life for a weekend and enjoy three blissful days free from phones, stress and your usual responsibilities. With gentle yoga, meditation, wild swimming, sauna, and nature crafting sessions, you will leave feeling relaxed, calm and focused.
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Back To Nature Summer Camp
4th Aug
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7th Aug, 2025
£350 - own tent/campervan
£750 - glamping tent
Come and enjoy a week of outdoor fun at The Forge and learn all about everything from beekeeping to bushcraft, wild swimming to scything. This series of workshops is suitable for children and adults. Dogs welcome too!
Wild Swim Retreat
12th Sept
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14th Sept, 2025
£450
No experience required! Come and join us to enjoy wild swimming at its best - we'll introduce you to cold water swimming in some of the most stunning spots in North Wales.
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Winter Wild Swim Programme
21st Sept
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14th Dec, 2025
£250 for 5 sessions
Are you keen to keep wild swimming all year round? Join us for these half day sessions where we will help you to acclimatise to cold water and build your confidence for winter wild swimming.
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Mountain Swim Adventure
26th Sept
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28th Sept, 2025
£475
Love wild swimming and looking for your next challenge? Why not join us for a weekend of hiking, dipping and picnicking in some of the most stunning and remote swim spots on North Wales.
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Can you cater for different dietary requirements?
Yes of course. If you let us know at least a fortnight before the retreat starts we can accommodate for any dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diets.
Is all the food provided?
Yes the retreats are fully catered and we provide LOTS of cake and snacks as well as three meals a day. You are welcome to bring your own snacks too if you like and we provide cool boxes in your kitchen cabins to keep things fresh. If you'd like to bring wine, beer or other nice things to drink you are more than welcome; we expect responsible drinking and not before you get in the water (obviously!).
Can I bring a partner or friend even if they don't want to take part in the retreat activities?
Yes you are welcome to bring a support team! Get in touch with us directly to discuss pricing options for non-participants.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes you are welcome to bring your dog - we just ask that you keep them under close control, clean up after them and are respectful to other retreat guests who may be nervous around dogs. We don't usually allow dogs to come in the water with us on our Wild Swim Retreats as this can be a bit risky for everyone!
Can children come on the retreats?
No I'm afraid all of our retreats are designed for over 18s only.
Will I have to share a tent with someone I don't know?
We encourage people to share a tent with one other person if they are happy to do so. Our bell tents are 5 metres wide so there is lots of space for two single beds and a large sofa. If you are booking with a friend or a partner we will make sure you are in the same tent.
Can I have my own tent?
Yes we can provide a separate bell tent if you would like your own space. There will be a £150 single supplement for this. Please note that you will still need to share a composting toilet and a kitchen cabin with others on the retreat.
What happens if I need to cancel my spot?
If you are no longer able to make the retreat we will in the first instance give you the option to move your place to another date. If that is not an option then we will work with you to try to fill your place so we can give you a full refund. However if we are unable to fill your spot then the following cancellation policy will apply:
12 weeks’ notice or more – you only lose the 25% deposit
6 - 12 weeks’ notice – lose 25% deposit plus a further 25% of the total cost of your booking (50% of total cost of booking)
4 - 6 weeks’ notice – lose 75% of total cost of booking
Less than 4 weeks’ notice – lose 100% of total cost of booking
About our wild swim retreats
Can complete beginners come on the Wild Swim Retreat?
Yes absolutely! We welcome all abilities on our Wild Swim Retreats and all our swims are designed so that you can do as much or as little as you want. There is no pressure at all to do anything you are not comfortable with. We will provide all the guidance to get you started and help you build your confidence.
Can experienced wild swimmers also come on one of your retreats?
Yes! We welcome all abilities and all our swim spots are designed so that if you want to go for a longer swim you have the option. We encourage our more experienced swimmers to support and encourage those who are not so confident to make sure everyone feels comfortable and included.
Is the water clean enough to swim in?
The quality of the water in all our swim spots is generally very good. We regularly monitor the water quality of all our swim locations and adjust our locations accordingly if there is any sign of algae or contamination.
Do I need any special equipment?
No, just a swimsuit and a towel, plus we would recommend that you wear suitable footwear (swim socks or an old pair of trainers is fine) as it can be slippy entering and exiting the water. You are more than welcome to wear a wetsuit and/or neoprene gloves and boots if you have them but this is by no means a requirement.
How cold will the water be?
This depends on the swim location and the weather we have had in the run up to the event. In North Wales generally the outdoor water temperature ranges from around 12c in May to 18c in September.
How fit do I need to be?
On our Wild Swim Retreat most of our swim spots are very close to the parking areas with less than a 5 minute walk to the water. The longest walk is around 20 minutes but we can give you a lift to the water's edge in a 4X4 if required. On our Mountain Swim Adventure you will need to be fit enough to walk around 10km over hilly terrain and carry everything you need for a day in the mountains, including water, food and your kit for 3-4 swims.