Wild Warrior Women Nature One Day Retreat- East Lothian

“The quality of the day was so restorative, fun, and outdoorsy – being with women who love growth and nature was enriching beyond words.” – Wild Warrior Women Attendee

When was the last time you stood beneath an endless sky… and felt your shoulders finally soften?

Imagine your feet sinking into warm, golden sand as the tide breathes in and out beside you. Salt lingers on the breeze. The air carries the cries of seabirds gliding effortlessly above your head. Before you stretches a horizon so vast it seems to dissolve every deadline, every expectation, every version of yourself that has spent too long holding everything together.

Yellowcraig isn’t simply a beach.

It is a place where the sea opens your chest a little wider.

Where ancient Scots pines lean into the wind.

Where wildflowers dance through the dunes.

Where the waves whisper a rhythm older than worry itself.

Out across the sparkling water, Bass Rock rises from the sea, alive with thousands of gannets returning home. Beyond lie the Isle of May, home to puffins, seals and remarkable wildlife, and the enchanting island of Fidra. Standing here, surrounded by sea, sky and living nature, it becomes wonderfully easy to remember that we are part of something far bigger than our endless to-do lists.

Throughout the retreat we’ll gently explore practices that awaken both body and heart. You’ll discover how the rhythm of the ocean can help expand your inner capacity, teaching your nervous system to meet life’s waves with greater steadiness and ease. Instead of feeling constantly pulled in every direction, you’ll learn to anchor yourself in something quieter, deeper and far more resilient.

Together we’ll share:

🌿 Slow, sensory forest bathing beneath the trees.

🌊 Optional wild sea swimming.

🧘 Beach yoga overlooking the coastline.

💛 Mindful compassion practices that soothe rather than strive.

🔥 Women’s circles filled with honest conversation, laughter and heartfelt connection.

🌾 Moments of stillness where the wind, the waves and the silence become your teachers.

There will be no pressure to perform.

No expectations to be anything other than exactly who you are.

Only space.

Space to breathe.

Space to laugh.

Space to wander barefoot.

Space to remember what it feels like to simply be.

Because sometimes healing doesn’t arrive in words.

Sometimes it arrives through salt on your skin.

Through the warmth of sun on your face.

Through birds wheeling overhead.

Through the hush of waves folding onto the shore.

Through women gathering around one another with open hearts.

Perhaps what you’ve been searching for isn’t something to add to your life.

Perhaps it’s something the sea has been quietly waiting to remind you.

Come and spend a day where the horizon stretches your perspective, the ocean steadies your spirit, and nature gently guides you back to yourself.

Practical Information

Date: Saturday 22nd August 2026

Meeting Point:Yellowcraig Car Park

Arrival: Please arrive for 9:30amso we can begin our day together.

Parking: £3 for the full day, payable by card or cash.

A quiet pride in supporting others through our Pay it Forward scheme.
Please bring: A packed lunch, plenty of water, clothing suitable for the Scottish weather! and any of the below if you want to.

🧺 What to Bring:
Outdoor Gear

• Walking shoes or sandals
• Waterproofs & warm layers
• Small rucksack
• Water bottle
• Flask with tea/coffee

Swim Kit:

• Swimwear & towel
• Water shoes/neoprene booties, water gloves and hat
• Warm dry clothes for after
• Tow float (if you use one)
• Dry bag for wet kit

Optional Extras:

• Blanket or sit mat
• A poem or quote you would love to share

🌟 What Women Are Saying:

“The walk, the swims, the women – I felt so deeply restored and uplifted.”
“By Wednesday I was still feeling the benefits – calmer, more connected.”

Places are limited to keep this experience intimate, supportive, and wild.
Bring a pal and save! Buy 2 tickets together and enjoy a reduced price ticket for you and a friend.

Come as you are — solo or with a friend — and give yourself a day to remember.