Wild Wellness
Return to Nature
retreat
30th-31st May, 2026
Blackridge, West Lothian, Scotland
Have you felt the call?
The call back to the trees, the earth, the water.
Perhaps a curiosity about the medicine that nature offers?
Or maybe you've been feeling a bit lost in this fast-paced, modern world, exhausted by devices, worries, responsibilities and endless expectations.​
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Return to Nature offers a softening, a slowing, and a deepening of the soul's connection to the natural world around us.
​If this sounds like the medicine you might be seeking right now, read on...
What is the Return to Nature Retreat?
​Return to Nature is a two-day immersive wellbeing retreat, offering a deeply nourishing space to slow down, decompress, and reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with the natural world around you.
Set in a cosy retreat centre on the edge of diverse woodlands, we will explore the landscape around us and our relationship with nature; learning from its rhythms, elements, and wisdom. Through a gentle blend of plant medicine, relaxation, creative craft, and shamanic practices, you’ll be supported to connect more deeply at a soul level, cultivating a sense of belonging, self-compassion, and healing.
Throughout the retreat, both mind and body will be lovingly nourished with knowledge, meaningful connection, moments of calm, creativity, friendship and delicious, hearty, home-made food!
Who is this retreat for?
​Return to Nature is for anyone, of any gender, who feels called to connect more deeply with nature, especially its spirit and medicine. It's also for those who seek connection to like-minded individuals and who are looking to engage in a variety of wellness activities and experiences to engage in self-care and personal growth.
This retreat is for adults 18+, but 16+ will be considered on an individual basis (such as a mother and daughter wanting to attend together). Although the venue is accessible, participants will need to have good mobility to be able to take part in many of the outdoor activities.
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If you have any questions about the retreat and whether it is a good fit for you, please reach out: stef@oakandwildflower.com
Retreat Activities
Throughout the retreat, immerse yourself in a wonderful variety of wild wellness activities, designed to help you embrace the beauty and medicine of nature and bring a sense of calm and connection to your heart and mind.
Foraging Walks
Enjoy a relaxed wander through the woods as you learn about the many local edible and medicinal plants and fungi growing around you and how they can be used in healing and staying healthy.
Workshops:
Herbal Medicine, Herbal Tea Blending
Engage in hands-on learning opportunities as you make your own plant medicine to take home from foraged plants and create your own herbal tea using your senses to explore flavours and scents for your own unique-to-you brew.
Craft:
Bringing Nature's Beauty Indoors
Experienced sustainable floral artist, Natasha, will take you on a guided nature walk to collect items from the wild, followed by a crafting workshop where you will experience making your own beautiful, natural home decor.
Read more about Natasha below.
Shamanic Elements and Fire Ritual
Introduction to the spiritual side of nature and how the elements are part of us and affect our minds and bodies followed by an exciting opportunity to take part in an empowering outdoor shamanic fire ritual with traditional shamans of the Spirit of Wolf tradition.
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Forest Bathing and Nature Meditations
Immerse yourself in the calm of the outdoors and use sensory observations as a tool for relaxation and nervous system reset.
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​Tea Circles
A meditative herbal tea ritual that will help you ground yourself, connect to your body and connect to plant wisdom through tea.
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Drum and Sound Circle
Drum to help release emotions, feel joy, power and connection. *Drums Provided
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Please note: These activities are provisional and could be subject to changes - updates will be made here if any changes occur.
Meet your Retreat Leader: Stef
Hi I'm Stef of Oak and Wildflower; your retreat leader and main facilitator for Return to Nature.
I am a community herbalist, forager, circle facilitator, traditional Shaman in the Spirit of Wolf tradition, and sylvotherapy (forest bathing) leader. I am a teacher member of the Association of Foragers, and an avid wild foodie.
My work and what I offer to others revolves around nature, as my goal is to help others find peace and healing through deepening their nature connection and wisdom.
I have been facilitating nature-based wellness events for the past 4 years including monthly Wild Women's Circles, foraging walks, herbal medicine workshops, tea circles and shamanic fire rituals.
I also do one-on-one shamanic work with clients.
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A bit more about me personally:
I am a neurodivergent woman in her forties, a mum to one daughter, and a wife to a big tall Scot. A bit of a hippy, pretty down-to-earth and definitely awkward at times, over the past several years I have done a lot of developing, healing, and self-acceptance.
I am based in Fife after immigrating to Scotland from Canada 8 years ago. Scotland is the home I always longed for, and I feel so lucky to be immersed in its natural beauty.
Outside of my love for nature, I enjoy baking, crafting, singing (mostly in my car) and sitting on my couch watching a good series.
You can read more of my story on my About page
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About
Meet Workshop Host:
Natasha
I’m Natasha of Tupelo Tree, a botanical florist, making seasonal immersions through large scale design. Working sustainably by foraging seasonally, locally and resting in winter, I have a wild approach to my work - bringing the outdoors in! I spend my days in my studio and setting up installations all round Scotland!
I started Tupelo Tree a decade ago, and over the past ten years I've travelled all the corners of Scotland, worked with some incredible venues and brands, even being the sole florist at the recent Dior tour in Scotland. I’m incredibly passionate about what I do and I care a great deal about working with the seasons and understanding the importance of considered florals. Honouring each stem and unique movement in my work.
In other words, I effing love being a florist and can’t wait to share some beauty and nature connection with you all at the Return to Nature retreat!
Location & Accommodation
The retreat is taking place at Beechbrae Woodland Centre located in Blackridge, West Lothian, a beautiful, purpose-built wellbeing space nestled on the edge of farmland and 35 acres of wild woodland. Along with the modern retreat centre, the land boasts footpaths winding through the wood connecting you to wild ponds, a garden, orchard, fire circle and labyrinth.
During the retreat we will explore the wild area around the centre, but during free periods you are welcome to explore further. The centre itself is fully wheelchair accessible, but the places we will be exploring in the woods will not be.
Learn more about the location here: Beechbrae
Camping
The retreat will include camping overnight on the Saturday, either outdoors, or indoors in the retreat centre.
Outdoor camping is encouraged as part of nature connection.
If the night is clear, you will get a wonderful display of stars!
Retreat participants will be responsible for bringing their own tents and camping gear, with limited shared spaces available in the large women-only bell tent (shown above). Indoors there is plenty of space in the many rooms available where an air mattress can be used on the floor, although most will be shared spaces. If you are attending with someone you know, inform the retreat leader as you can be given a room together without sharing with strangers.
There are limited onsite parking spaces for camper vans.
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If you do not want to camp: nearby accommodation may be available, this is at your own expense, or you may wish you travel back and forth from home if you are local.
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About
Food & Drinks
Throughout the retreat, healthy, plant-based hot meals will be provided, along with coffee and a selection of tea and snacks.
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Our experienced retreat caterer, Maria, will provide us with a fresh, hot, healthy selection of food for lunches (both days) and dinner (Sat only) and can cater to most dietary needs. Don't be fooled by it being "healthy" and "plant-based", you won't go away hungry after one of Maria's fantastic buffets! You'll likely even want to go back for seconds!
Sunday morning you will wake up to a selection of pastries, cereals and fruit which you can help yourself to before the retreat day begins.
​Weather-permitting, you'll be able to enjoy your meals outdoors on the large deck.
How much to take part?
Ah, the big question!​
The exchange for Return to Nature Retreat is £385 per person,
with a deposit of £95* to secure your space.
Yes, payment plans are absolutely available, with a variety of payment options.
SPECIAL FEBRUARY EARLY BIRD RATE!
Until the end of February 2026 I am offering an early bird discount for the retreat at a rate of £335 when full payment is made up front via BACS, or £350 when paying by credit card, Paypal or payment plan.
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Retreat spaces are limited to 12.
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What this includes:
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A full two days of hands-on workshops, foraging and nature walks and wellness activities listed above including all supplies needed
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Access to the beautiful retreat surroundings for your exploration
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Saturday hot lunch, hot dinner & snacks
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Sunday breakfast, hot lunch & snacks
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Onsite parking
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Indoor or outdoor camping overnight
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Use of small drum throughout the weekend
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Additional expenses to consider that are not included:
Holiday/Travel Insurance, travel to and from the venue, camping equipment/supplies, other accommodation where preferred.
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Are you in?
​If Return to Nature sounds like the nurturing experience you've been looking for, then I invite you to go along to:
THE RETREAT BOOKING PAGE
Pay your deposit there to secure your space.
From there, you will be contacted by Stef via email to discuss how you would like to pay the remaining amount, with payment plan options available.
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*Please note: after booking you only have 24 hours to change your mind, and after this the deposit is non-refundable, so please ask any clarifying questions you may have prior to booking or within the first 24 hours of booking.
There is a cancellation policy in place which can be read in the Retreat Terms & Conditions, and I also recommend that you pay close attention to the section titled, "RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLIENT".
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Read full retreat Terms & Conditions here: May 2026 Retreat T&C
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If you have any questions about the retreat or payments, please reach out: stef@oakandwildflower.com
I am looking forward to you being a part of my retreat!
