Pregnancy asks a great deal from a woman’s body and heart

In modern life there are very few spaces where pregnant women can simply slow down, be cared for, and prepare for birth in a calm and supportive environment.

This retreat day is an invitation to step out of the rush of everyday life and spend a day nourishing yourself and your growing baby.

Set in the roundhouse at the Wildlings Outdoor Education Hub, surrounded by forest garden herbs and nature, this is a gentle and grounding day for women in pregnancy.

Together we will move, rest, share nourishing food and explore simple practices that support the body and mind as birth approaches.

Places are limited to a small group of nine women, creating a small and supportive group where everyone is able to relax and feel held.

A deeply nourishing day for pregnant women to slow down, connect with their body and baby, and prepare for the journey of birth.

Held in the warm wooden roundhouse at Noxon Farm in the Forest of Dean,
this small gathering offers a rare chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life
and spend a day surrounded by nature and other women walking the same path.

Together we will create a gentle, supportive space where you can rest, move, learn and reflect as you prepare for the arrival of your baby.

This day draws on both modern birth knowledge and traditional women’s wisdom from cultures around the world. You’ll experience simple yet powerful practices that support the body and nervous system during pregnancy and labour — including breathwork, relaxation, movement, and traditional tools such as the rebozo, used by midwives for generations.

These practices are helpful preparation for any kind of birth, whether that unfolds at home, in hospital, or by caesarean.

What the day includes

Pregnancy yoga & breathwork

1

Birth wisdom

2

Expert Facilitation

3

A Supportive Space

4

Traditional practices

5

Delicious nutritious real food

6

The setting

The retreat takes place in the Wildlings Roundhouse at Noxon Farm, a beautiful timber space surrounded by woodland and gardens.

With a wood stove, soft blankets and natural light, the roundhouse offers a peaceful and grounding environment for slowing down and reconnecting with yourself during pregnancy.

Rhythm for the day…

9:30am — Arrival & Nourishing Snacks

Arrive slowly into the space with herbal teas, nourishing snacks and time to settle into the roundhouse.

Fresh fruit, probiotic yogurt, herbal infusions and seasonal nourishing foods will be available as women arrive.

10:00am — Opening Women’s Circle

A gentle opening circle to land in the day together.

10:45am — Pregnancy Yoga, Breathwork & Body Preparation

A flowing morning session supporting:

  • breath awareness for labour

  • pelvic balance

  • nervous system relaxation

  • instinctive movement for birth

  • pelvic floor awareness

Adapted to meet your needs on the day depending on energy levels, fitness and gestation. Traditional tools such as the rebozo may also be woven into this session.

A slow shared meal inspired by real-food pregnancy nutrition.

Simple seasonal foods designed to deeply nourish the pregnant body, with space for conversation, connection and rest.

12:30pm — Nourishing Lunch

1:30pm — Rest, Journaling & Quiet Time

Time to slow down after lunch. You are welcome to:

  • browse the birth book library

  • journal

  • rest in the roundhouse

  • wander the gardens

  • sit quietly with tea

(No pressure to “do” anything.)

2:15pm — Birth Wisdom, Reflection & Creative Practice

A gentle afternoon session weaving together birth art, discussion and reflection.

Together we’ll explore themes such as:

  • trusting the body

  • supporting hormones of labour

  • creating safety and calm in birth

  • instinctive movement and rest

  • traditional wisdom and modern understanding of birth

This is a relaxed and supportive space for conversation, creativity and shared learning.

3:30pm — Herbal Tea Break

Seasonal snacks, teas and time to pause.

Space for informal questions and conversation around birth, postpartum preparation, traditional wisdom and practical support.

4:00pm — Deep Relaxation, Rebozo & Restorative Practices

A deeply restful afternoon session including:

  • guided yoga nidra / hypnorelaxation

  • grounding bodywork

  • temple oiling

  • rebozo relaxation

  • restorative rest practices

This longer closing relaxation is designed to help the nervous system soften and settle deeply.

5:15pm — Candlelit Closing Circle

We close the day together with:

  • reflection

  • affirmation cards

  • candle ritual

  • sharing circle

A gentle ending before returning home.

  • “Emma creates the kind of space where women can soften, breathe and feel safe.”

    Pregnancy Yoga Mum

  • “A beautiful mix of practical knowledge, emotional support and deep care.”

    Doula Client

  • “The bodywork felt gentle, respectful and deeply calming — exactly what I needed in pregnancy.”

    Pregnant mum to be

  • "The roundhouse is like stepping into another world. I let go of all my worries as soon as I stepped inside - bliss"

    Forest Mum

Book Your Place

Pregnancy Retreat Days are held once a month in our roundhouse here in The Forest of Dean and are limited to a small group of nine women.

Choose your preferred date below to book your place. After booking, you’ll receive full details, including what to bring, directions to the roundhouse and anything else you need to know before the day.

Retreat Price

Full price: £145

Early Bird: £115 with code EARLY30
Available until 7 August 2026.

Super Early Bird places are released first to my mailing list. Join the list below if you’d like to hear when the next introductory code is available.

Early booking is recommended, as each retreat is limited to nine women.