Gentle, embodied practices suitable for every stage of pregnancy, with different options offered throughout.

Breath is one of the most powerful tools you can carry through pregnancy, birth and life. When you learn how to work with your breath—to soften, steady yourself, move through intensity and come back into your body—everything can change.

I have been teaching these techniques for 16 years, after discovering their power during my own two homebirths. Both were long and challenging, yet unmedicated, straightforward and deeply empowering.

Nothing here is about performing a posture correctly or simply following instructions. Every movement and practice is offered as a gentle suggestion. There is spaciousness to listen to your body, choose what feels right and tune more deeply into yourself and your baby.

Here we go deeper than learning the stages of labour. This is about remembering that childbirth is a powerful rite of passage.

The basic needs of a labouring woman are simple, yet profound: privacy, deep trust in those around her, balance and freedom within her body, and steady emotional holding.

We may explore these needs, discuss the use of the rebozo or follow other questions that arise. The emphasis is always on where the women in the circle are, what is unfolding and what you need on the day.

I am trained in many modalities, but this is not a classroom lesson or another space in which to fill your mind with information. It is time to listen, remember and allow embodied wisdom—and the transmissions that happen when women gather together—to unfold.

I began my journey teaching standard antenatal classes, but my work has grown far beyond any single teaching model.

I have experienced two profoundly life-changing homebirths of my own, supported by my wise woman—an independent midwife—and a close friend as my doula. I have studied self-hypnosis with some of the finest teachers in the world, not through a franchise or standardised programme.

I have travelled in search of wise women, traditional birth attendants, teachers and wisdom keepers. I have gone deeply into birth physiology, obstetric knowledge and practical, experiential skills.

I am not the new kid on the block, and my understanding of birth is not one-dimensional. I do not arrive with a rigid method, a script or a single version of what birth should look like.

Everything I have gathered over many years is distilled into what I bring to these days—with experience, humility and deep trust in women.

This is a relaxed, intimate and sometimes profound exchange: a space where knowledge is shared, wisdom is remembered and each woman is supported to find her own way.

In our modern world, many women have forgotten the value of simply being together—sharing our stories within protected spaces.

Once, women gathered in spaces such as the red tent. Now, we meet mainly in workplaces, canteens and other environments shaped around goals and productivity: how much more can we give, learn, know or achieve?

Some women feel nervous about stepping into a space like this because it seems unfamiliar—almost alien. Yet the overwhelming feedback is that it feels like coming home.

Here, you can feel your whole nervous system breathe a deep ahhhhh.

There is no need to perform, achieve or give anything. No pressure to speak or share before you are ready. You are welcome to participate, rest, listen or simply be.

This is a space of deep support—for you, your nervous system and your baby.

The rebozo is a traditional Mexican shawl with a rich and powerful history. It has carried babies and belongings, and even concealed weapons during times of war. Within birth work, it is perhaps best known as a deeply nurturing massage and support tool.

The rebozo becomes an extension of the heart. During pregnancy, labour and birth, it can help the body unwind, release tension, create space and offer comfort when labour slows down or moves quickly.

We also work with herbs grown and gathered directly from our forest garden, alongside tinctures and homeopathy. We create an altar to hold and strengthen our intentions, and may explore reflexology, acupressure, shiatsu, self-massage or a warming foot bath.

This is a day to experience the living magic of traditional practices that have been shared between women across generations—not simply to learn about them, but to feel them within your own body.

Through her own healing journey, my birth sister Jennie has developed a deep knowledge of real-food nutrition. She supports each retreat by preparing a beautiful individual snack bag for every woman, filled with her homemade, gluten-free and sugar-free treats.

Our approach is influenced by Lily Nichols’ brilliant book, Real Food for Pregnancy. The day begins with soft-boiled eggs, avocado and kimchi, alongside probiotic yoghurt inspired by Dr William Davis’ work on the microbiome.

Jennie runs Wild Words and Ferments, bringing together her love of nourishing food, fermentation and gut health. Her lovingly prepared food is a very special part of the care and nourishment woven through the day.

Lunch is cooked from scratch on site: hearty, nourishing and thoughtfully prepared around the food allergies and dietary requirements of the women attending.

This is food designed to deeply nourish you and your growing baby—not an afterthought, but an essential part of the retreat.