A space to be:
Whoever they are.
However they are.
Accepted.
Welcomed.
Wild Within Retreat
A gentle, spacious weekend retreat for Autistic and/or ADHD women and AFAB adults to rest, reflect, and reconnect — with themselves and with others who truly understand.
This isn’t about fixing or improving. It’s about being as you are, discovering what you need and being in connection and community with others.
There comes a point on people's journey where they realise.
They don't need fixing - they need space.
A space that enables:
Connection to self.
Community with others.
Rest.
Self-understanding.
This retreat could be for you if you:
Have been recently diagnosed and are thinking, “Now what?”
Are exploring the possibility of diagnosis after years of “not fitting in”
Feel exhausted by everyday life
Are learning about your needs and how to advocate for yourself
Long to be with other Autistic and/or ADHD people
Are wanting to understand yourself more deeply
Why Nature?
Being in the woodland isn’t just a backdrop.
It’s part of the support.
Interoception is your ability to notice what’s happening inside your body — breath, tension, energy levels, hunger, the early signs you need a break.
Many neurodivergent people tell me they either miss these signals until they’re exhausted or overwhelmed or feel them so strongly it’s hard to regulate.
Nature can make this easier.
The light is softer.
The sounds are layered rather than sharp.
There’s space.
When your nervous system isn’t working so hard to manage noise, bright artificial light or social intensity, it can become easier to notice:
- Your energy dropping
- Tension building
- The point where you need to retreat rather than push through
Woodland also gives your senses something steady to land on — birdsong, breeze, ground under your feet.
And when you can hear yourself more clearly, you have more choice — and more capacity — to advocate for your needs.
Meet The Facilitators
Emily Edwards | withINsight Coaching
I’ll be holding the overall structure and flow of the weekend. Drawing on my experience as a coach, facilitator and Forest School Leader, I’ll be gently supporting the space where insight and connection can emerge.
Who it's for
This retreat is for you if:
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You are Autistic and/or ADHD (self-diagnosis is absolutely valid)
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You were assigned female at birth and/or identify as a woman
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You’re drawn to rest, nature, connection, and reflection
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You feel safe being in a small group for the weekend (with options for quiet time)
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You’re not in an acute mental health crisis, and can manage a group space without 1:1 support
There’s no expectation to join in beyond what feels right for you. You’ll be free to participate, move, rest, or step back in whatever way suits your needs.
What the weekend will include
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A peaceful, woodland setting
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A small group (no more than 12) of other Autistic and/or ADHD people
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Inpiring activities led by neurodivergent facilitators
- Opportunities for movement and embodied experience
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Creative, therapeutic, and reflective space
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Time for quiet, rest, and unstructured being
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Shared food and simple grounding rituals
What you might leave with
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A deeper understanding of yourself
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Connection with others who get it
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Practical ways to support your energy and boundaries
- A feeling of having been accepted, exactly as you are
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A renewed self of trust - in yourself and the community
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