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Find your inner wild
What does enwild mean?
en~ a prefix “to cause a person to be in” the place or condition,
To put people in nature is the cornerstone to the enwild experience. Nature holds so many answers to the stress and confusion of modern day life. Real world experiences in nature are the perfect antidote. Despite the advantages of technological innovations, we as a species have become increasingly disconnected from our physical selves. A reconnection to the physical is required for our emotional and cognitive well-being. Dissolving the boundary between self and nature fosters a deep sense of interconnectedness.
Strengthening our symbiotic relationship with nature enhances wellbeing and relaxation, promoting the resilience we all need to get through. Wellness rituals and ceremonies allow us to acknowledge, to release and then to move forward.
By turning ordinary moments into meaningful shared ceremonies, we can elevate consciousness; sober, body positive and natural high. Feelings of awe and wonder stimulated by nature interactions combined with wellness activities can fuel our imaginations and support better decision making, unlocking creative potential and deepening social bonds.
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Lockdown sparked much discussion about the mental health benefits of being in nature. People found meaning in their gardens growing vegetables or baking their own bread. Even the birds seemed to sing louder. Britain has a reputation of being a nation of nature lovers. However, according to a recent study, Britain actually ranks bottom of 14 European nations measured for their “nature connectedness”. Nature connectedness is a psychological concept that measures the closeness of an individual’s relationship with other species and the wild world. Studies have found that people with a high level of nature connectedness enjoy better mental health and are more likely to act in environmentally friendly ways.
Humans are fundamentally social and living beings. Yet we are witnessing a loneliness epidemic worldwide. Stress and anxiety are at an all time high. Community spaces are being lost and traditional gathering places are on the decline. This social fragmentation needs to be addressed if we are to drive climate action, innovate towards more sustainable lifestyles, and inspire nature preservation. We as a society seek new ways to connect with each other.
Enwild transforms, not just transports. And this transformation doesn't end when the experience does. The collective effervescence experienced on an enwild retreat can spark the change. Our guests are then empowered to make this change take root. Catalyst moments can ignite lasting transformation. We initiate follow up engagement between the visitors with whatsapp groups. Guests are also invited to leave wellness messages in a bottle for future guests to discover thus paying forward these deeply nourishing connections.
Whether you're visiting Willowbrook Farm for the weekend and require ready on arrival luxury glamping accommodation, or joining us for a more holistic enwild retreat, we endeavor to connect you with your wilder way.
“I have spent many years visiting retreats across the globe and have been inspired by the transformational power of the retreat experience; leaving me grounded and attuned to my emotions and well-being. This reconnection to my physical self through practicing yoga and meditation, breathwork and sound therapy, combined with nature immersion has been fundamental for me to cope with information overload from global and societal challenges”.
Imogen hammond, Founder of Enwild Retreats