MOther NAture Retreats
JOin us for a Seasonal Retreat in 2026
We lead 4 retreats each year, following the turn of the seasons. During our retreats, both online and in person, we gather to share our stories using the Mother Nature Cards, in a supportive and nurturing environment, using artwork, songs, nature connection practices and guided visualisations for a deep embodied experience.
Read on below to find out more about what to expect, during our retreats and see the dates for 2026
2026 online & in person Programme
To book your place email mothernatureproject@yahoo.com
MIdWINTER: 31st January 2026
(online) 10am-2:30pm GMT International Price £45/£35/£25 2 x Free Places
SPRING: 21st March 2026
(in person) 10am - 4:30pm Herefordshire, UK Price £80/£65/£50 2 x £30 Bursary Place
SUMMER: 4th July 2026
(in person) 10am - 4:30pm Herefordshire, UK Price £80/£65/£50 2 x £30 Bursary Place
AUTUMN: Date TBC 2026
“Thank you both sooooo much for the wonderful, heartfelt time spent together at your Mother Nature Retreat. I enjoyed all of it very much! It was like one giant meditation retreat for my much depleted spirit. I really felt restored afterwards. Like one big detox of the inner self. Thank you both for being such beautiful hostesses Your woodland location is a true oasis. ”
our In person Retreats
Herefordshire, UK
With Hattie Duke & Emma Gorbutt
Guided by Mother Nature Facilitators Emma and Hattie and the more than human world, we will gather in an ancient woodland, near the river Wye, in rural Herefordshire. We will sit in circle, to connect with the land & ourselves and will be exploring natural wisdom through embodied practice and using the Mother Nature Cards. There is so much to be learnt, reminded of and offering service to, when we come together in circle, as women have since ancient times.
Why Join?
✔️ Reignite your relationship with nature and your own self
✔️ Find space for rest, creativity, and transformation
✔️ Connect with like-minded souls in a nurturing environment.
Plan for the day
We will spend the day outside in the ancient woodland and in the cosey roundhouse with wood stove, share our stories and be in a supportive and nurturing environment using artwork, songs, nature connection practices and guided visualisations for a deep embodied experience. We will be using Mother Nature Cards to support us in our mothering journey, whatever stage we are at within this fascinating, challenging and inspiring journey.
This retreat is for women only, although it can be challenging to find childcare, we feel that having this time without our children gives us the opportunity to dive deep into our own reflective and nourishing journey.
COst
Full Price £80 Low wage price: £65 Concession price £50
*2 Bursary Places for £30*
If you would like to come but can’t afford the fee, please do get in contact to see if we can help
Times
10am - 4:30pm BST
1 hr for a bring and share lunch
Booking
To book please email Emma at mothernatureproject@yahoo.com
our Online Retreats
With Hattie Duke & Emma Gorbutt
Guided by Mother Nature Facilitators Emma and Hattie and the more than human world, relax into time held by nature and sisterhood. We will gather in circle, to connect with nature & ourselves and will be exploring natural wisdom through embodied practice and using the Mother Nature Cards, from the comfort of our own homes, gardens and doorsteps.
Why Join?
✔️ Reignite your relationship with nature and your own self
✔️ Find space for rest, creativity, and transformation
✔️ Connect with like-minded souls in a nurturing environment.
Plan for the online retreat
We will spend the morning online share our stories and be in a supportive and nurturing environment using artwork, songs, nature connection practices and guided visualisations for a deep embodied experience. We will be using Mother Nature Cards to support us in our mothering journey, whatever stage we are at within this fascinating, challenging and inspiring journey. There is so much to be learnt, reminded of and offering service to, when we come together in circle, as women have since ancient times.
COst
Full Price £45 Low wage price: £35 Concession price £25
*2 FREE Bursary Places*
If you would like to come but can’t afford the fee, please do get in contact to see if we can help
Times
10am - 2.30pm GMT
with half hour off line for lunch
Booking
To book please email Emma at mothernatureproject@yahoo.com
Meet The Facilitators
Emma Gorbutt
Emma has had a varied career working for organisations supporting and creating community projects working for positive social and environmental. Since 2011 she has been living and working at Earthworm Housing Co-op and is mum to an 11 year old boy. In 2018 she joined Looby Macnamara working for Applewood Permaculture Centre and in 2021 she join the Mother Nature Team. She has co-facilitated the Mothers in Action, Mothers as Natural Leaders and Leading Mother Nature Circles Courses and is one of the co-authors of our book Mothers As Natural Leaders. Learn more here
Hattie Duke
Hattie Duke is a Nature Based Facilitator, mother of twin boys, with skills in Biographical Counselling. She has over 20 years experience as a Forest School Leader, a Waldorf Teacher and mentor for teenage girls. She runs a monthly Mother Nature Circle in her shared woodland in Herefordshire. She also runs Hearthlight.
Visit https://www.hearthlight.co.uk/ to find out more about Hattie and her work