The Wild Swimming Woman
Winter Weekend Retreat
at Vallis Farm, Frome
WINTERING
Join me for a winter weekend retreat at Vallis Farm in Somerset from Friday 6th~Sunday 8th November 2026.
A winter’s weekend of wild swimming delights, sauna sessions, roaring fires and feasts, nooks to curl up in with books, slow walks, Wild Circles and plenty of time to connect with the land, waters, each other and yourself at this peaceful countryside retreat.
“Doing those deeply unfashionable things—slowing down, letting your spare time expand, getting enough sleep, resting—is a radical act now, but it is essential.”
Katherine May, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
This retreat weekend is space to rest, restore and revive your connection to soul and joy for life.
Throughout the weekend, you will be invited to experience moments of renewal and reconnection: individual time and community, wild nature and homely luxury, reflection and intention, doing and being, movement and stillness. Finding your flow…
Please scroll down for all the retreat details, the accommodation options and how to book your space.
‘Where nature, creativity and
community come together’
Set in the Somerset countryside, near Frome, Vallis Farm offers space to step away from the rush of daily life and reconnect—with the land, with others, and with yourself.
The Retreat
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th November
Time in community to gently connect with other lovely like minded women in a beautiful setting.
Immerse fully in nature: flowing between the woodfired sauna, dips or swims in the natural pool, including a guided night swim under the stars and a sunrise swim (all optional).
Wander the gardens or follow the footpath down to the river walk.
Simply sit & rest and listen to the birds or visit the chickens and sheep.
Treat your inner child to some time on the swing.
Cozy up indoors with a good book or simply for a nap.
Grab a coffee and chat round the farmhouse table with new found friends.
Join gentle guided rituals of reflection and release.
Enjoy hearty homecooked food, using the farm’s produce. [All vegetarian meals provided with vegan and gluten free options available on request.]
Where: Vallis Farm, just outside Frome, Somerset
Please know that on this gentle retreat experience you are most welcome to ‘come as you are’. Come on your own, come with a friend. You are already enough! You have nothing to prepare, nothing to fear. You do not have to be a certain type of person. You do not need to know what you are doing. We will get to know each other and ourselves a little better through the joyous experiences of wild swimming, sauna sessions, guided meditations and circles and shared food.
Accommodation options & payment details
Five Three Twin Farmhouse bedrooms remaining
Twin room (for solo occupancy) £850
Twin room (shared) £600pp
[please note these rooms are all on the first floor up a flight of stairs]
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Two Shepherd’s Huts
Shepherds hut (double bed for solo) £750
Shepherds hut (shared double bed for two) £500pp
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Pay a £250 deposit now to reserve your space and the remaining balance in instalments, or in full two months before the retreat starts (by Sept 5th latest).
Please get in touch if paying in instalments would support you to attend this retreat.
Room prices include two nights accommodation, meals, soft drinks, hot drinks, unlimited use of the pool, a Wild Circle, sauna sessions and any other guided activities.
*deposits are non refundable
[Please bring your own midnight snacks if required- and please note that it is an alcohol free weekend for our safety and wellbeing.]
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SPACE
To reserve your space on this magical winter weekend retreat:
Email me tara@wildswimmingwoman.com
Let me know if you’d like to book a bed in a shared twin room, a twin room (solo) or a shepherd’s hut (solo or shared) and if you are a ‘Friend of Vallis’ please screenshot your account page to receive the £50 discount.
If you wish to book a twin room to share with someone that you know, please inform me that you’re both booking and that you wish to share together. Once your deposits are received I will allocate your accommodation.
Twin room - If you’re happy to share with another attendee, I will allocate you a buddy.
Shared shepherds huts will need to be booked with a buddy as you have to share a bed.
I will then send you the bank details to pay your deposits, a copy of the payment plan options if required and the exact location and directions to the retreat location. This email will also include the terms and conditions including cancellations policy.
-You will also receive payment reminder emails and ‘two months’ ‘one month’ and ‘one week’ to go emails-
Vallis Farm
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The Pool
This natural wild pool is an absolute delight. Clean clear waters and no weeds or fish!
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The Swing
Let your inner child out to play!
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The RoundHouse and Firepit
A place to gather in community and share stories or just gaze into the flames (marshmallows provided)!
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The Gardens and Land
Space to wander or take a quiet moment to yourself.
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The Sauna
Generously spacious with a fantastic picture window & right next to the pool.
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Farmhouse Dining Room
Meals served here & a place to hang out and chat with a coffee.
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The House
Overlooking the beautiful lands & pool.
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The Lounge
A cozy sitting room with sofas made for sprawling.
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Yoga and Meditation space
You'll be welcome to pop in for your own personal practice during the weekend.
