Into the Wilds
Retreat
Lithuania, 30th June - 4th July 2027
Connect to yourself + the land
After a magical five days here in spring 2026, we couldn't wait to return and experience this place in another season. And there's no better time than just after Midsummer, when the Lithuanian countryside is bursting with life.
As June rolls into July, the forests come alive with lush green, wildflowers and an abundance of berries scattered across the forest floor. With long, light-filled days and temperatures climbing into the mid-twenties, we'll spend as much time outdoors as possible, swimming in the lake, wandering through the woods, gathering around the fire, and sharing long, leisurely dinners on the terrace as the sun slowly sets.
During our time together, we'll journey through, celebrate and embody - Earth, Water + Fire elements - through immersive experiences led by Charlotte, Amber and a collection of truly unique Lithuanian practitioners. Each day is carefully crafted to awaken our senses and stir our souls.
Expect ritual, movement, stillness, sweat, creativity and connection. We hope you’ll feel deeply nourished, and truly re-awakened.
foraging + guided plant identification walks,
plant-infused yoga nidra + meditation
elemental movement sessions,
traditional guided sweat lodge ritual,
icy water dips + boating on the lake,
creative herbal workshops,
Arrival Day
Transfers from the Airport
Check in from 4pm
5.30pm Welcome session by the fire-pit and a tour around our retreat facilities
7.30pm Dinner + Welcome Chat
Departure Day
Slow morning
9am Breakfast
10.30am Check out + goodbyes
Typical Schedule
Morning activity e.g. Silent sensory walk, elemental movement practice, lake dip
Slow Breakfast by the Lake
A guided foraging and plant identification walk with Amber
Lunch in the forest
Free time for massage, reading, taking a SUP or boat out on the lake
Afternoon workshops: Herbal tea blending, Sauna-hat crafting, shadow drawing
Dinner + communing by the open fires
Evening Activity: plant-infused yoga nidra; Deep Rest session, analog evenings
Our Retreat Facilites
Our retreat home is set within a private recreation complex in Lithuania's largest forest, Labanoras Forest, known for its’ diverse flora and fauna, and ancient thickets leading to hidden lakes and foraging trails.
We will have exclusive access to a range of facilities including:
The Big Šiaurys (6 bedrooms), Little Šiaurys (4 bedrooms) and Northern House (4 bedrooms)
The Glass Dome movement and workshop space
A Tipi in the heart of the forest for meditation and plant rituals
The white smoke sauna house - 2 days use
Outdoor terraces
Lake areas with sun-beds, boats, and paddle-boards
The location
Located around 80 km from Vilnius airport, in Lithuania’s largest forest national Park, Labanoras forest is made up of mainly pine trees, but also birch, spruce and black alder.
It is rich in edible mushrooms, bilberries, cranberries, and cowberries and home to many endangered species, including the grey wolf, wood grouse, black grouse, hoopoe, Eurasian eagle-owl, osprey, mountain hare and stoat.
Accomodation
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Warm + welcoming DOUBLE bedroom with views of nature beyond.
£1150 for single occupancy or £1050pp if sharing a bed
£100 upgrade for private bathroom
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Warm + welcoming room with twin beds with views of nature beyond.
£1050pp
£50pp upgrade for room with private bathroom
All rooms are have their own unique features and are booked on a first come first served
Secure your spot with a £450 deposit
Included:
4 nights accommodation in either Big Šiaurys (6 bedrooms), Little Šiaurys (4 bedrooms) or the Northern House (5 bedrooms). All are beautiful wooden chalets with views of the forest beyond
Group Transfers to and from the airport
Use of Tipi for smaller group activities and meditation
Use of SUPs + row boats on the Lake
3x daily meals by Šiaurys cooks, celebrating local, in season ingredients. Expect meat and dairy as a standard. If you have particular dietary requirements let us know.
Daily activities with local experts as well as your hosts Amber + Charlotte to include:
A guided foraging walk through the forest with Amber
Traditional guided 3hr sauna ritual with Master Lukas guiding us through the four seasons with with oils, scrubs, birch twigs, calming tea, towels and lake dips.
Sensory meditation + Forest Therapy with Charlotte
Deep rest sessions + Plant infused yoga nidra
Herbal/ creative workshops e.g foraging, smudge stick making, herbal tea blending, sauna hat crafting
Free time to explore the surrounding area, read, rest, swim, sleep
Time of Year + the weather
Summer is a popular time to visit the Labanoras Forest, with warm, longer days and lots of edible herbs to forage.
The weather is expected to be around the mid-twenties, perfect for comfortable lake dips and spending lots of time outdoors. This venue is set up for all weathers so there are dining tables and sun-loungers down my the lake, but also open fires everywhere too for cosiness in the evening.
Not included:
Flights
Toiletries
Insurance
If you are looking to reconnect with your inner wild amongst the magic of nature - this is the retreat for you
FAQs
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Arrival : 30th June 2027, from 4pm
Departure : 4th July 2027, 12pm
All activities are included but optional so you can make this retreat as restful or as full as you need.
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Optional :
We really recommend adding days before or after your retreat to explore Vilnius. It is a beautiful city with lots to things to do, and really easy to navigate by foot.
If you arrive beforehand, there will be an opportunity to meet for a pre-retreat dinner.
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£450 non refundable deposit to hold your space - clearpay and klarna accepted
3 instalment payment plan thereafter or full payment upfront whatever you prefer
Full payment required 3 months before the start date -
50% refund 4 months prior to date of retreat
0% refund 3 months prior to date of retreat unless if we can replace your booking minus £250 admin charge.
Please make sure to take out travel insurance for this trip.
Meet your retreat hosts
For the past eight years, Charlotte has been guiding retreats as both a facilitator and chef, helping people slow down, reconnect with nature and realign with what truly matters. Trained in Ayurveda, Yoga, Pilates, Advanced Stretch and Forest Therapy, she weaves together ancient wisdom and modern movement modalities to support overworked, burnt out and disconnected bodies and minds.
Charlotte’s approach is rooted in the power of simplicity, using food as medicine, herbs as remedies, connecting mindful movement with deep rest, and living in alignment with the seasons. She spends her time in between retreats, working 1:1 with clients, growing her own medicinal herbs, being outdoors as much as possible, creating tinctures and moving with intention.
As an Ayurvedic practitioner, movement coach and retreat facilitator, Charlotte travels the world sharing her work, though her heart belongs to the wild beauty of the Essex marshland that she calls home.
Amber is an Essex based environmental scientist, forager and wild cook exploring ways for people to reconnect with nature, both in wild and urban green spaces.
Amber’s interests lie in plant and folklore, how we use plants and how this shapes our relationships to the landscapes we inhabit.
Amber continues to explore her own deep-healing journey outdoors through foraging and gardening, guided by the seasons, understanding how the natural world can ground us and impact our sense of wellbeing. Part of this work is through strengthening the community’s connection with local plants by teaching plant identification and focusing on wild edible plants through guided foraging walks, workshops and culinary experiences.
