Into the Wilds

A Retreat in Lithuania

October 27th - November 2nd 2025

Early bird £200 off until April 25th

Connect to yourself and the land

Join Amber + Charlotte for a 6 night, elemental deep dive into the power of nature in legendary Labanoras Forest, Lithuania.

Our retreat home, Šiaurys is set on a secluded peninsula in an ancient forest surrounded by water, a potent setting that will allow us to immerse into the five elements and enliven our five senses. During our week together you will be guided through a carefully curated programme to connect to yourself and the land, with forest therapy, foraging, guided walks, plant-infused yoga nidra and meditation practices, elemental movement sessions, daily sauna rituals, a sound immersion with gongs icy water dips plus creative herbal workshops.

As our retreat falls over the ancient festival Samhain, marking the beginning of the Wintery months, our activities throughout the week are in honour and preparation of this special time. On the evening of 31st we will have dedicated workshops and evening celebrations connecting

If you are looking for a truly magical experience to to commune with nature, dive into plant-lore and storytelling, and to reignite your inner wild whilst being held by the majesty and power of the forest, this retreat is for you.

Arrival Day

Transfers from the Airport

Check in from 4pm

5.30pm Welcome session by the firepit and a tour around our retreat facilties

7.30pm Dinner

8.30pm Opening Retreat ritual

Departure Day

Cold dips, saunas

9am Breakfast

10.30am Final Closing ritual

11am Check out and goodbyes

Typical Schedule

  • Morning activity e.g. early dip + sauna; Sunrise forest therapy session; Sensory meditation + elemental movement practice

  • Slow Breakfast

  • A walk in the forest with the legendary ‘Wolf of Labanor’; Freetime + Massage

  • Lunch in the forest

  • Free time

  • Afternoon workshops: Herbal tea making; Land connection + art making, Forest bathing

  • Dinner + communing

  • Evening Activity: plant-infused yoga nidra; Moonlight Sauna session; Sound bath

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) and the Little Šiaurys (4 bedrooms)

  • The Vajus House (80 m²) which will become our movement and workshop space

  • A Tipi in the heart of the forest for meditation and plant rituals

  • The white smoke sauna house

  • Outdoor terraces

  • Lake areas with sun-beds, boats, and paddle-boards

  • Hammock and outdoor library space.

The location

Located around 80 km from Vilnius and 130 km from Kaunas airports, 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 gray wolf, wood grouse, black grouse, hoopoe, Eurasian eagle-owl, osprey, mountain hare and stoat.

Accomodation

  • Room with comfortable double bed available as single occupancy or double if sharing the bed. Warm + welcoming with views of nature.

    Early bird price £1650 for single or £1400pp until April 25th £1850/£1600pp thereafter

    1 room available

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  • Beautiful room with twin beds and ensuite bathroom. Warm + welcoming with views of nature.

    Early bird price £1500pp until April 25th £1700pp thereafter

    3 rooms available

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  • 2x comfortable twin beds with soft sheets with shared bathroom. Warm + welcoming with views of nature.

    Early bird price £1400pp until April 25th £1600pp thereafter

    1 room available

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  • This twin room features a standard double bed and comfortable sofa bed with soft sheets with shared bathroom. Warm + welcoming with views of nature.

    1 available

    Early bird price, double bed £1400 sofa bed price £1300pp until April 25th £1650 / £1500pp thereafter

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  • Bed in a shared Triple room with shared bathroom. Warm + welcoming with views of nature.

    Book as many beds as you need for yourself or your group

    1 room available, 3 beds

    Early bird price £1300pp until April 25th - £1500pp thereafter

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Early Bird prices show £200 discount

Offer ends April 25th

Secure your spot with a £250 deposit*

Included:

  • 6 nights accommodation in either Big Šiaurys (6 bedrooms) or Little Šiaurys (4 bedrooms). Both are beautiful wooden chalets with views of the forest beyond

  • Group Transfers to and from the airport

  • Exclusive Access to the onside Sauna with oils, birch twigs, calm tea, towels.

  • 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 educational walk through the forest with forester, biologist and geologist, Wolf of Labanor

  • A 4 seasons Sauna Ritual with master, Lukas Gužauskas.

  • Sound immersion with Gongs with Raimondas Binkauskas

  • Sensory meditation + Forest Therapy

  • Deep rest sessions + Plant infused yoga nidra

  • Herbal workshops e.g foraging, smudge stick making, herbal tea blending

  • Special Samhain evening celebrations

  • Free time to explore the surrounding area, read, rest, swim, sleep

Time of Year + the weather

Late Autumn is a stunning time of year for nature, foraging and experiencing the elements. Think of all the different hues of oranges, greens and browns of the trees, and the abundance of berries and mushrooms on the forest floor.

The weather will be fairly cold at around 10C and colder in the evenings and early mornings. This venue is set up for freezing temperatures so we will be cosy throughout- just make sure to bring suitable warm clothes and footwear.

Not included:

  • Flights

  • Toiletries

  • Insurance

  • Massage - these can be arranged

Working with Local Specialists

Sauna Ritual

Our sauna ritual will be led by Lukas Gužauskas. This is a four-season experience in a Baltic white sauna house on site:

1st round. Winter: The sauna is ‘tamed’ through the sensation of the Earth element - odour by using aromatherapy.

2nd round. Spring: For pealing old skin by using natural scrubs prepared by the sauna master.

3rd round. Summer: Bathing brushwood and hot steam pasodoble to warm the joints. After this round, we’ll invite you to take a swim in the lake Didysai Šiaurys.

4th round. Autumn: also known as Barchart when the skin is gently nourished with a duo of cocoa/coffee and honey.

Sound Immersion with Gongs

Led by Gong Master Raimondas Binkauskas, we will be immersed in the world of sound.

This is a meditative experience that can soothe, energise or transport us to other realms, with the otherworldly sounds and vibrations from Gongs and sound bowls.

Guided Forest Walk

Andrėjus Gaidamavičius, forester, biologist and geologist, known as Labanoro Vilkas or Wolf of Labanor knows the area like the back of his hand. He will be guiding us through the native Labanoras Forest and inviting us to get to know the plants, mushrooms and animals typical of the area.

Food by Lithuanian Chefs

We are really excited to be fed during the retreat by the Šiaurys cooks, local women from the Labanoras Forest, who will prepare home-cooked food using in-season, local products. Expect typical Lithuanian meals with meat and diary, though specific dietary requirements can be accommodated for, just let us know your needs.

If you are looking to reconnect with your inner wild amongst the magic of nature - this is the retreat for you

FAQs

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.