31 August - 3 September, 2026
Indianola, WA
Registration will open by April 2026.
This activity has been submitted to the American Holistic Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The American Holistic Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program anddoes not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.
the wildernurse grounding retreat
out of the weeds and into the woods
Immerse your senses and your spirit. Join us for four days of deep restoration, intuitive tool skill-building, and conscious connection with fellow healers in a lush legacy forest in the Puget Sound. This transformative retreat is designed specifically for nurses and other nurturers who yearn to return to their inner wilder self and the healing power of the natural world.
Through our intentional and holistic offerings and experiential sessions, you will gain intuitive and practical tools to:
Reconnect with your creative self, your inner knowing, and your inspiration
Discover your vitality in a natural setting with forest- sea-sky immersion
Release survival, overwhelm, and competitive energy to maintain neutrality, clarity and joy in your everyday life
Differentiate your energy from that of your patients, clients and family
Enliven your art of self-nurturing and self-coaching with creative journaling and on-the-go grounding meditations
Support and coach your patients and clients with neuroscience and nature based stress management approaches
this retreat is unique
While other programs intellectually address stress management, nurse resilience and even spirituality, the wildernurse grounding retreat is a full body and soul experience. You will emerge equipped with a practical, portable toolkit to transform how you move through your personal, professional and spiritual life. This is a powerful, wildcrafted opportunity to embody the richness of the forest and your personal growth. You will bring home a daily self-coaching practice, deeper body–mind awareness and clarity for the next steps on your life’s path.
retreat highlights
Forest bathing, nature immersion and nurse eco-system explorations with Wildernurse coach, Hilary Thomas
Guided intuitive tool meditations using creative visualization with transformational healer, Gwyneth Flack
Daily Yoga practice at your own speed and at your level
Conscious connection within a supportive community of nurses and nurturers to heighten your awareness and presence
Creative journaling, powerful grounding and reflection on 75 acres of mature forest
Nourishment with wholesome local and organic meals
17 Nurse CE contact hours
3 Nurse CE pre-retreat optional plantcestry session
your wildernurse guides
You’ll be guided by Hilary Thomas, RN, BSN, HNB-BC, HWNC-BC, holistic nurse coach and founder of The Wildernurse Sanctuary, and Gwyneth Flack, MA, teacher, healer, and author of Limitless: Transform Your Life with Intuition and Creativity.
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