whidbey island retreat

rewild your nurturing spirit

the wildernurse grounding retreat

out of the weeds and into the woods

The Whidbey Institute, Whidbey Island, WA
a protected legacy forest in the Pacific Northwest.

We acknowledge this land, Tscha-kole-chy island, as the ancestral home to the Lower Skagit, Swinomish, Suquamish, and Snohomish tribes.

Register here~ best by Nov. 5

Immerse your senses and your spirit. Join us for three days of deep restoration, intuitive tool skill-building, and conscious connection with fellow healers in the lush legacy forest of The Whidbey Institute. This transformative and foundational 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 bathing and explore Plantcestry & herbal wisdom
Release survival, overwhelm, and toxic 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

VISIT venue~ Meadow Row & Farmhouse lodging ~transport info

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association. an accredited approver 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 and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

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, nurse eco-system, and labyrinth explorations with Wildernurse coach, Hilary Thomas
Guided intuitive tool meditations using creative visualization with transformational healer, Gwyneth Flack
Plantcestry mapping: learning the foods and plants that you know with herbalist, Montana Honeylion
Conscious connection within a supportive community of nurses and nurturers to heighten your awareness and presence
Creative journaling, powerful grounding and reflection on 106 acres of mature forest
Nourishment with wholesome local and organic meals
16 ANCC-approved nursing CE contact hours; foundational course for Wildernurse Guide Training School 2026 for you to bring into your community

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, Gwyneth Flack, MA, teacher, healer, and author of Limitless: Transform Your Life with Intuition and Creativity and Montana Honeylion, BSc Herbal Studies and ‘plantcestor’ mentor. Together, we offer an accessible yet profoundly rooted approach to life transformation.