In addition to Wild Heart’s therapy services and personalized ceremony and retreat offerings, we also invite you to join us for group retreats and community events at Wild Heart Preserve. These events allow us to connect to nature and explore topics of renewal and regrowth in a safe and sacred setting, both in depth and in person. We hope you join us!
We gather on the land of Wild Heart Preserve on the second Sunday of each month from 10am to 12pm to slow down, tune into our hearts and the heart of nature, marvel at the beauty around us and together honor the ancient webs of interconnectedness. All ages are welcome.
These open community gatherings are perfect for those seeking a spiritual journey, regardless of their specific religious background, and those who value or are seeking community and shared experiences. Those who are open to exploring spirituality beyond traditional religious frameworks and individuals who appreciate ritual and ceremony as a means of connecting with the sacred may find the symbolic activities and ceremonies in a Wild Earth sanctuary to be meaningful and spiritually enriching.
Every gathering is unique and group led. We begin by meeting in a circle and sharing a time of poetry, stories, song, nature practices and ceremony fitting to the month's theme. At each gathering, we also make time for solo wandering on the land. This gives each of us a time to venture out to our own sacred quiet time to listen and connect to the sounds of nature and our own hearts. At each event’s end, we return again to our circle for a time of group reflection, blessing and closing ceremony. Learn more about the benefits of these events below.
Spending time in nature has been linked to improved mental well-being, reduced stress and increased overall happiness. Wild Earth gatherings provide a regular opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in the healing and grounding energies of the Earth.
The rituals and ceremonies performed in Wild Earth gatherings can be deeply symbolic and meaningful. These practices often provide a sense of purpose, marking transitions, honoring the seasons, finding inspiration in the cycles of nature and the interconnectedness of all living things and acknowledging the sacred in everyday life.
The tranquil setting of a Wild Earth Sanctuary provides an opportunity for personal reflection and introspection. Participants may use this time to reflect on their values, life goals and the ways in which they can contribute to the well-being of the Earth.
Spending time outdoors and engaging in activities like walking, hiking or practicing yoga in a natural setting can contribute to physical health. Fresh air, sunlight and physical activity all play a role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
We often gather to celebrate the changing seasons and life's natural rhythms. This cyclical observance can bring a sense of continuity and meaning.
The natural environment serves as a conducive space for mindfulness and being present in the moment as you tune into your heart and your senses. Practices such as meditation, contemplation and mindful observation of nature can cultivate a deeper sense of awareness and presence.
Engaging in Earth-based spirituality often leads to a heightened awareness of environmental issues and a commitment to sustainable practices. Participants may develop a sense of responsibility for the Earth and take actions to minimize their ecological impact.
Wild Earth gatherings often create a sense of community and shared experience. Participants can build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, fostering a supportive network that extends beyond the regular gatherings.
We embrace a diversity of spiritual beliefs, practice, and people, creating an inclusive space where individuals from various life, cultural and religious backgrounds can come together in a spirit of openness and acceptance.
Important Notes: Wild Heart Preserve is about a 1.5-hour drive from San Antonio and a 2-hour drive from Austin. We encourage you to make a day or half day of the journey. We welcome you to bring your lunch and take time afterwards to explore the landscape. Fredericksburg is about a 30-minute drive away and is home to many restaurants, local shops and Texas wine tasting.
We will be meeting outdoors in (light) rain or shine, unless driving conditions are unsafe. Hiking shoes or sneakers are necessary for the terrain. Please wear clothing based on the weather. We suggest long pants and dressing in layers.
Bring snacks and your lunch. We will take pause to share a meal together under the majestic Cedar Elms.
Bring snacks and your lunch. We will take pause to share a meal together under the majestic Cedar Elms.
Fall in love with your true soulmate, the one who has been there all along.
You are the love of your life. Let's come together to cultivate that love, to get the stuff out of the way that blocks us. Practice listening to your inner voice to find your own direction.
Our Wild Heart is the part inside each of us that is still connected to our true nature, the part that has not been tamed or domesticated. It's the part that loves fiercely and deeply. It knows the way. Igniting and balancing the sacred feminine and the sacred masculine within each of us. And letting those parts fall madly in love with each other.
We will practice techniques to help us listen, develop our intuition, bring forth our vitality and our creativity and support each other in that process.
We hope you join us.
We are Nature. We too are creatures who long for our natural environment, who long to feel deeply connected to the natural world around us.
This is an experiential event incorporating concepts and practices of transpersonal and eco-psychology and nature-based spirituality. In "The Way of the Natural Mystic" we explore what it means to feel a deep spiritual connection with nature, life and each other. We return to nature for spiritual renewal, insight, and inspiration.
We celebrate the seasons, art, poetry, modern and ancient legends and mythologies through ritual and ceremony. We come together to practice ways to dive mindfully into the emerging present moment, to awaken the senses, our vitality, beauty and celebration of being alive!
We explore the common benevolent root thread that is at the core of most religions. That common root is birthed out of our humanness and our universal connection to the Earth. It is free of dogma and belief in ways you or it "should" be. We honor this sacred root, this shared thread, that is the base of all the traditions. Together we seek a path of wholeheartedness.
We hope you join us.
Join us at Wild Heart for our upcoming "Embrace Your Sacred Feminine" retreat. Facilitated by Rachael Fisher, this unique gathering invites women to connect with the wisdom, strength and beauty inherent in the divine feminine. You will immerse yourself in the Divine Feminine as we gather to embrace the time of year where we say goodbye to the darkness and prepare to welcome the approaching light of spring. In this dark time of year, we reach into the depths of our souls and dive inward as we explore the sacred lands of Wild Heart Preserve.
In heart-centered ceremony, we will set our intentions and open ourselves to a day of transformation.
This retreat is a safe and inclusive space for all women seeking to explore, celebrate and embrace the sacred feminine within. Come join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery and the expression of your own Wild Heart.
Guided Meditations: Explore the depths of your being through guided meditations designed to reconnect you with the innate power of the sacred feminine. Find solace, inspiration and a profound sense of self-awareness.
Embrace Feminine Archetypes: Journey historical representations of the feminine from various cultures. Learn how to embody their qualities, embracing the diverse facets of the divine feminine within yourself.
Nature Walks and Rituals: Venture into the embrace of nature with group walks, rituals and ceremonies. Engage in practices that honor the earth's cycles, promoting a deep connection with the natural world.
Somatic Movement: Nurture your body and soul with gentle body movement. Celebrate the beauty of the female form and cultivate a sense of strength, balance and grace.
Creative Expression: Tap into your creative spirit with expressive arts, dance and writing. Discover new ways to communicate the essence of your feminine self and unleash the power of your intuition.
Ceremonial Fire Circle: Conclude the retreat with a powerful ceremonial fire circle. Share your insights, express gratitude and release anything that no longer serves you into the transformative flames.
This retreat is a safe and inclusive space for all women seeking to explore, celebrate and embrace the sacred feminine within. Come join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery and the expression of your own Wild Heart.
*Prerequisite - Attendance at a prior day retreat, OR submit a request for instructor approval.
At this extended two-day retreat, we take a deeper step in and into the harder to reach places at Wild Heart Preserve, both together as a community and solo in the serene quiet of the Preserve.
With Wild Heart Preserve as our guiding map, we will work together to shed the old layers of heaviness, pain and trauma and clear out what is no longer needed in order to gain renewed energy in our most true, nature-connected self. Facilitated by Rachael Fisher and Shiila Safer, we will incorporate breathwork, guided meditations, sensory experience and exercise to grow your intuition and ability to hear the voice of nature, water and fire ceremony.
Guests will also have the opportunity for an optional introductory Wild Heart Quest experience where they can bring your deepest intentions, along with an open heart, into a quiet and undisturbed place on the land. With the support of the community, you will have time and space to be solo in nature, free of regular life distractions and better able to open up and listen in a new way.
