Our signature programme, The Woman Within weekend, is a two and a half day immersive experience for women. It is a powerful adventure designed to support both deep self discovery and personal transformation. It is held in a safe, nurturing, and woman only environment. The weekend invites you to explore how your life could be different and to fully know, trust, and live in the power of who you are. The programme is guided, with carefully sequenced sessions that support a gentle descent into your deeper self that allows you to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been neglected, buried or forgotten. From that place, the journey supports you in an ascent, reclaiming those lost parts and celebrating your wholeness. Sessions include journaling, visualisations, movement, individual sharing, and both small and large group work. The weekend is designed by women, for women, and staffed entirely by women. While this weekend is not a substitute for therapy, many women find it a powerful complement to other forms of personal or therapeutic work.
Yes, the weekend is available to any adult woman (over 18 years of age) regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion or physical ability.
This transformational weekend takes place up to twice a year, offering a rare and powerful opportunity to step away from everyday life and immerse yourself in deep reflection, growth and reawakening.
The weekend starts promptly Friday night at 6pm and finishes no later than 5pm on the Sunday.
Yes. You are welcome to attend the Woman Within weekend with a family member or friend. If you attend together, you can be placed on separate teams for part of the weekend, allowing each of you to have your own individual experience while still being present to support and encourage one another.
No, Woman Within programmes are not tied to any religion, and we do not promote one belief over another. The Weekend draws on a rich blend of practices and experiences from many cultures and traditions around the world.
We understand that it may feel secretive from the outside. In fact, the choice not to share specific details about what happens during the Weekend is an intentional and important part of the process – and part of its magic.
The programme is designed to unfold step by step, with each experience building on then before it. Describing individual sessions out of context would not only be confusing, it could also limit the openness and curiosity that allow the Weekend to work most powerfully.
Every woman’s journey through the Weekend is unique. What one woman experiences or takes away from the weekend may be very different from another, and sharing details in advance can unintentionally create comparison, pressure or disappointment. By keeping the process experienced rather than explained, each woman is free to meet the experience in her own way.
If you feel you would like more information in order to feel safe or supported in making your decision, our Woman Within UK Weekend Registrar is available to answer any questions you may have.
It is an invitation to be curious rather than certain, allowing yourself to fully engage with the experience as its been designed, even when you don’t yet understand where it is leading or feel outside of your comfort zone.
Each Weekend is intentionally kept small to create a safe and supportive environment. There are typically a maximum of 28 participants and 30 staff members, though exact numbers can vary depending on the facilities available at the site being used.
While both programmes share roots in Jungian archetypes, they are designed with very different purposes and participants in mind. Woman Within programmes have been designed by women, specifically for women. Because men and women experience life differently, the structure, content and focus of the programmes are unique to each.
Yes, the Woman Within Weekend is a residential programme. Even if you live only a few minutes away, staying on site is an important part of the experience. Because of the nature of the programme, its depth and benefits are greatly enhanced when all participants remain together on site for the duration of the weekend.
The buildings are non-smoking areas. However, there are breaks when smoking is allowed in the designated areas outside.
Your autonomy, safety and wellbeing are our primary concern throughout the weekend. The staff are there to guide and support you, but your level of participation is always your choice. It’s natural that there may be moments when you feel you would like to leave, this can be a normal part of the process as you encounter emotions and experiences that surface old patterns and reactions.
To ensure that any desire to leave is coming from a place of clarity rather than reaction, we encourage you to discuss your feelings with one of our senior Facilitators, after which you are free to make your own decision.
Financial aid is often available but not a given. Please get in touch with the Woman Within UK Weekend Registrar.
Please refer to our cancellation policy for details on cancellation fees and the option to transfer to another course. A request to cancel or transfer your booking should be made by email to the Weekend Registrar.
A woman’s circle is a supportive space where women come together to pause, reflect and connect in a spirit of openness, respect and support. Woman Within has become known for the variety of circles it offers, designed to meet different needs and preferences. Some circles bring together the same group of women on a regular basis, creating continuity and deeper connection over time, while others are more flexible, allowing you to drop in and out as and when it suits you. There are also circles that unfold over a weekend, offering a more immersive experience. Some are held online and others meet face to face, making it easier to find a format that works for you. Each provides an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and take meaningful time for yourself in the company of like-minded women.
More information about the different offerings can be found on the Circles page.
For many women, being part of a woman’s circle becomes a meaningful touchstone in their lives – offering a way to step out of the noise of everyday life and reconnect with themselves and others. It creates dedicated time for self-reflection, allowing you to pause, notice what is really going on within you, and gently explore what you think, feel, and need.
Circles also provide the opportunity to share your experiences, and if you wish, receive thoughtful, respectful feedback. Over time, you begin to understand what it truly feels to be heard and supported without judgement – and how to offer the same presence to others.
Perhaps most importantly, a woman’s circle is a place where you can be authentic and true to yourself. It invites you to show up as you are, without needing to hide or filter parts of yourself, and to gradually embrace and integrate all aspects of who you are.
The Circle Training is a weekend experience offered on demand, depending on interest. It is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals of creating and holding a safe, and supportive space where women can practise listening skills, deepend their seil-awareness, and better understand others, as well as the dynamics that naturally arise within a circle.
Many women choose to embark on this training after completing the Woman Within Weekend, or while participating in either a new or established circle. This offers support as they navigate the natural challenges that emerge as their circle develops. Elements of this training are also included in the Sacred Circle Workshop, which is available as another pathway.
Feel free to contact our Circle Coordinator with any questions.
