We are a grassroots community offering spaces where women are encouraged to grow, reflect and become their fullest selves.
The first Woman Within Weekend® was established by Char Tosi in Wisconsin, USA in 1987. Inspired by their own experiences on their weekend, a group of women with vision and passion established Woman Within UK in 1996.
For generations, women have gathered to be seen and heard, to receive support when life feels heavy, to be gently challenged when we are stuck and to be reminded of our worth when we forget it ourselves.
This community is rooted in that tradition. Through the Weekend retreat, ongoing Circles, and workshops, women come together to support and empower one another on their individual journeys.
Guided by women who offer their time, experience and gifts voluntarily, we create safe and supportive spaces where you can discover your own solutionat and reconnect with all aspects of yourself.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
To help women to empower themselves and be their best possible self.
We exist to help create a world where women know, embrace, live and lead from their truth. We do this by inspiring women to connect with all parts of themselves and to develop a deep sense of belonging and purpose in the world.
Through our programmes, we offer opportunities for transformation and growth, within yourself and alongside other women.
Our work is guided by core values of inclusiveness, respect and integrity.
Whether you are beginning your journey or deepening it, you are welcome here.
What We Offer
- The Weekend: a residential retreat experience designed to support deep reflection, connection and growth.
- Circles: regular gatherings that offer ongoing support, honesty and belonging.
- Workshops: additional spaces for learning, practice and community.
More than 1,500 women in the UK and almost 20,000 women worldwide have completed the Woman Within Weekend, embracing their wholeness and stepping into their own power.
Our Philosophy
- By moving towards inner balance and wholeness, we cultivate a harmony that extends beyond the self and shapes the world around us.
- When women come into harmony with themselves, their voices rise with clarity, their boundaries hold with strength and their presence transforms the spaces they enter.
- Wholeness calls us into vulnerability, authenticity, and a deep recognition of our inherent worth.
- From this place, love and compassion are no longer ideals but lived forces – the gateway to true intimacy and the foundation of all meaningful relationships.
- From wholeness, we come to understand that where love is fully present, fear cannot remain.
Leadership
This work is held by women who volunteer their time, commitment and gifts to ensure these spaces remain safe, supportive and available. The Leadership Team is made up of women from within the community.
