As a result of the hugely popular TV show The Island being screened, the environmental education charity Wild things!, which is based at Findhorn, has launched a “wild woman” weekend which will give women the chance to embrace their inner “Bear Gals”.
With no experience required, the weekend, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, promises to inspire, educate and fulfil even the most unlikely wild candidates.
Based on the Moray Coast, the event will encourage women to swap their hectic lives for a two-day wilderness escape.
Arriving in true castaway fashion, the weekend will begin by boat to a remote location.
From there, the intrepid explorers will learn traditional living skills such as how to identify wild edible and medicinal plants, cooking over an open fire, having a go at some creative camp craft, as well as sleeping in a hammock or tipi under the stars.
Jennie, the lead instructor for the course, said: “On this wonderful coast, the only sounds you’ll hear at night will be those of the coastal birds and, if we’re lucky, grey and common seals.
“The course will be restorative, inspiring and fun.
“You don’t have to be butch, brave or buxom as we will work together as a team. There will be some challenges, but only those that will leave you feeling more alive than you ever thought possible, as well as totally in love with the natural world, if you weren’t already.”
Visit www.wild-things.org.uk or contact 01309 690450.