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Journey Of The Wild Feminine

…This is a calling for all sisters to come and gather…

One Year

Four-weekend gatherings

On Wild Country

Honouring each Season

Honouring each other

And the path of the divine feminine

Sisters, it is time for us to rise and embrace the wisdom of our feminine nature.

We will explore the women’s mysteries and learn the path of the sacred feminine

We will journey deeply as sisters, supporting each others growth and awakening

We will gather in ceremony, remembering the ancient ways of the goddess

During the gatherings we will explore:

The women’s mysteries
The wisdom of the cycles and the medicine wheel
The spiritual practice of menstruation
The rites of passage of womanhood
Shamanic process work
Ceremony and ritual
Feminine Yoga practice
Drumming and singing circles
Herbal medicine making
An exploration of goddess archetypes
Womb wisdom
Archetypal danceThe art of nourishment and the Wise Woman way of healing
Stepping into personal power and sharing our medicine for life

2024 Dates – Enrolment Information Below

Official dates for gatherings on country in 2024 are:

Autumn: May 10-12th 2024

Winter: August 2-4th 2024

Spring: October 4-6th 2024

Summer: December 13-15th 2024 

 

Each Gathering begins at 9am Friday morning and finishes around 3pm Sunday afternoon.

Your Facilitators:

Anki Groening:Anki-midwife
Anki is a mother, a former midwife, a wild birth keeper, a women’s mystery teacher and a lover of all things wild and magic. Anki supports women to deepen their connection to the sacred feminine through rites of passage, ceremony and earth centred living. Anki serves the goddess and is a humble student to life’s forever unfolding mystery. Anki had the vision to create the Journey of the wild feminine as a way to bring women together to remember the sacred ways of womanhood and deepen their connection to the land and spirit.

Anki will be facilitating the Journey of the wild feminine, together with other women from her community, offering a variety of deep transformative practices and experiences to enable deep healing to take place. Anki has explored the path of the sacred feminine since becoming pregnant with her first child at age 19. This led her down a path of discovery and transformation, seeking more connected ways of living, birthing, raising children, relationships, creating sisterhood and community.

Anki worked as a homebirth midwife from 2011-2016
Anki is a graduate of the school of shamanic womancraft 2012
Completed a masters in midwifery in 2008

 

Sara Bear: 
Sara is a mother of two, yoga and meditation teacher, and supporter and facilitator of singing, drumming and healing circles. She lives on the land where she embraces natural and sustainable living practices and is passionate about creating opportunities for men and women to come together to share, heal and awaken to the inner and outer landscapes of beauty that invoke a desire to create positive and meaningful change within and without.

After 15 years of practising Yoga, Sara completed a 2-year diploma of Yogic Studies through the Academy of Yoga Science in 2015 and now teaches traditional Hatha Yoga in her local Community. Sara approaches this style gently, inviting the student to deepen their self-awareness and create a loving connection between mind, body, energy, breath and Spirit.

Sara will co-facilitate the journey of the wild feminine with Anki over the course of the four gatherings. Sara offers deep wisdom and understanding in supporting people through big transitions in life. She holds a space of deep humility and compassion and offers a deep presence with her sweet and gentle ways.

 

Bec McGuire:

Bec is a community herbalist that turns geeky science into love for plants. In a time where folk offer theories and opinions based on book learning Bec is an active practitioner of traditional western herbalism. Her background in botany and gardening have allowed her to journey over 3 continents and she has been practising the art and science of plant healing for over a decade.

Bec has spent years training particularly with medical and community herbalists in North America including Chanchal Cabrera who she apprenticed with for a year, Wild Seeds School of Herbal Studies, Paul Bergner, Rosemary Gladstar and Aviva Romm. She has also taken classes with a number of other awesome herbalists: Della Rice Sylvester (Cowichan Elder) Ryan Drum, and Sean Donahue to name a few and has a degree in BSc Conservation Biology/Ecology.

Inspired by a need for greater connection among her regional community she founded Wise Women Gathering 2017 and Rad Herb in November 2018.

Bec is extremely passionate about high-quality medicine making and is at the moment building a cob apothecary on her permaculture farm Wyndhamfell. Bec will share with you how fun and easy it is to wildcraft and ethically harvest plants to make your own remedies. Bec is passionate about empowering you to take care of your own self and the health of those in your community.

Location:

This gathering is held on private property on the Far South Coast of NSW in the Brogo Valley, 40 minutes from Bega.

The location is a 6-hour drive from Sydney and a 3-hour drive from Canberra.
There is an airport 50 minutes away in Merimbula.

Investment:  $2,900 early bird price – to be paid in full by February 22nd 2024                                   

Full price (after feb 22nd) $3300 – Payment plans available                                                                                                          

Both options require a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your place

Your investment covers:

  • Four gatherings
  • All food
  • Bell tent shared accommodation 
  • All Materials
  • All Facilitators

Payment plans are available & Spaces are limited to 12 women

Anki created a haven for us to learn and share

Gathering one was a special experience. For me it started before the gathering itself, with a series of serendipity (of course) on the way. Once at the site, Anki was able to ‘hold’ the group with her medicine, she created a haven for us to learn and share. The rituals and practices provided a space to deepen connection with ourselves, each other and spirit. The land also ‘held' us and offered wisdom, insights and provided loving care for our collective wounds and their various expressions.

The river was purifying and rejuvenating. Deep remembering has developed from the processes, which I have been able to continue since the gathering and apply in other relationships with people, spirit and mother.

During the earth lodge, Hala and her firewomen lead us through transformations of the feminine and shared blessings from the ancient ones and ancestors, which I’ve been carrying since.

Anki and Sara are very powerful women who see and foster the power in those around them, with a clear intention to rise together. Our small group of mighty women share intersecting and complementary medicines. They are inspiring, it is an honour to connect with and learn from each remarkable, courageous and sparkly soul. I’m eagerly awaiting our second gathering, and looking very forward to learning, working and rising together again soon.

Rochelle

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2019-09-08T11:49:43+00:00

Rochelle

Gathering one was a special experience. For me it started before the gathering itself, with a series of serendipity (of course) on the way. Once at the site, Anki was able to ‘hold’ the group with her medicine, she created a haven for us to learn and share. The rituals and practices provided a space to deepen connection with ourselves, each other and spirit. The land also ‘held' us and offered wisdom, insights and provided loving care for our collective wounds and their various expressions. The river was purifying and rejuvenating. Deep remembering has developed from the processes, which I have been able to continue since the gathering and apply in other relationships with people, spirit and mother. During the earth lodge, Hala and her firewomen lead us through transformations of the feminine and shared blessings from the ancient ones and ancestors, which I’ve been carrying since. Anki and Sara are very powerful women who see and foster the power in those around them, with a clear intention to rise together. Our small group of mighty women share intersecting and complementary medicines. They are inspiring, it is an honour to connect with and learn from each remarkable, courageous and sparkly soul. I’m eagerly awaiting our second gathering, and looking very forward to learning, working and rising together again soon.

I can feel we are going to be sisters for life

It's only been the first gathering of the Journey of the Wild Feminine and already it's profoundly impacted my life and awareness.

The women's wisdom revealed through the workshops has given me a deeper understanding of my womb energy, both from a personal as well as societal/historical perspective, as well as rituals to reactivate and empower this divine space within me. Also the heart opening between the other women in the group has been incredible, already I can feel we are going to be sisters for life. And the earth sweat lodge blew all of our minds and souls! Couldn't recommend this program more for fellow earth and spirit loving sisters!

Morgan

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2019-09-08T12:05:27+00:00

Morgan

It's only been the first gathering of the Journey of the Wild Feminine and already it's profoundly impacted my life and awareness. The women's wisdom revealed through the workshops has given me a deeper understanding of my womb energy, both from a personal as well as societal/historical perspective, as well as rituals to reactivate and empower this divine space within me. Also the heart opening between the other women in the group has been incredible, already I can feel we are going to be sisters for life. And the earth sweat lodge blew all of our minds and souls! Couldn't recommend this program more for fellow earth and spirit loving sisters!

Reconnecting and remembering the cycles

Autumn- Gathering one of the Journey of the Wild Feminine was truly magical.

A shedding of the old with clearings unfolding all on the land that we sat upon. It felt so sacred and supportive of the journeys the 15 sisters were going through. Reconnecting and remembering the cycles and phases of the moon, blood cycle and the woman hood cycle was like a re-initation for myself.

The language of self love rang true throughout the 3 days. Celebrating life, the light and dark as a collective sisterhood was something I have never been able to experience in such depth before this weekend. Sharing in activities, teachings and being guided by Hala ( and her fire sisters) in a earth lodge ceremony, was profound and spoke to my soul. My ever lasting gratitude for Anki, Sar and the 13 sisters I gathered with for such a sacred and beautiful weekend! The light is shining bright and I cannot wait to see how the rest of the journey unfolds.

 

Jessie

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2019-09-08T11:55:48+00:00

Jessie

Autumn- Gathering one of the Journey of the Wild Feminine was truly magical. A shedding of the old with clearings unfolding all on the land that we sat upon. It felt so sacred and supportive of the journeys the 15 sisters were going through. Reconnecting and remembering the cycles and phases of the moon, blood cycle and the woman hood cycle was like a re-initation for myself. The language of self love rang true throughout the 3 days. Celebrating life, the light and dark as a collective sisterhood was something I have never been able to experience in such depth before this weekend. Sharing in activities, teachings and being guided by Hala ( and her fire sisters) in a earth lodge ceremony, was profound and spoke to my soul. My ever lasting gratitude for Anki, Sar and the 13 sisters I gathered with for such a sacred and beautiful weekend! The light is shining bright and I cannot wait to see how the rest of the journey unfolds.  

I wish all women had a chance to experience this journey

The first Journey of the Wild Feminine weekend was like a beautiful dream. I arrived to a lavish red tent set in a meadow of flowers nestled next to a pristine river in the wildland.

A circle of women, gorgeous souls all there to support each other in the journey of connection, to ourselves, each other and to Mother Earth.

Anki as a facilitator is simply divine; she is soft and strong, playful and wise, holding space and leading deep inquiry, musical and mystical, nurturing and warm-hearted.

I am so grateful for Anki’s beautiful work, her attention to detail and the feeling of genuine care that she created. I wish all women had a chance to experience this journey, it really is life changing.

Wattle

Sacred Rising
2019-09-08T12:06:23+00:00

Wattle

The first Journey of the Wild Feminine weekend was like a beautiful dream. I arrived to a lavish red tent set in a meadow of flowers nestled next to a pristine river in the wildland. A circle of women, gorgeous souls all there to support each other in the journey of connection, to ourselves, each other and to Mother Earth. Anki as a facilitator is simply divine; she is soft and strong, playful and wise, holding space and leading deep inquiry, musical and mystical, nurturing and warm-hearted. I am so grateful for Anki’s beautiful work, her attention to detail and the feeling of genuine care that she created. I wish all women had a chance to experience this journey, it really is life changing.

It is no understatement to say that I had some of the best times of my entire life

When I signed up for Anki’s program, it was purely on the recommendation of a friend who knew her personally. I had little to no idea of what the concept of Wild Feminine meant, but I just knew it was something I wanted and perhaps needed to do. Well, it completely opened my eyes to many of my own inner characteristics and qualities, and showed me that I am not alone, but that all women share these many disparate parts of ourselves. Society pushes and pulls and conditions us into expressing only some of the qualities outwards, repressing the others, over our whole lives, to our eventual detriment. And we don’t even realise this, until we take the time to turn inwards and reflect and learn about ourselves, allowing us to accept all these parts and love each of them. Through the work we did on the Journey, I felt after the fourth gathering so loved, so complete, so accepted, so connected, so nourished and so whole, at a level I have never felt before.

Apart from inner work on the Self, the Journey brought me together with 12 other beautiful souls as we sang, shared, created, practiced yoga, cried, danced, hugged, played in the mud, swam, sweat-lodged and took part in many glorious ceremonies of Anki’s devising. Bringing the Wild Feminine out to play, truly enjoying our bodies and life, feeling free and crazy, uninhibited and loved.

It is no understatement to say that I had some of the best times of my entire life during this Journey and I will carry the effects and the memories of our four gatherings with me for many years to come.

Kath

Wattle

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2020-02-15T23:32:41+00:00

Wattle

When I signed up for Anki’s program, it was purely on the recommendation of a friend who knew her personally. I had little to no idea of what the concept of Wild Feminine meant, but I just knew it was something I wanted and perhaps needed to do. Well, it completely opened my eyes to many of my own inner characteristics and qualities, and showed me that I am not alone, but that all women share these many disparate parts of ourselves. Society pushes and pulls and conditions us into expressing only some of the qualities outwards, repressing the others, over our whole lives, to our eventual detriment. And we don’t even realise this, until we take the time to turn inwards and reflect and learn about ourselves, allowing us to accept all these parts and love each of them. Through the work we did on the Journey, I felt after the fourth gathering so loved, so complete, so accepted, so connected, so nourished and so whole, at a level I have never felt before. Apart from inner work on the Self, the Journey brought me together with 12 other beautiful souls as we sang, shared, created, practiced yoga, cried, danced, hugged, played in the mud, swam, sweat-lodged and took part in many glorious ceremonies of Anki’s devising. Bringing the Wild Feminine out to play, truly enjoying our bodies and life, feeling free and crazy, uninhibited and loved. It is no understatement to say that I had some of the best times of my entire life during this Journey and I will carry the effects and the memories of our four gatherings with me for many years to come. Kath

The Journey Of The Wild Feminine was a truly life-changing

The Journey Of The Wild Feminine was a truly life-changing experience on many levels. The experiences that Anki curates are beyond anything I have known before. Her creativity and expansive soul introduce you to parts of yourself that you didn’t know existed. You become educated in the ways of wise women that have come before us and you realise how much power and knowledge there is to be found in ancient traditions of healing, inner exploration and connection with nature.

On top of which you get to discover and embrace your most wild self. Anki is constantly inviting you take part in experiences, ceremonies and adventures that stretch you and enable you to grow in beautiful and unexpected ways.

Prior to JOWF I had always been sceptical of the benefits of sisterhood, but connecting with a group of powerful women that I shared so much with transformed me. I found more courage than I thought I had and received more love and support than I thought possible.

I would highly recommend this experience to any woman, whatever their age. It is more than a journey, it’s a rite of passage into womanhood.

Kay
Sacred Rising
2020-02-15T23:33:31+00:00
The Journey Of The Wild Feminine was a truly life-changing experience on many levels. The experiences that Anki curates are beyond anything I have known before. Her creativity and expansive soul introduce you to parts of yourself that you didn’t know existed. You become educated in the ways of wise women that have come before us and you realise how much power and knowledge there is to be found in ancient traditions of healing, inner exploration and connection with nature. On top of which you get to discover and embrace your most wild self. Anki is constantly inviting you take part in experiences, ceremonies and adventures that stretch you and enable you to grow in beautiful and unexpected ways. Prior to JOWF I had always been sceptical of the benefits of sisterhood, but connecting with a group of powerful women that I shared so much with transformed me. I found more courage than I thought I had and received more love and support than I thought possible. I would highly recommend this experience to any woman, whatever their age. It is more than a journey, it’s a rite of passage into womanhood. Kay

This essential and at times challenging work supports personal growth like nothing else!

Anki facilitates essential women’s business using ritual to define sacred space.

This space held all of us in a beautiful, natural and safe way so that we were free to express, to be and to bare witness to one another; to let out, let go and become....in ways that were both personal and universal.

Anki’s vision and drive and our collective energy and commitment to the journey held me accountable to myself and gave me the freedom to explore my sense of the wild feminine spirit in ways I could not have imagined.

The integration of the elements, the four directions, and exploration of the cyclical rhythms of nature within and without us is our guide and compass. This right of passage over the four seasons made space for self-reflection and has been an extraordinary personal journey.

As a special bonus, I feel lucky to have found a true sister tribe....This sense of belonging and acceptance for who I truly am has been empowering and an honour to experience.

This essential and at times challenging work supports personal growth like nothing else...Jump on it- you won’t regret it!

Aly
Sacred Rising
2020-02-15T23:34:24+00:00
Anki facilitates essential women’s business using ritual to define sacred space. This space held all of us in a beautiful, natural and safe way so that we were free to express, to be and to bare witness to one another; to let out, let go and become....in ways that were both personal and universal. Anki’s vision and drive and our collective energy and commitment to the journey held me accountable to myself and gave me the freedom to explore my sense of the wild feminine spirit in ways I could not have imagined. The integration of the elements, the four directions, and exploration of the cyclical rhythms of nature within and without us is our guide and compass. This right of passage over the four seasons made space for self-reflection and has been an extraordinary personal journey. As a special bonus, I feel lucky to have found a true sister tribe....This sense of belonging and acceptance for who I truly am has been empowering and an honour to experience. This essential and at times challenging work supports personal growth like nothing else...Jump on it- you won’t regret it! Aly

A powerful part of my daily life

The Journey of the Wild Feminine is a year that will change your life. It called me back to the ancient women’s wisdom I’ve always felt deep inside and gave me framework, rituals and community to make it a powerful part of my daily life. It’s the work the world needs all women to step into to strengthen our collective healing, empowerment and leadership as wise women in our lives and communities. I can’t recommend it enough! And the care and detail Anki gives to the journey is exquisite. Do this for yourself and for the planet. Mother Earth needs her priestesses to rise!”

Morgan
Sacred Rising
2020-02-15T23:34:55+00:00
The Journey of the Wild Feminine is a year that will change your life. It called me back to the ancient women’s wisdom I’ve always felt deep inside and gave me framework, rituals and community to make it a powerful part of my daily life. It’s the work the world needs all women to step into to strengthen our collective healing, empowerment and leadership as wise women in our lives and communities. I can’t recommend it enough! And the care and detail Anki gives to the journey is exquisite. Do this for yourself and for the planet. Mother Earth needs her priestesses to rise!” Morgan
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