After a few months off from hosting events it was wonderful to be back out and about doing what I love this month. The first event of the season ‘The Wild Rising’ was the perfect way to get things going once again. A group of us gathered for a delicious breakfast at the foot of Northern Ireland’s highest peak, Slieve Donard, before setting off on a relaxed wander around the Granite Trail.

We really took our time, the idea behind this event being to ease gently into spring, to unfurl just as nature is beginning to, to peak our heads up above the parapet following the winter season – no pressure, simply being! It was lovely to walk at our leisure, chatting and laughing, tree hugging, learning about the area and the new conservation plans, drinking in the gorgeous views before heading to the beach.

We gathered around a lovely campfire with cups of tea, listening to the hush of the sea, the mountains towering behind us. We paused awhile, intention-setting and drawing cards from a beautiful plant spirit oracle card set. All in all it was a beautiful day of spending time with friends met-before and newly-met that morning, basking in nature and enjoying some time-out from the daily grind!

Thank you to each woman who showed up for herself and made ‘The Wild Rising’ such an enjoyable day out… a great start to this year’s Wild Women Events!