West Coast Wilding

Service Description

Available 2025 dates: September, 4 - Thursday 09:00-19:00 (inclusive of travel) Experience the ultimate day out to the stunning west coast of Tralee with The Cold Water Therapist - Jenny Favell, Wild Bathing - Jo Maclean & Audrey Thomson, and The Little Foragers Kitchen - Vicky Manning. Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the peaceful rhythms of the West Coast. Join us for a day of wholesomeness guided by local experts who know the land’s secrets and treasures. Your journey begins with a scenic minibus ride through breathtaking Scottish landscapes to Tralee Beach, a destination known for its beautiful, sheltered coastline and golden sands. Under the expert guidance of Vicky and Jo, we will spend our time learning foraging and gathering edible seaweeds to make a seaweed salt scrub for us to use to exfoliate and detox. This will be followed by a guided, therapeutic, wild bathe in the sea to rinse off. Audrey will oversee our warm up in the cosy wood-fired sauna and as the day draws to a close, gather around a crackling fire pit, with fellow explorers and sample the pure, simple flavors of the land with wild food tasters, prepared from the freshest local ingredients. Jo Maclean - Wild Bathing Jo is a Forest school practitioner with 20 yrs experience in the forestry & marine environment. STA Level 2 Open Water Safety Leader & STA Open Water Coach, Outdoor first aid & Cold Water Therapy Diploma. Audrey Thomson - Wild Bathing Audrey's background in counselling, group work, and nurturing health & well-being is a perfect fit for Wild Bathing’s mission. Now with her open water safety and outdoor first aid certifications, Audrey will lead retreats and contribute to magical wood-fired sauna adventures. Vicky Manning - The Little Foragers Kitchen Vicky Manning is a Therapeutic Wilderness Practitioner, trauma informed coach, forager and outdoor educator. She has worked with both community groups and private individuals in Scotland for over 20 years. * Completion of the Water Safety Induction required before joining these adventures *What to bring, where to meet and everything you need to know will be detailed in your confirmation email. *Transport is included from Linlithgow *Access level - Easy-Moderate. We will park by the beach and sauna. Some uneven ground but no prolonged uphill terrain. One short slope on to the beach.