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Facilities
There are compost toilets and four hot showers available on site. The Hillyfield is a very special site that really puts the care for nature above all else. Please DO NOT bring any non-organic/ non-bio/eco products to site (including toothpaste).
We will provide shampoo / toiletries in the showers for you to use.
All public is completely off grid, please bring any solar power chargers you need for comfrotability.
Sacred Sister Welfare Space
2025 will see the collaboration between Medicine Woman and Sacred Sister to bring and hold a very special welfare space for us. We are aware that the work that we are doing is deep, and therefore having a container that provides support and care for you is important to us.
It's important to remember that what we are providing does not counteract any therapy that you may need, although we may be trauma informed, Medicine Woman is not a substitute for any medical help you may need.
Children's Area
Our Children's area for 2025 will be released soon.
Community Kitchen
Our Community Kitchen info will be released soon.
Access and Physical Disability
We have a designated camping area for anyone who has a disability that is next to the main enclosed barn and catering space.
This site is fairly accessible and the main field will hold the main workshop spaces and central fire.
Please bring with you a comfortable chair to be able to sit comfortably for workshops, carer passes are always free. Please contact if you would like to book a carers pass.
Accessibility form to be released soon.
How To Get There:
Address of site: The Hillyfield, Devon, UK
Please Lift Share where possible
Full Address and Directions will be given nearer the time of the gathering.
Please do not follow directions from a map provider and use the instructions given in the email.
Our nearest train station is Totnes which is a 15 minute drive to site, offering direct trains
from London + Bristol.
WildWood Sisters
A Space for Adolescent Girls
WildWood Sisters hold spaces for women and girls to connect with themselves, with each other and with the Earth.
We hold nature based retreats, rituals and practices for women and girls for individual and collective re-enchantment, including an annual community menarche ceremony in Devon.
We also hold Girls Circles to celebrate girls as they move into and through adolescence, sharing supportive practices to nurture body and soul, and grow a powerful sense of sisterhood with other girls.
Some of the practices we love are storytelling and playing with myth, dance, yoga and yoga nidra, fireside cooking, learning from the wisdom of plants and animals, creating rituals to mark and make meaning, explore creativity and celebrate Life.
Find out more at Wildwood Sisters.
Stone & Steam Sauna
Day & Weekend Passes
Stone & Steam wild spa is a sanctuary based on Nordic hot and cold exposure therapy. It is a space that encourages one to drop into the senses and connect with the elements and community.
With our Finnish sauna steam tent, hot box sauna trailer, cold plunge and cosy chillout area, there is something for everyone to feel free to follow what your body needs.
Katie will be your main sauna host, she is a trained Sauna Master and Outdoor Educator. She aims to bring elements of Lithuanian sauna culture to Stone & Steam, as it approaches heat therapy in an intuitive, gentle way rather than pushing the body to extremes. Katie and her team will hold the space, guiding you through your experience to ensure that you receive the fullest benefits from your session.
We will be offering sessions every day:
8-11am communal session
5-6pm bleeding hour
6-10pm communal session
Sauna weekend or day passes can be purchased on site.
Healing Space
Holistic Massage & Biodynamic CranioSAcral Therapy
My name is Alice and it is an honour and joy to be offering Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy and Holistic Massage at Medicine Woman festival! I look forward to welcoming you into a space of deep rest, healing and nourishment.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (or BCST) is a very gentle and potent therapy that uses light touch to support and nourish the systems of body, mind and spirit. It can help you to process and release unresolved pain and difficult experiences to bring a greater sense of well-being and ease. Through deep listening, it works with your whole being from the root to give space and support for any compromised parts to come back into health and balance. Many people report feeling deeply relaxed following a BCST treatment.
The Holistic Massage I offer works intuitively by listening deeply to your body and energy systems. Using therapeutic massage and holistic bodywork techniques, I give particular attention to areas that are in pain or discomfort and calling for relief. I support you to connect more fully with your well-being and the wisdom in your body.
To find out more about the benefits of the healing work I offer, please visit www.awakeninginthebody.com.
Healing Space
Womb, Abdominal & Pelvic Bodywork
My Womb, Pelvic & Abdominal work is based on Arvigo Abdominal therapy, a specialist treatment from the ancient Mayan lineage. I am one of only 2 therapists in Wales who offer this.
I also bring in myofascial release work (click for more info) to support the realignment of the pelvic bowl and abdominal organs in relation to the rest of the body.
Abdominal therapy supports the body’s natural healing capacity, looking to encourage flow through the cardinal systems of the body: nerves, arteries and veins, lymphatics, and energy.
It is a powerful treatment performed on the front of the abdomen and on the lower back, sacrum and gluteal area. It can help the healing journey for a range of issues, as a significant factor of many reproductive and digestive complaints, as well as abdominal, lower back or pelvic pain, is a congested pelvis/abdomen. Working with obstructions and blockages in the physical tissues allows fluids and energy to flow, revitalise, nourish and repair our organs and muscles.
Or abdomen is also often a place where we hold a lot of emotions, as it is where we ‘digest’ - our food, but also everything that we meet through our lives. Working directly with this area can be very powerful to release emotional blockages and stagnation, as well as stimulating our gut-brain connection through the vagus verve. This down regulates our nervous system, bringing us out of a state of ‘fight or flight’ and into the parasympathetic response, allowing us to feel innately safe, so that our system feels safe to digest, literally and metaphorically.
Find out more: Emma de Salis Young
tattoo artist: Ousar Yeshuari
Hand poke Ceremonial tattoos
Nomadic Artist ◇ Sacred Plant Ceremony Holder ◇ Sekhem Teacher ◇ Earthkeeper
Welcoming you in for an honouring of the body through the ritual that is Hand Poke. An ancient practice of Tattoo that can be found all across the Earth in most tribal cultures.
For me, Hand Poke Tattooing was a core craft within my Indian & Pakistani heritage. A medicine mainly offered by the elder women of the village; tattoo was often connected to Rites of fertility, connection to tribe and land, honouring the various cycles of womanhood and adorning the body in symbols of both beauty and protection. The placement of the markings hold deep significance as they can activate the meridians of energy and chakra points that they are placed upon or around.
I work with modern Hand Poking tools, inks (Organic pigment, non-heavy metal), natural and vegan skin care and biodegradable supplies for the tattoo process. This way of receiving a marking is deeply Meditative, we both journey together into a space of trance and flow, the sacred space created around us holding a field of unconditional love, acceptance, celebration and safety. Honouring the body for the temple that it is, bringing prayer and intention to life through this ritual of ink and blood, body and spirit. I will be offering both a range of flash designs - pre-drawn and available to choose from at the festival. Existing designs can also be viewed on my Instagram page (@the.body.as.sacred).
For those wishing to receive a Custom/Channelled piece, this must be booked in advance to allow us time to co-create and finalise the design before the festival. You can contact me directly via Instagram or WhatsApp (07597140597) to enquire about this process.
I work with both Black and Dark Red inks and can offer markings to individuals, couples or groups upon request. It will be a deep joy and honour to welcome you in for these ceremonies. All Genders & Bodies are welcome in my space, especially my fellow Queer, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Folk.
All of You is Celebrated Here.
Big Love family; Ousar. (He / They) 》The Body As Sacred《
Shop: Yukimi Clothing
Handmade Natural Clothing
Yukimi was born from my deep passion for textiles and natural fibres. Guided by the values of slow living, I find inspiration in a natural way of life and the beauty that surrounds me. Each design is a direct connection to nature, drawn from my reverence for Mother Earth and the plants that nourish and guide me.
My clothing is intentional—designed to empower the wearer and invoke a sense of strength and grace, supporting you with the energy you need every day.
Textiles have always been a part of my life. My mother, the most skilled seamstress I know, sparked my love for fabric when we began making and selling clothing together at a young age. This love for craftsmanship and artistry was deepened on my first trip to India, where I immediately felt at home. The colours, the people, the fabrics, and the artisans—all of it called to me.
India is where I find my soul’s home, and it’s here that I discovered a vibrant culture of weaving and craftsmanship that mirrors my values. I’ve built strong relationships with local artisans and learned so much from their ways of working. Each piece I create is born from this connection and the deep knowledge I gained from my mother’s guidance.
Sustainability is at the heart of Yukimi. I work primarily with surplus fabrics—off-cuts and end-of-roll materials that I find in local markets. This ensures that each collection is small, limited edition, and uniquely special. The process of creating these garments is slow, intentional, and beautiful. I spend months each year in India, working closely with my tailors and their families, fostering a deep and meaningful relationship. Supporting these artisans feels incredibly fulfilling, knowing that my work helps provide fair wages and dependable employment in a way that positively impacts their lives without leaving a carbon footprint.
Yukimi is more than just a clothing line; it’s a way to support communities, honour craftsmanship, and connect with the earth in a meaningful way.
![EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY!
This Earth day, we are reminded of the impact that our footprints have upon the earth, that each moment we choose to be fully here, we are choosing how to communicate with all of humanity.🌍
Because we are not separate.
We all breathe the same air.
We all drink from the same water that has been a part of this earth since the beginning of time.
This year, we are doing our giveaway slightly differently.
This year, we are starting to raise funds for our chosen charity @thecirclengo .
Founded by singer-songwriter and activist @officialannielennox , The Circle is a unique organisation which brings Global Feminists together to fight for a fairer world for women and girls across the world. A space for creative ideas, connections, and the opportunity to make change. From small beginnings in 2008, it has grown into an independent movement of women and allies from all walks of life who are bonded by the desire to live in a world where women and girls have equal rights and equal opportunities.
The Circle came into my awareness after communing with Wildwood Sisters Founder, Frances who also supports and works part time for them, going abroad and supporting women.
❤️Women supporting women is something that is so dear to our hearts and the ethos at Medicine Woman.
🌍Together we rise, and to be able to give back and educate us all about the global state of women’s affairs is such a hugely privileged opportunity.
⭕️So let’s really step into the circle, our global circle with all sisters and women and folk united as one. Our support can bring a significant impact to women who truly need our support right now.
✨For your chance to receive your very own full weekend pass + Our very unique and special Medicine Woman gift bundle follow these steps below:
🌿Tag 3 sisters you’d love to share this journey with
🌿Share on your stories tagging Medicine Woman Gathering
🌿Donate £5 to The circle using our gofundme page through the link in our bio.
Our Medicine Woman gift bundle will include handcrafted and sustainable gifts from our local Medicine Women Artists!
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