The desire for female connection isn’t just a nice idea. It’s in our biology. When our nervous system senses threat or stress, most...

As a child, I was happiest in nature, especially when I visited my grandmother in her off-grid home deep in the redwoods near Santa Cruz,...

Wild Women Hawai‘i gatherings are peaceful, down to earth sanctuaries created to nourish your whole being: socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and environmentally. ​ We honor the wisdom of wellness as a holistic path. As Oxford Reference notes, true wellness is cultivated through a blend of emotional, environmental, mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. The Global Wellness Institute expands on this, describing wellness as “the active pursuit of activitie

One of the quiet strengths of Wild Women Hawai‘i is that it doesn’t require anyone to arrive with the same worldview, background, or spiritual framework. We’re here to show up as women, honestly, gently, and without performance. Some women feel deeply connected to nature. Some come with long-held rituals. Some are rebuilding trust in themselves after years of spiritual harm. Some simply want a place to exhale and reconnect with their body. What matters is not what  you believ

Not all women’s retreats are created equal. In a world of curated luxury and performance-driven wellness, many of us are quietly craving...

At Wild Women Hawai'i retreats and circles, ceremony is how we pause, breathe, and settle into a rhythm. It’s how we remember we’re not...

From the moment we’re born, we’re taught that independence is the goal. Self-soothe. Self-improve. Do it yourself. Be strong. Don’t need...

If you’ve been exploring my retreat offerings and wondering how sound baths fit into the somatic experience—I’d love to share a little...

Some women have shared with me that the idea of being in a women’s circle makes them hesitate. I understand. Maybe you’ve been in spaces...

If you’ve looked at Wild Women Hawai'i offerings and wondered what “somatics” means, you’re not alone. In simple terms, somatics is...

By Michelle Gallagher Escobar At Wild Women Hawai‘i, our retreats are designed to be a sanctuary from the demands of daily life—including...

Wild Women Hawai‘i founder Michelle Gallagher Escobar explores the evolutionary science of sisterhood, the healing power of oxytocin, and why women thrive in community.

What forests can teach us about sisterhood, biology, and why women thrive through community bonds. A reflection by Wild Women Hawai‘i founder Michelle Gallagher Escobar.

An integral part of Wild Women Hawai‘i is the Sharing Circle. For some women, this may be their first experience of being witnessed without interruption, advice, or judgment. The circle exists not to fix or solve, but to offer a steady, respectful container where truth can be spoken and received. We don’t have to solve each other’s problems or be the hero. Each woman is the authority of her own experience, and our voices have been squashed for too long. We are not here to res