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...

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...

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

Ceremony isn’t about incense or chanting. It’s not about performance or perfection. At Wild Women Hawai‘i, ceremony is how we pause,...

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

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 my retreat offerings and wondered what “somatics” means— you’re not alone. In simple terms, somatics is body-based.It...

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.