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,...

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...

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.