International Women’s Day, 8th of March
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
Forage, Food, Ice & Fire!
Tralee Bay Holiday Park, 10am to 4pm
A full day of experiences to enhance mental health and wellbeing, and boost personal development.
Take control of your health and well-being through the power of nature and the great outdoors
10am to 12pm Forage and Forest Bathe with The Little Foragers Kitchen and Nature Connects Perthshire
12pm to 1pm Community meal around the fire pit
1pm to 2pm Women’s Health workshop with Cara Redpath Nutrition
2pm to 4pm Women Only sauna sessions with optional ice bath and herbal tea with Wild Bathing
The wood fired sauna will be available all day at a reduced cost for all women.
The event programme & Facilitators
Founder of Nature Connects Perthshire CIC, Carys has worked as a health professional for over 15 years. She has a BSc in Public Health and Wellbeing, is a Mindful Nature Practitioner, with certification in Mindfulness, Meditation and Forest Bathing and is a Tree Babies Guide, a beautiful concept of Nature connection and Mother wellbeing.
Founder of The Little Foragers Kitchen, Vicky is a Wilderness Therapeutic Practitioner, trauma informed coach, forager and outdoor educator. She has worked with both community groups and private individuals in Scotland for over 20 years.
Forage & Forest Bathe
10am to 12pm
Join Vicky and Carys for this special International Women’s Day Forage and Forest Bathe, looking at the edible and medicinal foods of our ancestors and bathing in the medicine of the woods.
We’ll be exploring coastal and woodland habitats.
This is a sensory experience where you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal, (re)connecting with Nature on a deeper level.
This activity is “pay what you feel on the day”.
All of the profits raised from this session will be donated to Women’s Aid.
Booking is essential. To reserve your place, use the “contact” form on this page to get in touch with Vicky
Community Meal Around The Fire
12pm to 1pm
Come together in solidarity around the fire for this special meal to celebrate Women around the world.
There will be a selection of wild tasters along with a main course, a sweet treat and some delicious wild drinks.
This is “pay what you feel on the day”
Booking is essential and if you’d like to join us, please get in touch via the contact form on the page. A small deposit will be required to secure your place.
Cara Redpath is a Registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in women’s health and fertility nutrition. She runs a clinic in Oban where she supports clients with a wide range of chronic health and fertility conditions. Cara travels across Scotland teaching menstrual education and women’s health workshops in schools, village halls and offices.
Womens Health Workshop
1pm to 2pm
Join Cara for a workshop exploring the 3 key pillars for optimal hormone health.
1.) Nutrition. Learn what to eat and when to eat it for hormone health.
2.) Detoxification. Learn how to remove hormone disrupters from your life and why this matters.
3.) Lifestyle. Learn how to live in harmony with the different phases of your menstrual cycle.
All the money raised from this session will be donated to the NCRIs women’s committee that fights for justice for women in Iran.
Wild Bathing sisters Jo and Audrey run wild swimming adventures and serve the local community with their wood fired mobile sauna.
Jo is a Forest school practitioner with 20 yrs experience in the forestry & marine environment, with STA Level 2 Open Water Safety Leader & STA Open Water Coach, Outdoor first aid & Cold Water Therapy Diploma.
Audrey is a qualified paddle sport instructor with open water safety and outdoor first certification. Audrey has over 20 years experience in additional support needs, pupil support and well-being, with a postgrad in Support for Learning and a Master in Advanced Professional Studies, specialising in behaviour.
International Women’s Day Wood Fired Sauna
For the whole day Women can book a seat in the sauna for the reduced cost of £10.
From 2pm to 3pm and 3pm to 4pm the sauna will be available for two Women only sessions bringing the elements of fire, ice and deep well-being, the wood fired sauna and optional ice bath. A warm cup of herbal tea will be available afterwards
Use the coupon code WOMEN on booking to get your discount for booking the sauna outwith 2pm and 4pm.
Please note: this discount will only be available on the 8th of March.
