The Wild Times – Europe
Italy and Sweden
Rejuvenating yoga retreats that blend rest, play, exploration and flow in glorious nature
Seasoned yoga teacher Jenny Clark meticulously orchestrates her retreats to bridge connections between people and the great outdoors. Come to reconnect with the wild and rejuvenate in nature, unhindered by modern technology, on gorgeous retreats in the hills of Italy and the wilds of Sweden. Enjoy an eclectic mix of vinyasa yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, wild swimming, walking in glorious untouched nature and nurturing workshops. Return home refreshed and renewed.
Queen of Retreats says:
‘These retreats are all about 'Dolce Far Niente' – the sweetness of doing nothing. This is one of Jenny’s favourite phrases - encapsulating the Italian philosophy of delicious idleness. Although there is plenty to do, the idea is to drift aimlessly, embracing nature is your only task. Where better to do that than the rolling hills of Sabina, with its ancient olive groves and medieval hilltop towns , or an intimate yoga community and retreat centre in the middle of the Swedish forest where the moose remains king?’
ITALY
Pasta, Hiking and Sunshine Retreat, Sabine Hills, Italy
Yoga retreat at two lovingly restored ancient stone farmhouses in rolling hills, an hour north of Rome. Practise daily vinyasa flow yoga, yin and meditation on a magnificent yoga deck surrounded by olive groves, cypress and walnut trees. Enjoy an optional guided hike through a limestone gorge followed by wild river swimming, a pizza and wine dinner in a picturesque village and a mindful pasta-making workshop with Chef Beth.
There’s a lovely pool, beautiful grounds and lots of shaded spots for relaxing and reading. Walk to historic local villages, or amble by the river enjoying the view. The elegant and simple double and twin bedrooms are decorated with local artwork. Three rooms share a bathroom, most are ensuite. There are also two bell tents with small doubles. Food is local, nutritious, wholesome and vegetarian and prepared by Beth the Free-Range Chef.
mAY 2025
SWEDEN
Wild Sweden Yoga Retreat, Bergslagen, Sweden
Long weekend yoga retreat at a magical lakeside retreat centre deep in the dense forest of the south, two hours from Stockholm. Practise daily vinyasa yoga (morning), yin (pre-dinner), yoga nidra (post-dinner) and meditation in a light-filled yoga shala. Learn to make herbal tea with plant scientist Rebecca Lazarou, A.K.A Laz the Plant Scientist.
Enjoy morning coffee overlooking the lake, forest walks, wild swims, the floating wood-fired sauna, cosying up in the library and toasting marshmallows around the bonfire. Sleep in simple triple, twin or double rooms or luxury lakeside bell tents with shared shower rooms and toilets. Look forward to fika (sweet treats) on arrival, delicious sustainably sourced Ayurvedic, plant-based meals and afternoon snacks. This retreat is alcohol-free.
MAY and september 2025
The Wild Times
Founded by Jenny Clark, The Wild Times yoga and adventure retreats aim to help guests rest, rewild and connect to nature. They run in England in the UK, Italy and Sweden in Europe and Morocco in Africa. Since her first 200-hour vinyasa teacher training, Jenny has studied yin and ayurveda, assisting techniques, Rocket and trauma-informed yoga. She mostly shares the practices of vinyasa, yin, yoga nidra and meditation, and is also a qualified paddle board instructor and paddle board yoga teacher.