Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Free Women?
We Free Women is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that runs free wellbeing retreats and experiences for women who deserve to be treated. We are supported by fundraising via our justgiving page; via donations from generous brands and businesses and from our team of retreat angels, from experienced therapists and glam squads to organisational queens who make it all happen.
Who is behind We Free Women?
We Free Women was the brainchild of Tamzin Outhwaite who was inspired to set up well-being retreats and experiences for deserving women who couldn’t afford to treat themselves. A huge advocate of mental health, natural therapies and carving out restorative space and time, Tamzin was inspired while on a solo retreat to give others the opportunity to reset and restore. After an overwhelming response to her social media posts, Tamzin put together a group of likeminded women who volunteered their time and services to launch the first fully funded retreat.
When did it launch?
We Free Women launched in February 2023 and the first (of many!) residential retreats took place in March 2023.
Is the retreat just for women?
Women generally shoulder the burden of care, from childcare, housework and the mental load to looking after elderly relatives. Often putting everyone else first and their own needs last, it can be a challenge to find the time - and the funds - to treat themselves. Life events such as childbirth and menopause can leave women exhausted, depleted and sleep-deprived. Illness, grief, loss and stressful life events impact on mental health. Women shoulder an awful lot.
We Free Women creates friendly, welcoming and supportive spaces for women to relax, connect and open up in an all-female community.
What’s not to say that we won’t run We Free Men retreats at a later date!
What can someone expect on a We Free Women retreat?
Our mission is to deliver luxurious wellbeing experiences for women who need it most. In order to do this, we take care to connect with our guests before they arrive, so that we can best tailor what we offer to their individual needs.
The retreats give our guests the chance to be looked after at all levels. We aim to restore, inspire and gift our guests with not only treatments that make them feel like the best version of themselves, but tricks and techniques to take back into their lives (together with a VIP goody bag!).
Days feature a blend of group activities and individual treatments; nutritious meals, drinks and snacks; plus plenty of time to connect with nature, with other women and with themselves. We believe in a blissful blend of coming together for group activities and enjoying much-needed alone time.
Our guests will be gifted robes and slippers on arrival and a VIP goody bag of beauty and wellbeing treats. There is no dress code and there are no expectations - all that we ask is that our guests use the time to prioritise themselves.
What kind of treatments and classes will there be?
Classes can include yoga, meditation, breath work, gongs and sound baths; massages, facials, hair and nail treatments; alternative therapies, coaching and mentoring. We will also offer cooking, fitness and grooming masterclasses.
How do you choose the women for the retreats and experiences?
We invite people to nominate deserving women (or themselves) and tell us why they would benefit from a break... we are reaching out to people who genuinely are in need and have experienced or are experiencing hardship - whether that be financially, medically, or emotionally.
Due to the high volume of requests, emails and social media messages - it may not be possible to get back to every request or inquiry.
Nominations will be consulted upon, and shortlists will be drawn up with names of potential retreat visitors. This shortlist will then be contacted by one of our team.
Each retreat will be different, and we will focus our energies on providing fantastic healing opportunities for women who are going through similar life experiences.
Not everyone will be eligible for every retreat - we apologise in advance.
How can I donate money?
We are thankful for all donations - the more money we raise, the more women we can treat! You can donate via WeFreeWomen