Moth/er Midlife
Writing and ritual for women, an in-person workshop
Midlife arrives differently for every woman, yet so often it is met in private - navigated quietly, even stoically, and sometimes with shame, in a culture that rarely names its power. Moth/er Midlife offers a different way in. Held in the heart of Sladebank Woods near Stroud in Gloucestershire, this workshop invites participants to step into peri/menopause and beyond not as an ending, but as a threshold: a place of metamorphosis, deepening, and renewed orientation.
Guided by the moth - an ancient creature of night-flight, instinct, and purpose - we’ll explore midlife as a time of shapeshifting. Through gentle writing practices, shared reflection, and simple ritual, the workshop creates a circle where women can speak openly, listen deeply, and honour the wisdom that emerges when we stop bracing against change and begin to move with it.
This is a space for curiosity rather than performance, for tenderness as much as courage. Whether you’re approaching midlife, in its midst, or looking back on its transformations, you’re invited to gather in the woods, follow the moth’s quiet guidance, and discover what this stage of life is asking you to shed, to keep, and to grow.
Suitable for all, from writers who do occasional journaling, to those who are working on a project or regular practice more intentionally.
After the workshop, there is an added opportunity to use the sauna in Sladebank Woods - half hour slots are available with a maximum of 3 people from 6.30pm - 8.30pm for a small extra cost.
Date: Saturday 7th February
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Venue: Sladebank Woods, Summer Crescent, Stroud, GL5 1PP
Fee: £40 / 33 concessions
This workshop is a precursor to a Moth Magic retreat we will be running at The Mill, southern France, at the end of June / early July which will combine writing and reading workshops with yoga, walking and wild swimming. You can find out more about that retreat here. We are offering exclusive to our newsletter subscribers the chance to secure a spot at that retreat for £250, with an agreed instalment plan to follow. If you would like to secure your spot, hit reply to this email and we will get back to you personally.
