wild thing: Connection. Creation. Core.

'wild thing is where the digital world ends and your inner creativity begins'

Wild Thing is where the digital world ends and your inner creativity begins. We are a movement founded on one core belief: Connection is Key. We curate high-energy, nature-led wellness retreats across the United Kingdom designed to help you release physical tension and explore your untapped creative flow.

Whether you are seeking a digital detox in the Lake District or a sober-curious yoga retreat in Cornwall, Wild Thing bridges the gap between peak fitness and deep emotional realignment. We don't just offer an escape; we invite you to find a rhythm that allows your mind, body, and soul to dance in harmony.

Nourish: The Wild thing Table

We believe that what we put into our bodies is the fuel for our creativity. At Soul Sauce, food is a celebration—a vibrant, vegetarian and vegan delight that nourishes from the inside out.

Our menus are a sensory journey, crafted with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients that prove plant-based eating is an indulgence, not a sacrifice.

• Vibrant Nutrition: Colourful, chef-prepared feasts designed to energise you for mountain hikes and sunset yoga.

• Creative Flavours: From gut-friendly ferments and botanical elixirs to hearty, earth-to-table grain bowls.

• Mindful Dining: Shared long-table meals that foster community, conversation, and the joy of savouring every bite.

Move. Create. Connect.

Our 2026 experiences are built for the sober-curious adventurer and the modern professional ready to trade screen time for soul time:

• Yoga & Pilates: Soul-stirring Vinyasa and Yin sessions led by world-class instructors to unlock physical and creative blocks.

• Exercise & Exploration: High-intensity HIIT, group trail runs, and guided hikes through the UK's most iconic landscapes.

• Art & Inner Creativity: Immersive workshops in nature-inspired art, journaling, and breathwork to spark your imagination.

• Nature Immersion: From wild swimming in Bannau Brycheiniog to restorative woodland saunas, we use the British wilderness as a catalyst for healing.

The Wild Thing Founders

Maria | Movement & Creative Specialist Qualifying in the wild landscapes of New Zealand in 2019, Maria has since become a powerhouse in the Brighton and London yoga scenes. A seasoned Les Mills and HIIT instructor, Maria’s teaching is a creative art form. She specializes in high-energy Pilates and yoga flows that challenge the body while creating the mental space for guests to explore their inner creative world.

Aussie (Aus) Eaton | Founder & Performance Coach A former professional footballer for Watford FC, Aus’s journey from the pitch to the mat began after a career-altering injury in Australia. Now a Level 4 Yoga Instructor and Level 3 UK Personal Trainer, Aus blends the discipline of elite sport with the restorative power of meditation. An avid runner, he focuses on building holistic wellness, finding balance through movement and mindfulness.

Wild Thing: Release. Explore. Connect.

Wild thing exists to be a fluid space for movement, creative inquiry, and the art of wellbeing. We provide the environment to restore the body and reconnect with the instinct to create.