Sustainability
Our mission
We’re on a mission to enrich people’s lives through the transformative power of travel and the restorative benefits of nature. Our journey began with a passion for creating unique experiences designed to be enjoyed with old and new friends, bringing together like-minded people who share a love for travel and nature. We want to unite guests around common interests, so they can create genuine connections and share their experiences with each other. Through memorable moments, we hope to have a positive impact on the mind, body, and soul, while also promoting a deeper appreciation for the world around us.
Our commitment
Wilderness Retreats was founded on the belief that luxury travel can be both sustainable and restorative for your mind, body, and soul. We recognise that the natural world is our most precious resource, and we are committed to protecting it to the best of our ability. With this in mind, each of our retreat itineraries is thoughtfully designed to minimise carbon emissions while actively supporting local communities and businesses.
Sustainable Initiatives
We carefully handpick our accommodation and travel partners based on their strong commitment to sustainability. Every detail of our retreats is designed with the environment in mind, from the places you stay to the way you travel. We work closely with our accommodation providers to reduce waste and offer more sustainable options throughout your stay. Whether it’s minimising single-use plastics, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients, or using renewable energy, we’re committed to lowering the carbon footprint of every aspect of your trip.
Reducing car travel
We’re committed to reducing car travel as much as possible on our retreats. To achieve this, we’ve introduced several initiatives focused on shared transportation. By offering group transfers, car shares, and prioritising more eco-friendly travel options like trains, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint of our adventures without compromising on convenience.
Train-friendly trips
We encourage all our guests to travel by train whenever possible, helping to minimise their carbon footprint from the moment their journey begins. To support this, we’ve carefully chosen retreat locations that are easily accessible by rail. For the more remote locations, we offer multiple ways of minimising the number of car journeys. We also offer discounts for guests travelling by train.
Minibus transfers
In order to minimise the carbon footprint of our stays we aim to share transportation as much as possible. With that in mind, we provide transfers to and from the local train station and your accommodation upon arrival and departure and also provide all transfers to and from activities during your stay. We use electric vehicles where available and always book local.
Carpooling
We encourage carpooling as a lower emission alternative and we provide each group with an opportunity to connect before the retreat so they can share travel costs where possible. Carpooling helps reduce emissions and offers everyone a chance to get to know each other before they arrive. It's a great opportunity to start building connections before the trip begins.
Electric vehicles
We actively promote the use of electric vehicles to reduce the environmental impact of travel. All of our locations are equipped with EV chargers allowing you to charge your vehicle free of charge during your stay. To further encourage sustainable travel, we offer discounts to guests who travel in an electric vehicle. It’s our way of rewarding eco-conscious choices and reducing our overall carbon footprint.
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