The Huntress

The Huntress: Archery Immersion, Nature Connection & Ethical Food Sourcing

Dates: Thursday 18th February 2027 – Sunday 21st February 2027

Location: Private Bushland Retreat, Newee Creek, Mid-North Coast, NSW

Step Into The Huntress Journey

Join us for an unforgettable four days of focus, skill-building, and connection through the craft of archery.

Are you ready to step into your inner Huntress? Whether you're completely new or have prior experience, this immersive weekend places archery at the heart of the journey—as both a practical skill and a deeply personal, mindful discipline.

Over four days, you'll be guided through the foundations of archery as a craft: refining technique, building consistency, and developing presence with every shot. Archery becomes more than just a skill—it’s a practice in patience, awareness, and self-trust. Alongside this, you'll deepen your connection with the natural world and explore the principles of ethical food sourcing.

This experience is dedicated exclusively to women, offering a space to learn, grow, build confidence and connect through archery and nature, all within a supportive circle of women.

Set on a private 140-acre bushland retreat just 10 minutes from the beach, this experience offers space to slow down, focus, and fully engage with the rhythm of practice. Expect repetition, refinement, and those powerful moments when everything aligns.

You'll be guided by experienced instructors Katie Rydge and Deb Bollinger, who bring a grounded, thoughtful approach to teaching—supporting you to build confidence, precision, and a meaningful relationship with your bow.

What to Expect

Archery as Practice & Craft

Develop a strong foundation in archery through consistent, hands-on practice. Explore technique, form, breath, and focus—learning to approach archery as a lifelong craft and personal discipline.

Bow Ownership & Maintenance

Learn how to care for your equipment to ensure longevity and performance.

Arrow Selection

Understand how to choose arrows suited to your bow and individual draw length.

Personalised Instruction

Receive tailored coaching to refine your technique, accuracy, and consistency.

3D Target Practice

Apply your skills in a dynamic bush setting, building confidence and awareness.

Nature Connection

Engage in simple, grounding practices that enhance focus and deepen your relationship with the land.

Ethical Food Sourcing

Explore the connection between food and land through the principles of ethical harvesting.

This experience offers the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of where food comes from, how animals are respected throughout the process, and the importance of thoughtful, sustainable practices.

Goat Field Butchery Demonstration

As part of the ethical food sourcing component of the retreat, participants will take part in a goat field butchery demonstration.

This educational experience provides insight into the respectful and practical process of field harvesting and animal processing. It is an opportunity to learn more about the journey from animal to food and develop a deeper appreciation for the skills, care, and knowledge involved.

One of the communal dinners during the retreat will feature meat from the demonstration, allowing participants to experience the connection between the process of harvesting and nourishing food.

There will also be an opportunity for participants to purchase and take home goat meat following the demonstration.

Q&A, Storytelling & Reflection

Share experiences, insights, and challenges around the fire, all within a supportive circle of women. This is an opportunity to ask questions, explore ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations.

The Huntress Pathway

The skills developed during this immersion provide a foundation for those interested in continuing into future advanced experiences, including guided hunting opportunities. This pathway is designed to support the development of confidence, capability, and a respectful approach to working with wild food and the natural environment.

Future immersions build on this foundation, offering opportunities to deepen practical experience in the field alongside experienced mentors.

Hosts & Guides

Deb Bollinger
Huntress, Archer, Nature Connection Mentor/Facilitator, Counsellor

Katie Rydge
Huntress, Archer, Co-Founder Nature Philosophy Australia, Alone USA

Venue

The private bushland retreat is rich with native flora and fauna, including an active deer population and protected koala habitat.

This is a place to immerse yourself fully—camping under the stars while dedicating time to your practice, your learning, and your connection with the land.

Facilities Include

• Camp kitchen

• Communal undercover area

• Bush toilets

• Camp shower

• Filtered rainwater

• Tea & coffee station

Weekend Schedule

Arrive: Thursday 18th February 2027, 2:00 PM

Depart: Sunday 21st February 2027, 2:00 PM

What’s Included

• Comprehensive archery tuition and guided practice

• 1 x personal finger tab & 3 x personal arrows (yours to keep)

• Camping accommodation (BYO gear)

• Access to all facilities

• Nourishing dinners and morning tea

• Tea & coffee throughout the weekend

What to Bring

• Bow and arrows (if you have them—equipment can be provided if not)

• Compound bows welcome

• Breakfast & lunch (BYO)

• Personal esky and camping gear

• Chair for fireside comfort

A detailed welcome letter with packing list and directions will be provided after registration.

Investment

$1100 (includes booking fees)

LIMITED TO 16 WOMEN

EARLY BIRD TICKETS - $950 (includes booking fees)

Available until 2nd January 2027

This retreat is an invitation to slow down and commit to the process of learning archery as a craft—to meet challenge with focus, and to build confidence through practice.

Surrounded by nature and guided through meaningful skill development, you’ll leave with not only new abilities, but a deeper sense of connection to yourself, your bow, your food, and the land.

Spaces are limited—we’d love to share this experience with you.