Kassandra Lynne is the founder & CEO of The Rewild Legacy Charitable Trust, currently a Not-For-Profit organisation working towards charitable status. An idea born from the desire to help all women reclaim their identity, rediscover their passions, and fully ignite their spark for life. Our mission is to help women find direction, meaning and purpose so that they lead more inspired lives full of vitality & confidence. How do we achieve this? Through an innovative framework that blends the concepts of challenging outdoor adventures, team building, creative art therapy, creative self expression, self development, mindfulness & movement practices, and trauma informed facilitation.
We have a qualified team dedicated to creating bespoke & customised retreats specific to each group of women that attends our workshop weekends & expeditions. Our combination of skills & professional guidance allow for participants to bravely step out of the comfort zone and explore the deeper layers of self with an open & curious mind. We encourage self reflection through various modalities from hands-on art therapy such as pottery & painting, self development workshops exploring core values, and somatic movement practices to help process emotions & release trauma.
Find out the details for upcoming events, workshops & retreats HERE.
Kassandra volunteers her time to this cause and holds space for women in her adventurous & transformative portrait experiences. On retreat, participants get to experience a taste of the Rewild Portrait Experience and dive into the sensory adventure of a transformative self portrait workshop. More than just photos, these experiences are a chance to explore the many layers of self and bravely step into more authentic ways of expressing who we truly are. Our tiered payment options & private donations / sponsorship currently funds our scholarship programme allowing women from all backgrounds to attend. We are always actively seeking funding & donations, reach out if you can help us!
These workshops in combination with the remote and wild wilderness we immerse ourselves in are what make Rewild Retreats® so extraordinary. Connection with each other, with ourselves, and with nature. Empowerment through activities, adventures, and creative expression that take us outside of our comfort zone and show us what we are truly capable of. Embodiment to really ground all of these new ways of being into our body, mind & soul. Truly feeling our emotions on a physical level and really understanding our mind, body, & spirit. These retreats not only powerfully impact the participants but also send a ripple out far and wide amongst their families and our communities. Together we heal, together we rise.
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“I didn't realize how much I needed this weekend to rewild. I had just been told our pregnancy was unsuccessful and waiting a miscarriage. Before Rewild I struggled to get off the couch with major depression, I couldn't do basic tasks. Somehow I managed to get myself out to the beautiful Catlins and surrendered myself to the experience. I learned a lot about myself, I enjoyed being around other ladies, and I started the healing process before the miscarriage began. I think this retreat saved me, I'm pretty grateful for everything I learnt and omg the food was amazing. ”
Allesha Ballard-Conway
Rewild Women's Retreat: Ben Lomond
“After traveling through a journey of grief and trauma I came across Rewild Retreat and found myself drawn to the Ben Lomond Retreat. This was a great experience and helped me open up and deal with my vulnerabilities. Kassandra and her team have an amazing energy and my weekend experience left me with a feeling of peace and inner calm. Kassandra was amazing with the Rewild portraits and I felt at ease when she drew out the inner woman. I certainly recommend the Rewild Retreat experience to every woman.”
Susan Church
Rewild Women's Retreat: Ben Lomond
“A fabulous weekend surrounded by love and warmth situated in spectacular scenery. Kass, where do I start - you are such a wonderful, caring person with so much soul. Thank you for making me feel so absolutely relaxed and ok about being out of my comfort zone during the photo session; I can't wait to see the images.”
Pauline Tucker
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“I’ve been to many women’s and yoga retreats and this was by far the most holistically complete. It fed my soul, nourished my body, calmed my mind, healed my spirit, challenged me physically, and encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. Kassandra has put together an amazing team to help you grow in all aspects of being a woman. (Not to mention the stunning scenery of NZ does its own healing.) You will leave with a rejuvenated perspective and ready to face new challenges. Vanessa Brown ”
Vanessa Brown
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“I am still on cloud 9 after this amazing retreat. Kass and the other ladies involved in running this weekend were so genuine and full of unconditional love. The food was out of this world and every activity was a great gift that really made me leave feeling so at peace with myself. I came into the retreat ready for healing and that’s exactly how I felt when I left. Healed and peaceful and so happy in myself. I’ll be back! Thankyou xx”
Jordan Carr
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“Wow. What a weekend! I honestly didn’t think I was going to get as much out of it as I did. Kass and the team were incredible and it really provided the space for growth. Getting back to nature and surrounded by a great bunch of women. Yes please. ”
Amanda Hutchinson
Kim Smith
“I don’t really know how to adequately express all that I feel after attending what for me, has been a life changing retreat. I was super nervous to begin with because I find it hard meeting new groups of people I don’t know. However, it soon became abundantly clear to me that these other beautiful women were just as much in need of this as I was. From the very first evening and beyond, through the workshops and leisure time, our photo shoots and meals, I felt deep and truly meaningful connections developing with every woman there. This retreat creates special bonds that I believe will create massive positive changes for all of us. It says something incredible that no-one wanted to leave and go back to the real world. Kassandra has put such a lot of thought, knowledge and personal experience into the planning of these retreats. Her desire to share what she has been through and learned, to help other women is humbling. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏 It’s not going to be easy but I cannot wait to continue the inner work I started this weekend and unfold into the exciting and abundant future I deserve. ”
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins, Rewild 2.0 & Rewild 3.0
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins & Rewild 2.0
“I didn't know what to expect from the experience but I was pulled towards it by something deep within me. Weeks later I am still reeling from everything that I have learned (and unlearned) about myself both physically and emotionally. I am invigorated and encouraged to continue to work on myself in ways I wouldn't have known were possible without the ReWild weekend. Zero regrets and ultimate gratitude! ”
Sebrina Sayer
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“Rewild is for everyone and anyone. It's all about having the time to just stop and be like what the shizzle am I doing? We all need that time to really think about what we want from our life and not just do the same old shizzle because we always have or is expected - balls to that! Rewild was about being OK with not being OK, recognising that and deciding to change things going forwards. It's about spending time with awesome people really having a look at where we are and having the courage to say what we really want even if that's freaking scary. Do it!”
Dani Moynes
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins, Rewild 2.0 & Rewild 3.0
“This women's retreat has been a relief for my grief. Sharing our life’s stories and helping each other through was very powerful. The perfect occasion to find your inner peace. ”
Marie Dusch
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“I went into the weekend not quite knowing what to expect and I came home with a new formed connection with myself. The work we have done has created a room inside of me I haven't allowed myself to keep free only for myself for a long time. I hope to continue on with these changes and explore that new or regained connection in more depth! Thank you Kassandra! ”
Stina Robinson
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“Wow it was the most empowering time of my life! Meeting the most amazing lady’s made me feel so welcome ❤️ I done things I never thought I would/could do I Highly recommend doing this it’s been life changing for me❤️ ”
Anni King
Rewild Women's Retreat & Rewild Portrait Experience
“I'm just sooo thankful that I could be part, got to know myself and so many other women better and know that it's so important to invest in yourself first! ♡ ”
Janet Blüggel
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins & Rewild 2.0
“The most incredible weekend, I learned so much about myself and met amazing like minded women. I would recommend it to all women, it's like a reset and time to have some self care and self love and put yourself first. ”
Rochelle Barton
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“If I am honest I was not sure what to expect, it is not usually something I would take part in...a weekend with a group of women I do not know! But something pulled me towards Rewild and I am very very thankful for whatever that something was!! A weekend spent with some of the most beautiful souls to walk this earth...exploring the wilderness and our own journeys within - supporting each other in a truly authentic way, in our own unique ways. The facilitators were genuinely stunning humans who walked gently beside us all in such a real way, not taking the role of 'expert' more like that of a friend who doesn't lead, doesn't follow but walks alongside stepping in as cheerleader, encourager, mentor, listener and friend...the food is amazing, the company is amazing! The experience throughout the weekend was inspirational and a journey within...stunning. Already curious when I can go again!”
Emma Powell
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“Rewild Retreats is definitely priceless. I loved every second of my time at the camp. Kass and the team made me feel welcome & accepted the entire time. It was such a great experience with like minded women. I was really nervous about the photoshoot but felt inspired & liberated afterwards.”
Sarah Evans
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“Was such an amazing weekend! Was made to feel so welcome straight on arrival and met some amazing women in such a beautiful part of the country. Kass and the team have done an amazing job putting this all together and are such beautiful souls, I feel so thankful to have been able to be part of this weekend. Such a vibe! The food was amazing! Really enjoyed surfing, the photo session was a lot of fun and the ecstatic dance party was definitely a highlight. Have already recommended this to others and will continue doing so ☺️ ”
Michelle Parker
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“The retreat was such a wonderful time, I knew the only way to really get anything out of it was to leave my fears and preconceptions at the door. I really let myself be a part of the experience and share in it with the other women, I'm so glad i did, not only did I get so much out of it for myself, watching these woman be so courageous and vulnerable was really the highlight and has inspired me into following my own truths and values more! ”
Laura Jane Archer
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“Like most of the amazing ladies who were on this same weekend as me I was incredibly nervous about what we would be doing but the thing that I was most nervous about was having my photo taken as I really hate my photo being taken. Within the first few minutes my nerves of the weekend disappeared because everyone there was amazing. Kass and her team are just incredibly warm and open and had us all feeling at ease. I was also lucky enough to be doing the retreat with my best friend. Everything about the weekend was awesome from the different workshops that we had to the added services we could make use of. Abby and Matt who served us the most amazing foraged foods were to die for I ate things that I never thought I would get near my mouth. The photo session was so much fun we all supported each other, cheered each other on and just had a bloody good time! I really didn’t want the weekend to end. We came in as strangers but left as a tribe of empowered goddesses. I will definitely be attending another one. Thank you so much to Kass and the rest of her Rewild team. You are all amazing and inspiring.”
Mandy Hoskin
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins
“I recently attended one of the Rewild Retreats in the beautiful Catlins 🌿 from the moment we arrived I felt so welcome and at home, the entire weekend was full with so many wonderful teachings and experiences. It's hard to sum up into words how incredible this retreat really was! I left the retreat feeling more like myself than I have for a very long time 💞”
Gemma Gardiner
Rewild Women's Retreat: The Catlins & Rewild 2.0
“Such an amazing experience. I wasn't really sure what to expect but was above and beyond anything I could have imagined. Kassandra is an amazing facilitator of these retreats and was so supportive of our journey. She had every detail down pat to make our journey seamless. From the food, venues (I've been to two now at different locations), workshops, photo sessions, atmosphere, I just can't say enough about them. If you're not booked on one you're seriously missing out! I've never liked myself as much as I do now ”
Suzanne Edington
Rewild Women's Retreat: Ben Lomond
“Once in a lifetime opportunities do come true and that’s with Rewild retreats, it’s in its name!!! You are on a wild ride to find you, supported by the most incredible team, Kass has your back, she takes this ride with you, right by your side and feels it all with you every inch! So so talented and you are in incredible hands. I loved my experience and I can tell you it’s changed my life!”
Hollie Robson