Wildish Way is owned and led by Meghan Hindi, an archer, certified life coach and doula who runs a unique nature-led day retreat and rejuvenation space in West Milford.

Meg is a trauma survivor who through her own healing journey, discovered a passion for supporting women through transitional times in their life. She can be found supporting people through weddings, births and death, including those dealing with cancer and other terminal illness.

A sanctuary of authentic self-empowerment

A quick look at the Wildish Way website will reveal photos of women at peace, in a place of quiet, or screaming and cheering for each other. If they want to share their story, Meg will hold space and listen, on their level and by their side. She does not consider this therapy, per se, but in many ways it is therapy. She hopes that being in nature, drawing a bow, and being in a safe place with like-minded women will propel those who need it into discovering their own path to mental health care.

“I use coaching techniques to make sure that they are always feeling supported shoulder-to-shoulder by a woman who has been there, and who is strong enough to see who they are,” Meg said. “I can then empower and help light up their way as far as clarifying and understanding next steps forward. It’s all future based.”

In other words, Meg recognizes that there is little she can do to help someone resolve the past. But she can offer them a way forward. Her work in archery confirms this, as she’s found that the act of drawing a bow, focusing on a target and then letting the arrow fly, teaches the skills needed to find the words that need to be said before releasing what could be a deadly weapon. Archery represents the need to release fear, shame and anxiety before trying to resolve an issue… the same as these strong emotions must be released and the body must relax before letting an arrow fly, if one wants it to hit the intended target.

More than just a retreat space

In addition to running retreats, Meg also teaches archery and coaches women one-on-one.

Her coaching sessions could involve archery, or hiking, or spending time with her horses. However, it is the group classes, and the opportunity to be with and support other women, where Meg has found the most demand.

“These women learn to scream for themselves and for each other, and they watch each other bloom and blossom,” Meg said of her workshops. “Growth can happen in a vacuum, but then it remains in a vacuum… but if you do it in a group, these women are contagious with each other.”

Childcare is available, allowing mothers a place to grow where their children can watch her grow and be happy, too.

She has also published a children’s book suitable for the inner child of any aged survivor, “The Healing you Can Do.” Find it on her website, or for sale at her market booth. She said the book serves as a reminder that no matter who you are, or what you’ve experienced, “you are not defined by what was done to you.”

Wildish Way also holds Women’s Circles, such as the full moon event happening on July 13th. Visit her website to learn more or sign up.

Stay tuned for more in the future, including additional archery workshops, men’s archery classes, couples archery classes, and more circles and workshops. Stop by her table and get to know Meg, and to learn more about these offerings and more.

“It’s about redefining a strong woman and what she’s made of.”