03/08/2026
It was such a joy to be back hosting my Food as Medicine Day Retreat, this time in the beautiful surroundings of Knepp Wilding Estate.
We explored how food can be our most powerful form of preventative medicine (which is what longevity used to be called...) – not only for navigating menopause, but for supporting healthy ageing.
Throughout the day I challenged some of the biggest nutrition myths and stripped away the confusion created by an increasingly optimised wellness culture. Social media is full of complicated protocols, expensive biohacks and conflicting advice which makes us even more confused about food.
We tasted some wonderful examples of nutrient rich foods, including polyphenol packed extra virgin olive oil from Citizens of Soil fresh linseed oil from and 's Tart Cherry Juice – simple ingredients that demonstrate true food as medicine. Followed by a seasonal lunch with freshly picked produce from the Knepp Wilding Kitchen garden - the tomatoes were incredible!
One of the greatest teachers of the day was nature itself. As storks soared overhead on the thermals and deer wandered through the rewilded landscape, we took a silent walk to the wood fired saunas, giving ourselves permission to slow down, breathe and process what we had discussed and how we would make changes. We ended the day with a sauna, facemasks, ginger shots and wild swimming.
The power of nourishing food, meaningful conversation and time spent reconnecting with nature....LED lights and 2 hour morning optimisation protocols be GONE!!!
If you're feeling the need for a little rewilding yourself, I have just six places remaining for my next Food as Medicine Day Retreat on 6th September. I'd love you to join us: https://karennewby.com/store/food-as-medicine-an-autumn-retreat-for-midlife-women/
