Ancestral Escapes

Events and trips, curated for an ancestral way of living.

THE STANDARD

Experiences that align with your ancestral way of life

Ancestral Escapes curates places and gatherings built around real food prepared in traditional fats, natural light, outdoor movement, and environments that restore rather than overstimulate.

Retreats

Small group escapes built around real food, sunshine and calmer settings.

Carnivore Retreat

Spain

Carnivore Retreat at the gorgeous Finca Monasterio in Montenegral Alto, near Cádiz. This serene, historic setting offers the perfect atmosphere for relaxation, inspiration, and connection.

Retreat coming soon

Retreat coming soon

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Events and festivals

Aligned gatherings and educational events are worth travelling for.

Ancestral Health Festival

Rainford Junction

Low Carb, Keto/Carnivore Talks and Q&As Camping, Organic Grass-Fed Food, Cold Water Therapy, Fire Pits, Open BBQ, Live Music, Firewalking, Sweat Lodge, Breathwork, Massage, Natural Movement and more.

The Great British Meat up

A one day event bringing together leading voices in carnivore, keto, and metabolic health. Expect keynote talks, audience Q and A, and plenty of time to connect. Hosted at Sourdown Farm near Glastonbury. Ticket includes entry, food is available to buy from selected vendors

Meatstock 2026 Gatlinburg,

Tennessee, USA

A weekend for people who care about real food, real conversation, and real community. Set in the Smoky Mountains, Meatstock brings together familiar voices in the carnivore and keto space, plus a crowd that actually gets it. Expect talks, panels, Q and A, meetups, and plenty of time to connect.

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Curated stays

Selected hotels and villas that support an ancestral way of living, from food to environment.

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Coming soon

Coming soon

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Why Ancestral Escapes

I created this for people who already live an ancestral way and want to continue doing so when they step away from home.

For some, that means simple animal-based food prepared in traditional fats such as butter or tallow. For others, it is about morning light, time outdoors, movement, grounding, and environments that feel calm rather than overstimulating. Often it includes being close to the sea. It always includes staying connected to the foundations that matter.

Ancestral Escapes brings together places and experiences that support those priorities, so time away feels aligned, not disconnected.

~ Maxine Pye,
Anvestral Escapers Founder

CURATED FOR AN ANCESTRAL WAY OF LIVING

Morning Light

Barefoot grounding

Real food

Traditional fats

Calm spaces

Sleep and rhythm

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