Half an hour out of Glasgow, simply a world away
Join our weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city in the country. A lush mix of practice, rest, time outdoors, delicious food and more. This is a weekend devoted to self care, refilling the well, balancing body, mind and heart. We will emerge refreshed, connected, clear and deeply nourished.
When suits you?
The Full Immersion: Friday 10th 5pm – Sunday 12th May 12.30pm
The Wee Retreat: Saturday 11th 9.30am – Sunday 12th May 12.30pm
Saturday Sanctuary 11th May 9.30am – 4.30pm
All levels of experience warmly welcome x
/ S P A C E // MAY 10 – 12
Our May weekend is inspired by Early Summer and the Space element – with focus on the healing power of strong roots, sinuous movement & loving kindness.
Welcome to a safe space to deeply nourish yourself on every level. Expect to emerge joyously renewed and reconnected.
Over the weekend, each session is optional, this is your time away to find space and calm for yourself, in a supportive and cheery group, in the midst of beautiful countryside.
A potent blend of mindful practice, time to relax, holistic treatments (Helen is amazing!), nourishing food and nature in uplifting surroundings at Geilsland Estate, Beith, Ayrshire
Our Mindful Practice includes
Yoga, qigong, meditation, breathing, Wildsong nidra / enriched rest, woodland walks, wild swimming, nutritious vegetarian/vegan meals, seasonal inner work & time to yourself to rest & relax
- Practice will be in the Studio, with qigong on the lawn.
- Full immersion SEVEN PRACTICE sessions over the weekend. You choose what to do and when.
- Wee Retreat FIVE PRACTICE sessions
- Sanctuary Saturday TWO PRACTICE sessions
- Seasonal flow yoga, Qigong, breathing, meditation
- Time outdoors in nature, with an option to wild swim in Kilbirnie Loch
- Cacao / spiced tea / wee dram round the fire to come together in celebration
- Yoga with Lucie Goody bag
Bring outdoor clothes, layers and appropriate footwear, part of our practice will be outside immersed in the nature on our doorstep.
Bring yoga mat, cosy blankets and any props you might need: cushions, eye pillows, yoga bricks and blocks
If you would like to swim, bring appropriate clothing and kit for changing lochside – booties and gloves are helpful especially in the colder months or early in the year.
As we are an independent self catered group, there is a small amount of helping prep and set up for meals and clearing away/washing up afterwards. This is part of the weekend’s practice and expected as part of the group. It will not be extensive. The Yoga Kitchen is making delicious mains for our lunches and dinners, whoop!
Places limited to 22
Accommodation & food
Accommodation is in comfy single beds in triple rooms, in cosy Garnock House tucked away in the estate. It is a few minutes walk from our upper level practice Studio. If you would like to book our twin room, there is an additional charge of £100 for the room for the weekend – message me to check availability
All meals provided up to Sunday breakfast, these are vegetarian or vegan – please specify on booking. Unlimited herbal teas, tea and coffee. Freshly made turmeric spiced shots. Cacao and spiced tea. Retreat ends 12.30pm. You are very welcome to join us for Sunday lunch at Mocha Jacks, the cafe on site and not included in the weekend price
Each house has its own kitchen, dining and sitting room with two bathrooms. Bed linen and towels are provided. Please being additional towels for swimming. Check out is 11am Sunday.
Please advise of any dietary requirements
Holistic treatments
There is the option to book in a soothing treatment with Helen from Om Holistic Therapies – details, prices and time slots will be emailed out to the attendees and are bookable/payable in advance.
Travel
Where possible we car share or use public transport to Geilsland Estate. There a replnety of buses and rail options from Glasgow to Beith. If you need a lift, it usually is from Glasgow and a lovely way to begin and end the retreat.
Parking is available at Garnock House
Prices
FULL IMMERSION: Friday 5pm – Sunday 12.30pm £375
WEE RETREAT: Saturday 9.30am – Sunday 12.30pm £275
SANCTUARY SATURDAY 9.30am – 4.30pm £85
FULL includes 7 practice sessions over the weekend, accommodation & meals as above, snacks, herbal teas, spiced shot / wee dram, cacao and spiced tea, Yoga with Lucie goody bag
WEE includes 5 practice sessions over the weekend, accommodation & meals as above, snacks, herbal teas, spiced shot / wee dram, cacao and spiced tea, Yoga with Lucie goody bag
SANCTUARY includes 2 practice sessions, delicious lunch, herbal teas, spiced shot / wee dram, cacao and spiced tea, Yoga with Lucie goody bag
ALL IMPORTANT ME TIME WITH FRIENDS
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3 PAYMENT INSTALMENT PLAN
Split payment into 3 payments (includes a 1.5% processing fee), every 6 weeks from first payment