Mystical Scottish Highlands
Mindfulness in Nature & Forest Therapy Retreat
Experience Profound, Lasting Peace on Loch ness
During 8 days in the Scottish Highlands, you’ll shift from stress to calm through guided mindfulness, Shinrin-Yoku (forest therapy), and simple practices you can take home.
We also explore the Highlands together with group excursions to castles, Fort Augustus, and a full-day trip to the Isle of Skye (Fairy Pools included).
New this year: crushed-stone pigment hand painting with Glasgow artist Aiesha.
Venue: The Old Farm, Invermoriston, a private 50-acre estate on Loch Ness.
Next Retreat: Sept. 19–26, 2026
Retreat component:
Mindfulness in nature Program
With a different focus each day, the retreat’s themes evolve in a natural progression to deepen your practice.
Daily mindfulness workshops
Daily mindfulness in nature and forest bathing sessions
Mindful-Creative Writing sessions
One on one coaching sessions (limited time slots available)
This year, we will also have our friend Aiesha on board, who will lead a unique mindful-creative hand-painting workshop.
What’s Included
Vacation FUN component:
Accommodation, Meals, Excursions & Airport Shuttle Service
Prosecco and bonfire evenings
Full day excursion to Isle of Skye featuring the splendour of this natural wonder, including the incredible Fairy Pools.
Half day outings to historical Fort Augustus, Urquhart Castle & stone circle near Drumnadrochit
Tea/coffee breaks with snacks
7 nights’ accommodation
Pick up and drop off to and from Inverness airport/train station
Use of surrounding lakeside forest and gardens for solitude walks
Group activities and outdoor games
Meals & Beverages
Freshly cooked Highland-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner (On dine-out days, a meal credit is included)
Snacks during morning and afternoon tea/coffee breaks
Selection of teas, coffees, and bottled water
European wines included with dinner at no extra cost
Domestic non-alcoholic beverages
all inclusive retreat packages =>
All accommodation packages include:
Accommodation: 7-nights (bedding and towels included)
All meals & Drinks: Three daily home-cooked meals (Glass of wine included with dinner), plus non-alcoholic beverages, coffee tea and snacks
Seminar Fee: Thirty hours of guided practice & instruction
Excursions: Full day: Isle of Skye, half day: Urquhart Castle and Corrimony Cairn and one dinner outing to Fort Augustus’ panoramic lakeview ‘The Boathouse Restaurant’.
Private access to 50 lakefront acres, ‘Old-Farm’ gardens and forest.
Arrival / Departure shuttle: Inverness Airport/Train station.
ACCOMmODATIONS IMAGE GALLERY
The Old Farm Estate
The Bothy: Entire cottage for 2 people
The Farmburn Cottage
The Granary
Forest Glen Holiday Park Cabin
More Information
In our hectic lives, it's easy to feel disconnected. Our retreat helps you reclaim your inner peace through mindfulness in nature. Engage in guided meditations, forest bathing, and sensory exercises to anchor yourself in the present moment.
Evenings, during free time, offer a choice of activities: enjoy the estate's grounds, join informal sessions about the area's history, gather around a bonfire, or share any talents you might have. With 50 acres of park and forest, there's ample space for solitude and contemplation.
Vacation Highlights
Explore the charming villages along Loch Ness, savor local delicacies, and visit historic sites like Urquhart Castle. A full-day trip to the Isle of Skye offers breathtaking sea and sky views—a spiritual experience you won't forget.
