17th – 19th June
In todays day and age there is so much disconnection from both the natural world and our own inner calm that we find discerning the truth of what our path is and what matters is unbalanced and confused.
There are many of us who experience anxiety at the changes that are occurring and many who tuck their traumas and discomfort away into pockets within the mind and body in order to just keep functioning on a daily basis. These pockets can resurface when least expected and cause disruptions and our aim is to replace these pockets with confidence and ease on our daily journey.
At the retreat we invite those to unfurl or unravel with no apology and take time to reconnect to the wild soul that resides in us all, through energising chi kung that fires the body, Reiki and Neuro kinetic therapy to shift traumas, aches and pains, mindful photography to focus the head and open the eyes to the beauty of what is around us and nourishing food to alkalise the system and rekindle the joie de vivre in the spirit.
There are options of orienting for those that find meditation a challenge, as well as fun expeditions into the mind using ancient martial art techniques that are simple and instill a calm where decisions can be clearly made from.
2 day retreat is £375 which includes the accommodation for friends or family on a sharing basis in a Yurt, Bell tent or Bothy, Nourishing food, Chi Kung, Healing sessions in our new geodesic dome, mindful photography expeditions with well known Mel Collie (www.melcollie.co.uk), origami tuition with Bear our expedition climber also known as the Bouldering Monk, paddle boards and kayaks
Day one: Nourishing lunch on arrival followed by a mindful photography expedition ending with a relaxing session of chi kung on the beach at the site.
Day two: an energising chi kung session on a stunning sandy beach (weather permitting) followed by a delicious breakfast in the dunes and mindful photography in the sand and on the rocks, Lunch back at the site from food grown in the poly tunnel. Free afternoon where you can choose healing sessions, aquatic adventures on the paddle boards and kayaks, learn how to create a crane or flower using origami techniques. The evening meal is a viking stew, either venison or vegan cooked over an open fire and music in the Blackhouse with singing that lifts the soul from two local talented artists.
Day of departure: chi kung followed by a healthy breakfast, a gathering of our experience and useful tips and links to continue the influence back into daily lives.
16th-18th August Retreat £565pp
Day one: Nourishing lunch on arrival followed by a mindful photography expedition, ending with a relaxing chi kung practice on the beach at the site and indulgence in the Taco Tuesday laid on for the whole campsite
Day two: Chi Kung practice on a stunning sandy beach (weather permitting) followed by a breakfast in the dunes and mindful photography in the sand and on the rocks. Lunch back at the site made from fresh food grown in the polytunnel with a free afternoon to choose to have a healing session , aquatic adventure on paddle boards and kayaks in the sea loch at the bottom of the garden or learn how to create a crane or flower with origami. Evening meal in the Blackhouse.
Day three: Energising chi kung followed by a healthy breakfast and on to a foraging expedition and guided walk around the stunning Isle of Harris, pack lunch for the walk and back to the site for a relaxing afternoon where therapy sessions are available and paddle boards, kayaks for aquatic adventures. Origami workshop in the Blackhouse followed by a meal prepared over an open fire using the ingredients found on the walk.
13th – 18th September £940pp
Day one: Nourishing lunch on arrival followed by a mindful photography expedition. Evening meal of Tacos (Vegan or Chorizo) in the Blackhouse.
Day two: Morning session of Chi Kung on the beach at the bottom of the garden, followed by a healthy breakfast. Mini expedition to learn bouldering and abseiling or a guided walk taking in foraging and the local wildlife with pack lunches provided. Mindful photography in the evening light with a bbq on the beach.
Day three: Morning chi kung followed by a healthy breakfast and a day of relaxed healing sessions, origami techniques, aquatic adventures with paddle boards and kayaks or a chance to explore the foraging and mindful photography experienced the day before, option to climb and abseil, all within your own choice. Evening Gong bath followed by a nourishing meal.
Day Four: Morning meditation and orienting followed by a healthy breakfast. Option to be sailed out to a remote island to view the wildlife and wild camp inside a bothy in total wilderness, Camping stove, ingredients and sleeping bags provided. Pick up by boat the next day(Limited to three people only at an extra charge of £50 pp) or a day of mindful photography around the Bays area of Harris with pack lunch provided and meditation or orienting in the evening followed by nourishing meal.
Day Five: Morning chi kung followed by a healthy breakfast, immersion in the ancient history of the islands with a visit to the Callanish Stones with guided meditation and workshop on crystal gridding. Return to the site for a viking stew cooked over and open fire and an evening entertainment from two talented local artists with singing that lifts the soul
Day of departure: Healthy breakfast and a gathering of our experience with tips and links to take away into our daily lives.
To book call Jo on 07534264419
20% discount for residents of the Outer Hebrides
Or to book a tent pitch for a more affordable price and still be involved in the retreat call Greig on 07968951314
