The scotland RETREAT
yoga+Nature+adventure
in the scottish countryside

may 25-june 1, 2025

the land of lochs, castles, Kilts and Whiskey

Scotland is a magical land, with something mesmerizing to take in around every turn. This retreat, which is more than just a yoga retreat, aims to get you out in nature to appreciate the beautiful landscape and expansive, loch-laden views. You will also have plenty of adventure along the way, as well as time to experience Scotland’s most beloved city.

We will stay on a gorgeous luxury farm/retreat situated near the idyllic village of Buchlyvie, just 45min from Glasgow and 1hr from Edinburgh. The farm is comprised of 6 separate properties that come together to create a cozy, peaceful escape, with welcoming common areas and carefully curated rooms. The retreat is at the doorstep of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and surrounded by the Trossachs, an area of wooded glens, braes, and lochs. There are nature and outdoor activities abound, so during your stay you can enjoy, at your leisure, a relaxing time taking in the views and soaking IN our hot tubs, or you can take in the walks, mountains and bike runs only minutes from your door.

What we will get up to…

This experience will have a little bit of everything! From adventure, to nature, to city+castle exploring and moments of cultural immersion, you will get a well-rounded experience of the things that make Scotland so magical.

Upon arrival, settle into the farm and take in the incredible, peaceful beauty that surrounds you!

Expect a welcome dinner+introduction circle that night.

The first full day will be mostly a free day, save for a short walk to Harmony Fields, a nearby animal sanctuary whose goal is to bring humans and animals together in a way that provides peaceful connection opportunities and holistic wellbeing time in nature.

We will take a group day hike up Ben A’an, a distinctive hill in Scotland, located in the Trossachs area of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. It's popular among hikers for its relatively short but steep ascent and incredible views from the summit.

On another day, we will enjoy an adventurous, team building outing to GoApe, which is an award winning nature+adventure park in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. We will enjoy a tree-top challenge and the longest dual ziplines in Scotland! Picture yourself having a rush of a good time in the nature of the Scottish highlands. If heights and ziplines aren’t your thing, you can hire a bike or explore the glorious nature park on foot, and join the rest of the group for cake and tea at the end!

A trip to Scotland would NOT be complete without time in the spectacular city of Edinburgh, and another one of our day trips will be just that! Edinburgh is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant festivals, and cultural heritage. It's famous for landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Arthur’s Seat. Expect a FULL day to explore the city to your heart’s content.

One evening, we will have a fantastic Gin Tasting+Making experience, and you will even get a small bottle of your personal creation delivered the following day!

Closing night will feature traditional Scottish dancing with our professional callers. Ceilidh dancing is a fun an inclusive way to experience Scottish culture.

-The Recipe for Joy-

Package includes:
—Designated round-trip airport shuttle to and from retreat.
(this will be a pickup from Edinburgh Center near the train station, leaving at 3pm on May 25 to retreat, and leaving the retreat center for Edinburgh center at 10:30am on June 1. If your travels require other plans/times, the transport will be at your expense)
**you must arrive in time to make a 3pm shuttle from Edinburgh airport. If you land outside of this timeframe or fly into another airport, transport to/from retreat will be at your expense.
—7-nights stay on a luxury farm retreat in the Scottish countryside, complete with multiple hot/cold tubs…
and lots of peace and quiet.
—1-2 high-quality yoga practices daily in various styles ranging from Vinyasa, to Katonah,
to yin/restorative and yoga nidra.
—Coffee/tea/fruit pre-practice, breakfast, lunch and dinner at farmhouse.
**please note on our away days, lunch will not be included.
—Guided group day trip/hike to Ben A’an, a famous and beautiful hill-top in the Trossachs.
—Trip to Harmony Fields, a nearby animal sanctuary and refuge.
—Day trip to GoApe for a thrilling day of group bonding via adventure courses, ziplines (or biking/walking),
tea and cake in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park!
—Group day trip to the city of Edinburgh to tour Edinburgh castle, hike to the top of Arthur’s Seat,
walk the Royal Mile, shop, and more.
—Scottish Gin Tasting/Making Experience.
—Closing night party with traditional Scottish Ceilidh social dance on the farm.

PACKAGE PRICES
(ALL IN USD)

Rates:
Shared Double: $2,900 per guest.
Single Occupancy*: $3,600
singles are limited in availability.
Inquire about triple or quad availability and pricing.

Please note that package does not include:
—Roundtrip airfare to Edinburgh or Glasgow airport
(please note that the designated shuttle transport included in the packages will be from Edinburgh Center)
—Spa treatments | extra excursions.
—Meals outside of included meals at farm.
—Tips+gratuities for staff.

expected group size: 18-20

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
to secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $500usd is required.
please specify room category at time of deposit.
-remaining balance due no later than April 1, 2025.

Payments can be made through any of these methods (ordered by preference):
—Zelle willisjohnston@gmail.com
—Venmo @Willis-Johnston
—Bank Transfer (inquire for info.)
Any fees taken out by payment services will be at the guest’s expense and applied to final balance.

**due to the financial responsibility of the retreat host for booking and holding the luxury property, all payments are non-refundable once paid. it is recommended that the traveler has a travel insurance policy in the rare event that cancellation on the traveler’s end is unavoidable (Squaremouth is a great search engine for trip insurance). However, if you must cancel, you are able to transfer to a friend or family member to come in your place.