Residential Experiences and Retreats
Escape to the wild Scottish Highlands for a few unforgettable days of adventure, discovery and connection with nature at Dundreggan, near Loch Ness.
Choose from a range of experiences, each with its own mix of activities. Depending on your stay, you could hike through ancient forests and up Munros, paddle across Highland lochs, unwind with yoga, search for bats after dark or get creative with fireside crafts. Other experiences explore rewilding in action, the Gaelic language, culture and stories woven through the landscape, or even end with a traditional Highland cèilidh.
Whether you’re looking for an active Highland adventure, a relaxing nature retreat, a chance to learn new skills or simply time away in a spectacular wild landscape, there’s something for everyone at Dundreggan.
Our immersive multi-day residential experiences and retreats bring together nature, adventure, culture and wellbeing, with comfortable accommodation, delicious food and the wild Highlands right outside your door.
Gaelic Song and Nature Retreat 2026
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October, 3 days / 2 nights.
Discover the deep connections between Gaelic song, Highland culture, and the natural world in this unique weekend retreat led by acclaimed musicians Brian Ó hEadhra and Fionnag NicChoinnich.
For those looking to connect with Gaelic and their voice
Rewilding Experience 2026
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October, 3 day / 2 nights.
Join us for a nature-packed experience where we will guide you on a weekend of rewilding and wildlife activities, immersed in the beautiful landscape of Dundreggan estate.
For those seeking a weekend immersed in nature
Gaelic Experience 2026
Thursday 29 October – Sunday 1 November, 4 days / 3 nights.
Have your eyes opened to Dundreggan’s Gaelic landscape, with walks, activities, and a traditional cèilidh, celebrating the connections between Gaelic and rewilding.
For those wishing to learn about Gaelic and the landscape
Wellbeing and Rewilding Experience 2027
Friday 2 April – Sunday 4 April (3 days / 2 nights)
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 October (3 days / 2 nights)
Rewild your weekend and reconnect with wild nature on a short weekend retreat in the heart of the Scottish Highlands at Dundreggan.
For those wishing to relax and restore with yoga in our rewilding landscape.
Rewilding Experience 2027
Friday 9 – Sunday 11 April (3 days / 2 nights)
Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 September 2027 (3 days / 2 nights)
Curious to learn more about rewilding? Dip your toes into rewilding with a short weekend experience exploring our rewilding estate with guided walks, go bat scavenging, try traditional fireside crafts such as lichen dyeing and even learn how to identify wildlife by tracking signs and sounds of animals living at Dundreggan.
For those wishing to learn a little bit about what rewilding in action really means.
Gaelic Song and Nature Retreat 2027
Friday 16 April – Sunday 18 April (3 days / 2 nights)
Come together at Dundreggan and learn the beauty of Gaelic music with acclaimed musicians Brian Ó hEadhra and Fionnag NicChoinnich. This is a perfect retreat for creative folks who want to learn more about Gaelic culture and song with song workshops, guided walks, and even a traditional Highland Cèilidh.
For those wishing to learn a little bit of Gaelic and sing it’s cultural heritage.
Outdoor Adventure Nature Retreat 2027
Friday 4 June – Wednesday 9 June (6 days / 5 nights)
Escape to the wild Scottish Highlands for some spectacular adventures outdoors in nature. Hike Munros and glaciated peaks, canoe and see reintroduced beavers all the while learning the importance of Gaelic in our placenames and rewilding efforts.
For those who love getting outdoors and want to see Scotland at it’s wildest.
Gaelic in the Landscape Retreat 2027
Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 March (3 days / 2 nights)
Monday 20 – Wednesday 22 September (3 days / 2 nights)
How does Gaelic connect to our landscape? Find out it’s deep rich cultural connection to our rewilding with our retreat as we explore with guided walks investigating the Gaelic Landscape with shielings, learn some Gaelic songs with Brian Ó hEadhra, and consider Gaelic’s future with Eilidh, our Gaelic community officer as she shares the importance of Gaelic in our community and finish the retreat with a traditional Highland Cèilidh.
For anyone interested in Scotland’s landscape and anyone who wants to learn a little bit more Gaelic.
Rewilding in Action Experience 2027
Monday 25 – Saturday 20 October (6 days / 5 nights)
Are you looking for more information about rewilding? Join this multi-day experience and learn from the experts first hand whether it’s seeing our 10,000 acre estate with our estate manager, exploring the unknown with our ecologist team. Come to Dundreggan and get wild learning about how the landscape comes back to life, pick expert brains and leave Dundreggan with confidence to begin your own rewilding journey.
For those who have already dipped their toes into rewilding and want to see rewilding first hand with experts who can answer their burning questions.
Trees for Life | Rewilding Weeks
If you’re looking for another way to get closer to nature in the Scottish Highlands, we also offer volunteer Rewilding Weeks. Spend an unforgettable week helping to restore the Caledonian forest.