Wellbeing and Rewilding
“Fantastic weekend in an amazing place with wonderful, informed guides and lovely other guests.” – Ruth
What you can expect?
Rewild your weekend and reconnect with wild nature on a short weekend retreat in the heart of the Scottish Highlands at Dundreggan.
Relax into guided yoga sessions and restorative breathwork practices, explore the stunning landscape and take time to connect with nature. Enjoy nourishing, fresh food from our Rewilding Centre café and cosy evenings in the accommodation.
Escape to the Scottish Highlands and spend a weekend with rest, reflection and reconnection with wild nature. Leave Dundreggan feeling refreshed and restored.
- Movement – yoga sessions and walking.
- Mindfulness – meditations with breathwork and forest mindfulness.
- Mythology – storytelling, local history, folklore & mythology.
- Ethnobotany – the history of plants and people in Scotland.
- Rewilding Walks – an introduction to ecology and science.
- Gaelic Landscape – uncover hidden stories and connections to the land.
Quick booking, dates available: > Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April 2027 | > Friday 22 to Sunday 24 October 2027
Adults seeking an opportunity to focus on health and wellbeing and connect with nature in a relaxing environment and a rewilding landscape. This three day experience puts a unique spin on the wellbeing by focusing on nature connection, highlighting the amazing link between rewilding nature and rewilding ourselves.
Most of the activities are suitable for all audiences, including those with additional accessibility needs. However, some of the planned walks may include occasionally steep, uneven terrain. If you have questions about accessibility please get in touch.
Who are my hosts?
Delivered by yoga & well-being guide, Caoimhe Keohane of Wild Anam and Franny Schlicke, Visitor Experience & Operations Supervisor, and resident Gaelic guide, for the Rewilding Centre. Join them for three days in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, where they will weave together connection, restoration and nature into a truly special experience.
Delivered by yoga & well-being guide and folklore expert, Caoimhe Keohane of Wild Anam. Caoimhe is an experienced traveller, yoga instructor and folklore expert as seen by her TV appearance on Channel 4’s Mysteries Of... documentary series.
Caoimhe says “Humans are from this earth. We were born from it. We have become disconnected from our wild roots, and the earth is suffering because of this. Connecting people to nature is ultimately connecting people to themselves and the realisation that there is no separation. This fundamental realisation combined with spending present moments with ourselves in the wilder parts of nature, with our breath and with slowness and deep awareness, is the most important thing in the universe at this moment in time.”
Delivered by Franny Schlicke, Visitor Experience & Operations Supervisor. As a Gaelic speaker, with a good understanding of Trees for Life’s varied projects, she represents the charity in interviews with BBC Alba and Radio nan Gàidheal.
Franny says “Responsible access to the natural environment should be available to everybody. How can we expect people to care about rewilding if it affects landscapes that are out of reach? We should all have the right to explore these spaces, and to feel connected with them. And understanding Gaelic is a fascinating way of uncovering Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage: it should inform how we interact with our land today, and in the future.”
Imagine your weekend getaway…
You will receive a finalised itinerary and kit list via email in the fortnight ahead of the residential. All meals are included and will be served in our An Nead café or as a packed lunch to take with you. All activities are optional so please take time to rest whenever you wish. Please note: activities, locations, and timings may be subject to change.
| Day One – Wellbeing and Rewilding Settle into Dundreggan with our inviting centre and overnight accommodation surrounded in nature. We will then gather for movement and mindfulness in nature and gather for a guided walk through the ancient Caledonian Pinewood to consider all the reasons why we want to reconnect with nature. After some free time we will then regroup for some restoring hatha flow yoga led by Caoimhe and a calming dinner by the fire either in our cosy tipi or beside our river out in the wild. |
| Day Two – Wellbeing and Rewilding Begin the morning with a refreshing breakfast and meet us at our waterfall for a forest meditation session. We’ll then collect our packed lunches and begin an adventure through Dundreggan to learn more about plants and placenames and how we as people connect to the wider landscape. After some free time we will reconnect together with slow flow yoga and once again have a nourishing meal by the fire in our cosy tipi or beside a soothing river in the wild. |
| Day Three – Wellbeing and Rewilding On the final day we will consider how rewilding connects to yoga and meditation practice with a guided tree nursery tour exploring the beginning of a tree’s life through seeds. We will regroup once again for the final Hatha yoga session to recharge, lunch and go for another guided walk in nature or try fireside crafts such as lichen dyeing depending on the weather. Finally we will come together for a closing circle to share all your reflections of your weekend and what intentions you wish to take forward after your retreat. After our retreat comes to an end you are welcome to linger, reflect, and take time to slowly return to the wider world. |
Choose your retreat…
| This Includes: | Day Rate: | Shared Occupancy Twin/Double Room: | Single Occupancy Double Room: |
| Price | £395.00 | £595.00 per person | £695.00 |
| Are meals included in the price? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can I access all of the activities and sessions? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| What accessibility options are there at Dundreggan? | We have a wheelchair accessible footpaths and toilets at our centre. Please get in touch if you have any questions. | We have a wheelchair accessible footpaths and toilets at our centre as well as accessible rooms available at An Spiris. Please get in touch if you have any questions. | We have a wheelchair accessible footpaths and toilets at our centre as well as accessible rooms available at An Spiris. Please get in touch if you have any questions. |
| Can I extend my stay in the hotel accommodation? | No, as this option does not include an overnight stay. | Yes | Yes |
| Will I have extra time to explore Dundreggan on my own? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Is there anywhere I can meet other guests during the retreat? | No | Yes, we have a communal room in our accommodation. | Yes, we have a communal room in our accommodation. |
| Will I have complete privacy after the day is over? | No as no overnight stay included. | No, as this is a room mate rate. | Yes, as this is a private room. |
Wellbeing and Rewilding Dates
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 April 2027
Single occupancy double room: £695.00
Shared occupancy twin or double room: £595.00 (per person)
Day rate (excluding accommodation): £395.00
Maximum 12 participants.
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 October 2027
Single occupancy double room: £695.00
Shared occupancy twin or double room: £595.00 (per person)
Day rate (excluding accommodation): £395.00
Maximum 12 participants.
Accommodation
Immerse yourself in the Caledonian forest with two nights in our accommodation, An Spiris. Stay in the double or twin en-suite rooms and relax in the comfortable and cosy communal space. Towels and bed linen are provided, and a boot room is available for drying outdoor gear.
Please get in touch if you would like to extend your stay (arriving sooner or staying extra nights) in An Spiris. The residentials have been scheduled to align with public bus timetables.
Please note: the Rewilding Centre and part of the accommodation will also be open to the general public during this experience.
Photos credits, Caoimhe: NorthWest Photography