“Unwind your mind in nature”
(No availability) 6 Day Idyllic Coastal Mindfulness Retreat with Yoga and Walks in Nature in Stonehaven
Toadhall, Muchalls, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
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Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in Scotland
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Do you sometimes feel that you don’t know where or how to start dealing with what’s going on in your head? You can’t stop your thoughts and emotions but you can learn how to deal with them differently. Would you like to feel less stressed, improve relationships, slow down and rest, explore mindful meditation, feel calmer, become more creative, and have a new perspective on how you deal with stress? A mindfulness retreat is an ideal opportunity to simply focus on reconnecting with yourself and become more present and aware. When you're more mindful you're more open to new ideas, increased creativity, and an enhanced sense of purpose.
Highlights
- 3 yoga sessions
- Daily mindfulness walks in nature
- 5 mindfulness workshops and daily meditations
- Mindfulness workbook and MP3 meditation recordings
- Enjoy visits to castles and gardens
- Daily meals, tea, coffee included
- 5 nights accommodation
- Transfer to Toadhall from Aberdeen airport or Stonehaven railway station
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer included:
Aberdeen Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
A warm welcome awaits you at Toadhall. They offer the usual home comforts of comfy beds, fluffy towels, and scrupulously clean accommodation, plus some unusual extras such as eggs from their own hens, resident peacocks, two geese called Pate and Foie Gras, and a cockerel called Franco!
The venue offers a variety of twin / double rooms and it also has a self-contained studio apartment, all with onsite parking. There is a choice of four rooms, namely:
- The Studio: a large open space, with a double height ceiling in the bedroom area, is ideal for a group of friends up to four people
- The Peacock Room: double / twin room with a nice seating area and shares a large bathroom with the Partridge room
- The Pheasant Room: double / twin room with an ensuite bathroom and windows looking out to the garden and the courtyard
- The Partridge Room: double / twin / single room and shares the large bathroom with the Peacock room
Program
What you will learn
- What is mindfulness?
- The science behind mindfulness
- The 8 attitudinal qualities of mindfulness
- Become aware of your patterns of reactivity to stress
- How to deal with your constant inner chatter
- Barriers to awareness of your emotions
- Cultivating compassion
- Tips for daily mindfulness
- Mindful eating
- How best to take care of yourselves
- Mindful walking in nature
- Variety of mindful meditations
Typical day
- 07:00 Rising bell
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 Mindfulness workshop (2 hours)
- 11:30 Coffee break, followed by free time or traveling to castle or starting point for walk
- 13:00 Lunch, followed by planned activities
- 19:30 Evening meal
Every day will be different. The team will look at the weather and plan the day accordingly. Your walks will vary from one hour to three hours and everything is optional. You will visit two castles and do several walks over the six days.
You will also get the opportunity to do some meditations on secluded private beaches. During the retreat, you will also have three yoga classes, but you will also have time to chill and just be.
Included excursions
- Visits to castles and gardens and maybe a glimpse of their famous Highland cows - aka 'Hairy Coos'
Retreat location
The location of this mindfulness retreat is just five minutes from the coastal town of Stonehaven. Stroll along the cliff tops to a shingle beach, listen to the sound of the sea or just use the peace and quiet to work – Wi-Fi is free.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Included in the price are five breakfasts, five light-lunches, and five evening dinners (you will eat out at local restaurants twice). Unlimited coffee and a selection of teas served with super scrummy home bakes are also included.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 5 2-hour mindfulness workshops
- Daily meditations indoors and outdoors in nature
- Daily mindful walks in nature
- 3 yoga classes
- Visit to castles, gardens, and Highland Cows
- Mindfulness workbook and MP3 meditation recordings
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Unlimited teas and coffees
- Homemade cakes
- Transfer from Aberdeen Airport or Stonehaven railway station
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport
21 km
Transfer included
GLA
Glasgow Airport
188 km
Transfer not provided
EDI
Edinburgh Airport
139 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Aberdeen Airport (ABZ). Transfer from the airport is included in the price. You can also fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or Glasgow Airport (GLA).
For more information regarding how to reach the venue from Glasgow Airport (GLA), please send an inquiry.
Arrival by train
From Edinburgh Airport (EDI), you can continue your journey by train. It is very easy to catch a train direct from the airport to Haymarket station in the center of Edinburgh, where you can get a train to Stonehaven. Mindfulness Energy team will arrange a free pick up from Stonehaven railway station.
Airport: Aberdeen Airport
Airport transfer included: Aberdeen Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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