My yoga retreat in the Scottish Highlands

I am very excited to be heading back to Cromarty for this annual retreat! 

Our destination is Cromarty in the Highlands of Scotland. Cromarty is a very special place indeed with the most welcoming community. It's a wonderful place to recharge, restore and to feel connected again with everything. Giving yourself that time to press the reset button for mind, body and spirit.

Here we will be immersed in nature and the practice of yoga. We will dive deeper into the teachings of yoga as we explore asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy and sound. It will be a special time for inspiration, connection, play and a celebration of life. An invitation to sink deeper into your body, breath and feeling fully. With plenty of time to explore the beautiful area too.

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Inspired by the joy of living close to nature, this retreat is an opportunity to connect with your true nature through the teachings of yoga and the beauty of mother nature - with the mountains and the sea for inspiration. There will also be great hiking and mindfulness walks.

 

What each day will look like

We will welcome the sunrise each morning with meditation and yoga, moving and flowing together, a place for tears, laughter, healing and release.

 

This will be followed by breakfast. There will be plenty of free time during the day, to explore the beautiful area or to simply take some quiet time for you to explore your inner self.

 

In the evenings we will have soothing sunset restorative yoga and meditation practices to leave you feeling nurtured and replenished. Dinner and evening entertainment will follow.

 

Expect good yoga, good cheer, good food and drink, fresh air and gentle walking and new friends. 

 

I’ll share a more detailed schedule closer to the time and also your guide to the local area.
 

More about where we're going

The retreat is held at The Old Brewery in Cromarty. A brewery from 1776 until the end of the 19th century, it was renovated by the Cromarty Arts Trust and is now a vibrant arts centre with accommodation.

 

Cromarty is poised on the tip of the Black Isle at the mouth of the Cromarty Firth, about 28 miles above Inverness. It’s about a 40-minute drive from Inverness airport and railway station. There is a regular bus service to and from Inverness.

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​The Old Brewery  is situated right at the edge of the seashore on the fringes of Cromarty. There are plenty of scenic walks, and there's a little passenger ferry that you can take across the bay.

 

Within easy walking distance you will find:

• award-winning museums and galleries

• restaurant, cafes and shops

• pubs serving locally brewed ale

• harbour and sandy beaches from where you can spot bottlenose dolphins

• woodland and coastal walks

• 18th-century architecture and buildings of historical significance
   

There will be the opportunity to join extra trips and activities such as:

• boat trips to see the dolphins with Ecoventures

• guided hikes

• seabird and wildlife expeditions

• day trips to Inverness and Loch Ness

   

The retreat package

The retreat is all held at The Old Brewery, where we will eat, sleep and practise yoga.
 

The package is:​

• 5 nights’ accommodation, breakfast and dinner (veggies and vegans catered for)

• 5 morning yoga sessions with Francesca

• 5 evening yoga sessions with Francesca

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Prices for 2025

• £850 for single occupancy

• £725 per person in a shared twin or double room

 

What is not included:

• transport to Cromarty from your home and back

• local transport - we can get taxis and 8-seater vans for which we can share the cost at each hire for any trips we take together

• extra treatments, trips or activities

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Extra treatments you can book

• Massage with Emma 

• 1-to-1 yoga therapy or gong sessions with Francesca
   

Accessibility

The yoga studio is at the top of the building. There is no lift and it is not suitable for those with mobility disabilities unfortunately. 

 

How to book your place

To secure your place, the deposit is £250. Simply let me know you'd like to come through my contact form.