We take an holistic approach to relaxation, combining beautiful landscapes, alternative therapies, gentle physical exercise, healthy locally sourced food and creative arts. We believe there is nothing better for the soul than meeting like-minded people, learning something new and practising it in a beautiful place.

Our West Coast Relaxation week is based at Clachan Garden on the shore of Loch Broom, 6 miles south of the pretty fishing village of Ullapool, one hour North West of Inverness. The North West coast of Scotland is the perfect place to truly relax, unwind, recharge and revitalise.

Wake up to stunning views down Loch Broom. Mornings will start with a local walk on the estate or a yoga session, run by our experienced local yoga teacher Joani (all levels catered for), followed by breakfast. The rest of our program will vary daily. We may take a trip to one of the many deserted sandy beaches in Ross-shire, finding inspiration for the next day’s art session, when you can try felting or painting. There will also be plenty of time to take in the stunning landscapes.

The West coast is the perfect place to relax and unwind. We want you to be recharged and revitalised by your experience with us, so we combine a little of all of these to create a wonderful balance:

• Yoga Workshops with an experienced Hatha yoga teacher
• Gentle Walks - optional hill walking
• Beach days - combing the beaches for inspiration and fun!
• Creative Days - Painting and Felting with local artists.
• Story Telling - local myths and legends
• Massage Workshop (head, face and feet)
• Bread Making
• Wild Food Foraging
• Tipi which can be used for meditation.

You don't need any prior experience in anything!

We provide delicious healthy balanced meals using produce we have grown or from the farm down the road. We make our own granola, breads, jams and pickles. Eggs are fresh from the farm, freshly caught fish, and wild foraged foods are used according to the seasons.

Although, we have an itinerary for the week, it is a very flexible and there is plenty of opportunity to take time out, relaxing at Clachan Gardens or along the shore.

Accommodation:

Clachan Garden is a spacious house which sleeps 10, with an open plan kitchen and dining area, and an open fire in the living room. Our prices are based on two sharing, we also have double rooms with en suite facilities available for an additional cost.

Price: From £650 per person

Itinerary:

• Day 1
  • Transfer from Inverness 6pm. First night dinner. Exact programme will vary according to the weather.
• Day 2
  • The day starts with a morning walk and Yoga, run by Joany our local yoga teacher (either inside or outside depending on the weather). This session lasts about one hour and is followed by a delicious healthy breakfast. After which, we will walk around Leckmelm, taking in the stunning scenery of the area, stopping for a picnic lunch. The late afternoon will be spent on the Lochside, where you can spend time learning how to bake bread.
• Day 3
  • After our morning Yoga session and breakfast we will travel North down a single track road, passing through breath taking scenery, heading for Achiltibuie. We will spend the day on some of the beautiful beaches of the area, combing them for inspiration. We will take a picnic lunch on the beach.
  • Relaxation evening with Joanie
• Day 4
  • After yoga and breakfast we Rosie will run an art workshop, where you can draw on the inspiration you found at the beach or walking locally. Perhaps you took photos, foraged items or ideas, which you can turn into a collage, painting or sculpture. No experience necessary, just enjoyment! In the afternoon there will be an option to walk into Ullapool (3 miles) along the footpath, to visit the Highland Stoneware pottery.
  • After supper at the cottages we will have a massage session run by Rosie.
• Day 5
  • After breakfast and a morning relaxation session. Be Wild and Free! Learn about and forage for edible wild greens and berries. We will walk locally and further afield in search of supper. In the afternoon, learn wild food recipes and put them into practice. A chance to make a Wild Rose chutney, ready to take home and sample.
• Day 6
  • After Yoga and breakfast we will visit Leckmelm farm for a felting workshop, where you can learn traditional techniques of felting wool. You can make bags, hats, scarves, boots anything you fancy! And it’s easy to learn and take home. Lunch will be taken in the woods.
  • In the evening we will have supper in the tipi with local folk tales.
• Day 7
  • Morning walk and yoga followed by breakfast. Our final day will be spent further south walking along the Gruinard river and onto the beach- the perfect place to practise our yoga sequences.
  • Our last night will be spent feasting with all those involved in the week.
• Day 8
  • Depart after breakfast for Inverness.