About The Retreat
Join HOLD for six nights and five days of mind, body and soul nourishment at Alladale Wilderness Reserve, a 23,000 acre private estate located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
HOLD’s Scotland Retreat offers the ideal balance of movement, mindfulness, adventure and relaxation.
Activities / classes
- Three mind-body fitness sessions each day: energising morning yoga and/or Pilates, an afternoon yoga class or workshop, and/or an evening yoga nidra.
- Guided hikes across the Reserve, taking in ancient Caledonian forests, historic landmarks and panoramic viewpoints.
- Complimentary use of electric mountain bikes daily.
- Wild swimming in the estates lochs.
- Forest bathing.
- Plenty of time to rest and recharge, enjoying massages, wild swimming, forest bathing and reading.
Teachers / instructors
After 12 years in the British Army, Rhiannon pivoted 180 degrees and founded HOLD.
The time she spent serving as an officer, and before that training and competing in gymnastics, means she is just as disciplined and limber as you might assume. At the same time, having relied for years on yoga as an antidote to stress, she truly understands the transformational value of mind-body movement practices.
Rhiannon thus brings to her yoga and Pilates teaching a unique blend of discipline, structure and attention to detail infused with grounding, nurturing energy. She encourages consistency and a focus on how the practise feels, guiding her students to strike a balance between effort and ease.
Rhiannon teaches vinyasa flow, Pilates flow and yoga-Pilates fusion classes that incorporate functional movement, creative sequencing, yin, hands on adjustments and guided meditation.
Schedule / Typical day
From 7:00AM – Tea, coffee and smoothies available
8:00AM – Energising morning yoga and/or Pilates
9:30AM – Breakfast
10:30AM – Guided hike / free time: excursions, explore the estate
1:30PM – Lunch
2:30PM – Free time: massages, sauna, e-mountain biking, private yoga/Pilates
3:30PM – Snacks, smoothies, juices, teas + coffee available
5:500PM – Yoga class / workshop
7:30PM – Dinner
9:30PM – Yoga nidra (guided meditation)
Food / Cuisine
Bespoke farm-to-table breakfast, lunch and dinner menus prepared by private chefs. All dietary requirements catered for with prior notification. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices, smoothies, fresh fruit and snacks throughout the day.
Retreat Price
From £2,750 per person
What’s Included
- Six nights and five days of accommodation within the luxury Alladale Lodge, with unfettered access to its facilities including private gym and sauna
- Three mind-body fitness sessions each day: energising morning yoga and/or Pilates, an afternoon yoga class or workshop, an evening yoga nidra
- Bespoke farm-to-table breakfast, lunch and dinner menus prepared by private chefs
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices, smoothies, fresh fruit and snacks throughout the day
- Guided hikes across the Reserve, taking in ancient Caledonian forests, historic landmarks and panoramic viewpoints
- Complimentary use of electric mountain bikes daily
- 4×4 Alladale Reserve tour with the head ranger
- Visit to the Reserve’s wildcat sanctuary
- Wild swimming in the estate’s lochs
- Use of the gym and sauna within Alladale Lodge
- Plenty of time to rest and recharge, enjoying massages, wild swimming, forest bathing and reading
- One tree planted for each guest in line with Alladale’s re-wilding and conservation initiatives
Not Included
- Travel costs, including transfers from Inverness station / airport to Alladale
- Accommodation outside of retreat dates
- Personal travel insurance (recommended)
- Other excursions and activities, including massages and wellness therapies (available at additional cost on request)
- Alcoholic beverages (available at additional cost)
How To Book
Book here– upon receipt of booking form, payment options for non-refundable retreat deposit (£1000) will be forwarded.
Terms and conditions available here.
Location and how to get there
Alladale Wilderness Reserve, Ardgay, Sutherland, IV24 3BS Scotland
Travel by private vehicle directly to the estate. Alternatively, travel by train to Inverness Station, or fly to Inverness Airport, before taking a transfer to the estate. Alladale is approximately 1.5 hours north west of Inverness. Transport and transfers are not included.
