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Headway Through The Highlands Retreat

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April 27th - May 1st 2026

15 Guests | Luxury | Transformational | Women Only

Focuses: Professional coaching, personal growth, wellbeing, and immersive Scottish culture

A transformational retreat that blends executive coaching, resilience tools, and business mastery with luxury wellness experiences, Scottish culture, and nature based re-energising practices.

Each day links leadership principles to a lasting wellness toolkit, helping high-achieving women to leave clear, resilient, and fully recharged.

An Exclusive Lochside Manor Home

Perched on the shores of Loch Tay, this expansive Highland estate offers the perfect balance of privacy, luxury, and natural beauty. Designed for large groups, it features 13 elegantly furnished en-suite bedrooms, multiple communal living and dining areas, wellness studio, a cozy library, media room, and even a private bar.

Outdoors, manicured lawns, fruit trees, a magical forest with fire pits, and private loch access create endless opportunities for relaxation, reflection, and adventure. Whether enjoying wild swimming, scenic walks, or evenings by the fire, retreat guests will experience the authentic Highland atmosphere in complete comfort and style.

  • Daily Private Chef breakfast, lunch & Dinner + non-alcoholic refreshments

    (wine or spirit choice with dinner)

  • Daily Housekeeping

  • Private transport included every day

  • 2x Tartan Retreats on-site staff members

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Day 1

APRIL 27TH
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DAY 1 - CLAN CONNECTION

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Luxury Airport Pick-up & Potential Edinburgh Activity (Currently Not Priced for as Flight Time Dependant)

Option 1 - Harris Tweed Handbag Making Workshop

At the Workshop, immerse yourself in hands-on crafting experiences guided by skilled artisans. Learn traditional techniques using locally sourced materials and create personalized items to take home. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere that inspires creativity and connection with fellow craft enthusiasts.

  • Create your own Scottish leather piece with the Islander artisans.

  • Optional initials embossed.

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Option 2 - Private Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting

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Option 3 - Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Tour

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Onward Journey

Guests arrive at the manor and are welcomed with premium retreat toolkits, refreshments and a healthy Scottish-inspired lunch.

Estate exploration: guests are immersed into an nature fueled sanctuary and are given time to settle into their rooms.

Once the full group has arrived and settled in we will be hosting a Mini Highland Games on the grounds: putting the guests into their "clans" to invite playful, collaborative challenges that symbolise utilising teamwork and resilience.

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After an opportunity to rest, the group will be presented with a beautiful private chef welcome meal featuring locally sourced Scottish cuisine overlooking the loch.

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Intention setting circle at the fairy forest fire pit: The group will communally set their goals and intentions for the retreat, starting their reflective journaling, and being taught gentle resetting meditation exercises to ground energy whilst starbathing before bed.

On-site massage sessions will be available as an add-on this evening

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Day 2

APRIL 28TH
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DAY 2 - REGAL RESILIENCE

Morning coaching session on the estate – focus on clarity in decision-making and aligning personal and professional purpose.

Gentle breath work and movement class or loch swimming & outdoor spa – for somatic reset and body awareness practice.

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Birks of Aberfeldy woodland walk – Guided walk and reflective mindfulness in nature.

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Blair Castle Guided Tour – historical storytelling and lessons on legacy and leadership.

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Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery tour & tasting with private distillery lunch – sensory experience + discussion on risk, reward, and patience in business.

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Visit Fortingall Yew & Crannog Centre – explore resilience and strategy longevity themes through Scotland’s ancient history

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Evening

Private Chef Dinner at Estate

  • Evening gratitude coaching activity – The group will gather for a reflective coaching session focused on gratitude and mindful appreciation. Through guided prompts and group sharing, participants deepen self-awareness, strengthen connections, and anchor positive intentions from the day.

On-site massage sessions will be available as an add-on this evening

Day 3

APRIL 29TH
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DAY 3 - TESTING THE WATERS

  • Private transfer to Loch Lomond scenic viewpoints (Balmaha or Luss) – guided vision mapping session overlooking the loch putting into practice new professional and personal priorities.

  • Private group cruise on Loch Lomond

  • Enjoy a lochside gourmet picnic prepared by our private chef

    (Weather Dependant)

  • Later, experience Highland cows at a local farm, a playful yet insightful session in observation, environment, and attuned leadership.

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  • Stop at Killin town – immersive local experience, time to be a "true Scot"!

  • Menzies Castle visit – Explore the historic halls of Menzies Castle as a living metaphor for strategic planning, resilience, and foresight. Reflect on how today’s decisions shape your professional and personal legacy amid centuries of Highland history.

  • Return to estate for dinner and after-dinner private Scottish Gin tasting

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Day 4

APRIL 30TH
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DAY 4 - SCOTTISH STORYTELLING & STRENGTH

  • Morning Resilience Workshop: Lessons from Scottish Legends

  • Using stories from Outlander, Braveheart, and Jacobite history to reclaim identity to lead from a place of confidence, influence and heightened communication.

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Glencoe Immersion Day

  • Depart the estate and journey into the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, the iconic Highland valley steeped in history, legend, and cinematic fame.

  • Begin with a visit to the Glencoe Visitor Centre, where guests will explore the region’s geology, history, and culture, gaining insight into the resilience of the land and people. Interactive exhibits and storytelling set the tone for reflection on personal and professional challenges.

  • Meet a local guide for a scenic, guided walk through Glencoe, pausing at key viewpoints. The guide weaves in tales of the Highland clans, historic courage, and echoes of Outlander, bringing the landscapes to life as both a cultural and metaphorical backdrop for leadership lessons.

  • Immersive exercises inspired by Outlander’s themes of bravery, loyalty, and navigating uncertainty encourage participants to explore their own courage, adaptability, and resilience in the face of change.

Farewell Dinner

Round off the trip with a stunning farewell dinner with ceremonial Scottish touches, including private bagpiper performance.

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Fire Ceremony & Release Ritual

Closing out the retreat, the outdoor fire pit will be set up before our group coach will lead a session on renewal, courage, and moving forward, ending the evening with securing the retreat group's newfound roadmap for the rest of 2026.

Day 5

MAY 1ST
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DAY 5 - DEPARTURE DAY

  • Final group breakfast (fight time dependant)

  • Leaving reflection session: translating insights from the retreat into actionable habits for leadership, wellbeing, and personal growth for the group.

  • Departure via private transfer or optional continuation to Edinburgh city exploration add-on. (City weekend option planning available with TR support)

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Our Team

Juliet Gracey - Juliet is an accredited holistic therapist and COSCA certified counsellor with a background in coaching and empowerment practices. She blends evidence-based techniques with intuitive programmes to create transformative professional experiences. Her passion is helping guests build lasting growth, resilience and renewal through practical, lifelong strategies.

Molly Gracey - As a Luxury Travel Manager, Molly designs journeys that inspire both inner growth and outer exploration. With a background in bespoke group travel and business coaching, she creates seamless experiences that allow for real self-reconnection. Her goal for the retreat’s is to use travel as a tool for unlocking confidence, clarity, and purposeful action.

Further Tartan Retreats Coaches - We proudly host a bank of wonderful practitioners and coaching in professional, personal and wellbeing capacities which we are able to offer full access to within our retreat service.

On-site assistance is provided from the Tartan Retreats team throughout the full retreat.

Our Retreat Mission

Tartan Retreats designs immersive leadership journeys that blend expert coaching and wellbeing modalities with bespoke group experiences across Scotland. Each retreat is intentionally crafted to build resilience, inner clarity, and community, offering leaders the space and tools needed for long-term, sustainable growth.

Why Scotland?

Scotland is the perfect backdrop for professional retreats, where inspiration meets tranquility.

Its dramatic landscapes, from misty Highlands to serene lochs, create space for reflection, creativity, and meaningful connection. Rich in culture and history, Scotland offers experiences that stimulate perspective and growth, while luxury accommodations and wellness-focused venues ensure comfort and focus.

This unique combination of nature, heritage, and sophistication makes Scotland an ideal destination to reset, recharge, and elevate professional potential.

Inclusions

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What's included

Luxury Accommodation

4 nights / 5 Days luxury accommodation in a stunning private manor with private loch-side grounds.

Private Chef Dining

3 bespoke private chef meals per day, juice bar & refreshments - seasonal, nourishing, and locally sourced.

Premium Transport

Luxury private return airport transfers, along with private excursion transportation.

Daily Guided Coaching & Wellbeing Sessions

Nourish mind, body, and spirit with expert-led sessions blending professional and personal learning for lasting development.

Premium Retreat Toolkit

A curated retreat toolkit filled with intentional items to support your journey during and after the retreat.

24/7 TR Host support

24/7 Tartan Retreat host support to ensure a seamless, enriching stay.

What's not included

Airfare

Travel Insurance

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Tartan Retreats designs immersive leadership journeys that blend expert coaching with wellbeing modalities and bespoke experiences across Scotland. Each retreat is intentionally crafted to build resilience, clarity, and community, offering leaders the space and tools needed for long-term, sustainable growth.

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