Creative Writing & Yoga Retreat In A Scottish Castle

Arbroath, UK

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Stellar Therapies/Yoga Starlight
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Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2023
Group size: 4 - 8
Creative Writing & Yoga Retreat In A Scottish Castle
Arbroath, UK

Stellar Therapies/Yoga Starlight
  • Email address verified

Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2023
Group size: 4 - 8

About this trip

A magical week in a traditional Scottish castle in the Scottish Highlands!


Come and immerse yourself in mystical Scotland allowing the ancient Celtic lands to rejuvenate, inspire and encourage the creative juices to flow.

Imagine waking up to energizing yoga practices within the castle grounds, delicious local food, amazing natural landscapes to inspire creativity, getting cozy by the open fire in the castle library while engaging in our creative writing workshops, beautiful historical excursions, and traditional Scottish music celebrations.


Allow your inner author to come forth and connect with other writers and creative minds through a week filled with inspiring practices.

Think Outlander!

The retreat takes place in the Scottish Fall time the most beautiful time to visit Scotland you will be surrounded by the rich and vivid colors of greens, yellows, reds, and oranges as the season change from summer to fall.

Set within the castle gardens or outdoor hot tub while meeting our stunning Scottish wildlife from woodpeckers, deers, and wee robin redbreasts!

Be inspired and rejuvenated by the rich, romantic landscapes of mountains and ocean, be magically whisked away to a different time by staying in a historical castle, savoring traditional Scottish local produce, group excursions to magical faerie woodlands and ancient Celtic sites.

Each day will start with energizing yoga and breathwork practices within the castle grounds to clear and calm the mind into a day of creative practices.

A hearty traditional Scottish breakfast will be served after yoga to make you ready and focused for our daily creative writing workshops.


"You’ll gain confidence in your writing skills with fun and interactive writing lessons, activities, and prompts to improve your writing and keep the inspiration flowing.


Regardless of which genre or writing style sparks your flame, you’ll come away with tips and tools to help you accomplish your writing goals, overcome writer’s block, and release any resistance to proudly sharing your writing with the world. 


"There will be free time to walk in nature or sit by the open fire in the castle library to allow the creative juices to flow". 


In the evening before dinner restorative yoga and meditation classes with be available for deeper relaxation, along with workshops in traditional Scottish dying of wool techniques and felt making to make your very own journal cover and bookmark.


Day and evening events are on offer to historical places of interest, The Enchanted Forest, Forest bathing, Sacred Tea Ceremonies, Celtic Shamanic jourenying, Edinburgh Book shop tour with Dinner at The Witchery by Edinburgh Castle, and evenings of traditional Scottish folk music and dancing. Along with the opportunity to put some of your beautifully created written words to music working closely with our folk musicians.


What’s included

  • Accommodation
    7 - Nights Accommodation in the Magical Castle & Grounds
  • Food
    3 x Delicious Hearty Meals Per Day
  • Airport Transfers
  • Yoga
    2 x Energising & Restorative Yoga Classes Each Day
  • Creative Writing
    2 x Creative Writing Workshops Every Day
  • Sacred Tea Ceremony
    A very special Tea Ceremony
  • Historical Excursions
    A group outing to one of Scotlands many ancient sites
  • Enchanted Forest
    A magical excursion to the beautiful Enchanted Forest with Dinner in Pitlochry
  • Traditional Folk Music
    A wonderful evening event with traditional folk Music & Ceilidh dancing with Reely Jiggered
  • Massage
    60 mins Massage or Pampering Facial treatment
  • Hot Tub & Sauna
    Relax in the castle's wood fired hot tub & sauna at the end of the day
  • Free Time
    Free time to enjoy the castle grounds, relax or be inspired for writing
  • Friendships & Connection
    Enjoy meeting and connecting likeminded people and forming lasting friendships

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Flights and travel to Scotland are not included
  • Travel Insurance
    We recommend travel insurance to cover your trip

Available Packages

Luxury Private Room With Shared Bathroom
$4,817
Deposit: $1,445
Luxury Shared Room with shared Bathroom
$4,570
Deposit: $1,371
Luxury Private Four Poster + En-Suite
$5,060
Deposit: $1,518


Itinerary

A Day In The Life
Daily Schedule
  • 8:00 AM Energising Morning Yoga and Breathwork
  • 9:00 AM Yummy Traditional Scottish Breakfast
  • 11:00 AM Creative writing workshop
  • 1:00 PM Delicious Lunch
  • 2:00 PM Free time to explore, Relax with massage treatment or for scheduled group excursions
  • 6:00 PM Restorative Yoga or specialised workshops
  • 8:00 PM Dinner
  • 9:00 PM Free time to relax or for scheduled events

Your Organizer


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Stellar Therapies/Yoga Starlight
Stellar Therapies - Yoga Starlight Stellar Therapies host well-being and creative retreats at beautiful locations around the globe. We have led one-to-one and group retreats in creative inspiration, writing, movement, yoga, therapies, and classes in the Cayman Islands, Scotland, Albania, Maldives, Costa Rica and Mexico. Bringing you a personalized retreat just for you offering yoga classes in a variety of styles designed for beginners to more seasoned yogis. Offering beautiful therapies in various treatment modalities for relaxation