Your Scottish Adventure Awaits!

Join Tim and Colleen for 5 nights and 6 days in the wild, soulful beauty of the Scottish Highlands. This isn’t just a getaway, it’s an invitation to step into a different rhythm of life, where time slows down, the land speaks, and you reconnect with yourself in ways that feel both grounding and expansive.

Together, we’ll move through daily yoga (asana) and meditation practices that allow us to drop into deeper spaces of awareness. Beyond the practices, this retreat is about connection: connection to the breathtaking natural world of Scotland, to the stories and traditions of its rich culture, and to a circle of like-hearted humans who come together to share in the magic.

If you’re longing for an adventure that nourishes your soul and leaves you feeling restored, inspired, and deeply alive, this journey is for you.

Nourish Your Body:

*Private Chef Experience: A Culinary Journey Through Scotland

Indulge in three expertly crafted meals daily, prepared by our talented private chef who celebrates the finest Scottish ingredients. From hearty Highland breakfasts featuring locally sourced eggs and artisanal oats to dinners showcasing seasonal vegetables from nearby farms and fresh catches from Scottish waters, each meal is designed to nourish both body and spirit.

**Most dietary preferences and restrictions can be accommodated, but please email info@solseedretreats.com if you have a specific concern or severe allergy ahead of registration.

*Daily Yoga Programming & Group Sound Bath

Tim and Colleen will guide you through daily yoga (asana) and meditation practices to help enrich your experience and complement your countryside adventures.

Also included on one of your free afternoons is a Group Sound Bath. Using crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bells, and other therapeutic instruments, our certified sound healing practitioner will guide you into deep states of meditation and restoration.

Five Included Cultural & Active Excursions:

*Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park: Scotland's Crown Jewel
Venture into the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland's first national park, where "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond stretch beneath towering peaks and ancient forests. This pristine wilderness offers soul-stirring vistas that have inspired poets and artists for generations. We will included a guided, all levels "Hill Walk" so that you can enjoy the park's diverse ecosystems and dramatic scenery. Lunch will be packed for you this day.

*Trip to the Village of Stirling & Castle Entrance
Step back in time with a visit to the charming village of Stirling, where cobblestone streets, local shops, and historic landmarks capture the essence of Scotland. Enjoy included admission to the iconic Stirling Castle, one of the country's most significant royal fortresses, offering breathtaking views and a fascinating journey through Scotland's rich history.

*Edinburgh Discovery Day: Where History Comes Alive
Journey to Scotland's magnificent capital for a full day of exploration. Begin with a guided cultural tour, then enjoy free time to wander the Royal Mile, browse local shops, or perhaps visit the city's renowned castle. The afternoon is yours to savor a traditional Scottish tea or explore the vibrant neighborhoods that make Edinburgh a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch will be on your own this day.

*Celebratory Ceilidh Dance: Join the Highland Tradition
Experience the joy and community spirit of Scottish culture through a traditional Ceilidh dance evening. No experience necessary – our local dance caller will guide you through the steps of time-honored Scottish reels and jigs. Laugh, connect, and celebrate with fellow retreat participants on your final evening together as you become part of a tradition that has brought communities together for centuries.

*Visit to Harmony Fields Animal Sanctuary

Experience a heartwarming visit to Harmony Fields Animal Sanctuary, where rescued farm animals are cared for with compassion and love. Spend time connecting with gentle animals in a peaceful countryside setting while learning about the sanctuary's mission of kindness, healing, and animal welfare. Part of your retreat package fee is a donation to this wonderful cause!

Rachel's Farm: Where Comfort Meets Countryside Charm

Nestled 45 minutes outside Edinburgh in the heart of the Scottish countryside is Rachel's Farm, a boutique retreat center that provides the perfect blend of rustic authenticity and modern comfort. Wake each morning to panoramic views of heather-covered hills and the gentle sounds of nature. The carefully restored farmhouse accommodations offer cozy, luxurious rooms and common spaces, all with access to outdoor hot tubs.

The retreat experience is designed to cultivate meaningful connections – with yourself, with nature, and with your fellow participants. Shared meals, group activities, and communal relaxation time create natural opportunities for authentic conversation and friendship. Many guests discover that the relationships formed during these retreats continue to enrich their lives long after returning home.

Sláinte to your well-being and the adventure that awaits!

Here's how you can get started...

ALL RETREAT PACKAGE PRICING IS PER PERSON.

A £500 deposit is required to reserve your spot on this retreat. Your trip balance is due 120 days prior to departure and will be broken into three payment installments upon registration. If you have any questions about room types, the retreat in general or you'd like a different payment plan, please email the registrations team at SolSeed Retreats and they can help you out: info@solseedretreats.com.

Please read on for important info on: What is Included, What is Not Included, Trip Activity Level, Passport Requirements & Optional Immunizations, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance, Flight Parameters.

- 5 nights / 6 days lodging at Rachel’s Farm, including early check in the morning of the retreat start date.

- Daily breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner at Rachel’s Farm provided by a private chef.

- Daily yoga (asana) and meditation offerings with Tim & Colleen

- One roundtrip group transfer from Edinburgh (EDI) Airport to Rachel’s Farm - Please follow the Flight Parameters to ensure you can meet the shuttle.

- Guided walk to Trossachs National Park

- Morning trip to the village of Stirling with Castle entrance

- Day trip to Edinburgh with guided cultural experience

- Visit to Harmony Fields Animal Sanctuary

- Group sound bath

- Night of Scottish Ceilidh dancing and music

-Taxes, fees, and gratuities for retreat centers, drivers and guides

- Roundtrip Airfare to Edinburg Airport (EDI)
- Additional excursions or cab rides
- Massage treatments
- Alcoholic Beverages
- One lunch during your excursion day in Edinburgh
- Required Travel Insurance

You’ll be flying into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

Arrival Date: May 31, 2027

If arriving on the retreat start date, please plan to land before 10:40 AM. Because flights from the U.S. to Europe are typically overnight, you will likely need to depart the U.S. the evening before the retreat start date. We provide two included group transfer options to our retreat center, Rachel’s Farm:

Edinburgh Airport (EDI): approximately 11:30 AM

Stirling Transit Station: approximately 12:00 PM

If you’re arriving early and spending time in Edinburgh, you can either meet the group at Edinburgh Airport by 11:00 AM or take the train to Stirling Transit Station and arrive by 11:30 AM for the included transfer. If you’re arriving at a different time or would prefer to arrange your own transportation, see Alternative Travel to Rachel’s Farm for options at your own cost. Our first scheduled retreat event is lunch at approximately 2:00PM.

Departure Date: June 5, 2027

Please do not book a flight departing BEFORE 11:30 AM. If you choose not to use the included departure transfer, check-out from Rachel’s Farm is at 11:00AM. A taxi from the farm to Edinburgh Airport costs approximately £100.

Once you’ve booked your flights, please forward your itinerary to travel@solseedretreats.com.

Please include your arrival and departure dates, times, and flight numbers.

We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 3 - Moderate.

Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.

Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.

Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.

Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.

Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!

If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact info@solseedretreats.com for more details prior to registering. 

You must have a valid passport to travel to The United Kingdom which is valid for the duration of your stay.

All travelers from the US are required to get an Electronic Travel Authorization from the UK Government. It can take up to 3 days to be approved, and it is valid for a period of 2 years thereafter.

Please visit https://www.gov.uk/eta for information, and an online application. 

Note: There are third party sites which will "help" you through this process for a fee, we recommend following the instructions found in the above website, including the recommendation to download the UK government App for the process.

As of the writing of this page, it costs £16 to apply via the above site or through the UK ETA app. You cannot get a refund after you apply. All you need is your passport, a credit card, and an email address.

All Retreat reservations require a £500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per participant, which secures your place on the Retreat.

Participant-Initiated Cancellation

Any amounts paid in excess of the £500 deposit are refundable only if SolSeed Retreats LLC (“SolSeed”) receives written notice of cancellation no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the scheduled Retreat start date.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@solseedretreats.com and will be deemed effective only upon actual receipt by SolSeed. Notices received after 11:59 PM (local time at SolSeed’s principal place of business) on the applicable deadline date shall be treated as untimely.

The £500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, personal emergencies, scheduling conflicts, or changes in travel plans.

Within one hundred twenty (120) days of the Retreat start date, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, including any amounts paid beyond the initial deposit.

Refunds will not be issued in the form of credits, transfers, substitutions, or rebookings for future retreats or other SolSeed offerings, unless expressly approved in writing by SolSeed in its sole discretion.

SolSeed-Initiated Cancellation

SolSeed may deviate from the foregoing refund policy only if the Retreat must be canceled due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to the following:

• The host country’s government prohibits entry or travel for tourism purposes;

• The host country’s government prohibits SolSeed’s vendors or accommodations from hosting tourists; or

• The United States government prohibits U.S. citizens from traveling to the destination for tourism purposes.

If SolSeed cancels or postpones the Retreat for any of the reasons listed above, each registered participant shall receive a refund of all amounts paid, less a £200 administrative and processing fee.

Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation

For full Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation, please reference the PDF hyperlinked here: Terms & Conditions

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most travel insurance policies can help protect you in the event of unexpected trip delays or cancellations due to airline disruptions, family emergencies, illness, or injury. Coverage can also help demonstrate to the host country that you are financially prepared to cover emergency services that may be needed during your stay.

SolSeed does not sell or provide travel insurance. Any insurance offers you may see during checkout are provided by third-party providers, and you are free to choose the policy and provider that best fit your needs.

If you’d like a convenient place to compare options, we’ve found InsureMyTrip to be a helpful online marketplace. We’ve also had excellent experiences with Trawick International and their customer service, and have heard consistently positive feedback from AAA and American Express members who have purchased travel insurance through those organizations. Additionally, some travel-focused credit cards—such as the Chase Sapphire® cards—may include built-in travel insurance benefits when trip-related expenses are paid with the card. Coverage and eligibility vary by card and issuer, so we recommend reviewing your card’s benefits guide or contacting the card issuer directly to confirm what protections apply.

We strongly encourage you to speak directly with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs and to make sure you understand what your policy does—and does not—cover.

If you’d like to learn more about travel insurance and our general recommendations, please visit our blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

Below is a list of all available accommodation packages. Each package is defined by the room occupancy — single, double, or shared (3–4 people per room) — and the bathroom setup associated with that room. All accommodations are spread across five shared houses on the Rachel’s Farm property, except for The Premium Single Suite – The Cottage, which is a private, standalone unit.

Each house contains 2 to 4 bedrooms, and bathroom arrangements vary:

- Most rooms feature private bathrooms
- Two rooms share a hallway bathroom

Please note, not all private bathrooms are ensuite, nor can an ensuite private bathroom be guaranteed with your booking. If you have a strong preference for an ensuite bathroom, or a physical limitation which would make this a safer option, please indicate this upon checkout and we will do our best to honor your request.

Due to the layout of the houses, we cannot guarantee that you and your friends will be assigned rooms in the same house and receive your first-choice accommodation package. 

Traveling with Friends?

If you'd like to stay in the same house as your friends, please:

1. Email us as a group at info@solseedretreats.com and make sure to list the names of everyone who will be traveling together

2. Let us know your preferred accommodation packages 

3. We'll help you explore the best options based on availability

If you're worried about the retreat selling out before coordinating, you can go ahead and book your preferred package now — and we’ll do our best to group you with your friends later.  There may be a small price difference depending on how the final arrangements work out, but we’ll clearly explain and confirm everything before making any changes.

The Good News?

All of the houses are spacious, have shared living areas, and are just a short walk from each other. Wherever you and your friends are placed, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to relax and connect in cozy, communal spaces. 

Day 1: Arrival Day

Arrival in Edinburgh - Group transfer to Rachel’s Farm

Early check in upon arrival & rest

Opening Lunch

Evening Practice

Dinner

Day 2: Hill Walk in Trossachs National Park

Morning Practice

Breakfast

Guided Hill Walk in Trossachs National Park with Packed Lunch

Evening Class

Dinner

Day 3: Relax at the Farm

Morning Practice

Breakfast

Animal Sanctuary Visit

Lunch

Other “on-site” activities include walking to the local village, massage services, cold plunges and hot tubs.

Afternoon Sound Bath

Evening Class

Dinner

Day 4: Edinburgh Visit

Morning Practice

Early breakfast and depart of Edinburgh

Guided tour of Mary’s Close 

Free time to shop and explore + lunch on your own

Dinner

Day 5: Stirling Visit

Morning Practice

Breakfast

Visit to Stirling with Castle Entrance

Free time to relax locally, schedule massages, call a taxi to Stirling, return to the Trossachs, visit Loch Lommond, visit a distillery, and much more!

Lunch

Closing practice 

Dinner

A special night of traditional music and dance!

Day 6: Return to Edinburgh

Breakfast 

Return transfer to Edinburgh depends upon the departure flight times.