Powered by a hydro-turbine and solar panels, our retreat site is surrounded by hills, lochs, rivers, and forests in the old kingdom of Argyll. Dwellings overlook the gorge of the River Liever and feature under-floor heating with a calming ambiance soothed by the sounds of the nearby waterfalls. Inspired by the Japanese bathing house tradition of ‘Sento’, you can soak in the natural wooden hot tubs in the Center’s Dome, or choose a more private hideaway tucked into the forest or alongside the river bank. With fully-catered vegetarian meals featuring foraged food and vegetables fresh from the Center’s garden, we will hike, wildcraft, write and share to deepen our intimacy with the natural world and explore the intersection between healing and the creative process.

Together we’ll explore healing rituals through herbalism, creative writing, and cooking. Learn the names and traditional uses of local medicinal plants to deepen intimacy with your environment. Through creative writing and storytelling, we’ll explore the cultural mythology of the land and the roots of our own personal stories so that we may better understand how our narrative influences every experience.