The Well Rested Woman Winter Retreat ‘Wintering’
ALL INCLUSIVE 4 NIGHT Wellness Retreat Experience in Highland Perthshire 21-25th November 2024
Well Rested Woman Retreat Venue
Join us on an unhurried journey…
…it can seem these days that time is a luxury. Join us and take time to step through a curtain and arrive on the other side in a beautiful house by the side of a river in beautiful Perthshire where you can rest & relax in beautiful luxurious surroundings and be nourished and nurtured. Enjoy gentle movement, meditation, time in nature, nourishing food cooked by our retreat chef, enjoyable group sessions and plenty of free time. You can read books without interruption, stroll by the river, sit by the fire and while you are here there are no appointments to be kept, no insistent beeps from phones or computers because you are officially on retreat.
Take your time
Time to breath...
Time to rest...
Time to reflect...
Time to let go...
This is your time…
The time is now
The Well Rested Woman Retreat is time out just for you to rest, relax, release. To be nourished and nurtured. It’s fuel for living. Time to pause and breathe.
Our 5 day, 4 night Well Rested Woman Retreat will give you the rest, the space, the support you need to meet the well rested version of yourself.
There will be time to explore ways of relaxing and resting deeply and looking at ways to create new healthy habits for a well rested life.
Together with the beautiful and tranquil Scottish countryside, a magical venue, delicious and healthy meals, inspiring and informative group sessions and time just to be.
You will leave refreshed, rested and calm in body, mind and soul with a greater sense of clarity.
This is YOUR time to REST!
I created this retreat for women like you….
Many years ago I was exhausted, tests showed I was in adrenal fatigue and the advice was to radically change my life style or risk chronic fatigue or other health conditions. I was already working in health & wellbeing, it was a surprise to me that I wasn’t actually looking after myself and my energy as well as I thought I was.
This was a beginning of my rest journey. An exploration into how to rest.
Resting, surely that should be the easiest thing in the world?
Well potentially yes but … sometimes the habit of being busy, always switched on, constantly reacting to life is so strong that rest feels elusive. We sit down to rest but before we know it we unconsciously reaching for our phone or watching something on TV that is far from restful or our mind is racing and constantly turning over the events of the day or worrying about a life challenge or difficulty. Our nervous system may be in ‘fight or flight’ so when we rest it can feel challenging. Are we actually resting?
For me I found resting at home particularly challenging as a business owner and mum of two, home was a place where there was always something to be done. I’d try to meditate aware there was a pile of ironing to be done or it was time to get dinner on.
Then there is the messaging and beliefs we’ve picked up about rest and self care. I often felt guilty if I wasn’t doing something and trying to rest when thinking you really shouldn’t be isn’t ideal.
One of the places I was able to find deep rest and retrain my strung out nervous system was on retreat. To have some time completely removed from my day to day, where I didn’t have to plan dinner and the only ‘work’ to be done was to rest and allow and heal was a game changer for me.
That experience, and all I learned from it together with all the knowledge I have gained in training in many healing modalities over the years I want to share with you. I’ve allowed myself to rest, to explore different ways of resting, in nature, on retreat, with various tools & techniques. I want to share my insights and experiences with you. I want you to feel well rested too and to see you in the joy of living your life from a well rested place. I want you to meet your well rested woman.
““The best thing you can do for yourself is book this retreat! You’ll be getting to know yourself again in a beautiful supportive environment and leave feeling whole again. 10/10 recommend!””
It’s your time
Now it’s your time to step into your rest journey. To gift yourself time out just for you. To put down your responsibilities for a while and learn a new way of being. Learning to live life from a well rested place!
This is for you if…
You’ve been feeling tired
You’ve been feeling stressed
You’ve been working too hard
You’ve been too busy
You want to have a rest
There’s been a lot of doing but not enough being
It’s hard to switch off
You’re looking to for a reset
You’d like some peace & quiet
You feel the need to unplug and slow down
The benefits of this retreat…
Feeling rested and refreshed
Feeling deeply relaxed
Your body will feel nourished and nurtured
You’ll have new tools & techniques to help you rest and relax at home
You’ll discover and change if necessary any limiting beliefs you hold about rest and self care
You’ll rediscover and reconnect with what brings you joy and raises your energy
You’ll have a more clarity and a new perspective
Resting is not just ‘a nice to have’ it’s a necessity
Stress is natural and necessary sometimes, it helps us get things done. We are designed though for ‘short sprints’ of stress where we have recovery time rather than the marathon of chronic stress some people experience. Chronic stress suppresses our immune system and increases our risk of disease
Rest when we purposefully and successfully ‘do it’ may help to…
Reduce stress & anxiety
Improve mood
Decrease blood pressure
Help us deal with pain
Improve our immune system
Improve the health of our cardio system
Improve mental health
Boost creativity
Boost productivity
“It’s like coming home to yourself when you didn’t know you were lost. A truly magical and nurturing experience for body, mind & soul. ”
Your Retreat starts as soon as you book your place
Often the messaging we hear around us and sometimes inside our own head regarding rest is one of pushing through, being busy all the time, there isn’t enough time to rest or maybe you feel guilty prioritising yourself. Simply by making your booking you are choosing for something else. Choosing to rest, choosing to relax to restore your energy levels. To go on our retreat sends a powerful message which is a wonderful antidote to all of this. When we give to ourselves we are in a much better place to meet the demands of life and to give to others.
Subconscious Reprogramming
30 days before the beginning of your retreat you will be sent a deeply relaxing hypnotherapy audio to listen to regularly before your retreat. Your hypnotherapy audio will help you begin to relax and prepare for your retreat experience. Hypnotherapy is a wonderful way to help you make significant and positive changes in a relatively short period of time. The hypnotherapy audio will help you look forward to a well rested future and is deeply nourishing. It might be lovely to listen do as you drift off to sleep.
Bedroom at Well Rested Woman Retreat venue with views to the river
Included
Pre retreat questionnaire.
Exclusive pre retreat hypnotherapy recording to help you prepare for rest & relaxation.
Welcome gift on arrival.
A wonderful tranquil haven in which to relax and leave the world outside in our luxury shared accommodation in a beautiful Scottish victorian villa by the river.
Relaxing and enjoyable walks in nature.
Evening group gatherings
Gentle movement and easy to follow meditation suitable for all levels.
Group sessions
Cacao Ceremony
Access to the supportive A Wee Retreat online community
Free time just to be, take a nap, journal, the choice is yours.
Delicious & nutritious meals & snacks prepared for you with love by our amazing chef.
Small groups with a maximum of 12 guests.
optional relaxing body treatment *additional cost applies
post retreat hypnotherapy recording to help anchor the messages of rest
pickup/drop off from local train station if required
“Privileged to take part in the September retreat - I booked on instinct and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in 2022. Suzi is an amazing soul - I absolutely recommend this life enriching opportunity.”
A typical schedule
09.00 am – Gentle Movement and Meditation
10.00 am – Breakfast
11.30 am – Group session
01.00 pm – Lunch
02.30 pm – Free time or Group Session or relaxing holistic treatment
07.00 pm – Dinner
08.30 pm – Free Time or Group Session
Please note all sessions are optional, this is YOUR retreat and if a walk or nap or something else feels like the right thing for you thats ok.
Well Rested Woman Retreat Venue
“If your heart is craving some time, a chance to rest fully in warm gentle surroundings, in a place where there is support as well as ample time to simply be – then this is the retreat for you. I arrived a little crumpled and I’m leaving with a sparkle in my eyes and trust in my soul. Beautiful! ”
Group Sessions
Each morning will begin with gentle movement and meditation.
Following this we will gather for a leisurely and nourishing breakfast.
Following breakfast there will be a group activity giving you the afternoon free. This can be time for a relaxing massage, a bath or a nap, a stroll in the beautiful gardens or whatever feels good for you.
The Group Activity topics will all be themed around encouraging rest & relaxation and may include:
EFT ‘Emotional Freedom Technique’ to Release Stress
Toning the Vagus Nerve - learning easy to use techniques to sooth the nervous system
Beyond Beliefs - identifying and starting to change the beliefs we have around rest and self care
Restorative Yoga
Journaling
Cacao Gathering
Yoga Nidra
Beditation - a relaxing meditation to prepare you for a good nights sleep
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques
Creative Making or Crafting Sessions
All sessions are optional, this is your time, gift yourself whatever will serve you best.
Meet the Team
Retreat Host Suzi Gibson
Suzi has spent the last 18 years in health & wellbeing. From running a busy wellbeing centre in Edinburgh, Suzi now runs A Wee Retreat a wellbeing studio in the Scottish Borders town of Peebles. Suzi is passionate about providing people with the space & skills to relax and find peace & contentment in life. A natural nurturer, Suzi is an expert at creating a relaxing space for you to just be.
Trained in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Transformational Coaching, Business Coaching & Consulting, Mindfulness, Meditation, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Yoga, Mind Detox & EFT.
Praise for Suzi “Suzi is a brilliant practitioner with a very caring and approachable style. She has worked with me on my international retreats and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone ready to make positive changes to their life.” Sandy C. Newbigging
Suzi will be facilitating group activity sessions during the retreat and will always be on hand to ensure you are well looked after.
Suzi will be supported by other team members. All there to support a wonderful retreat experience for you.
Retreat Chef Charlotte-Jayne Ray
Having had the desire to travel early on, I spent three years exploring the world before I landed a job on-board an environmental research ship as Chef.
I worked for six years sailing the high seas before deciding to start my own venture in Aberdeen, a food van on the beach, and to cater for wellness retreats.
I completed my yoga teacher training and enjoy my meditation and yoga practices.
I am also studying English Literature to further my passion for reading and writing. I enjoy being out in nature and hiking with my dog, cold water swimming and of course cooking for my friends and family.
Massage Therapist Hayley Gardiner
You have the option of booking a massage with our wonderful massage therapist Hayley. A great way to unwind & rest! Hayley is qualified in Remedial and Sports, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release and Hot/Cold Stone therapy. Hayley creates bespoke treatments informed by a mix of these modalities to bring a sense of deep calm, reduce stress and tension, restore balance and encourage ease of movement. When you receive your pre retreat questionnaire you will have the option to book a wonderful treatment with Hayley.
Retreat Support Laura Swan
Retreat support will be provided by Laura Swan. Laura has been an integral part of the Wee Retreat team since the beginning. We have collaborated on many events together and Laura has experienced our Retreats first hand. Laura’s warm welcoming and joyful presence will be a wonderful addition to your retreat experience.
“I looked in the mirror and smiled to myself, it’s been a long time.”
What is the cost?
From £1197pp for a shared room and £1597 for a single room
A £300 non refundable deposit is required to secure your place
Payment plans available please enquire
Example payment plan £300 deposit, then 3 monthly payments
Full balance due 8 weeks before the retreat begins
A Well Rested Woman Retreat Bedroom with views to river
Date & Location
21 - 25th November 2024
Perthshire, Scotland
Very accessible whether you are driving, catching a train or flying.
DRIVE from Edinburgh the drive is approximately 1 hour, 60 miles.
AIR from Edinburgh airport 60 miles, approx 1 hour drive.
RAIL the train station is just 5 minutes from the venue and on the London line. We can provide pickup and drop off from the local train station.
Arrive from 4pm on Day 1 and have afternoon tea and settle in to your gorgeous home for the next few days.
Depart by 11am on Day 5 after a nourishing breakfast.
“It has benefited me in more ways than I could have imagined. I have found me again.”
View of Well Rested Woman Retreat venue from gardens
Venue
Your retreat location is set in a stunning location on the banks of the River Tay and surrounded by 9 acres of riverside gardens and woodland with wonderful views over the river. A short, scenic, riverside walk away from beautiful Dunkeld which lies at the gateway to highland Perthshire in an area well known for its natural scenic beauty, its history and culture.
The house has a rich and varied history of its own. A beautiful highland retreat welcoming renowned guests, most famously, Beatrix Potter.
A magical stay in the comfort and beauty of this historic house and its stunning setting awaits.
Gardens
The magical, south facing gardens stretch out along the north bank of the River Tay. With just under 9 acres of garden to explore including riverside paths, the rose garden, a hidden folly, hillside woodlands and lovely specimen trees, rhododendrons and azaleas. The gardens are a haven of beauty and tranquillity.
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You can read more about peoples experiences of our retreats here.
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If you would like any further info or have questions please email us at hello@aweeretreat.scot.
Booking opens March 1st 2024.
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