Celebrating the harvest
This wellbeing day retreat is a curated experience designed to restore your equilibrium. After a fruitful summer, this day will look at the bounty in our lives. Falling on 1st August, the day of Lammas or otherwise known as Lughnasadh, we give thanks and honour the sacred balance between effort and reward.
Located in the breathtaking area of South Queensferry, Scotland, this day is for those seeking the space to Rejuvenate, Appreciate and Meditate. I invite you to step away from every day life to be able to harvest all the beautiful things in your life. Sometimes the only way to do this is to take a break and look after ourselves once in a while.
A Day of Connection
Begin with a gentle grounding yoga session to awaken the body - including pranayama, meditation and intention setting for the day ahead.
Morning Flow and Centring
10:30 — 12:30
A simple plant-based lunch served in the garden, if weather allows. A time for mindful eating and connecting with fellow participants.
Communal Nourishment
12:30 — 13:15
Walking your path
13:15 — 14:00
Experience Pemma’s unique meditative walk, rooted in Tibetan lineage. It aims to center your soul through the rhythm of everyday motion.
Through sacred Sanskrit mantras, we harmonize breath and spirit, uniting our voices to create a resonant, shared tapestry of peace and reflection.
Finding our voices
14:00 — 14:45
Conclude your journey with Yoga Nidra, embedding a deep sense of peace into your soul. Indulge in an optional Indian head massage to release lingering stress. You will depart feeling fully restored, carrying a spirit of gratitude and clarity into your daily life.
Cultivation and Conclusion
14:50 — 15:30
The Priory Church Garden Room
Nestled within the historic grounds of South Queensferry's Priory Church, the Garden Room offers a serene and grounded sanctuary. Surrounded by ancient stone and lush greenery, the space provides a natural stillness that perfectly complements our journey of reflection and restoration.
Your Guide
Pemma Ellis-Huddleston
Pemma is a 200-hour trained yoga and meditation teacher and massage therapist. She has been practising yoga for around a decade, moving through chronic illness and pain, mental health challenges and the realities of living as a neurodivergent person. Pemma believes yoga is not one-size-fits-all and can be truly inclusive when we let go of the idea that it is only for the lean and able. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness and a holistic outlook have empowered her to take responsibility for her own wellbeing, and she is passionate about supporting others to do the same.
Join the Sanctuary
Secure your place in our upcoming 2026 retreat in South Queensferry. Limited to 8 participants to ensure an intimate and personalized experience for everyone. Fill out the form to request your booking or ask any questions about the day.
Availability
Saturday 1st August
South Queensferry
Limited to 8 participants
£60 investment
Have a question?
We're here to help you prepare for your day of reflection and gratitude. Whether you're curious about the practices or logistics of the retreat in South Queensferry, feel free to reach out.
Priory Church, Hopetoun Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9RB
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing for both movement and meditation is essential. We provide mats and some props, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
Is experience necessary?
Not at all. This experience is open to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes, a simple plant-based lunch and drinks are included in the day retreat to support your wellbeing from the inside out. Please bring anything extra that you would like.
How do I get to the Garden Room?
Located within the grounds of the Priory Church in South Queensferry, the Garden Room is easily accessible by rail and bus from Edinburgh and Dunfermline. Local bus routes include services 43, 71, and x99. While complimentary parking is available on Rose Lane, it fills up quickly. Additional parking options can be found along the shoreline toward Hawes Pier or within the residential streets surrounding the venue.
How much of an investment is the day retreat?
The cost of the day is £60, due within 5 days of form submission. Payment details will be emailed to participants.