Lochwood House pre-Christmas reset

The overview

We'll gather in community as part of #CitizenFriday, taking part in the gentle rebellion against the crazy consumerism of its counterpart, black friday of the same weekend. We'll consciously slow down, immerse in nature, and connect through mindfulness, qi gong, forest therapy, wild swimming and the wild spa. We'll also be making some Christmas wreaths, have some music and sharing - you can take part in as much as you like, or leave a few things out if they're not your cup of tea or you're just not feeling it in the moment. We'll have some intentional time for chilling as well.

The price includes 2 nights' accommodation, with options for twin shared rooms, or shared or single use of loch view King rooms, all with en-suites. It also includes both evening meals, breakfast and all activities.

Please feel free to join us solo; many do, and we'll all be friends soon anyway. You can choose 1 ticket below for a twin/shared room, and we'll pair you with another solo guest, or choose the option for the single-use room if you prefer.

There's also an option to pay by PayPal if you'd like to pay in instalments.

*The itinerary is subject to change but will look something like this:

Fri 27th

16.00 - 18.00 🎉 Arrival

18.30 - 20.00 🍛 Dinner

20.00 - 21.00 🕉️ Gathering meditation

21.00 - 22.00 🔥 Free time to gather by the fire

Sat 28th

08.00 - 08.30 🕉️ Qi Gong rise and shine and meditation

09.00 - 10.00 🍳 Breakfast

10.00 - 12.00 🌳 Short walk to community woods for forest therapy

12.00 - 14.00 🌊 Wild swim & wild spa session (with intro to wild swim session for acclimatisation)

14.00 - 15.00 🌮 Potluck lunch

15.00 - 16.30 📖 Free time

16.30 - 18.00 🎄 Christmas wreath-making with mulled wine 🍇

18.00 - 18.30 😌 Time to chill

18.30 - 20.00 👩‍🍳 Collective dinner prep and dinner

20.30 - 22.00 🎶 Cosy evening session with group sharing and music

Sun 29th

8.00 - 08.30 🕉️ Breakfast

9.00 - 11.00 🌊 Sauna and swim session

11.00 -12.00 🔥 Gather round the fire before au revoir 💫

What you'll need (I can provide some of these items if you don't have them, just let me know in advance).

🌊 Wild swimming

• Two swimming costumes so one is always dry

• Wetsuit if you'd like one, but swimsuits are also welcome too

• Bright swim hat

• Neoprene gloves and neoprene socks

• Goggles if you use them

• Old trainers, water shoes or neoprene boots (the loch entry is rocky).

• Two towels (one large) and a dry robe or poncho towel (if you have) for changing outdoors

• Waterproof bag for wet kit

♨️ Getting warm again

• Plenty of warm, loose layers, eg fleece, wool, a big cosy jumper

• Woolly hat, gloves and thick socks for post-swim warmth

• Windproof/waterproof jacket and trousers

• A flask for hot drinks on the lochside

  
  

🌳 Forest therapy & qi gong

• Loose, comfortable layers you can move and breathe in

• Sturdy, waterproof walking shoes or boots

• Something to sit on outdoors - I'll bring sit mats for everyone so not essential

• Small daypack

  
  

🏠 For your stay

• Slippers or indoor shoes, casual comfy clothes

• Toiletries, any medication, personal first aid basics

• Refillable water bottle (the house has filtered mountain spring water on tap)

• Notebook and pen for reflection and journaling

• Headtorch for evenings garden

• Earplugs and an eye mask if you're a light sleeper

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent - (it's November but yae never know!)

  
  

Optional extras

• Hot water bottle, blanket, binoculars, sketchbook, a good book, anything to help you feel cosy & slow down

  
  

A few Lochwood notes: all bedrooms are on the first floor (so upstairs), the gardens have gravel paths on a slope, and the final approach road is single-track with passing places - fine for cars, but take care.

Arrivals from 4pm on 27th; check-out is 11am on the final morning. We'll close around 12.30pm.