Human Rewilding: Scotland Ancestral Living Retreat with Lisa
Your TourHero
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Travel Date
June 15 - 20, 2023
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 – 8
Transportation
Van
Tour Price
Your Fellow Explorers
Age range
21+
Travel interest
Nature, wellness, hiking, rewilding, wilderness skills
Your Local Guide
A division of Europe Incoming, a DMC with more than four decades of experience under their belt, Ertha is a company that centers itself around trips that help travelers attain a true feeling of wellness. If your goal is to relax and recharge in a gorgeous setting, they are here to help! Yoga retreats, spa trips, quiet vacations in iconic locations – no matter what you’re looking for, Ertha can help design a customized trip that matches your exact needs.
These days, we tend to spend far too much time away from nature. Work, responsibilities, the daily grind – these things keep us from a harmonious life in sync with our environment. If you’re feeling like you need to reset back to your roots and connect with our planet and your ancestors, this is the trip for you. Set against the stunning backdrop of an ancient Scottish pine forest, this retreat will teach you core ancestral living tenets that you can use for the rest of your life. Spend your days connecting with the universal flow of nature and rewilding your mind, body, and soul. Your nights will be spent relaxing at a luxurious accommodation tucked away in the wilderness of Sutherland, far away from the stresses and worries of modern life. Book now and join this transformative adventure!
Please note that the activities of this retreat are subject to change depending on the weather.
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip by March 1, 2023 for a refund, excluding the deposit. After March 1, 2023, no refunds will be issued.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
Your TourHero
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Travel Date
June 15 - 20, 2023
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 – 8
Transportation
Van
These days, we tend to spend far too much time away from nature. Work, responsibilities, the daily grind – these things keep us from a harmonious life in sync with our environment. If you’re feeling like you need to reset back to your roots and connect with our planet and your ancestors, this is the trip for you. Set against the stunning backdrop of an ancient Scottish pine forest, this retreat will teach you core ancestral living tenets that you can use for the rest of your life. Spend your days connecting with the universal flow of nature and rewilding your mind, body, and soul. Your nights will be spent relaxing at a luxurious accommodation tucked away in the wilderness of Sutherland, far away from the stresses and worries of modern life. Book now and join this transformative adventure!
Please note that the activities of this retreat are subject to change depending on the weather.
Timeline
- Day 1 · Inverness & Sutherland
- Arrive at Inverness Airport
- Group transfer from airport to accommodation
- Check-in at Eagle’s Crag Cottage (or similar according to availability)
- Free time
- Dinner
- Evening circle & introductory workshop about Human Rewilding
- Day 2 · Sutherland
- Guided breathwork session
- Breakfast
- Exploration of the area and guided cold water river dip
- Lunch
- Foraging for some plants and herbs for teas
- Breath & Cold Therapy Masterclass
- Dinner
- Day 3 · Sutherland
- Morning breathwork meditation
- Breakfast
- Hike through Alladale Nature reserve including lunch
- Free time
- Dinner
- Evening gathering
- Day 4 · Sutherland
- Morning breathwork meditation
- Breakfast
- Bushcraft workshop: Fire skills
- Knots & tricks for setting up camp in the wild
- Lunch
- Fish skin tanning workshop - make your own fish leather
- Dinner
- Masterclass on circadian rhythm & earthing
- Day 5 · Sutherland
- Cold water morning dip
- Breakfast
- Hike
- Rewilding the body workshop out in nature
- Lunch
- Crafting pouches/phone cases with fish leather or free time
- Dinner
- Evening gathering in circle
- Day 6 · Departure
- Morning breathwork session
- Breakfast and check out of accommodation
- Group transfer from accommodation to airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Check into your accommodation and take in the views of the Scottish Highlands
Today marks the beginning of your journey into nature in the beautiful Scottish Highlands! After landing at Inverness Airport, we’ll say goodbye to the city streets and head deep into the hills. Our destination is Alladale Wilderness Reserve, a peaceful and rugged area home to stunning vistas and a variety of animal species. Drop your bags off at your cottage, settle in, and grab some dinner before a workshop that will introduce you to the idea of human rewilding, the guiding concept of this retreat. With your head filled with excitement for the activities of tomorrow, head to bed and get some rest.
Day 2
Explore the wilderness and take a dip in the cold water
For our first full day here at the reserve, we’re going to enter the great outdoors and begin rekindling our connection with the earth. Breathwork and breakfast will fuel us up for a guided exploration in nature, trekking through the forest and discovering what this magical area of Scotland has to offer. We'll also take a dip in some cold water, a powerful experience that will awaken your senses to the sensations of the wilderness. In the afternoon, we'll work on our foraging skills by looking for some plants and herbs for teas before attending a breathh & cold therapy masterclass.
Day 3
Go for a hike in the hills with options for cold water immersion, nature connection activities and games
It's time for another day spent refinding your space in nature. After our morning routine of breathwork and breakfast, we'll head out for a hike with the chance for cold water immersion, nature connection activities and games. We'll have a bit of free time to relax before dinner, and we'll wrap up the day with an evening gathering which, weather permitting, will also include a fireside storytelling session.
Day 4
Develop key wilderness skills like fire making, knots, and fish skin tanning
One of the main goals of this retreat is to help you build up your ancestral skills and learn to do the basic activities needed to subsist and live off of the land. We’ll begin that education today with a workshop centered around making a fire! Without any matches, you'll see how you can harness the resources around you to create warmth and light. After this, we'll shift our focus to knots and other methods for creating shelter. Lunch will then take us to another workshop, this time centered around fish skin tanning to create fish leather, a staple for long-term survival in nature. Finally, we'll wrap the day up with a masterclass on circadian rhythm & earthing.
Day 5
Spend your final full retreat day rewilding your body and crafting with fish leather
It's our last full day at the retreat, and we'll kick it off with a splash. A cold water morning dip is an amazing way to start the day, and it will immediately get your senses in tune with the rhythm of nature. From here, we'll embark on another hike out in the hills of Alladale. As you trek, take some time to look inside yourself and think about how the wilderness is guiding you towards a more holistic, connected life. We'll then begin a workshop that will help you rewild your body. The rest of the day will be spent crafting pouches and phone cases with the fish leather we've made, eating great food, and finally meeting in a circle to wrap up this amazing experience.
Day 6
Enjoy a final breakfast at the lodge before heading home
It’s already the final day of your trip! After grabbing breakfast, you’ll say goodbye to the hills of the Alladale Wilderness Reserve and head back to the airport to catch a flight home. Thanks so much for joining us, and we hope you got the reset and knowledge you were looking for!
Accommodation
Eagle’s Crag Cottage (or similar according to availability)
A beautiful lodge located on the property of the Alladale Wilderness Reserve, Eagle’s Crag is your gateway to the rugged nature of Scotland. The cottage is surrounded by impressive hills and supreme tranquility, giving you space to reset, reflect, and recenter yourself. Don’t let the pristine location fool you, though – Eagle’s Crag is quite modern and luxurious! Broadband Wi-Fi, a fully-equipped kitchen, and amenities like a washing machine, a dishwasher, a large TV and more make staying here incredibly comfortable. Room type: Multiple occupancy.
Included
5 nights in Eagle’s Crag Cottage (or similar)
Shared occupancy in accommodation
All activities described in the itinerary
Transportation between activities and accommodation
All meals
One group airport arrival transfer
One group airport departure transfer
Not included
Flights
All food not mentioned in inclusions
Optional add-ons
Travel insurance
Gratuities
FAQ
What happens if I need to cancel my trip?
Please check the on this itinerary page for specific details.
Will TourHero or the operator take care of my visa (if applicable)?
Travelers are responsible for researching visa requirements and obtaining a visa if needed. Please check government websites to ensure you have the necessary documents, along with passport requirements, before your departure date. This includes necessary transit visas, permits, and vaccinations required prior to travel and any required reciprocity fees for the destination. TourHero will provide a booking confirmation document after purchase, which may be needed to obtain a visa.
If your visa is denied for any reason, TourHero will issue a refund based on the cancellation policy. However, we are unable to provide a refund after the cancellation due date has passed.
Do I need a passport for this trip?
A full and valid passport is required for all persons traveling to any destination outside of one’s home country. Most international tours require a passport that's valid for at least six (6) months beyond the scheduled end of your itinerary. TourHero will not issue refunds based on passport issues such as renewals or lost passports.
What's included in the price?
Please check the inclusion and exclusion sections above. You'll find information about included meals, transfers, flights, and activities. If you have any questions or need support, please contact hello@tourhero.com.
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip by March 1, 2023 for a refund, excluding the deposit. After March 1, 2023, no refunds will be issued.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
- Begin the day with our morning routine of breathwork and breakfast. - Unsplash: Motoki Tonn
- We'll head out for a hike with the chance for cold water immersion, nature connection activities and games. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- Another guided hike in the hills is on the schedule for today. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- Eagle's Crag Cottage - Alladale
- Eagle's Crag Cottage - Alladale
- Eagle's Crag Cottage - Alladale
- Eagle's Crag Cottage - Alladale
- Eagle's Crag Cottage - Alladale
- The Scottish Highlands at the Alladale Wilderness Reserve will take your breath away as soon as you arrive. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- Settle in at Eagle's Crag Cottage, your home for the next few days, and take in the surroundings. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- We'll spend the day getting in tune with nature with a guided exploration of Alladale. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- Undoubtedly rugged, this is true wilderness. Rushing water, stoic hills, and placid ponds await. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you explore. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- Our bushcraft lesson will incorporate fire making, shelter construction, and fish skin tanning. - Pexels: Lum3n
- Good morning! The sun rises on another beautiful day here in Scotland. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve
- Out in nature, we'll begin a workshop that will help you rewild your body. - Facebook: Alladale Wilderness Reserve