Ullapool Retreat by the Sea - Wilderness Fit Retreats

Ullapool is somewhere very close to my heart, I have spent a lot of time there over the years, having lived on a boat in the harbour, running sailing charters around the Summer Isles. I completely fell in love with the community and landscape around Ullapool and further North. It has always been a mission of mine to set up a retreat here and I now have the perfect location for 2025 - read more about the hidden gem where we'll be staying...East Rhidorroch.

On this longer retreat you have time to explore, venture out on some thrilling adventures, and experience the serene wilderness of Iona and Jullian's lodge, complete with its wood-fired sauna.

Kayaking and mackerel fishing around the picturesque Summer Isles will give you a true taste of the sea, while the nearby mountains offer stunning hikes right from the doorstep of the lodge. For those who love a dip in the wild, the swim spots here are some of Scotland’s most spectacular.

Much like my own family home, this place exudes a rustic charm that will make you feel right at home. Staying at Iona and Jullian's working croft, you’ll be inspired by the simplicity and authenticity of their lifestyle, and before you know it, you’ll be as captivated by the area as I was. It’s an expansive playground for us all to enjoy and experience the magic of the land in its purest form.

*Please note that although the location is essentially off-grid we will be visiting Ullapool village a couple of times over the stay where you can get signal and Wifi if you need to connect to the outside world!

Ullapool 5 Night Retreat
01st - 06th September 2025
Time: From 4pm on Monday- Saturday morning after breakfast
East Rhidorroch Lodge, Ullapool IV26 2XQ, UK
Number of places: 6
**Price: £1200 Per Person/ *extra £150 for own room in the lodge.
How to book: Contact us to book your place with a 50% non-refundable deposit.**

Accommodation, food and all activities are included in the cost.

All food will be provided over the retreat and includes warming hearty breakfasts, packed lunches if we are out or a warm meal if on site and a delicious nutritious dinner. As we are by the sea there will be a big emphasis on seafood with coastal foraging and preservation. All dietary requirements are catered for, please just let me know! Anything that we forage we will eat! I want each retreat to feel totally relaxed so if you enjoy a glass of wine in the evening please feel free to bring some along with you, or a dram if you fancy a wee night cap.

Activities

> Sea Kayaking with kayaksummerisles

> Mackerel fishing around the Summer Isles

> River swims and Sauna

> Fermentation workshop: Join Hannah, from GutFeelings Kombucha to learn abut fermentation, nutrition and great gut health

> Guided Mountain Day with Mountain Leader, Yaz: Route to suit group's ability

> Fun outdoor workouts

> Restorative yoga and breath-work: A truly accessible to all class with Sarah, focusing on breath, relaxation and mind/body connection

> Waterfall excursion

> Foraging workshop: with Zeki, highlandsurvivalskills

> *Optional massage with LuLu Williams

Nutritious Delicious Meals

Guests enjoy a daily delicious and nutritious menu to revive and restore, setting them up for the day’s activities, with relaxing evenings and warming drinks by the fire.

There is a big emphasis on warming hearty meals, local and seasonal produce and fresh seafood including hand dived scallops by Yaz. Hannah's fermented pancakes on Sunday morning are the best and you'll have the opportunity to cook your own line caught mackerel over the fire in the evening. Any meat will be from Iona and Jullian's farm and vegetables grown by Hannah on her land and Yaz's family croft in Glenlivet.

All dietary requirements can be catered for - just let us know in advance.

Restorative and energising activities

Activities are always optional, and with a full team on hand at all times, guests can to dip in and out, spend time in company, or enjoy some quiet time alone with a book.

Accommodation

Rooms in the lodge are shared spaces and each room sleeps 2 people.

Prefer your own room?
£150 for the full stay.

Kit List

We recommend the following:

Movement - sports kit and trainers. You will be able to dry things but best to have extra sports kit if possible. Hiking boots if you feel more comfortable in them for a walk but not essential- I am always in my trail runners.
Waterproofs and warm layers!!
Swim kit and towel for some cold water dooking - it could be useful to bring booties or crocs.
Yoga/Pilates - Sarah and Eve bring all that you need, however if you are attached to a matt then by all means bring it. Same applies to a nice blanket and then comfy clothes for yoga.