Everything you need to know
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What to bring
What we will provide
Where you will stay
You will be staying at Farr House, a beautiful stately home dating back to the Georgian era. This unique property includes a converted chapel and tenants hall and has been recently renovated to the highest standard. Each room is unique and we think you will feel really comfortable and at home in this home. There are plenty of spaces to relax including a stunning library with an eclectic range of old books. Farr House is also near a beautiful private loch, which you are welcome to swim in.
The Yoga
You will enjoy yoga classes morning and evening throughout the retreat.
Yoga in the morning will be energising and strength building. The class will run for approximately 75 minutes
Yoga in the evening will be a yin style class which involves longer holds and is focused on letting go. The class will run for approximately 60 minutes.
Yoga nidra will be offered to guests on the Saturday evening. It is a guided meditation focused on deep relaxation to get you ready for a peaceful sleep.
Toni Osborne will be your teacher for the morning and evening classes throughout the retreat.
Jessica Horne will teach the yoga nidra session.
All classes are entirely optional.
Agenda
(subject to change)
FAQ’s
You do not need to be super fit or super bendy to participate and enjoy the yoga. You also do not have to have done any yoga whatsoever. The classes will cater for beginners to advanced yogis.
The morning classes are slightly stronger and you may get a little sweaty but rest assured, Toni will provide options for all fitness levels and flexibility levels. If you do ever feel that the class is too tiring or too much for you, you can rest in childs pose until you are ready to join in again and you can always discuss anything with Toni, your yoga instructor. Listening to your body is the most important thing.
We will provide maps of a few different walking routes and you are welcome to choose one of these routes and go for a walk on your own. We would ask that you stick to the routes highlighted as we wouldn’t want you to get lost!
We ask that you bring wet weather gear and wellies so that we can avoid missing out on any of the activities if we have a rainy weekend.
Food at a Rise Retreat is plentiful, nourishing and tasty. Meals will be served family-style for dinner, which will be our largest meal of the day. If you have dietary restrictions that you have not already informed us of, please let us know so we can ensure you are catered for.
We are very lucky to have the owner of the estate, Lucy, helping to prepare all the meals. Lucy is passionate about serving up fresh, seasonal vegetarian food which is locally sourced where possible.
I love the taste of coffee and see it as an essential part of my morning ritual, retreat or no retreat! So if you are a coffee drinker like me, coffee will be available.
We will also provide english breakfast and a variety of herbal teas for you to help yourselves to throughout the day.
Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and is individually designed. The experience is like staying in a private house, with everything you need for a restful stay.
Faar Estate is about a 25 minutes drive from Inverness airport and train station. If you would like for us to arrange a transfer for you, please contact us on [email protected] or message Jess +447392103285 with your arrival/departure information and timings, and we will try our best to arrange transport to bring you to and from the venue. Cost for this should be between £15 and £35 depending on how many others join. Alternatively, you can organise a taxi. We use Inverness Taxis: +44 1463 222 222
Yes there are spaces for cars to park next to the House
Farr is a stunning estate in the Scottish Highlands. Conveniently located approximately 25 minutes drive from Inverness, it is easy to get to but also remote.
Here is the address if you are driving:
Farr House
Inverness
IV2 6XB
You can contact Jess any time. I will be your host and will be staying a few minutes down the road from Farr House, so you can contact me any time during the retreat and leading up to it if you have any questions at all.
My email: [email protected]
My mobile number: +447392103285
Yoga in the morning will be a vinyasa flow class which will be energizing and strength bulding. The class will run for approximately 75 minutes.
Yoga in the evening will be a yin style class which involves longer holds and is focused on letting go. The class will run for approximately 60 minutes.
Both classes will involve some breathwork/pranayama or a guided meditation.