Welcome
No timetable. No pressure. Just space to rest.
The Wisp is a gentle way to try retreating for the first time. There’s no programme to follow and nothing you have to join in with. Come for a weekend or a few days in the Scottish Borders, and spend your time the way you want to.
Why start here?
Lots of people want a break, but worry a retreat will be too intense or too structured. The Wisp is neither.
- No timetable to follow
- No activities you have to join
- No need to be sociable all the time
- No experience needed
What a first retreat is like
You’ll have your own room with a double bed and a private en suite. We share simple vegetarian meals, cooked together. There are usually between 6 and 12 of us, and most guests come alone. Alison and Eddie, your hosts, join in just like everyone else.
Walk, visit Samye Ling Monastery, read, chat over dinner, or simply rest. It’s up to you.
Nervous? You’re in good company.
Almost everyone is, before they arrive.
“I was really anxious before I came, but everything was so relaxed. If you wanted space, it was given. If you wanted company, it was there.”
Monday to Friday retreat: £275. Time to properly settle.
Includes your room and all meals. No hidden costs and no upselling.
Good to know
- Arrive from 2pm and leave by 11am
- Everyone helps with cooking and clearing up
- We’re generally alcohol-free
- The X95 bus stops outside
Not sure yet?
Send us a message. We’re happy to chat.