Immerse yourself
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. We love to fill our Tipi space in the woods with creative workshops, foot stomping gigs and beautiful supper clubs beneath the pines, check out our line up below and catch something interesting during your holiday.
Do get in touch if you're considering bringing your own event to the Dell.
The Dell is right in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the edge of the Abernethy Forest the Dell is a peaceful place with great access to true wilderness. Accommodation is versatile, owner Polly can provide creative and nourishing soul-food and our studio space is set within the forest in our Scandinavian Tipi.
We make sure your guests have the environment that allows them to relax and gain the most from the retreat. The kettle is always on, the fire stoked, candles lit and a warm welcome to the Dell.
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Autumn 2024
Gather Inn
1 Sep - 31 Oct
5 - 10pm
Brewing for some time now, we are very excited to finally be launching our weekly tipi pub nights, the 'Gather Inn'
A space for you to unwind on a Friday evening and kick off your weekend in the right way, we'll even have cold frothy draft beer on rotation by the brilliant organic Black Isle Brewery!
The tipi has always been the perfect space for gathering together and enjoying a drink around the fire, but to top it off we will be joined (some Fridays) by 'Highland Slice' serving up tasty pizzas from his gorgeous horsebox. You will order directly with Andrew ahead of time via his Facebook or Instagram page (Highland Slice) but can then join us in the tipi for a few drinks some good craic and nice tunes. We may even have the occasional live performance.
Our 'Gather Inn' nights will be starting from Friday 31st May all the way through summer and in to autumn, minus the odd Friday where we have other events running. We will be open from 5 - 10pm, with children welcome until 8pm.
September - 13th, 20th, 27th
October - 11th, 18th and 25th
We would love to see you here!
Soundscape meditation walk
1 Sep - 30 Nov
Anytime
£20
Music has been our true tonic over the last little while and we have built a stack of our 'Woodland Wireless' playlists on Spotify to form a connection with the woods, even when you're not able to visit.
Soundscape draws from this library, carefully selecting tracks that stir us and resonate with the landscape surrounding us to take us on a meditative musical journey into the deeper, more hidden trails surrounding the Dell.
Each walk takes around an hour and will be punctuated with birdsong interludes and hot cups.
Only requirements are Premium Spotify account, good headphones and some sturdy footwear.
This is available all year round.
Forest Goddess Day Retreat
20 Oct
10am - 5pm
£95
Lisa McDonald will be hosting a day in the tipi completely focus on your own healing journey, by immersing in the healing and grounding energies of the forest and connecting with your Inner Goddess, through various practices that promote healing and wellbeing.
Throughout the day you will be guided through activities that include breathwork, meditation, visualisations, yoga, sound healing and forest bathing and, through these various practices, you will be encouraged to release all that no longer serves you, enabling you to step into a more invigorated, grounded, and stronger version of you.
Lunch is included, please get in touch to book.
Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
26 Oct
10.30 - 12.30pm
£80
Come spend a morning in our tipi with Sophie of 'Forest and Dot' to make your very own arm knitted throw. The throws are perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on those chilly evenings or the perfect present for a loved one!
Using just your arms and a giant ball of yarn you will be guided every step of the way to make your beautiful new throw and also enjoy a delicious homemade cream tea after the workshop.
Suitable for all levels, please get in touch to book
Wintering
25 - 29 Nov
£795-£985
Tuning in to the wisdom of how to 'Winter' well, we bring you the first in a series of Dell curated retreats based in our cosy Dell Lodge. Joining forces with the incredible Katie White, these four days of cosy immersion will bring you a very gentle adjustment to the new year.
Slow morning practice, evening fireside Nidra, together with lazy brunches and deeply nourishing soul food. Slow down and allow time to expand in the gorgeous, candlelit surroundings, giving time to soak in the tub, curling up with a book or take a peaceful wander through the woods. We will have optional classes in cookery with a focus on nutritional meal planning, crafting and a beautiful walking sound meditation included and also the option to tap on a massage.
We all want to start the year in a considered way and rather than juicing, fasts or detoxes only have short term affects on our systems, we want to offer something more meaningful, more sustainable. Together we will learn to slow down, to move our bodies in simple nurturing ways, eat wholesome seasonal food, explore creative mindful activities and devour deep rest. Leaving us more aligned, more connected and re-charged for the year ahead.
Winter 2024
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Spring 2025
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Summer 2025
Yoga on a Shoestring Retreat
23 - 27 Jun
from £1045
We are delighted to welcome back the team from Yoga on a Shoestring, who will be hosting a beautifully curated 4 night yoga retreat.
Each day will begin with a flowing asana class to align to body and breath, led by the wonderful Lisa Dunn. After the morning class there will be a hearty breakfast before you head out to explore the surrounding area on foot, by mountain bike, take a dip or simply relax. There will be a delicious healthy light lunch and the group will meet again in the late afternoon for a more restorative practice to delve deeper into the postures. Evening practice will be followed by a nourishing dinner and fireside chats.
Please get in touch if you are interested in booking.
Treat someone to an experience at the Dell
If you have stayed at the Dell or simply like the look of what we do here you can now pass it on by way of a voucher.
Gift Vouchers
Whether it be a romantic break, a weekend yoga retreat, a fire pit session or a bottle of wine on arrival, allow us to look after this for you.
Keep in touch?
We'll let you know when we add new workshops and dates to the calendar.