Take a little time out and learn a simple pleasure
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. 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 real wilderness.
Accommodation is versatile, owner Polly can provide creative and nourishing soul-food and a studio space can either be set in the woodland Tipi or first floor dual aspect room in the Lodge with open fire and views to the mountains.
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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Winter 2019
Wandertreat - New Year's Yoga retreat
18 - 21 Jan
£499-£599
Take time out and escape from the stress of your daily routine at this amazing and truly rejuvenating retreat in the Cairngorms, hosted by the brilliant Daria Wall of Wandertreat. The Dell has amazing views and stunning forest walks on your doorstep; the perfect place to relax, renew, restore and enjoy the idyllic scenery.
Spring 2019
Janet McInnes - Leith Yoga Retreat
22 - 25 Mar
Earlybird £499 / £549
Emerge from winter with a long weekend of yoga, delicious food & great company.
-Time for you in a beautiful location with daily yoga, woodland walks, open fires, and group activities
-Suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners, the yoga and meditation will be an artful balance of Forrest Yoga to exhilarate and challenge and Yin Yoga to move towards stillness and contemplation
-Delicious meals lovingly masterminded with locally sourced ingredients by Polly
-Shared accommodation (twin rooms and shared bathrooms)
-Optional massage (additional charge)
Summer 2019
Wildlife Safari - Instinct Guides
6 Jun
Anytime
POA
The Dell is perfectly placed for wildlife watching and we're delighted to be linked up with the team at Instinct Guides. Ruari's roots run deep in this area and he is a wealth of local insights and secret locations.
If it's wildlife you want to see, Instinct will make it happen! A perfect day trip from the Dell, customise your own adventure. From lochs and rivers, through the Scottish pine forest, over the moor and into the mountains.
All wildlife day trips include your personal guide and unique access to some of the
highlands top locations, all from the comfort of our 4x4 vehicles. Enjoy lunch in our lunch hut whilst
taking in spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains. Regularly seeing Golden Eagle, White Tailed
Eagle, Crested Tits, Black Grouse, Red Grouse and Red Deer to name a few.
Guided Nature Walk - Instinct Guides
6 Jun
Anytime
POA
The Dell is perfectly placed for wildlife watching and we're delighted to be linked up with the team at Instinct Guides. Ruari's roots run deep in this area and he is a wealth of local insights and secret locations.
With endless stunning trails leaving directly from the Dell, what better a pace to view Scotland’s top wildlife than on foot?
Taking around three hours, this Wildlife walk allows you to enjoy all the fantastic sights and sounds
of nature up close.
Taste of the Wild - Instinct Guides
6 Jun
Anytime
POA
Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the outdoors. Instinct's adventure days are based
around their passion for the outdoors, nature, wilderness skills and of course, food!
The Dell makes forms the perfect base to learn wilderness skills that
will last you a lifetime. Instinct's adventure days are action packed, from learning how to light fire using
traditional methods and cooking venison on the open fire to mastering tomahawk throwing, they
have something for everyone. Days are tailored for all abilities and perfectly suited for groups,
families or corporate days. Sessions are customised to your groups needs so if you have something
in mind, let them know.
Kilted Yoga Retreat
6 - 9 Jul
£529-699
Scottish, transformative, rejuvenating. We give you the space to regenerate and heal from your busy lives.
PRINCIPAL TEACHER: FINLAY WILSON - THE KILTED YOGI
Let us take you out into the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, the forest and the rivers. Here we give you an unique opportunity to relax and use the transformative quality of yoga while being immersed in nature.
Autumn 2019
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
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.
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