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Relax and Recharge Retreat 23 – 25 June

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The perfect retreat getaway

Set in an idyllic retreat venue in tranquil surroundings facing the ocean. Between meditations you can enjoy walking by the sea and on the coastal path, sitting in the garden by the stream or wandering around the 17th Century historic harbour.

The power of silence

Normally we are constantly distracted by external objects, busy activities and scattered thoughts. Observing silence is a powerful method to disengage us from busyness and  to deepen our contemplation and concentration.  The retreat will include silent periods and participants are asked to switch off their phones for the duration of the retreat.

The retreat

The perfect retreat getaway. In this gentle retreat, we will practise a series of deepening meditations to enable us to let go of distractions and settle the mind into an experience of inner peace.

Enjoy a restful and uplifting weekend retreat on the Moray coast at the beautiful Sail Loft in Portsoy, a wonderful place for peace and reflection. In this tranquil setting, within easy reach of Aberdeen and Inverness, you can enjoy a restful meditation retreat, recharge your batteries and develop inspiring new insights on life.

Gen Kelsang Tubchen, a modern Buddhist nun with over 20 years of experience of engaging in and guiding retreats, will introduce practical meditations on how to maintain positive, peaceful states of mind and present instructions on how to deal with the daily difficulties and problems that everyone experiences. Gen Tubchen will also reveal how we can create lasting inner peace and happiness both for ourselves and others. 

The retreat begins on Friday with dinner at 6pm and first session at 7:30pm, and finishes at 4pm on Sunday.

More info

More info:

  • The course is available to join in person only.
  • Each session includes guided meditation and short teachings
  • The retreat includes some silent periods in the mornings
  • The retreat is run by volunteers and participants are expected to join as part of the retreat experience in with small jobs to help the retreat run smoothly.
  • The food is simple homemade vegetarian food and we can cater for vegan / gluten-free requirements if arranged in advance. We recommend bringing some of your own supplies if you have specific requirements.
  • 1hr 20mins from Aberdeen and Inverness
  • All income goes to running the centre which is a registered charity.
Accommodation

Accommodation at the Sail loft in Portsoy – all rooms have sea views!

Please note – single rooms are extremely limited, we encourage people to share rooms, all of which are of a very high and comfortable standard.   Sharing with other participants can enhance the retreat experience.  

If your chosen accommodation is not available please email us at info@meditateinaberdeen.org to ask to be placed on a waiting list or there is accommodation available locally.

The accommodation is simple but of high standard. Solid individual wooden beds, with high quality comfortable mattresses and fresh bed linen.  Some rooms are ensuite, others have nearby facilities.  The dorms have very comfortable bunkbeds in them with individual lights and which are high enough to sit comfortably in bed. Camping is behind the Sail loft, by the garden and burn. Campervans can park in the carpark in front of the sail loft.  24hr access to indoor showers & toilets provided. There is a common living room with an open fire, a dining room, and outdoor garden.

For those thinking of organising accommodation away from the retreat centre there is a caravan park next door, as well as nearby hotels and holiday accommodation.

Single room £365 

Twin room: £260 

Three bed room: £230

Dorm (4 or 6 beds in bunks): £190 

Camping / camper van: £170 

Offsite: £150 including meals or £100 without meals

Accommodation includes: 2 nights, all meals & refreshments and retreat sessions.  All income goes to running the centre which is a registered charity.

Cancellations up to 4 weeks prior to the course will receive a full refund minus a 10% admin fee, Cancellations up to 1 week before receive 50% refund.  No refund for cancellations made in the seven days immediately prior to the retreat.

If you wish to share with a specific person you should book all the places and send an email to let us know who is sharing.  Please also let us know if you wish to book a twin room for mixed genders – this is possible if we have a full twin room available.

Schedule

Schedule:

The meditation sessions will take place in The Salmon Bothy, which is a short walk along the beach from the sail loft.  For those with mobility problems you can drive and park easily at both venues.

It will be possible to return to the sail loft between sessions or to stay in the course room which also has tea and coffee facilities and toilets.

Each session will include essential teachings and a guided meditations.  The mornings will include some silent periods between sessions.

There are breaks between sessions and in the afternoon to take walks in the beautiful surroundings.

FRIDAY

Arrival from 4:30pm, dinner at 6pm
Introduction to the Retreat: 7:30 – 8:30pm

SATURDAY

9 – 9:30am – Session 1 – Morning Meditation
10:00 – 11:00am – Session 2
12 – 1pm – Session 3
4:30- 5:30pm – Session 4
7:30- 8:30pm – Session 5

SUNDAY

9 – 9:30am – Session 1 – Morning Meditation
10:00 – 11:00am – Session 2
12 – 1pm – Session 3

3:00 – 4:00pm Q&A and Feedback

Getting There

The Venue

The accommodation and meals will be at The Sail Loft Back Green, Portsoy, AB45 2AF

The meditation sessions are a short walk along the beach from The Sail Loft and will be held at The Salmon Bothy, Links Road, Portsoy, AB45 2SS

Getting There

1hr 20mins from Aberdeen (via Huntly is the best route)
1 hr 30mins from Inverness

Both Aberdeen and Inverness have airports and train stations and we can help organise onward travel or lift shares from there.

The nearest train station is Huntly

Gen Kelsang Tubchen is the Resident Teacher at KMC Aberdeen. An inspiring and gifted teacher, she is loved for her clear, powerful and practical teachings.   She has 20 years of experience of engaging in, teaching and guiding retreats and has taught in both the Nordic region and the UK.

  • Relax and Recharge Retreat 23-25 June
    £100.00 – £365.00
    Please make a booking for your preferred accommodation & pay the course fee.  If for any reason we are unable to offer you your chosen accommodation please send us an email – sometimes we can create more singles / twin rooms for example.   If you are a mixed gender group wishing to share a […]

“Enjoyed yesterday’s meditation and teaching. Only my second attempt at meditation having just signed up to this week’s classes. I found myself to be far more relaxed on this occasion and certainly more enlightened by the end.”

Week Subscription 12th April 2020

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Aberdeen, AB24 5AB

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