Feeling low can be isolating and without hope. We offer an all-inclusive retreat in the stunning Highlands of Scotland with life-changing results. We offer support to develop your spiritual life with the Secret Spirits programme as part of teaching resiliency tools to show people a route out of depression. Our retreat promises to provide not just temporary relief but a transformation. Secret Spirits retreats heal with the power of prayer or meditation, teaching you the tools to be your own psychotherapist and encouraging the support of fellow retreat members and networks to support you after the retreat ends. No one is meant to suffer depression for life.

The course offers stimulation of all senses from taste, sound, to movement and singing which reduces the adrenalin/cortisol anxiety system and allows people to think without feeling threatened or ashamed, therefore accessing the problem solving mind. This gives hope, resiliency skills and a space to heal.

People may arrive on the course in a bad place, and then the safety of the house, the log fires, the warmth, the home made food and non-judgemental atmosphere all help to create a safe place to reflect, engage with one another and appreciate what life can offer.

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Mary Morrison

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I found that the retreat was really good for me. I felt I was safe to explore my spiritual side. I loved the walks every day and the house and the therapies. But best of all I thought the morning group sessions were great and I am learning a new way to tackle my depression.
1 year ago
Vanessa Vanneck

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The retreat leader Kit Fraser has helped me so much in dealing with my life’s trials. So much wisdom and love. And it’s true love can and does fix it all. Anyone who is thinking about going to the retreats.. just go. It will be AMAZING. The retreat is his course which is 7 days (which i’ve done, and it’s brilliant) plus daily exercise, fresh Highland air, shiatsu, good food, inspiring
healing. I’m not worried that I am overselling it. Just go.
1 year ago
Emily

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The retreat provided a focus to heal holistically. The attendees were all from different backgrounds and soon became a supportive community.

On arrival I was struck by the air quality – quite different to the city. I liked my bedroom, hand picked wild flowers were a beautiful touch. I was delighted to find my vegan diet was met well with delicious food.

The Secret Spirit sessions were interesting and gave the group an opportunity to discuss the topics. The routine, all of which I highly recommend included daily country walks, and optional psychotherapy, yoga and shiatsu. Mindfulness sessions were encouraging by giving tools for daily life. There was also an excellent session on art. A talk was given by a woman who attributed her recovery from depression to Secret Spirits. She described the dark depths of her depression and how she recovered and finds herself stronger than before.

The stay was rounded off with a ceilidh. A banquet, most contributed by song or verse. Men wore kilts and we were attended by bagpipe and fiddle.

My conclusion is that it was an engaging and supportive retreat that I would recommend for anyone that wants their spirits lifted.
1 year ago

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Kit Fraser is experienced in giving Secret Spirits retreats and one to one sessions. Author of spiritual self help books including The Joy of Talk, How To Be Happy (not easy)...A Prayer Book

Lailah Nash is a Shiatsu Therapist (MRSS); general practitioner with particular experience in working with addiction, anxiety and depression. Everyone will have the opportunity of having one massage in the week.

Fiona MacAulay, will conduct mindfulness life enhancement coaching. Fiona leads Highland Trauma Services. Qualifications include: Mindfulness coach, CBT therapy, Trauma Therapy. Fiona has extensive experience in mental health.

Denise Davis trained as a Zen yoga teacher, which teaches three elements; asanas (postures), energetics from the postures, and meditation. She will offer a yoga class each morning.

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