Croft Retreats

Why would divine sentient beings want to come to earth and not enjoy themselves?

Spirit the Breath of Life

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Vipassana & Hatha Yoga Retreat's
4&7 Day's.

June 2025
4-Day Retreat.
Arrive 4pm Friday 13th Depart Monday 4pm 16th June
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion

July 2025
7-Day Retreat
Arrive Tue 4pm 22nd July - Depart 4pm Tue 29th
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion for Letting Go & Rebirth

N.B. For repeating dates scroll to end of the page.

A Journey into Silence, Presence & Embodiment
Location: Loch Earn, Perthshire, Scotland
Hosted by Melanie Lewis & Michael Robinson

Your retreat is based on ancient practices of meditation and yoga and includes a fresh and inclusive look at nature of the local natural enviroment. Including loch Earn as an essential resource. The local environment provides a chance to encounter life in a traditional community. In a non competitive setting. You will experience an escape from the pressures of modern life but in a supportive community while opening your being to new visions springing from the altered perspective made. available to you through these ancient practices. From day one you can expect a naturally altered consciousness which will enable you to look inside at the way you have been habitually conditioned into. Modern life can be thought of as further closing off of consciousness from a haermonious natural reality in favour of a mechanistic world. You will see how to reapraise your every day in a positive and human way.

Stepping Beyond the egoic self.
Nestled in the heart of Perthshire’s wild landscapes, where ancient forests meet the mirror-like waters of Loch Earn, this retreat is an invitation to step beyond the personal and into the vast expanse of pure awareness.

Shadow Work: Embracing the unseen true presence is not just about light but also about integrating the shadows that linger beneath awareness. Through guided self-inquiry, journaling, and conscious dialogue, we will invite the hidden aspects of our psyche into the light of awareness. Shadow work allows us to:

• Recognize unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs
• Embrace suppressed emotions with compassion
• Release inner resistance and move toward wholeness
  
  

Vipassana meditation and Hatha Yoga are not just practices but portals to direct experience—to stillness, spaciousness, and the dissolving of habitual identity. Here, amidst the shifting light on the loch and the quiet breath of the trees, we will explore the body as a field of sensation, movement as an expression of presence, and silence as a gateway to the transpersonal.
This is not a retreat of seeking, but of encounter with who you have always been Of meeting what is—within and without—without resistance.

The Journey
Each day unfolds as a rhythm of deep meditation, embodied movement, and communion with nature. The structure supports a gradual unwinding of the mind, guiding us deeper into states of clarity, receptivity, and insight.

A balance of sitting, conscious movement, breathwork, and integration practices allows us to move beyond concepts into direct experience. The retreat will embrace the realities of now with space for individual inquiry and optional teacher guidance.

The Daily Flow
Mornings: Entering Stillness

• Vipassana Meditation – Witnessing sensation, thought, and awareness itself
• Breathwork & Pranayama – Regulating life force, preparing the nervous system
• Hatha Yoga Practice – A slow, intentional flow awakening the body’s energy pathways
• Breakfast & Rest – Integrating in stillness

Afternoons: Deepening Awareness

• Walking Meditation by the Loch – Merging movement with presence
• Energy & Meridian Exploration – Feeling and clearing the subtle body
• Self-Inquiry & Contemplation – Bringing presence to personal patterns
• Lunch & Personal Reflection

Beyond Practice: Immersion in Nature
The landscape itself is part of the journey. The loch, the mountains, and the forests hold us in deep presence. There will be opportunities for:

• Wild Swimming in Loch Earn – Meeting the element of water as a practice uniting without and within.
• Silent Walks & Nature Meditation – Blurring the boundary between self and environment
• Fasting or Mindful Eating Guidance – Deepening awareness of nourishment.

The Transpersonal Invitation
This retreat is not about achieving, fixing, or improving. It is about stepping outside of the habitual self-referencing mind and opening to what is already here--the aliveness of the present moment, the intelligence of the body, and the vast, silent witness within.

As layers dissolve, what remains is pure being.
If you feel called to this journey, we welcome you into the stillness.
With presence,
Melanie & Michael

Accommodation
Tomrannoch Bunkhouse
Sleeps 15ppl click link above for more info.

Village hall yoga practice and Vipassana meditation.
Wester Auchraw Croft for sound and gong bath infront a crackling fire.

Food
Your food will promote lightness and detoxification, featuring alkalizing fruits like papaya and berries to invigorate the meridian system. Herbal teas such as dandelion, ginger, and licorice root enhance meridian flow and aid in detoxification. A single Ayurvedic kitchari dish at lunch grounds the body, supports digestion, and sustains energy for profound inner work.

To Book
Pricing and for Low-Income Participants
4-Day Retreat (£555)

• Your investment £555
• Privatre Double Room £655
• Low-Income Price: £300 (Limited spaces available)
  • For those experiencing financial hardship, offering 50% off or customized payment plans.
  • Participants can request a low-income ticket via application, including a short explanation of their circumstances.

7-Day Retreat (£1100)

• Your investment Price: £1100
• Private Double Room £1200
• Low-Income Price: £600 (Limited spaces available)
  • Offering 50% off or custom payment plans for individuals in need.
  • Low-income participants can apply for this rate based on their financial situation.

This pricing structure ensures that participants from all financial backgrounds can access the retreats. The low-income pricing also keeps in line with the spirit of compassion and healing.

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07525 126482

Cancellation Policy
Please note bookings are non-refundable, however, they can be transferred to another person, in that case, please email us.

How to find us:  1/12hrs from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Perth and also all major airports. Directions A84 to Lochearnhead or A85 coming from Perth. Address: Wester Auchraw Cottage, Lochearnhead  FK19 8PT

Perthshire, known as “Big Tree Country,” is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, stretching across 200,000 acres of lush forests, serene rivers, and rolling glens. Each season brings its own magic, from the vibrant greens of summer to the golden hues of autumn, making it a breathtaking retreat year-round.
More than just a scenic escape, Perthshire is a place of deep stillness and renewal.

Steeped in Celtic heritage, this land holds a timeless allure, inviting you to immerse yourself in its ancient rhythms. Whether seeking solitude, reflection, or spiritual connection, Perthshire offers an unforgettable journey into nature’s heart and yours..

Reviews:

I did an 8 day yoga retreat with Melanie and it was the most life changing experience I have ever had. I started it stressed and lost and ended it with a renewed perspective on life and feeling as fit as a fiddle. The experience was all encompassing and offered experiences I had never had before. I now feel like I can fly!
The accommodation was also amazing - I had a beautiful room with ensuite bathroom and the food was out of this world.
Melanie was an awesome host and went out of her way to help me in any way she could. I would recommend this experience to absolutely everyone. Nina Macdonald.

​Yoga with Melanie is a truly magical experience. The space is beautiful and Mel’s energy and light made it fun & totally unmissable. Highly recommend Wester Auchraw for yoga and accommodation.

“Melanie was a fantastic tutor. I booked a class for my friends as part of a weekend trip and it really was one of the highlights! A really varied session which meant we all got to find out about our bodies and try different poses and techniques. We all agreed it was the best class we'd done!”.

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Future dates.

September 2025
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion
September Arrive 4pm Friday 5th - Depart Monday 8th September. 4-Day Retreat
September Arrive 4pm Monday 15th - Depart 4pm Monday 22nd 7-Day Retreat

October 2025
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion
October Arrive 4pm Friday 3rd - Depart 4pm Monday 6th  4-Day Retreat
October Arrive 4pm Monday 13th - Depart 4pm Monday 20th  7-Day Retreat

November 2025
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion
November Arrive 4pm Friday 7th - Depart 4pm Monday 10th  4-Day Retreat
November Arrive 4pm Wednesday 12th -  Depart 4pm Wednesday 19th 7-Day Retreat

March 2026
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion
March Arrive 4pm Friday 6th- Depart 4pm Monday 9th 4-Day Retreat
March Arrive 4pm Sunday 15th - Depart 4pm Sunday 22nd. 7-Day Retreat

April 2026
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion
April Arrive 4pm Friday 4th - Depart 4pm Monday 7th. 4-Day Retreat
April Arrive 4pm Tuesday 14th - Depart -  4pm Tuesday 21st. 7-Day Retreat

May 2026
Soft intelligence & Energy Expansion
May Arrive 4pm Friday 1st - Depart 4pm Monday 4th 4-Day Retreat
May Arrive 4pm Wednesday 13th - Depart 4pm Wednesday 20th 7-Day Retreat

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