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The Wisp Retreat The Wisp Retreat is a perfect place for personal retreats, communal living and getting away from it all in a natural setting.
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We have marvellously dark skies here. Perfect for the Northern Lights on Saturday
12/10/2026

We have marvellously dark skies here. Perfect for the Northern Lights on Saturday

Last minute cancellations!We've had two last minute cancellations on our retreat starting on the 12th of October and als...
04/10/2026

Last minute cancellations!
We've had two last minute cancellations on our retreat starting on the 12th of October and also one cancellation starting on the 26th. Half price now at £125. Send us a message if you're interested.

Are you free in the next few weeks and can you help us paint our soffit's and fascias? (the wooden bits around gutters a...
02/10/2026

Are you free in the next few weeks and can you help us paint our soffit's and fascias? (the wooden bits around gutters and roof edging). We'll be making up new soffit's and fascias for the front of the building on our work week next week. These will then need to be painted and varnished with various colours and stencils. We'd love to do the rest of the house like the picture too, but that would be an enormous job!

This will be well within the abilities of most people but there is LOTS to do and we'll probably need about 15 to 20 people in order to get these ready to be remounted over the winter period. Indoor work for about 2 to 3 hours each day.

If you can help and are available soon (or very soon!) please let get in touch.

✨ Our last retreat was great — different in so many ways! ✨Our only returner, Elizabeth, went for her second helping of ...
30/09/2026

✨ Our last retreat was great — different in so many ways! ✨
Our only returner, Elizabeth, went for her second helping of early morning prayers and teachings at Samye Ling, while Deb headed off with Eddie to Hawick cinema to see Quadrophenia. They both came back buzzing from their adventures, so I may need to review my policy of not getting up early and not going to the cinema! Views on Quadrophenia anyone?
Deb generously offered wonderful reiki and reflexology sessions to the group. If you are in Kendal and are interested do look her up. Three Rivers Therapies - Lakeland, on Facebook. We can highly recommend!
The group quickly came together and enjoyed plenty of time crocheting — there were a lot of crocheters here last week! 🧶 Carol deserves a special mention for winning the prize for being the first person to start and finish an item of clothing during the retreat. 👏
Old friends Deidre, Avril and Marion spent time catching up and walking while some went swimming at Lindean (the water is cooling down a bit!). Others visited Samye Ling at a more civilised hour, or simply chilled out and enjoyed the peace and quiet at the Retreat.
There was quite a bit of walking, and we'd love to hear from any Ramblers who might be interested in helping us map some new routes from the house. If that sounds like you, please message us — we'd love to hear from you. We're also looking for people crafty with a paintbrush....will post about that soon!
Lastly, the retreat also saw the brief return of an old last night tradition when the clock struck precisely 'Mojito' at 6pm last Thursday. We never said it 'couldn't' happen again.....
Another lovely retreat, another lovely group, and plenty of memories made.

26/09/2026

Thanks very much to all who responded to our last post. Our Work Week is now full and we have 3 places left for our Christmas Retreat.

🍂 Time to kick back before Winter gets going! 🍂As the seasons begin to change and the days get shorter, Autumn is the pe...
24/09/2026

🍂 Time to kick back before Winter gets going! 🍂
As the seasons begin to change and the days get shorter, Autumn is the perfect time to slow down, take a breath and prepare ourselves for the quieter months ahead.
Our Autumn Retreat dates are now available on our website — a chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life, reconnect with yourself and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. 🍁
Think of it as your own little preparation for wintering — slowing the pace, nourishing yourself and making space for some stillness before Winter truly arrives. ✨
Whether you’re looking to recharge your batteries, spend some time in nature or simply give yourself permission to pause, our Autumn retreats are the perfect opportunity to embrace this beautiful season.
🌿 For Returners Only:�We still have a place available on our ever-popular Work Week, starting 5th October.
🎄 And don’t forget our Christmas Retreat — exclusively for Returners!
If the thought of a traditional Christmas feels a little too much, our Christmas Retreat could be the perfect antidote. Step away from the usual Christmas chaos and spend some quality time with lovely people, good company and plenty of space to relax, unwind and simply enjoy being yourself. The retreat runs from the 24th of December to the 27th and costs £150. We currently have a maximum of 4 places left❤️.

For more details, please get in touch with us or visit our website. We’d love to welcome you back. 💛

Looking back over the last few weeks, we can really say we are blessed.We started September with a lovely, chilled-out w...
20/09/2026

Looking back over the last few weeks, we can really say we are blessed.
We started September with a lovely, chilled-out weekend retreat with Cathy, Ruth, Jenny and Sandi. There was plenty of pottering, reading, crafting and cooking, with time simply to slow down and enjoy being together. We had some lovely feedback and were especially pleased that those who were concerned that the weekend would be a challenge took the risk and rose to it.
We then moved seamlessly into another retreat, welcoming familiar faces Andrew, Colin, Joyce and Tisha, along with Gareth, who fitted in as if he’d been many times before. The week included walking, cooking, a trip to the cinema and an early morning visit to Samye Ling. We made a beautiful balm from foraged herbs, thanks to my recent trip to Dilston Physic Garden. Buoyed by our success, Andrew and I then attempted rosehip syrup — only to discover that our giant rosehips were already home to a sizeable population of very feisty, and distinctly unhappy, earwigs! Needless to say, that experiment was short-lived. Thank you all for your wonderful cooking contributions, from Joyce’s fabulous curry to Colin and Tisha’s experimental and highly successful cake-making. And a special thank you to Gareth for his herculean washing-up efforts!
Finally, last week we welcomed another lovely group. Beth 'left' and Val were very welcome returners, while Beth 'right', Maggie, Pete, Lorraine and Steven were new to the Wisp. We loved having you all here. The men enjoyed early morning trips to Samye Ling and Hadrian’s Wall, while the women enjoyed crafting, walking, chatting and a marvellous watercolour session with our excellent tutor, Beth 'left'. There was also a trip to Hawick cinema to see Absolute Beginners, which received mixed reviews! Steven enjoyed a trip down memory lane, finding a building he had worked on several decades ago in Hawick. Thank you to Val and Beth for your amazing cooking contributions, and to all the others for all their help with washing up and ensuring the success of the Retreat.
We are very fortunate indeed (and thanks again Stephen - you're a gent and I'm sure your gift will be greatly appreciated by all!)

Well, what a month August was at The Wisp!We started August with some new and familiar faces. It was lovely to welcome b...
10/09/2026

Well, what a month August was at The Wisp!
We started August with some new and familiar faces. It was lovely to welcome back Louise, Pam, Ken and Kenny, and to say hello to Lynne and Angela — and before we knew it, the retreat was in full swing. There was swimming at Alemoor, the solar eclipse, lots (and I mean LOTS!) of strimming and garden tidying in the glorious weather, as well as plenty of time to do absolutely nothing much at all. We ate some gorgeous meals, chilled out and generally enjoyed being here.
The following week Vic and Caroline joined us. They both claimed they had no aptitude for anything remotely arty, but somehow we persuaded them to paint a new/old table and tray. And do you know what? They did a brilliant job and we love the results! We also headed off to Samye Ling early one morning with the girls, explored various Border towns and had a lovely trip to Jedburgh to see the Abbey and Mary Queen of Scots’ House. April was thoroughly spoiled!
Then, almost without pausing for breath, we moved seamlessly into a weekend retreat — and were very happy to have Louise back to help us. Precious and Grace joined Eddie for early morning prayers at Samye Ling, while the rest of the group explored the Borders and hung out at the Wisp. There were even some intrepid souls who braved the plunge pool! 🥶 It was one of those weekends that seemed absolutely crammed with activity, and yet somehow everyone still had time to kick back, relax and rest. Time really does behave rather strangely here!
And then came our final retreat of the month, with Gillian, Joany and Kathryn hitting the water at Linden Loch, Joany and Gillian braving the early prayers at Samye Ling, and Rachel discovering and loving the vibe at the Damascus Drum in Hawick. There were lots of laughs, plenty of exploring, some great local adventures and even a Kombucha session! And in one of those lovely small-world moments, Joany and Alison suddenly realised they had been in the same class at school for a couple of years. You really never know what connections are going to turn up here!
So, all in all, a pretty fabulous August. Lots of lovely people, laughter, adventures, creativity, good food, cold water, early mornings (for some of us! 😉) and plenty of moments to savour and celebrate.
We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Just back from the excellent Dilston Physic Garden and a great day course called Wild Medicine, Wild Food taught by the ...
22/08/2026

Just back from the excellent Dilston Physic Garden and a great day course called Wild Medicine, Wild Food taught by the equally excellent Ross Menzies of The Heavenly Herbal Company and The Herbal Clinic. It was a lovely day packed with information on Herbal tinctures and balms and so much more. We made a Comfrey and Calendula Ointment, a Sage Tincture and some Rosebay Willowherb tea. Any Wispers out there who are interested in herbs and their uses, do go along. It's beautiful too.

Just back from the excellent Dilston Physic Garden and a great day course called Wild Medicine, Wild Food taught by the ...
22/08/2026

Just back from the excellent Dilston Physic Garden and a great day course called Wild Medicine, Wild Food taught by the equally excellent Ross Menzies of The Heavenly Herbal Company and The Herbal Clinic. It was a lovely day packed with information on Herbal tinctures and balms and so much more. We made a Comfrey and Calendula Ointment, a Sage Tincture and some Rosebay Willowherb tea. Any Wispers out there who are interested in herbs and their uses, do go along. It's beautiful too.

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