Rooted and Rested Orkney Retreat

A Full Day Retreat for Mind, Body and Soul in Kirkwall, Orkney

Sunday 8th November 2026

9.30 am – 5 pm

Arts a Flutter, 15 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DN

LUNCH IS INCLUDED

A day to completely focus on your healing and wellbeing, through various practices that increase feelings of calmness, relaxation and restoration in the mind, body and emotions. The retreat has been created specifically for the winter months when we are needing nurturing and comfort.

Throughout the day you will be guided through activities that include:

Breathwork

Guided Meditation

Visualisations

Creativity

Journalling

Dru Yoga

Sound Healing

Optional Body Massage

Agenda for the Day

11.15 – 12:00 | Reflective Journaling and Art for Wellbeing Session: A quiet space with guided prompts focused on the “Rest and Rooted” theme.

12.00 – 1.00 – NOURISHING VEGETARIAN LUNCH (PROVIDED)

What to Bring and What to Wear –

Wear loose comfortable clothes, with layers. Bring warm socks if you  have them.

A blanket, cushion and yoga mat to lie on (if you have one, if not, bring an extra blanket).

Paints and Canvases will be provided but you may wish to bring your own.

Your Journal or a Notebook

Lunch is included. Please advise at time of booking if you have dietary requirements.

Where is the Retreat Location?

The retreat takes place in the newly renovated group space at Arts a Flutter, in Victoria Street, in Kirkwall. Please note that the room is situated up a flight of stairs and that there is no life to it.

What is the Cost?

The retreat costs £95, which includes lunch, snacks and refreshments.

The massage is optional and costs £25. Please choose your option at checkout (With Massage or Without Massage)

The massage is a 40 minute Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage focusing on releasing tension in the shoulders, neck and lower back.

Your Retreat Facilitators

Lisa McDonald is a practicing artist with 15 years experience of delivering workshops in painting, creativity, mindfulness and meditation.

She is also a qualified Life Coach and Dru Yoga Teacher, which she uses in one to one coaching sessions, as well in group settings to teach and guide clients in ways to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Holding regular outdoor mindfulness workshops, meditation sessions, and using tools such as creative doodling, vision boarding and journaling, Lisa loves combining knowledge and skills, with creative flow.

In 2020, Lisa experienced a very physical kundalini awakening, which awoke within her the ability to feel people’s auras very profoundly. She is now a practicing Energy Healer, and uses intuitive techniques to release blockages from the aura and body.

She now completely believes and knows that we can tap into the innate healing energy that resides in all of us, and that in fact the more we do this, through a variety of healing modalities, the more we heal. It is her passion to bring healing to others.

Lisa will be offering One to One sessions in the 2 days after the retreat. Please see further information here in what this includes and how much this costs – Orkney Energy Healing Holistic Therapy for Healing and Wellbeing

Elaine Barclay is a qualified massage therapist based in Finstown, Orkney.

You can find her at Massage by the Sea.

We look forward to creating a beautiful day of connection, inspiration, joy and enlightenment with you very soon.

Much love,

Lisa and Elaine xx