Day Retreat

Permission to Rest Day Retreat

Saturday 18th April Lower Largo, Scotland

There’s something about stepping away for a day that changes everything.
Not a big reset. Not a transformation. Just space. Space to slow down. To land.
To remember what it feels like to not be in a rush.
One day retreat by the sea an extended version of our monthly Permission to Rest sessions is here to provide just that!
A full day to pause, yoga, brunch, sauna, connection and a slower rhythm right by the sea. Time to read, nap or chat.
You choose.

What’s Included:

  • Gentle yin practice

  • Deeply nourishing yoga nidra session

  • Time by the sea. Take a walk or sit on the terrace overlooking the water while you read or drink a cup of tea.

  • Outdoor Sauna session to warm, soften and support the body

  • A full shared brunch cooked by a private chef

  • Space for connection or quiet, if that’s what you need

  • Tea, coffee, snacks and time with no agenda

Our venue

Rest environment matters.

This retreat isn’t only for those who want to take part in every practice.

It’s also for you if what you need most is something much simpler.

To sit with a book.
To have an unhurried conversation.
To spend time near others, without needing to engage all the time.

You’re welcome to join everything — or to quietly step out whenever you feel like it.

There’s no “right way” to be here.

Sometimes rest looks like movement.
Sometimes it’s lying down in stillness.
And sometimes it’s just being in a space where nothing is expected of you, while life happens gently around you.

All of that belongs here. 


  • Dinning room

  • Loch views

  • Beautiful shared rooms

  • Yoga yurt

  • Hot tub

  • Puck's Glen

  • Private Sauna

  • Double bedrooms

  • Shared space

  • Stunning Walks

  • House Entrance

  • Yoga yurt

Agenda

Yoga, rest & digest

4 days of stretching time and creating space for connection, rest and yoga. Immersing yourself in deeply nourishing meals and accessible practices such as Yin, Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga. Creating more space for true rest & digest to down regulate your nervous system and give you a space to release stress and tension you might be carrying. Shared meals and time together as well as enough free time to relax, nap, read and embrace the surroundings of nature. Everything is a choice. There is no pressure to take part in activities if you don’t feel like it. This is your time to rest and slow down.

3 beautiful vegetarian ( option for vegan) meals per day & dessert of course freshly prepared for you by an amazing chef Dominika.  Option to sleep in or do yoga, explore beautiful local walks. Yoga Practices are designed to bring softness and space to the body and help to quiet down the mind. Environment that doesn’t pressure you into any shapes but leaves you enough space for curiosity to explore the needs of your body. Beautiful way to deepen or start your practice as there’s no pressure of time. Gentle Yin in the mornings and Relaxing Restorative and Yoga Nidra sessions in the afternoons or evenings… Additionally deeply relaxing sound bath session.

memories from previous retreats

  • - Anna

    I was initially hesitant to attend rest yoga retreat alone, but I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised. From the start, the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere put me at ease. Paula’s approach was refreshing, offering space for everyone to move at their own pace with plenty of options for all levels. There was no pressure - just encouragement to rest deeply and listen to your body. Balance of quiet reflection and connection with other participants was perfect. The insights from these conversations were as valuable as the rest itself. Retreat not only left me feeling more rested than I have in ages but also reminded me of the true essence of yoga: mindfulness, connection, and self - care. Best thing I did for myself in years.

  • - Nicola

    Permission to Rest retreat with Paula was, without a doubt, one of my top highlights of 2024! It felt like time really slowed down.Thoughtfully curated schedule, every detail was designed to create the perfect cocoon for rest. We were all met and welcomed with such softness, care, and intention which rippled through the group and the retreat…whatever you needed or however you were feeling was truly welcomed. Even though we were only away for a few days, it felt like so much longer, in the best way. I left feeling nurtured, inspired and so grateful to have met so many wonderful people. I can’t wait to join the next one!

  • - Nicky

    Paula’s Rest Retreat provided a wonderful opportunity for me to relax & rejuvenate. Careful attention to every detail ensured that the group had everything we could possibly need, from delicious meals to exceptional accommodation, and everything in between!

    Thoughtfully designed schedule and tailored to our need for rest, allowing us plenty of personal time to relax throughout the day. The retreat was peaceful, picturesque, and absolute bliss. I had a truly enriching experience learning the value of rest and will certainly be booking future retreats with Paula.

Impressive seven bedrooms, ranging from single, double and superking beds. The rooms exude charm and character, and the feeling of staying at a family home. Each room benefits from luxurious duvets and pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets and thoughtfully sourced accessories. Shared bathrooms with toiletries. Hairdryers available in every room.

Pricing & booking

Bed in Triple Room | single beds : Early bird £505* pp | £585

Bed in Twin Room | single beds : Early bird £570* pp | £660

Single occupancy | double bed : Early bird £670* pp | £750

(6 available - 1 spots left )

(4 available - SOLD OUT )

(3 available - SOLD OUT )

*Early Bird prices if deposit is paid by 28.02.2025

BOOK NOW

A non-refundable deposit of £160 is to be paid to secure your space. Payment plans available - please ask. 
Second payment of £200 is to be made by 1st July 2025.

Click on the button above to book your spot choosing the room type you’d like. If you require any extra information before committing or have any questions regarding the retreat feel free to message me . Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. Arrival from 5pm on Friday - check out Monday  around 2pm

What’s included:

  • 3 nights accommodation at our beautiful venue

  • 3 delicious vegetarian/vegan meals per day. Light breakfast, lunch and dinner + daily dessert of course! Unlimited access to teas & coffees. (please let me know of any dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate them)

  • Relaxing sound bath session

  • Beautiful luxurious accommodation

  • 5 Yoga sessions - practices are designed to accommodate all levels

  • Access to hot tub, sauna and surrounding Scottish countryside: Benmore Botanic Gardens, Holy Loch and the beautiful Puck’s Glen.

Not included in price:

  • Travel to the accommodation

  • Ferry tickets

  • Insurance

  • Possible fascials / massages*

Example of schedule

  • Friday


    Arrival

    5pm: Room check in & small snack

    6pm: gentle stretch, shavasana & welcome circle

    7pm: dinner

  • Saturday


    8am: morning practice -
    yoga, meditation or walk

    9:30am: breakfast

    Free time:
    Dive into a hot tub, go for a walk, read, chat or warm up in the sauna

    12pm: Yoga Nidra

    1:30pm: lunch & even more “you” time!

    4:30pm: evening practice - sound bath

    6:30pm: dinner

  • Sunday


    8am: morning practice -
    yoga, meditation or walk

    9:30am: breakfast

    Free time:
    Optional walk to Puck’s Glen or Bennmore Botanics

    1:30pm: lunch

    5pm: evening practice - Restorative or Yin Yoga

    6:30pm: dinner

  • Monday


    Quiet morning for yourself. Enjoy that unhurried and uniterrupted hot cup of tea or coffee in bed

    9:30am: brunch & free time

    11am: Restore & Nidra

    12pm: Snack, coffee, hugs & goodbye’s

    Check out by 1pm

What to pack:

  • Cosy comfy clothing to wear around the house

  • Swimwear for sauna, bath tub & possible cold dips in the loch

  • Walking shoes & slippers for around the house

  • Quick drying towel or dry robe if you plan on cold dips

  • That book that’s been starring at you from your bedside table

  • Open heart and yourself - maybe a friend?