Winter Hibernation

Nurturing Retreat

At our “Winter Hibernation Retreat” we warmly invite you to slow down, recharge, and embrace the tranquil season of rest in the stunning Scottish Highlands. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect on the past year, and set your intentions for the coming months with renewed clarity and focus.

Imagine cozy winter days spent curled up by roaring fires, wrapped in the warmth of thick stone walls and grand fireplaces, savouring nourishing meals crafted by our international chef, and indulging in luxurious treatments designed to nurture both your body and soul.

Held at the historic “Innes House” a 17th-century manor that feels more like a majestic castle, this retreat provides the ultimate sanctuary of peace. Surrounded by rolling countryside all the way to the coast, you will find comfort and tranquility as you reconnect with nature in this breathtakingly beautiful setting. Whether you are gazing at the snow-dusted landscapes or taking a peaceful stroll through the woods, the atmosphere is one of serene warmth and quiet beauty.

With over 19 years of expertise in the wellness industry, Laurabella Retreats has created a one-of-a-kind experience that fully rejuvenates and restores. During your stay, you will also have the unique opportunity to participate in enriching workshops, group sound baths and drumming circles, meditation sessions, as well as cookery or yoga classes and guided walks through the ancient woodlands.

This retreat is more than just a getaway—it's a chance to reset, reconnect with yourself, and emerge feeling restored, refreshed, and ready to embrace the year ahead. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere of Innes House, combined with our expert care and the chance to stay in a castle, ensures that this experience will leave you feeling truly cherished and renewed. This is an experience everyone deserves to embark on!

Our Mission

“At Laurabella Retreats, our mission is to help you destress, improve your health and well-being, and leave feeling rejuvenated—both physically and mentally.

Our retreats are designed not only to provide relaxation but also to equip you with valuable knowledge and techniques that you can integrate into your daily life. We aim to create an unforgettable experience that will leave you spellbound..”

Innes House - A Historic Haven

A Regal Retreat

Timeless Elegance and Discreet Serenity

Nestled in the heart of the Moray countryside, “Innes House", a stunning 17th-century manor owned by the same family for five generations, offers an exceptional setting for an all-inclusive wellness retreat. Once a beloved sanctuary for the royal family, this historic estate embodies discreet elegance, tranquility, and timeless beauty. Accommodating up to 20 guests, Innes House provides an atmosphere of refined opulence, making it the perfect destination for intimate retreats focused on rest, reflection, and renewal.

Let this “Scottish castle" be your home away from home, escape to this tranquil haven as the "monarch of the glen," with its towers, thick stone walls and grand fireplaces, Innes House offers an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Cozy up by a roaring fire with a good book, or spend your evenings enjoying board games with fellow guests. For those seeking more solitude, a dedicated quiet room provides the perfect sanctuary to enhance inner calm. This retreat promises to nourish both your body and soul, wrapping you in love and kindness as you prepare to start the new year—or next chapter of your life—with clarity and focus.

Wonder around the estate’s ancient parklands, where gentle strolls bring you closer to nature and also lead you to the golden beaches close to the nearby town of Lossiemouth.

A true sanctuary of peace and calm!

What's Included

Private, Comfortable Rooms - Rest and recharge in your own private, en-suite room, offering both comfort and tranquility

All Meals & Hot Drinks - Enjoy nourishing, healthy meals prepared by our chef, designed to support your well-being throughout the retreat. Your dietary needs will be carefully considered in each meal. A range of herbal teas available as well as regular hot beverages.

Tech-Free Group Areas: To promote relaxation and presence, we encourage minimal technology use in group areas. However, WiFi is available in your private room for screen time when desired.

  • Personalised Pre-Retreat Chat: Before your retreat, we will arrange a welcoming Zoom call to understand your personal goals and what you hope to gain from this experience. This allows us to tailor the retreat to your unique needs as much as possible, ensuring you feel supported and receive the most from your time with us.

  • You will also receive a consultation form via email, to provide details about your dietary needs and any health concerns, so we can be fully prepared to support you and ensure your experience is as smooth and fulfilling as possible.

  • Your personal treatment schedule will be arranged during your induction on arrival to ensure a structured, personalised experience.

All-Inclusive Group Activities

Access all group therapies and activities as part of your retreat package. Participate in as many or as few sessions as you like, with the freedom to shape your schedule to fit your personal preferences.

  • Workshops - Engage in different optional workshops and group therapies, designed to enhance your well-being and personal growth.

  • Sound Baths & Drumming Circles - Twice a day, every day

  • Guided Meditation and breath work - After lunch every day

  • Yoga Classes - enhance your flexibility and overall well-being.

  • Guided Nature Walks - Explore the breathtaking beauty of ancient woodlands with guided nature walks, reconnecting with nature in this serene environment.

  • Daily Cookery Classes: Led by our experienced international chef - will guide you through daily cookery classes, sharing wholesome, easy-to-make recipes using local ingredients. These classes will leave you with new skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle post-retreat.

This retreat offers an all-inclusive, immersive experience designed to help you unwind, heal, and leave feeling healthier, empowered, and transformed.

Benefits of our Winter Hibernation Retreat

1. Better Sleep

 The relaxing treatments, tranquil environment, and balanced daily activities promote restful, restorative sleep patterns. We offer a comprehensive sleep programme that can be discussed in the initial consultations.

2. Improved Physical Health

 Acupuncture, yoga, Gentle walking and tailored holistic treatments enhance physical vitality, promote circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve overall body function.

3. Mental Clarity & Focus

 Meditation and breath work help quiet the mind, increase concentration, and promote a sense of calm and mental clarity.

4. Spiritual Growth & Healing

 Through spiritual healing sessions and peaceful nature walks, you will experience a deeper connection to your inner self and surroundings, facilitating personal and spiritual growth.

5. Enhanced Energy & Vitality

 The combination of nutritious meals, restorative treatments, and time in nature helps to replenish energy, leaving you revitalised and recharged.

6. Stress Reduction & Emotional Well-being  

A wide range of holistic therapies available to you from advanced practitioners with years of experience in their trade. Daily Mentoring, Massage, Acupuncture and Shamanic Healing sessions and more….. allow for the release of deep-seated stress, fostering emotional balance and inner peace.

7. Personalised Wellness Approach

 With a private consultation upon arrival, your treatments are tailored to your unique needs, ensuring the retreat is customised for maximum benefit to your health and wellness.

8. Connection with Nature

 Guided nature walks through breathtaking woodlands help reduce anxiety, enhance mood, and increase feelings of well-being and connection to the natural world.

9. Holistic Knowledge & Tools

 Take home valuable wellness techniques such as meditation, breath work, and holistic healing strategies to continue improving your health and balance after the retreat.

10. Lasting Positive Change

 The retreat provides tools for long-term health improvements, offering practices and insights that can be integrated into daily life, ensuring continued wellness and well-being.

Leave the retreat feeling healthier, mentally refreshed, and equipped with tools

to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Enhance your retreat experience with additional treatments

Laurabella Retreat Treatment Menu

Additional treatments are available on-site to enhance your retreat experience. Our team of experienced therapists works together seamlessly, using a holistic, collaborative approach to address your unique wellness needs. Each treatment is designed to complement the others, allowing us to create a personalized plan to target specific ailments and promote a deep, integrated sense of well-being. This can all be discussed during your initial consultation or upon arrival at the retreat, ensuring every therapy aligns with your individual goals.

Massage Therapies

  • Laurabella Massage:

    Your session may incorporate any combination of the following techniques to address your specific needs: Hot Stone Massage, Warm Bamboo Massage, Infra-Red Lamp Therapy, and Deep Tissue Massage Gun. Each option is tailored to provide maximum relief, relaxation, and healing. Sessions are available in 60, 90, or 120-minute durations, allowing you to choose the perfect length for a truly immersive experience.

  • Aromatherapy Massage:

    Deep relaxation with essential oils tailored to calm, energise, or balance.

  • Reflexology - Target pressure points on the feet to improve overall health.

  • Deep Scalp Massage

    Release stress and restore mental clarity with this deeply soothing scalp massage, targeting pressure points to relieve tension, promote healthy hair growth, and provide a sense of total relaxation. This treatment is ideal for those experiencing stress-related headaches or for anyone seeking to unwind with a luxurious, grounding experience.

    Specialised Therapies

  • Acupuncture - Balance energy, relieve pain, and support health through traditional Chinese techniques.

  • EA Acupuncture: Electro-acupuncture targeting sports injuries and musculoskeletal issues.

  • Cupping Therapy: Alleviate tension and detoxify with gentle suction.

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#### **Facial & Scalp Renewal Treatments**

- **Rejuvenating Facial Massage**

Experience a deeply restorative facial massage designed to release tension, stimulate circulation, and promote natural radiance. This treatment focuses on lifting and toning facial muscles through rhythmic movements, helping to reduce puffiness, soften fine lines, and enhance overall facial contour. Essential oils and gentle acupressure points are used to refresh and energize the skin, leaving it visibly revived.

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Each facial treatment is personalized, combining elements of deep tissue and lymphatic drainage to leave both skin and mind feeling refreshed and revived.

#### **Holistic & Healing Therapies**

- **Shamanic Healing**: Connect deeply and restore harmony with traditional healing techniques.

- **One-to-One Breath Work**: Personalized sessions to enhance relaxation, energy, and focus.

- **One-to-One Sound Therapy**: Experience healing through sound, tuned to support your specific needs.

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Each treatment is provided on-site, offering a convenient and seamless addition to your retreat experience.

Winter Hibernation: Nurturing Retreat

At our Winter Hibernation retreat, we invite you to recharge and embrace the tranquil season of rest. Experience the cozy comfort of short days spent by open fires, savouring nourishing food, and indulging in nurturing treatments. This is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect on the past year, and set your intentions for the year ahead with clarity and focus.

With 35 years of experience in the health, wellness, and the beauty industry, Emma has run natural health centres working with businesses and corporations before establishing her own national award-winning Day Spa on the Berkshire-Hampshire border, complete with her own natural, cruelty-free beauty product range.

Over a decade ago, she partnered with Richard, an experienced acupuncturist and breath coach, to create unique retreat experiences at Laurabella Day Spa (Hampshire) and the “Sacred Valley” in Peru. Together, their retreats focused on stress management and general health and wellness, emphasising relaxation and stress reduction.

We have the privilege of replicating our successful retreats with the team at Innes House.

Innes House: A Historic Haven

Nestled in idyllic grounds, Innes House is an architectural gem offering a perfect escape. A tree-lined drive leads you away from the hustle and bustle into mature parkland where your memorable retreat begins. Here, you can disconnect from everyday stresses and immerse yourself in a timeless, historic world.

A Royal Experience

Innes House has a cherished history of hosting the royal family on numerous occasions. The house sits just above the spectacular mountains of Cairngorm National Park, to the west of the historic Spey Valley with its renowned malt distilleries, and close to the golden beaches of Moray. It is ideally located for serene nature walks through ancient pinewood forests and beautiful white sand beaches.

Comfort and Tranquility

Let this Scottish castle be your home for 10 days. Sleep where royalty has stayed and loved throughout history. Escape to this tranquil haven and imagine yourself as the "monarch of the glen," enjoying incredible peace and serenity. Join us for a retreat that promises to nourish your body and soul, surrounding you with love and kindness as you prepare to start the new year with a clear and focused mind.

What’s Included

  • Accommodation

  • All Food and Drinks (not including alcohol)

  • Private Consultation and Treatment Plan

  • Two Private Treatments Per Day

  • Group Classes

  • Yoga, breath work, and sound baths in the grand ballroom

  • Woodland/Beach Walks

  • Guest Speakers: Talks about the history of Innes House and its royal connections

  • Access to 4,000 Acre Woodlands

  • 30-Minute Walk to Stunning Beaches

  • Workshops/Lessons: Including cookery, talks, and practical advice (more information to follow)

  • Optional Wild Swimming and Sauna at Loch na Bo

Treatment Menu

  • Massage: Including hot stone, infrared lamp, and bamboo

  • Aromatherapy Massage

  • Reflexology

  • Acupuncture

  • Facials

  • Shamanic Healing

  • One-to-One Breath Work

  • Cupping

  • EA Acupuncture for Sports Injuries/Musculoskeletal Issues

  • One-to-One Sound Therapy