You are invited to our SUMMER RETREAT DAY - SATURDAY, 11th JULY 2026

TIME + DATE: Saturday 11th July 2026 / 10am–3pm / Arrival is welcomed from 9:30am to help gently ease you into the day

LOCATION: Allanton Peace Sanctuary, Auldgirth, Dumfries. DG2 0RY.

VALUE: Sliding Scale of Pay What You Can / Pay It Forward Options: £35 • £45 • £55

NEW Optional Bed & Breakfast Overnight Retreat Stays Now Available

A Summer Heart to Earth Gathering

Join us for a gentle seasonal retreat day rooted in reflection, restoration, compassion and connection.

As summer reaches its fullness, we are invited to pause and reconnect - with ourselves, one another, and the living world around us. Summer is a season of abundance, vitality and light; a time to notice what is flourishing, celebrate what nourishes us, and restore our own inner light so we may bring it into the wider world.

Together we will explore Allanton’s Heart to Earth practice - our simple, experiential, transformative approach rooted in presence, compassion and our interconnectedness. A practice of aligning our inner world with the natural and more-than-human world around you.

What The Day Holds

There is no pressure to speak or participate beyond what feels comfortable. This is a welcoming space to simply arrive as you are.

• Gentle yoga accessible for all abilities (chair and mat options available)

• Guided Heart to Earth practices including meditation, breathing, visualisation and reflection

• Seasonal reflections inspired by Summer themes of abundance, vitality and connection

• Time within Allanton’s meditation spaces and sanctuary grounds

• Outdoor meditative experiences including the 7 Stations Walk (weather dependent)

• Quiet time for rest, stillness and gentle movement

• Opportunities to reconnect with yourself, community, nature and the season

• Space to restore, replenish and reconnect

This is a day of quiet guided contemplation and gentle nourishment for body, mind and spirit.

We will spend time both within Allanton's meditation spaces and, where weather allows, immersed in the beautiful sanctuary grounds - recognising the power our thoughts, words and actions have in shaping both our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

This is a calm, restorative and welcoming space to simply arrive as you are, all activities are optional.

Lunch + Refreshments

The retreat includes complimentary vegan and gluten-free soup for lunch, along with teas and refreshments throughout the day.

If you have additional dietary requirements beyond this, please bring your own prepared food. Due to the nature of our kitchen, we are unable to cater for life-threatening allergies or highly specific dietary needs.

Overnight Stay Information

Optional overnight Bed & Breakfast stays include:

• Twin-bed accommodation (single occupancy or 2 people sharing)

• Shared shower and toilet facilities

• Basic self-service breakfast

• Access to meditation spaces and community areas

• Fresh bedding, towels and basic toiletries

Guests are warmly invited to enjoy the sanctuary grounds, woodland paths and 7 Stations Meditation Walk during their stay.

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing and warm layers

• Appropriate clothing for ever changing Scottish weather, including waterproofs and outdoor footwear

• Any additional snacks or dietary items you may need

• Indoor slippers if possible. To help care for and respect the indoor sanctuary spaces, Allanton operates a no outdoor shoes policy indoors. Please bring slippers or indoor only footwear for your comfort during your stay. Crocs are available for guests if needed.

Atmosphere + Sanctuary Guidance

Allanton Peace Sanctuary is held as a quiet, restorative and alcohol-free / drug-free space for reflection, rest and gentle connection.

By booking, guests agree to help maintain the peaceful atmosphere of the sanctuary through respectful use of shared spaces, a Leave No Trace approach, and consideration for others and the land.

Accessibility

Please note that the sanctuary is not fully accessible. We encourage you to contact us in advance to discuss any access requirements.

Booking Information

• Limited to 20 participants

• 72-hour cancellation policy applies

• Further practical information will be shared following booking

For further information:

hello@allantonpeacesanctuary.org

All proceeds will go towards the maintenance, and development of the sanctuary and our programmes.

Infinite Gratitude for your contributions.

GUEST AGREEMENT

By booking an Allanton experience you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to adhere to our ‘Staying at Allanton Peace Sanctuary Terms & Conditions’ statement (below). Therefore agreeing to honour the quiet atmosphere, detox environment, the ‘Leave No Trace’ approach, considerate use of shared facilities / spaces, and the vegetarian/vegan food provision. This ensures we all use the sanctuary and its grounds with care, respect and kindness for ourselves and others.

Thank you for helping us care for this sanctuary and one another with kindness, respect and compassion.