AstroCrystal Astrology and Crystals Healing Retreat in Scotland
Creagan House Retreat Centre, Strathyre, Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Creagan House Retreat Centre, Strathyre, Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Saturday 15th - Thursday 20th March 2025
(5 nights)
Arriving lunchtime on the 15th March - leaving after breakfast on the 20th March
Saturday 9th - Thursday 14th August 2025
(5 nights)
Arriving lunchtime on the 9th August - leaving after breakfast on the 14th August
(5 nights)
Arriving lunchtime on the 15th March - leaving after breakfast on the 20th March
Saturday 9th - Thursday 14th August 2025
(5 nights)
Arriving lunchtime on the 9th August - leaving after breakfast on the 14th August
Summary
This retreat is unique. You will be learning about Astrology and your birth chart, whilst also exploring it experientially for the purposes of healing, and working with crystals to help access and shift things energetically. All held within the beautiful and dramatic Highlands of Scotland. This is ideal for those who are on a path of self-development and wish to deepen their self-knowledge in a tranquil and stunning setting.
Within the retreat the Zodiac is created on the floor, using glyphs of the planets and houses. You will step inside the Zodiac and experience for yourself the dynamics and quality of the different placements, whilst doing healing work to help release blockages within and bring you more into alignment with who you really are.
Within the retreat the Zodiac is created on the floor, using glyphs of the planets and houses. You will step inside the Zodiac and experience for yourself the dynamics and quality of the different placements, whilst doing healing work to help release blockages within and bring you more into alignment with who you really are.
Description
The Zodiac, rather than being something remote on a piece of paper, or something taught by somone, instead becomes something alive, and fully accessible to all the senses. The exploration and awareness of every individual is unique but participants have variously reported a mixture of images, or of specific memories coming to them, or feelings of like/dislike heat/cold, or of their own bodies reacting in certian ways to the house and planetary positions of a chart.
The overall approach is from a spiritual and life purpose perspective. The natal chart is the soul's blueprint which can be worked with to help heal deep stuck patterns. A chart is like a road map of why we are here, what we have been before, and what we hope to be in the future. It contains our strengths and weaknesses, as well as unconscious hidden aspects of ourselves that may be blocking our growth.
Included in the retreat:
The Zodiac, rather than being something remote on a piece of paper, or something taught by somone, instead becomes something alive, and fully accessible to all the senses. The exploration and awareness of every individual is unique but participants have variously reported a mixture of images, or of specific memories coming to them, or feelings of like/dislike heat/cold, or of their own bodies reacting in certian ways to the house and planetary positions of a chart.
The overall approach is from a spiritual and life purpose perspective. The natal chart is the soul's blueprint which can be worked with to help heal deep stuck patterns. A chart is like a road map of why we are here, what we have been before, and what we hope to be in the future. It contains our strengths and weaknesses, as well as unconscious hidden aspects of ourselves that may be blocking our growth.
Included in the retreat:
- Working with the birth chart individually and collectively for the purposes of healing
- What the planets, signs, houses of the Zodiac and the birth chart signify at a deeper level
- Spiritual journey from life to life as expressed through the Zodiac
- Meaning of the outer planets in relation to challenges and spiritual progress
- Releasing old patterns
- Working with the mineral kingdom to help heal aspects of the birth chart
- Looking at the nodal axis and aspects to this in relation to having clarity on your evolutionary path, life purpose, and what may be holding you back or helping you move forwards
- Looking at Chiron in relation to any wounds you may carry
- Looking at Saturn placements as a key to where you may be holding on to old fears or blockages that may need releasing
- The Moon and planetary aspects also potentially in relation to past lives
- Understanding why you have your Sun placement in this lifetime
- Looking at triggers in relation to stuck patterns and our birth chart
- Working with intention
Food
All food is vegetarian and home-cooked. We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and teas, coffees and snacks (biscuits/fruit) during the day.
We can cater for the following diets (just let us know on booking): Dairy free, gluten free, sugar conscious, vegan and vegetarian.
Because we are a small retreat centre, the same dishes are cooked for everyone, so we are not able to cook individual meals and to specifics beyond the above. Please do check below therefore that these meals are suitable for you and if you have any questions over whether we will be able to cater for you, please get in touch with us prior to booking.
Where possible produce is locally sourced, some is home grown (depending on the season) and where possible organic.
Lunch is usually home made soup and we have a main meal in the evening.
We can cater for the following diets (just let us know on booking): Dairy free, gluten free, sugar conscious, vegan and vegetarian.
Because we are a small retreat centre, the same dishes are cooked for everyone, so we are not able to cook individual meals and to specifics beyond the above. Please do check below therefore that these meals are suitable for you and if you have any questions over whether we will be able to cater for you, please get in touch with us prior to booking.
Where possible produce is locally sourced, some is home grown (depending on the season) and where possible organic.
Lunch is usually home made soup and we have a main meal in the evening.
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Facilitator
Rob Burlinson
Rob leads the retreat. He is a very experienced retreat teacher. Rob has been passionate about Astrology since receiving NIcholas Campion's book 'The Practical Astrologer' in 1987 as a present and using it to construct his first birth charts. Since then Rob has explored different types of Astorology, including doing some training with the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, as well as exploring Evolutionary Astrology, before realising his path lay in Experiential Astrology for the purpsoes of healing. In 2010 he developed his own way of working experientially using crystals in the birthchart, called 'AstroCrystal Therapy'. Since that time he has helped hundreds of clients explore their charts for healing purposes.
Rob began his training in Crystal and Energy (Spiritual) Healing with the Vibrational Healing Foundation (VHF) in London in 2007, and qualified as a Subtle Energy Medicine Specialist, which recognises a four years training in subtle energy work, incorporating a Diploma in the Bach Flower Remedies.
In 2013 he established his school, the 'Academy of Inner Resonance' (AIR), and since 2014 has taught the AIR two-year Diploma Course in Crystal and Energy Healing. In 2017 he began facilitatating week-long crystal retreat workshops at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. He is also a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, having trained with the Mary Ward Centre in London.
Rob leads the retreat. He is a very experienced retreat teacher. Rob has been passionate about Astrology since receiving NIcholas Campion's book 'The Practical Astrologer' in 1987 as a present and using it to construct his first birth charts. Since then Rob has explored different types of Astorology, including doing some training with the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, as well as exploring Evolutionary Astrology, before realising his path lay in Experiential Astrology for the purpsoes of healing. In 2010 he developed his own way of working experientially using crystals in the birthchart, called 'AstroCrystal Therapy'. Since that time he has helped hundreds of clients explore their charts for healing purposes.
Rob began his training in Crystal and Energy (Spiritual) Healing with the Vibrational Healing Foundation (VHF) in London in 2007, and qualified as a Subtle Energy Medicine Specialist, which recognises a four years training in subtle energy work, incorporating a Diploma in the Bach Flower Remedies.
In 2013 he established his school, the 'Academy of Inner Resonance' (AIR), and since 2014 has taught the AIR two-year Diploma Course in Crystal and Energy Healing. In 2017 he began facilitatating week-long crystal retreat workshops at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. He is also a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, having trained with the Mary Ward Centre in London.
Accommodation & Retreat costs per person
The prices listed below are all per person for the AstroCrystal Retreat and are inclusive of 5 nights accommodation, full board and refreshments, and all workshop retreat content. The retreat workshops can also be taken without full board - get in touch for more details and the cost.
The prices listed below are all per person for the AstroCrystal Retreat and are inclusive of 5 nights accommodation, full board and refreshments, and all workshop retreat content. The retreat workshops can also be taken without full board - get in touch for more details and the cost.
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Private En-Suite Double Room for 1
These rooms now sold out for the March Retreat August - still available Normal Price: £995 £930 'early bird offer' If deposit paid six weeks prior to course start date. Tastefully furnished double room with comfortable double bed and en-suite bathroom with views of the Scottish hills and forests. The price listed is per person. For two sharing this double room please get in touch for cost. |
Shared En-Suite Twin Occupancy Room
Spaces available for March and August Normal Price: £830 £780 'early bird offer' If deposit paid six weeks prior to course start date. Tasteful shared twin en-suite room. Shared with one other retreat guest of the same gender. |
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Private En-Suite Four-Poster Bed Bedroom for 1
Rooms available for March and August Normal Price: £1,050 £998 'early bird offer' If deposit paid six weeks prior to course start date. Beautiful double room with traditional Four-Poster bed and en-suite bathroom and views of the Scottish hills and forests. The price listed is per person For two sharing this double room please get in touch for cost . |
Private En-Suite Kingsize Bed Bedroom For 1
Rooms available for March and August Normal Price: £1,080 £1,030 'early bird offer' If deposit paid six weeks prior to course start date. Tastefully furnished room with comfortable king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with views of the Scottish hills and forests. The price listed is per person. For two sharing this double room please get in touch for cost. |
Additional Costs
Stirling Train Station pick up/drop off service
Stirling is the train station closest to us. Its about a 40 minute drive from us. We are happy to arrange to pick you up and drop you back off there if required. This pick up and drop off service is at a special cost of £12 each way for retreat participants.
Glasgow International or Edinburgh airports pick up/drop off service
Edinburgh Airport is just over an hour from us by car. Glasgow International Airport is about an hour fifteen minutes from us by car. We are happy to arrange to pick you up and drop you off back at either airport. This airport pick up and drop off service is at a special cost of £20 each way for retreat participants (which is inclusive of the £5 entry/ exit fee at the airport pick up point).
Extra nights
If you are travelling from further away, it might be advisable to book the night prior to the retreat (Friday 14th March or Friday 8th August) with us too so you are ready for the Saturday afternoon start. Some guests also choose to extend their stay and book an extra night after the retreat too (the night of Thursday 20th March or Thursday 14th August) to give them a chance to integrate what they have experienced and begin to 'decompress' back to 'normal life' after the retreat. Extra nights are charged at £95 per person for bed and breakfast per night for a private room and £75 per person if in a shared room.
Stirling Train Station pick up/drop off service
Stirling is the train station closest to us. Its about a 40 minute drive from us. We are happy to arrange to pick you up and drop you back off there if required. This pick up and drop off service is at a special cost of £12 each way for retreat participants.
Glasgow International or Edinburgh airports pick up/drop off service
Edinburgh Airport is just over an hour from us by car. Glasgow International Airport is about an hour fifteen minutes from us by car. We are happy to arrange to pick you up and drop you off back at either airport. This airport pick up and drop off service is at a special cost of £20 each way for retreat participants (which is inclusive of the £5 entry/ exit fee at the airport pick up point).
Extra nights
If you are travelling from further away, it might be advisable to book the night prior to the retreat (Friday 14th March or Friday 8th August) with us too so you are ready for the Saturday afternoon start. Some guests also choose to extend their stay and book an extra night after the retreat too (the night of Thursday 20th March or Thursday 14th August) to give them a chance to integrate what they have experienced and begin to 'decompress' back to 'normal life' after the retreat. Extra nights are charged at £95 per person for bed and breakfast per night for a private room and £75 per person if in a shared room.
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Getting to us
Arrival by Train
Stirling train station is closest to us.
Arrival by Plane
Book your flight to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or Glasgow International Airport (GLA) (NOT Glasgow Prestwick airport).
If you have a choice, fly to Edinburgh as this is a little nearer to us.
Arrival by Car
We are located off the A84 and easy to find. We are just outside of Strathyre village if travelling from the South and signposted on the road on the right hand side.
Stirling train station is closest to us.
Arrival by Plane
Book your flight to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or Glasgow International Airport (GLA) (NOT Glasgow Prestwick airport).
If you have a choice, fly to Edinburgh as this is a little nearer to us.
Arrival by Car
We are located off the A84 and easy to find. We are just outside of Strathyre village if travelling from the South and signposted on the road on the right hand side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in the week?
The AstroCrystal Retreat is suitable for everyone from total beginners to those with more experience with Astrology and/or crystals.
Do I need to have knowledge of Astrology to do this Retreat?
You do not need to have knowledge of Astrology to do this workshop. What can be useful is previous experience of trusting your intution and/or any experiential work (though this is not essential).
When does the AstroCrystal Retreat Retreat begin and end?
The retreat begins after lunch on the first Saturday. The first workshop session is after lunch, around 2.30pm. You are welcome to arrive on the Saturday morning, get settled in and have lunch with us prior to the afternoon session. The retreat ends the following Thursday after breakfast, after which guests depart. If you are travelling from further away, it might be advisable to book the Friday night prior to the retreat with us too. Some guests also choose to extend their stay by a day to the following Friday to give them a chance to integrate what they have experienced and 'decompress' back to 'normal life' after the retreat.
Accessibility Information
We have one ground floor bedroom with an ensuite and the whole of the groundfloor is on the same level, including
the workshop space and dining area. There are a couple of steps leading up to the front entrance. There is also a side entrance which can be arranged for use, which is on the same level. Please do let us know your requirements when you book and whether you would like further accessibility information.
For further Frequently Asked Questions go here
The AstroCrystal Retreat is suitable for everyone from total beginners to those with more experience with Astrology and/or crystals.
Do I need to have knowledge of Astrology to do this Retreat?
You do not need to have knowledge of Astrology to do this workshop. What can be useful is previous experience of trusting your intution and/or any experiential work (though this is not essential).
When does the AstroCrystal Retreat Retreat begin and end?
The retreat begins after lunch on the first Saturday. The first workshop session is after lunch, around 2.30pm. You are welcome to arrive on the Saturday morning, get settled in and have lunch with us prior to the afternoon session. The retreat ends the following Thursday after breakfast, after which guests depart. If you are travelling from further away, it might be advisable to book the Friday night prior to the retreat with us too. Some guests also choose to extend their stay by a day to the following Friday to give them a chance to integrate what they have experienced and 'decompress' back to 'normal life' after the retreat.
Accessibility Information
We have one ground floor bedroom with an ensuite and the whole of the groundfloor is on the same level, including
the workshop space and dining area. There are a couple of steps leading up to the front entrance. There is also a side entrance which can be arranged for use, which is on the same level. Please do let us know your requirements when you book and whether you would like further accessibility information.
For further Frequently Asked Questions go here
Reviews of Creagan House AstroCrystal Retreats
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Sandra
I spent 5 days on the Astro Crystal workshop, and it was transformational. The workshop was experiential, so I literally felt the quality of the energy in each part of my birth chart. I went through the planets in my birth chart, released blockages and healed the energy at a very deep level. During the process Robert held the space with wisdom and humour. Creagan House is in the Scottish Highlands. It is a comfortable and deeply nurturing space with log fires, beautiful scenery and delicious, locally sourced, nourishing food. Perfect. Wendy The AstroCrystal Workshop was an extraordinary experience. By stepping into my birth chart, energetic blockages became clear and with Rob's guidance and the help of crystals I was able to release them to bring me back to an equilibrium. I found the Light within me once again. Kate Exceptional Experience! I was attracted by Astrology, crystals and healing. The result is Healing. Rob and Milan were exceptional hosts. The retreat experience was perfect in every way. Anne I just was drawn to the retreat from the description. I loved learning about crystals and astrology. Too many good things to list. Rob is an outstanding teacher. The food is outstanding. The hosts are amazing. The accommodations and surrounding property is amazing. |
Eva
This retreat was truly transformative. I connected with a wonderful group of like-minded individuals, fostered a deep appreciation for Scotland's beauty, and gained a foundational understanding of using crystals for healing. Most importantly, I learned how to interpret my birth chart and understand the influence of different planets on my personality. The experience even sparked a new business idea I'm eager to explore! Rob and Milan, the hosts, were truly exceptional. Their care, genuineness, and authenticity created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Rob's teaching and group facilitation skills were truly impressive, while Milan's home-cooked meals were a culinary delight. Marianne I needed guidance on future undertakings. am very interested in astrology and crystals. It offered clear ideas about spiritual development. I liked EVERYTHING, but I was most impressed with our facilitator and cook, who were very genuine and empathetic human beings. I felt nourished mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I have a clearer idea of what I want to do in the future and how to go about it. This retreat is highly recommended. |