Introduction to Crystals May Long Weekend Retreat in Scotland
Creagan House Retreat Centre, Strathyre, Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Creagan House Retreat Centre, Strathyre, Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Friday 2nd - Monday 5th May 2025
(3 nights)
Arriving the afternoon/evening of the 2nd May - leaving after breakfast on the 5th May
(3 nights)
Arriving the afternoon/evening of the 2nd May - leaving after breakfast on the 5th May
Summary
A magical weekend learning about the basics of how to work with crystals for self-healing within the breathtaking and stunning Scottish Highlands. You will learn about crystals that can help protect and strengthen the energy field, those which can help ground and balance you, as well as to how to use a variety of crystals in everyday life, such as to bring harmony to the home, to help focus and still the mind, and to help with stress.
Description
Retreat particpants arrive Friday afternoon onwards. They can explore the area and get comfortable. Dinner is at 7pm.
Retreat sessions begin Saturday morning, with what are crystals, how to choose them and clean them, and then in the afternoon working with some key crystals. There is a short session in the evening looking at crystals that can help with sleep and dreams. Sessions start again on the Sunday after breakfast looking at such things as grounding, and protective crystals and again in the afternoon looking at how to work with crystals in everday life.
There is time during the weekend also to go on walks exploring the forests and hills around us.
Particpants leave Monday morning after breakfast.
Retreat particpants arrive Friday afternoon onwards. They can explore the area and get comfortable. Dinner is at 7pm.
Retreat sessions begin Saturday morning, with what are crystals, how to choose them and clean them, and then in the afternoon working with some key crystals. There is a short session in the evening looking at crystals that can help with sleep and dreams. Sessions start again on the Sunday after breakfast looking at such things as grounding, and protective crystals and again in the afternoon looking at how to work with crystals in everday life.
There is time during the weekend also to go on walks exploring the forests and hills around us.
Particpants leave Monday morning after breakfast.
During the retreat you will learn:
- What are crystals?
- What ‘grounding’ is and grounding crystals
- How to choose crystals
- How to clean crystals
- How to dedicate and tune crystals
- Sensing the energy field
- How to channel light/energy – (beginners level)
- Strengthening the energy field.
- Sensing the energy of Rose Quartz
- Protection
- Vibration of crystals – how crystals work (beginners level)
- Some self-healing techniques to use with crystals:
- Using crystals in a pattern
- Healing with quartz
- Aura healing
- Healing Meditation to strengthen energy field
- Looking after ourselves and our energy field
- Using crystals in everyday life
- Caring for crystals
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 week. He is a very experienced workshop and retreat teacher. Since 2014 he has taught the Academy of Inner Resonance two-year Diploma Course in Crystal and Energy Healing. From 2017 he also facilitated week-long crystal retreat workshops at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. He is a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, gaining his Diploma from the Mary Ward Centre in London, and is also trained in Experiential Astrology.
Rob began his own 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.
Rob leads the retreat week. He is a very experienced workshop and retreat teacher. Since 2014 he has taught the Academy of Inner Resonance two-year Diploma Course in Crystal and Energy Healing. From 2017 he also facilitated week-long crystal retreat workshops at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. He is a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, gaining his Diploma from the Mary Ward Centre in London, and is also trained in Experiential Astrology.
Rob began his own 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.
Accommodation & Retreat costs per person
The prices listed below are all per person for the Introduction to Crystals May Long Weekend Retreat and are inclusive of 3 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 Introduction to Crystals May Long Weekend Retreat and are inclusive of 3 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.
Private En-Suite Double Room for 1
Normal Price: £660
£595 '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.
Normal Price: £660
£595 '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
Normal Price: £555
£499 '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.
The price listed is per person
Normal Price: £555
£499 '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.
The price listed is per person
Private En-Suite Four-Poster Bed Bedroom for 1
Normal Price: £725
£675 '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.
Normal Price: £725
£675 '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
Normal Price: £745
£695 '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.
Normal Price: £745
£695 '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 aiport. 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
Some guests (especially if travelling from further away) choose to book an extra night prior to the retreat (Thursday 1st May) with us too. Sometimes guests also choose to extend their stay after the retreat too (the night of Monday 5th May) 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 aiport. 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
Some guests (especially if travelling from further away) choose to book an extra night prior to the retreat (Thursday 1st May) with us too. Sometimes guests also choose to extend their stay after the retreat too (the night of Monday 5th May) 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 retreat?
This retreat is suitable for beginners in crystal work, though those with a bit more experience may also find it very useful.
When do the Introduction to Crystals Long Weekend workshops begin and end?
The first workshop session is after breakfast on Saturday morning. The last retreat workshop is on Sunday afternoon before we have dinner.
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 accessiblity information.
More Frequently Asked Questions...
You can find out more about staying with us on our Courses and Retreats Frequently Asked Questions Page.
This retreat is suitable for beginners in crystal work, though those with a bit more experience may also find it very useful.
When do the Introduction to Crystals Long Weekend workshops begin and end?
The first workshop session is after breakfast on Saturday morning. The last retreat workshop is on Sunday afternoon before we have dinner.
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 accessiblity information.
More Frequently Asked Questions...
You can find out more about staying with us on our Courses and Retreats Frequently Asked Questions Page.