Sound and Voice Healing Retreat in Scotland
Creagan House Retreat Centre, Strathyre, Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Creagan House Retreat Centre, Strathyre, Callander, Stirling, Scotland
Saturday 2nd - Thursday 7th May 2026
(5 nights)
Arriving by lunchtime on Saturday 2nd May - leaving after breakfast on Thursday 7th May
First workshop for the retreat begins at 2.30pm on Saturday 2nd.
(5 nights)
Arriving by lunchtime on Saturday 2nd May - leaving after breakfast on Thursday 7th May
First workshop for the retreat begins at 2.30pm on Saturday 2nd.
Summary
Join us for a unique and profound healing retreat in the beautiful Scottish Highlands in which we will be working with different aspects of sound for healing. We will be using various sound tools such as Tibetan bowls, ting-shas, rattles, drums, and the human voice, for the purposes of learning how to work with them and also to clear, strengthen and heal the human energy field.
We will also be working with sound in combination with crystals for healing, as well as using mantras, affirmations and toning for healing. We will also be using silence in combination with sound. We will also be exploring how to use sound for shamanic journeying, and there will be sessions of shamanic journeying to a live drum to connect to the mineral kingdom and for healing.
During the retreat you can explore the beautiful area of mountains and lochs surrounding us. There are lots of forest walks and hikes to take. We also have our own waterfall only a few minutes walk up the hill behind the house. The area around where we live is known locally as a place where the 'veils are thin', and the peak opposite us is known as 'Ben Shian' (which translates as 'the fairy hill').
We will also be working with sound in combination with crystals for healing, as well as using mantras, affirmations and toning for healing. We will also be using silence in combination with sound. We will also be exploring how to use sound for shamanic journeying, and there will be sessions of shamanic journeying to a live drum to connect to the mineral kingdom and for healing.
During the retreat you can explore the beautiful area of mountains and lochs surrounding us. There are lots of forest walks and hikes to take. We also have our own waterfall only a few minutes walk up the hill behind the house. The area around where we live is known locally as a place where the 'veils are thin', and the peak opposite us is known as 'Ben Shian' (which translates as 'the fairy hill').
Description
This retreat is a chance to spend time exploring the use of sound for healing purposes whilst being held and nourished within stunning and atmospheric Scottish scenery. The retreat is both practical and profound and also includes group meditations and periods of sharing.
Included in the retreat:
Included in the retreat:
- Working with sound bowls to clear the auric field
- Being able to channel healing energy
- Working with sound to cleanse energetic spaces
- Mantras and affirmations
- Toning for healing witihn the subtle energy field
- Using the voice for healing both with and without crystals
- Healing meditations using sound
- Periods of silence as well as sound
- Sound bath
- Introduction to Shamanism
- Hiow to work with sound for Shamanic journeying
- Taking shamanic journeys for healing to a live drum
- Group Meditiations and quiet time
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
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ROB BURLINSON
Rob leads the retreat. He is a very experienced workshop and retreat teacher. 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.
He began working with sound and the voice as a healing modality alongside the use of crystals and energy work in 2009. In 2012 he travelled to Colorado to do Jonathan Goldmans 'Healing Sound Intensive' course. Prior to training as a healer he also had a ten year career composing music and creating sound effects for theatre productions. 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 also a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, gaining his Diploma from the Mary Ward Centre in London, and is also trained in Experiential Astrology. He has also done a shamanic retreat with Sandra Ingerman, as well as AstroShamanism retreats with Franco Santoro, both at the Findhorn Foundaion.
Rob leads the retreat. He is a very experienced workshop and retreat teacher. 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.
He began working with sound and the voice as a healing modality alongside the use of crystals and energy work in 2009. In 2012 he travelled to Colorado to do Jonathan Goldmans 'Healing Sound Intensive' course. Prior to training as a healer he also had a ten year career composing music and creating sound effects for theatre productions. 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 also a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, gaining his Diploma from the Mary Ward Centre in London, and is also trained in Experiential Astrology. He has also done a shamanic retreat with Sandra Ingerman, as well as AstroShamanism retreats with Franco Santoro, both at the Findhorn Foundaion.
Accommodation & Retreat costs per person
The prices listed below are all per person for the Sound and Voice Healing 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.
To book onto the retreat
Please choose your room option and then pay the deposit required to secure your place.
To pay the deposit by card over the phone, or by bank transfer or cash - please get in touch with us at the form below.
After you have paid your deposit, please wait until we have confirmed your booking before making any travel arrangements.
The prices listed below are all per person for the Sound and Voice Healing 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.
To book onto the retreat
Please choose your room option and then pay the deposit required to secure your place.
To pay the deposit by card over the phone, or by bank transfer or cash - please get in touch with us at the form below.
After you have paid your deposit, please wait until we have confirmed your booking before making any travel arrangements.
Private En-Suite Double Room for 1
Normal Price: £1,095 £1,030 '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 |
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Shared En-Suite Twin Occupancy Room
Normal Price: £920 £870 '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 |
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Private En-Suite Kingsize Bed Bedroom For 1
Normal Price: £1,195 £1,130 '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. |
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Private En-Suite Four-Poster Bed Bedroom for 1
Normal Price: £1150 £1,095 '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. |
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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 £15 each way for retreat participants. We can do pick ups until midday on the day of the retreat.
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 £25 each way for retreat participants (which is inclusive of the entry/ exit fee at the airport pick up point). We can do pick ups at the airport until midday on the day of the retreat.
Extra nights
If you wish you can also book the night prior to the retreat (Friday 1at May) to stay with us too, so you are ready for the Saturday afternoon start. Some participants also book an extra nights stay (Thursday 7th May) once the retreat is over to help them 'decompress' and begin to integrate what they have experienced, before returning to the 'outside world'. Extra nights are charged at £105 per person for bed and breakfast per night for a private room and £85 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 £15 each way for retreat participants. We can do pick ups until midday on the day of the retreat.
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 £25 each way for retreat participants (which is inclusive of the entry/ exit fee at the airport pick up point). We can do pick ups at the airport until midday on the day of the retreat.
Extra nights
If you wish you can also book the night prior to the retreat (Friday 1at May) to stay with us too, so you are ready for the Saturday afternoon start. Some participants also book an extra nights stay (Thursday 7th May) once the retreat is over to help them 'decompress' and begin to integrate what they have experienced, before returning to the 'outside world'. Extra nights are charged at £105 per person for bed and breakfast per night for a private room and £85 per person if in a shared room.
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Location
The retreat is held at Creagan House, a very historic building, with the oldest part dating back to 1638. Creagan House is located in Strathyre, north of Callander, in central Scotland, in the Highlands and within the Trossachs National Park, and surrounded by forests, lochs and mountains.
Behind our retreat centre, there are walks and hikes straight into the hills, and forests with stunning views. There is a waterfall only a three-minute walk up behind the house. This waterfall flows down into a burn that runs right past Creagan House, and which we have seating by, so participants can enjoy the beauty of the large stream flowing by.
The famous Rob Roy way goes right past our centre at the back, just a short uphill walk away. The village of Strathyre is only a couple of minutes walk away, containing a post office and shop. If you have a car, there are lots of places to visit nearby, such as dramatic waterfalls, lochs and the popular Scottish small town of Callander.
We get a wide variety of birds visiting our garden, as well as frequent red squirrels, and often deer may be spotted on the hill and mountain walks. The area locally is known for its milky quartz and while here you could hike the peak opposite: 'Ben Shian' (which translates as 'the fairy hill').
Behind our retreat centre, there are walks and hikes straight into the hills, and forests with stunning views. There is a waterfall only a three-minute walk up behind the house. This waterfall flows down into a burn that runs right past Creagan House, and which we have seating by, so participants can enjoy the beauty of the large stream flowing by.
The famous Rob Roy way goes right past our centre at the back, just a short uphill walk away. The village of Strathyre is only a couple of minutes walk away, containing a post office and shop. If you have a car, there are lots of places to visit nearby, such as dramatic waterfalls, lochs and the popular Scottish small town of Callander.
We get a wide variety of birds visiting our garden, as well as frequent red squirrels, and often deer may be spotted on the hill and mountain walks. The area locally is known for its milky quartz and while here you could hike the peak opposite: 'Ben Shian' (which translates as 'the fairy hill').
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?
The retreat is open to everyone over the age of 25.
What age range do your retreats?
We have had particpants from thirty up to eighty. Most participants are between 45 and 65.
When does the Sound and Voice Healing Retreat begin and end?
The retreat begins after lunch Saturday 2nd May 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 7th May after breakfast, after which guests depart.
For further Frequently Asked Questions go here
The retreat is open to everyone over the age of 25.
What age range do your retreats?
We have had particpants from thirty up to eighty. Most participants are between 45 and 65.
When does the Sound and Voice Healing Retreat begin and end?
The retreat begins after lunch Saturday 2nd May 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 7th May after breakfast, after which guests depart.
For further Frequently Asked Questions go here
Some reviews of previous Creagan House Retreats
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Ellen
HIghly Recommend. Life in general made me want to go on a retreat. I chose this retreat because of the setting, the offer of astrology and crystals, the teacher, all-inclusive. More than 2/3 days. After the retreat I felt peace, clarity, support, understanding. Rob and Milan were so accommodating. They have such a wonderful programme. The care and support offered to the group and as individuals were amazing. Wonderful people, place, and experience. Fiona Amazing Crystals, Forests, Food and good company to be had here :) I needed a short break so I came across this retreat in Scotland on BookRetreats. I chose this retreat as although I love crystals I had little knowledge of the crystal kingdom so for me it was a chance to learn more about the whole spectrum of crystals. I learned loads and Rob was a fountain of knowledge for the whole crystal world, the classes were fun unlike the normal classroom concept he kept it fun and entertaining. The location was perfect with spectacular views, the accommodation was spotless and homely, the woodlands behind the house were magical, the host was brilliant and the chef was cooking up amazing veggie food. Choral and Brenda I needed shelter for a while away from everyday pressures. I think this retreat chose me. It was very peaceful in such a beautiful part of this country and it allowed me to disconnect from the outside world for a bit. I also thought that having just five fellow retreaters was the perfect number, allowing us all to achieve a closeness and trust that might not have been possible in a bigger group. An awe-inspiring experience. Beautiful people and a beautiful place. Sense of peace and rejuvenation on returning. Would highly recommend to all future travellers seeking refuge from this mad world for a short while. Rob and Milan, the retreat hosts, were exceptional and welcomed us all like we were all lost family. The food was amazing, and nothing was any trouble, so well done, and a big thank you to you both. 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. |
VKT
Beautiful and healing experience I needed a restorative break to clear my mind and practice some self-care after going through some significant life events over the past year. I loved the location and the length of the retreat, as I thought a week would be the right amount of time to properly relax and make the most of it. I was also drawn to the prospect of learning something new and have a structured retreat where all the basics (food, accommodation, timetable, etc.) were catered for. I came away feeling very refreshed and with more knowledge and techniques for self-care that I had arrived with. I made the acquaintance of some very inspiring and wonderful people and had the added bonus of daily laughter and new experiences. The whole experience exceeded all my expectations. The hosts for this retreat were truly wonderful. Rob combined immense knowledge with a warm and approachable delivery. Milan made sure everyone was comfortable and provided delicious and healthy food, even on our nature trek. I felt really relaxed and at home in this beautiful house. My room was lovely and the grounds and beyond were also amazing. Gail Amazing Crystal Experience I have worked with crystals for over a decade and I wanted to learn more in a group teaching environment. I loved the detail of the course content written in the outline of the course and felt it would cover more than I could do on my own. The retreat gave me an opportunity to unwind, not think about all the other parts of my life, and truly relax so I could learn about the crystals I was using. The retreat allowed me to focus because crystals was the main topic of the teaching every single day. There was also a lot of guided meditation which helped me to finely tune my spiritual connection. The experiential exercises allowed me to more deeply integrate and experience the power of the crystals I was using. I learned so much that I know will be reading my notes for months to come. Rob is a wealth of information and the location is ideal for this kind of work. The retreat is truly a one of a kind and I'm so glad I went. I would like to return again to learn more. 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. |