Meditation Retreat 2024

Papple House has been restored to it’s former glory and decorated to the highest standard with William Morris wallpaper in the twin, ensuite bedrooms. It’s spacious for entertaining large groups, including a large communal kitchen with aga, a lounge with fire, a snug and dining room. All bedrooms are large twins with similar decor.

One of the spaces has been converted into a yoga & meditation studio with underfloor heating which will hold 9 mats plus a host. This year we have invited our PIAC member Susan Mair, a yoga and pilates coach with over a decade of experience to offer yoga over the weekend in the form of yoga and mindful movement. We are also delighted to have Mai Moodie from Sacred Space to give Ayurvedic massage on the Sunday afternoon.*

Lunches will be catered by Buck and Birch. All locally-sourced ingredients from around East Lothian. Your hosts will also provide a communal dinner on Friday and Saturday night. Sunday night you can choose who and how you want to nourish yourself.

The weekend will include - mindful walking outdoors in the grounds - a day of guided silent practice where the host will speak and participants are invited not to speak - Stretching and yoga poses - Pre recorded sound baths - free time to explore the outdoors and the historical buildings .

Arrival from 4pm on Friday and departure 9am on Monday so that you can enjoy a full extended weekend. You may also want to leave on Sunday evening if you need to travel home. You can choose to join in with the activities we have planned or take time on your own. We invite you to attend to yourself in whatever way you need to and we will provide many choices.

This year, we are offering up to 8 places for the following rates:

• EARLY BIRD! Pay one place in full: £525 before the end of May.

• EARLY BIRD! Pay for yourself and a friend/partner in full before the 31st May and pay £1000. 

• Full non-discounted price £575. 

• Reserve your place with a deposit of £100 by 31st May. 

• Final payments required by 1st September.

• Monthly payment plans are also available - £120 as a standing order from May-September.

  * Sunday afternoon massage available on site at £50 per hour paid direct to The Sacred Space.

Cancellation after the 1st September will be non-refundable. You can transfer your place to another person should you be unable to particpate.

Who are we?

Laura and Sam are both Presence in Action practitioners and Associate Directors who host retreats, group workshops, and 1:1 hosting. 

Presence in Action Collective is a social enterprise providing learning and development opportunities to fee-paying clients, enabling us to work with charities, groups, and communities that do not have the same access to such learning and development opportunities.

12% of all payments will go to PIAC to support others in their learning and development journey using Presence in Action.

But don’t take our word for it - read what clients say below:

“I signed up for the PIA meditation retreat in November 2023 and was curious as to how the event would turn out as hadn't been to retreat like this before. I was both excited and perhaps a little nervous about spending such a long time with people I didn't know and also perhaps with people who I imagined were experts at meditation. I was comforted by Sam who answered all my questions and gave me a real sense of calm and positive energy before the retreat even started.

The moment I entered the venue, I felt my shoulders drop and the warmth of the log fire warmed my bones and my soul. From that moment I felt I had come home to a family I didn't know I had. I felt I belonged, and I totally relaxed within minutes. The whole retreat was full of space, peace and reflection. I was given the gift of silence, which was an unexpected pleasure and treasure.

Both Sam and Laura were incredibly perceptive, skilled facilitators and guides, creating the exact right amount of guidance and freedom. The whole weekend felt effortless, and I felt light and free. I left the retreat more grounded, and happy to have given myself the opportunity to be myself, by myself and with other wonderful people. I really feel blessed that I was given the opportunity to participate in this very special retreat with very special people and I so appreciated the care and space Sam and Laura created. I can't wait for next year; I have reserved my space already.”

Bonnie Clarke, CEO, Taylor Clarke Consulting.