Help with non-profit meditation retreat centre in the Highlands of Scotland, UK
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: 11 juin 2025
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ellen)
Ellen has been a great Workaway. She is resourceful, kind, highly skilled and professional in what she does, and a very lovely person. She is welcome here any time. Thank you Ellen for all your help. It is greatly appreciated. :)
Laissé par le workawayer (Rob ) pour l'hôte
I was here for 3 weeks and honestly would have been glad to spend 3 months with Susan, Howard, Ben (their pup) and the rest of the workawayers. They were so lovely and warm, took great care of us, provided enough food for us to never go hungry and were just full of positive energy.
A really beautiful location, a big forest to explore and work in,
… read more and lots of fulfilling work to engage in. Susan has a lot of big plans for this place and it was a privilege to be able to help put some of them into action, providing a calm, peaceful, meditative sanctuary in a crazy and chaotic world. It’s such a fulfilling feeling to see the results of your efforts manifest before your eyes. The accommodation provided was also lovely, with wifi, hot showers and clean cosy beds.
I truly enjoyed every minute of my experience, and even the weather was great for working outdoors - which I didn’t expect for January in Scotland (your results may vary lol).
Susan has set the bar very high for the rest of my workaway experiences but if you’re happy to pull your weight and get jobs done with a smile, I’d 1000% recommend getting stuck in this place. I might even see you there, because I will definitely be returning!
Chris and Lindsay were great. Lindsay makes the most fabulous vegan food, is well organised, and a great seamstress amongst other qualities. Chris was a great help with a variety of maintenance jobs from roofing and making a new door for the garden shed, as well as gathering wood and baking delicious bread. They were a very valued part of our team
… read more while they were here. Thank you both :)
Our 2.5 months spent here was truly amazing. Susan is possibly the world's best volunteer coordinator - super kind, attentive, and understanding. Each morning starts with a short meditation that she leads, followed by discussing what everyone will do that day. The days are well organized, everyone is very well fed, and there is plenty of free time
… read more to explore the surrounding area on weekends.
The centre itself is in the forest, so it's very calming and beautiful. You can choose whether you'd like to participate in the Buddhist practices each morning, or if you'd like to join a community practice on Saturdays which we almost always did.
Lindsay : I got to spend all of my time running the kitchen and preparing meals for the other volunteers which was super enjoyable. I also made some improvements to the kitchen area and organized a lot of things, as well as a bit of sewing and DIY.
Chris : I got to learn a lot about roofing, working with a professional and other volunteers on the cabin for retreatants. I did a lot of different tasks, and it was perfect to me as I love to learn a lot about the projects I go to. I worked on the garden shed organization and door, gathering wood and preparing it for the winter, driving the tractor to move building materials. It was my best experience so far.
Thank you so much for this place and the beautiful energy that is there!Feedback
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Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ellen)
Ellen has been a great Workaway. She is resourceful, kind, highly skilled and professional in what she does, and a very lovely person. She is welcome here any time. Thank you Ellen for all your help. It is greatly appreciated. :)
Laissé par le workawayer (Rob ) pour l'hôte
I was here for 3 weeks and honestly would have been glad to spend 3 months with Susan, Howard, Ben (their pup) and the rest of the workawayers. They were so lovely and warm, took great care of us, provided enough food for us to never go hungry and were just full of positive energy.
A really beautiful location, a big forest to explore and work in,
… read more and lots of fulfilling work to engage in. Susan has a lot of big plans for this place and it was a privilege to be able to help put some of them into action, providing a calm, peaceful, meditative sanctuary in a crazy and chaotic world. It’s such a fulfilling feeling to see the results of your efforts manifest before your eyes. The accommodation provided was also lovely, with wifi, hot showers and clean cosy beds.
I truly enjoyed every minute of my experience, and even the weather was great for working outdoors - which I didn’t expect for January in Scotland (your results may vary lol).
Susan has set the bar very high for the rest of my workaway experiences but if you’re happy to pull your weight and get jobs done with a smile, I’d 1000% recommend getting stuck in this place. I might even see you there, because I will definitely be returning!
Chris and Lindsay were great. Lindsay makes the most fabulous vegan food, is well organised, and a great seamstress amongst other qualities. Chris was a great help with a variety of maintenance jobs from roofing and making a new door for the garden shed, as well as gathering wood and baking delicious bread. They were a very valued part of our team
… read more while they were here. Thank you both :)
Our 2.5 months spent here was truly amazing. Susan is possibly the world's best volunteer coordinator - super kind, attentive, and understanding. Each morning starts with a short meditation that she leads, followed by discussing what everyone will do that day. The days are well organized, everyone is very well fed, and there is plenty of free time
… read more to explore the surrounding area on weekends.
The centre itself is in the forest, so it's very calming and beautiful. You can choose whether you'd like to participate in the Buddhist practices each morning, or if you'd like to join a community practice on Saturdays which we almost always did.
Lindsay : I got to spend all of my time running the kitchen and preparing meals for the other volunteers which was super enjoyable. I also made some improvements to the kitchen area and organized a lot of things, as well as a bit of sewing and DIY.
Chris : I got to learn a lot about roofing, working with a professional and other volunteers on the cabin for retreatants. I did a lot of different tasks, and it was perfect to me as I love to learn a lot about the projects I go to. I worked on the garden shed organization and door, gathering wood and preparing it for the winter, driving the tractor to move building materials. It was my best experience so far.
Thank you so much for this place and the beautiful energy that is there!
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laudae )
Laudae was very helpful and willing, supporting the team with varied tasks around the centre.
He took good care of the vegetable garden while he was here, and happy to ask questions where he needed more instruction which is a great quality. He also makes great bread :)
Laissé par le workawayer (Laudae ) pour l'hôte
I had a great time during my stay here, and really managed to learn a lot. I stayed (mostly) during retreat times and had the opportunity to learn about bhuddism and meditation from the retreatants and the Lama staying there. On top of this I have come away with a lot more knowledge about the plants and local environment through working with the
… read more staff and other volounteers. It was a very respectful environment and I felt comfortable getting on with my own (non bhuddist) practices. The location is also great.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kelvin)
Kelvin is a real ray of sunshine. He was a great support for the team, and worked away with a smile on his face. He was very keen to help and learn new skills as well as sharing skills he brought with him. Kelvin is very considerate and mindful, and we really appreciated his presence. A genuinely lovely guy.
Laissé par le workawayer (Kelvin) pour l'hôte
This place is simply amazing!!
Susan welcomed me like part of the family. There were two other helpers, and they were all super friendly. The work was really productive because I got to develop new building skills, and everyone was so patient teaching me new things. The rooms are super comfy and cozy, and there’s always plenty of healthy food for
… read more everyone.
It was also my first experience with Buddhism, and I absolutely loved it! Everyone was super friendly and open to answering my questions. I even got to meditate, which made the experience even more unforgettable.
Susan, thank you so, so, sooo much for being so caring and treating everyone like your own kids. This was a wonderful experience, and I really hope I can come back.
Happy holidays! 💕
Kelvin
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gary)
Gary's input to our project was greatly valued. He worked well with our other volunteers and they completed some great tasks together. He was very kind and considerate, and we will be more than happy to welcome him here again. Thank you Gary.
Laissé par le workawayer (Gary) pour l'hôte
I’ve just returned from a week spent volunteering at the centre and it has been one of the best times of my life.
I was made to feel very welcome and both the host and other volunteers were beautiful, intelligent, friendly and inspiring people. The centre itself is peaceful and has a very pleasant atmosphere. There are nice towns nearby and an
… read more excellent farm shop within easy walking distance.
I enjoyed taking part in the meditation activities and being able to meditate in the temple whenever I wished.
As for the work - I mainly helped with some carpentry and clearing of trees. In both cases the centre is well organised with a workshop, tools and protective equipment. The work itself was satisfying and I was guided by a very experienced and patient tradesman.
Accommodation was very good as was the food provided. The dining area and lounge were also very comfortable.
All in all, it was a wonderful first workaway experience and I was very sad at leaving my new friends, host and the fantastic meditation centre.
My plan is to return for a longer period next year and I can recommend this workaway host unreservedly.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Brian)
Brian is a great person. Very friendly, easy to get on with and very helpful. Excellent team player and on his own. He has great skills and will try his hand at everything. Can do attitude with common sense. It was a pleasure to have him here and we hope he returns.
Laissé par le workawayer (Brian) pour l'hôte
This was my second time here and although the winter brings on more challenges than the summer, the experience is still a great one. A very natural environment, right in the woods, very peaceful and a relaxing atmosphere. The work is varied and interesting, mostly construction for me on a wood frame chalet but other tasks arose and I was happy to
… read more do some minor repairs on the cars and some plumbing. Helen and Michael have built up a picturesque and special place and maintain an open welcome, lovely people. Joanne with her wonderful sense of humour and organization made sure I had all the comfy bedding and food that I needed, much appreciated . A big thank you to Joanne and Donny for being great companions and for all the chats we had especially during the colder, quieter weeks. I made some good friends here and I look forward to going back. Bye for now, Brian.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Charlie & Olivia) pour l'hôte
Our stay was nice. The work hours are very organized and there were several other workawayers we got to meet and work with, which made for a nice communal feel. Everyone took turns cooking lunch for the group, which we ate together on work days. All in all, the accomodations were comfortable and the showers were fantastic! The only uncomfortable
… read more part of the stay was that group dynamics and communication between some of the other workawayers and staff were a bit awkward. Fortunately we had a positive experience and felt very well taken care of :)Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par le workawayer (Aine) pour l'hôte
Me & my sister Sile stayed with the "family" for only a week, but we felt instantly welcomed & by the end of the experience we felt as though we had been there for way longer – but in an amazing way!
The shared meals, the chance to join in on the Tibetan Buddhist-meditation, the many learnings from the various tasks you will help out with, the
… read more BEAUTIFUL surroundings in the forest, and most of all the wonderful humans you'll be honoured to share some time with are but a few reasons why I'd whole-heartedly recommend anyone to volunteer here. Thanks Joanne, Helen, Michael, Matt, Donny, Nina, Vanessa & Javier for making our time with you so special – you're all wonderful people, and we're grateful to have crossed paths in this life!! Take care & stay awesome :D
Javier and Vanessa were a pleasure to have around. They worked hard, contributed beautifully and had fun. It was lovely to experience their relaxed, positive attitude. They helped with building work and we not afraid to try new tasks and get stuck in. Wishing you well on your adventures and come back soon! Love from the team xx
El lugar es hermoso, es un predio enorme rodeado de naturaleza con muchos sitios para caminar, explorar y relajar.
Los anfitriones y miembros del equipo, en especial Joanne y Donny con quienes compartimos la mayor parte del tiempo, fueron muy amables, predispuestos y atentos a todo lo que necesitábamos. Compartimos no sólo el trabajo, sino
… read more también algunas comidas y juegos. Un hermoso intercambio!!
Las comidas son más que suficientes, variadas y abundan todo el tiempo. El alojamiento muy cómodo.
En cuanto a las tareas, hay una lista y uno puede ir eligiendo con que ayudar, la comunicación es un gran punto en este lugar. En nuestro caso estuvimos realizando tareas de carpintería para el aislamiento del templo principal, el ambiente de trabajo siempre fue muy agradable y dviertido. Nos llevamos un gran recuerdo y alegría de saber que aportamos algo a este gran proyecto.
Recomendaríamos sin dudas este lugar a todos aquellos que gusten de la naturaleza, linda compañía y busquen tranquilidad.
Laissé par le workawayer (Nathan) pour l'hôte
This project is amazing, the land is vast and plenty space to escape if you need to. The hosts are very easy to get along with and other staff members friendly and knowledgeable. I'd definitely suggest this place to anyone who wants to be in a peaceful environment. Always plenty food and quite often there are shared meals especially on a Monday
… read more when local volunteers arrive. a day have a chilled out fun stay. Cheers guys!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonathan)
Jon is a friendly, hard working, polite and tidy person. He helped with a building project and was quick to learn. He also helped splitting and moving wood and wasn't afraid of physical challenges. He cooked some good meals too. He has lots of energy and really enjoyed the outdoors. We wish him all the best and hope he enjoys many more adventures!
… read more Thank you for everything :)
Laissé par le workawayer (Jonathan) pour l'hôte
I stayed here for almost four weeks and had an amazing time, it went so quickly. I was greeted with a very warm welcome on arrival and found everybody to be friendly and easy to work with. The work for me was either wood collecting or most of the time carpentry. Every Thursday Mark would give us some instruction on tools, materials and tasks and
… read more leave us to get on with the building construction. I learned a huge amount. I stayed in a caravan with electricity and internet which was very comfortable. Food was excellent and plentiful. The grounds are amazing, the forest beautiful and the surrounding area fantastic for exploration on days off. Everything was fab and I hope to return some day. Thanks everyone ☮️Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jon)
Jon and Cami are lovely people. Very helpful with great team spirit. They helped with wood cutting, stacking, painting, moving furniture, cleaning up, cooking and more. I would recommend them to anyone. Very friendly, relaxed and mature. Hopefully see you again 😊
Laissé par le workawayer (Jon) pour l'hôte
Myself and Cammi were only here for 10 days but couldn't have felt more welcome. The work was varied and relaxed, and in return we were always very well fed. Got to meet a host of wonderful people too and do some exploring on time off. perfect! thanks again Helen, Michael, Joanne, Donny, Matt & Jon :)
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Laissé par le workawayer (Audrey & Marius ) pour l'hôte
We had an amazing time here. It was a really interesting experience. We learned so many thing with Kay (one of the volunteer who were there at the same time as us) : we built a hutt, cut trees in the forest, did some building...
We also spent some time visiting the surroundings : Findhorn, Inverness...
Being with such different people
… read more (Workawayers and others) was an amazing experience, we had such a good time. Thank you Helen and Mickaël who allowed us to stay with them (they have so much incredible stories about their trips !!)Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Albert)
Thank you Albert for everything you did - you really helped to bring the project along and you were a joy to have here. Your big smile and warm heart made even the most difficult jobs seem fun and we hope you will come back again. You are an asset to any project - have fun on your travels.
Laissé par le workawayer (Albert) pour l'hôte
Wow what a unique experience! I stayed with Helen, Michael, Audrey, two other workawayers and all the neighbours and the local volunteers for two weeks. It’s like a big community and team. I helped them building a wood cabin for communal toilets and showers. There are quite easy-going and there enough time to explore the impressive forest. Would
… read more totally recommend this place. All in all it is a quite special place of freedom and peace Thank you so much for everithing !!Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emin)
Thank you so much Emin and Louisa for all your help and for being so willing to tackle any job. We got so much done when you were here, it was great. It was also fun having you here and we hope you are enjoying your new workaway experience. We will happily recommend you both as you are not only lovely to be with but very talented people. Hope you
… read more decide to come back one day - there is always a home for you here
all the best on your travels,
Helen and Michael
Laissé par le workawayer (Joanna & Kristan) pour l'hôte
This was the perfect place and the perfect workaway. We felt like part of the team, part of a community. Our hosts were very considerate and made sure we had tasks that we enjoyed doing and were suited to our skills. They are warm-hearted, wonderful people and it was such a joy to stay with them. The woodlands are just beautiful, it was such a
… read more great experience to stay in them. I can't recommend this highly enough to workawayers!
Michael and Helen, thank you so much for having us. We will miss you! But we'll be back :) Sending hugs.Vous pouvez seulement contacter les workawayers avec une adhésion active.
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joanna & Kristan)
Thank you so very much, it was a joy to have you here and you have both accomplished so much. It was great the way you were able to take on any project and get the job done. It was a great experience. We enjoyed you company and your cooking :) Please come back - and if you ever need a reference we are 100% sure you be be an asset to any team!
… read more Thank you again, have fun and good luck on your travels. Hugs from Scotland
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bree)
Thanks so much Bree for your enthusiasm and help. We got so much done together and it was great getting to know you. If you ever need a reference for another workaway we will definitely recommend you. You worked so hard and were such great company, we know you will be an asset wherever you go. Good luck and keep in touch :)
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