Galloway Holistic Retreats

14/11/2025

28/02/2025

I’m hoping to arrange for Emaline Delapaix to perform later this year in the village hall in Auchencairn. As some of you may know, Emaline was the first musician to perform at The Dragonfly and I’ve always wanted her to come back…she is honestly one of my favourite musicians.
As The Dragonfly is no longer trading, this is a venture to 1) showcase Emaline’s music and 2) raise much needed funds for tha hall. At the minute, I’m toying with the idea of a similar model to what we did at The Dragonfly ie a meal plus performance, or just the musician. What do you think?

Here’s a link to Emaline’s new single…do please share!
And keep an eye open for updates regarding this and other music nights!

https://www.facebook.com/share/12HkHdTgJgd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Buy the new single (3 songs), preorder the new album / limited edition t-shirt and more as part of my album crowd funder over here: https://emalinedelapaix.b...

27/10/2022

Regrettably, GHR and The Dragonfly is having a bit of a hiatus for the foreseeable future. The current economic climate is making things simply too expensive for us to operate right now, so I’m taking a well-earned break (and back to full time teaching 🤔😂)
I’m sad, as I’ve worked really hard with GHR as well as The Dragonfly, but sometimes it’s best to pause and listen to your gut. Who knows what the outlook will be in a few years time? This doesn’t mean the end, just time out to take stock and decide which path to travel.
On a personal level, I’ve many exciting things to look forward to, such as a house move and new, special friendships in my life. Adventures beckon and I’m really excited about where these will take us!
Thankyou to all who have supported me over the years. Who thought global events and government policies would alter so many plans? But it is what it is and you know, I’m fine with that.
Take care and Thankyou once again 💕💕💕
Unbelievably, this is the only photo I can find of myself raising a toast!! With tea!!!

07/08/2022

**Beat the Menopausal Madness Retreat**
NB: This is NOT an online event

Come and join us for a weekend exploring all aspects of perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause, an absolute must for all women.

This retreat will be full of education, understanding, myth busting, wellbeing, and of course sharing experiences, fun and laughter!

Don’t be fooled into thinking this is something that happens to old ladies! Even in our thirties, our bodies are moving towards perimenopause: do you know how this affects your bone health, heart health, brain health?

Learn about what it is, how it happens, when it happens, how it can impact you, what signs should you look out for, and ultimately, how you can support yourself through this change in our lives to get the best out of our bodies, mind, and spirit.

We will cover:
How might it affect me?
HRT, what is it? Types, options, risks, and benefits
Diet and lifestyle
Therapies to combat stress, anxiety, poor sleep, flushes and more.

This isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of a new chapter where you can be knowledgeable, informed and empowered.

Over the course of the weekend we will meditate, go for a woodland walk, ​use a range of tools and techniques to manage anxiety & stress incorporating Hypnotherapy, Havening, EFT & EMDR, and take part in a yoga session.

The Venue
We will be hosting our Beat the Menopausal Madness retreat at Galloway Holistic Retreats
in beautiful Southwest Scotland


Accommodation – all rooms are ensuite
Twin room based on 2 sharing: ​​£295 per person
Single Occupancy: ​​​​£345 per person
Family room based on 3 people sharing:​£285 per person

Prices include accommodation and all meals (plant based), snacks and drinks which will be served in the onsite restaurant.

Your hosts

Coral Bugden, PDCH, MBSCH, MHS
Coral has been working as an N.L.P. Master Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist for around 8 years. She has had a special interest in all things ‘menopause’ since meeting the esteemed Dr. Heather Currie MBE, ex Chair of the British Menopause Society and Founder of Menopause Matters magazine. This sparked a passion to help educate women and men on this chapter in their lives. She has undertaken specialist training to be able to help support women to naturally take control of some of the debilitating symptoms and has had her trials and results published in Menopause Matters Magazine.

Alison Gifford PhD, HPD, MNCH
Alison is a pharmacist with 30 years’ experience and has been a clinical hypnotherapist for 8 years. Hypnotherapy offers Alison a way to help people deal with the issues that underpin medical complaints, and she also has a specialist interest in working with women struggling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and low self-confidence. Alison has also trained in using Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) with hypnotherapy, which is very helpful in treating PTSD and severe anxiety states.

05/08/2022

Details of the peri-meno, meno and post-menopausal retreat coming soon!

25/07/2022

Weekends for hosting your own retreat/workshop/training event are really filling up for the latter part of 2022. However, do get in touch to see what our availability is for the rest of the year.
Bookings for 2023 are also being taken.
relax@gallowayholisticretreats.co.uk

19/07/2022

18/07/2022

Are you looking for a venue from which to host your retreat, workshop or training event? One which is intimate enough so that your guests have the opportunity to bond, accommodating up to 9 in en-suite bedrooms? A space which has a 20ft yurt, large garden and two treatment rooms? In a venue that is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, where you and your guests can take time out for forest bathing or wild swimming.
If so, then Galloway Holistic Retreats could be the perfect venue for you. We offer you competitive rates on a per guest basis, taking away the extra pressure of filling your retreat, plus offer a self catering option if you’d rather concentrate on your retreat rather than cooking all weekend!
If you’d like further information, then do please get in touch with Esther at:
relax@gallowayholisticretreats.co.uk

10/07/2022

Perimenopause Retreat in Auchencairn at Galloway Holistic Retreats. Details to follow.

02/07/2022

A wonderful sound bath in the yurt.

🛖Yurt Sound bath in Auchencairn 🎶

I had the honour and the pleasure to facilitate a Sound bath at Kirsty Forrester's Yoga Retreat in Auchencairn last weekend 🥰🎶

The yurt was a great space for the Sound bath with the elements and the birds accompanying our session.
Everyone was relaxed and glowing after the Sound bath! 😍🎶💞✨️

If you'd like me to come to your next event or retreat please get in touch. I'll be happy to hear from you 💌🌈