Inspired Ventures
The Living Mountain Retreat
Case Study Cairngorms National Park

The Living Mountain Retreat

Partnering with The Living Mountain to create an unforgettable experience.

The Living Mountain
The Partner

Meet The Living Mountain

Wellness Community

A collective dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through movement and mindfulness. They believe that true rest comes not from doing nothing, but from being fully present in wild places.

The Vision

"This wasn't about adrenaline; it was about silence."

This wasn't about adrenaline; it was about silence. The brief was to find a place where 'the only noise is the river and the wind.' They needed a venue that was luxurious but not pretentious, with direct access to wild swimming spots so guests could roll out of bed and into the freezing water. 'No public roads, no tourists, just us and the mountains.'

The Goal

To host a wellness retreat focused on yoga, QiGong, and wild swimming in a luxurious wilderness setting.

The Challenge

Creating a deeply restorative retreat requires a secluded yet accessible venue that fosters community connection.

Specific Needs

Private lodge with river access, vegetarian catering, and quiet spaces for meditation.

Making it Happen

Crafting the Experience

We scoured the Highlands and found a private lodge that sits alone in a valley—no neighbors, just deer. It was perfect, but it needed to function as a retreat center. We brought in a team of local vegetarian chefs to turn the kitchen into a wellness hub, serving plant-based feasts that grounded the guests. We coordinated the schedule to flow with the light, arranging QiGong sessions at sunrise and wild swims in the river pools. We even arranged for a local sound healer to come in for an evening gong bath, transforming the living room into a sanctuary.

Precision Logistics

We partnered with the Living Mountain team to select the perfect secluded lodge. Our team managed all the on-site logistics, from sourcing local organic produce for the chefs to coordinating the arrival of the sound healer, ensuring the retreat flowed effortlessly.

The Outcome

A transformative weekend where guests disconnected from the world and reconnected with nature, praised for its tranquility and flawless organization.

The Journey

A glimpse into the route and daily flow.

Day 1

Arrival & Grounding

Welcome circle and gentle flow yoga. Dinner by private chef.

Day 2

Water & Earth

Morning wild swim in the private river. Guided forest bathing walk. Evening sound bath.

Water & Earth - Image 1
Water & Earth - Image 2
Day 3

Mountain Air

Hike to a local bothy for lunch. QiGong session overlooking the valley.

Day 4

Closing Circle

Final cold plunge and brunch before departure.

Current Expedition

Cairngorms National Park

*All itineraries are fully customizable.

Traveler Feedback

Stories from the people who were there.

A beautiful accommodation in a luxurious tranquil setting. The community cooking was a highlight.

Y
YBVerified Traveler

I haven't slept that well in years. The location was perfect—completely isolated but so comfortable.

J
James K.Verified Traveler
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