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Scotland Winter Retreat: Your Soul's Voice

January 21-30, 2026

A Sacred Pause in Scotland.

Leave the noise behind.

Step into Scotland’s winter stillness and discover the freedom, beauty, and peace your soul has been waiting for.

A Journey Into Stillness, Wonder, and Renewal

There are places that don’t just capture your eye—they claim a piece of your heart.

Scotland is one of them.

In winter, when the Highlands are dusted in snow and the lochs exhale their quiet mist, Scotland reveals a side most travelers never see. A hush settles over the land. Time slows. And suddenly, space opens—for you to breathe, reflect, and remember who you truly are.

This retreat is not a getaway. It is a 9-night, 10-day invitation to pause. To step out of the noise of life and into the quiet majesty of Scotland’s winter, where stillness and beauty conspire to awaken your soul.

Who This Retreat is For

This journey is for you if…

  • You’re craving more than a vacation—you want an experience that restores you from the inside out.
  • You feel the pull of Scotland’s wild beauty and know it has something waiting for you.
  • You’re ready to pause the noise of daily life and reconnect with your own voice, wisdom, and truth.
  • You want to travel in a way that feels effortless—where every detail is cared for, and you can simply arrive, breathe, and receive.
  • You long for meaningful community, yet also value space, quiet, and freedom of choice.

If this stirs something in you, trust it.

Scotland in winter doesn’t just offer a trip—it offers a turning point

What You'll Experience

  •  Tour of Edinburgh a city rich in history and legends
  • Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation to ground your body and center your mind
  • Two Soulful Workshops for reflection, breakthrough, and deeper connection
  • Highland landscapes, Waterfalls, Cliffs, Castles, Cities on guided day trips with Rabbie’s Tours
  • Nourishing meals crafted by a private chef at our Cairngorms lodge
  • Free time to journal, walk, or cozy by the fire with a cup of tea, coffee, whisky, wine
  • Like-hearted community where space, connection, and choice are honored

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about remembering more of yourself.

The Journey

January 21 – Arrival in Edinburgh + Welcome Dinner
January 22 – Historic Edinburgh exploration
January 23 – Scenic journey to our private Cairngorms Lodge
January 24–28 –

  • Daily yoga & meditation
  • Two immersive workshops
  • Optional Highland day trips
  • Private chef breakfasts, dinners + evenings by the fire

January 28 – Return to Edinburgh via scenic route
January 29 – Free day to explore + Closing Dinner
January 30 – Departure or continue your own travels

What's Included

  • 9 nights of accommodation (Edinburgh + Cairngorms lodge)
  • All breakfasts & 5 chef-prepared lodge dinners
  • Daily yoga & meditation
  • 2 immersive workshops with Kate & Margie
  • 6-day private guided tour with Rabbie’s Tour Company
  • Group Zoom calls for connection & prep
  • Full planning support – so you can simply arrive and exhale

What's Not Included

    • Airfare
    • Airport transfers (group option may be arranged depending on flight timing)
    • 4 dinners in Edinburgh
    • Gratuities
    • Travel insurance (required)
    • Personal spending

Investment

  • Double Occupancy: $4,000
  • Single Occupancy: $4,400 (Only 2  available)
  • Deposit: $500 non-refundable
  • Payment Plans: Available through December 2025
  • Bonus: Save $300 if paid in full at registration

Why Choose Happy Travels

Past travelers say it best:

“Every aspect of the trip was thoughtfully planned and beautifully organized… seamless and allowed me to fully relax and enjoy the journey.”

“I came home inspired, refreshed, and with memories I’ll treasure for a lifetime.”

“Kate and Margie put their heart and soul into every detail. I felt cared for, safe, and completely alive.”

With decades of experience in holistic wellness, coaching, and global adventure, Kate & Margie curate retreats that blend soul-nourishing practices with the joy of exploration. Their gift is creating journeys that are both restorative and wildly fun—where every detail is held so you can simply show up, breathe, and be changed by the experience.

Your Invitation

This retreat is intentionally intimate, with limited spaces available.

If you’re longing for stillness, craving beauty that stirs your soul, and ready to reconnect with yourself in one of the world’s most magical landscapes—your space is waiting.

👉🏻 Reserve Your Spot Today

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Scotland Winter Retreat: Your Soul's Voice January 2026

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"Every aspect of the trip was thoughtfully planned and beautifully organized—from the itinerary to accommodations to the guide to the pacing of the days. It was seamless and allowed me to fully relax and enjoy the journey."
"If you want to travel with ease that every moment is carefully thought out, Choose Happy Travels will exceed your expectations. I came home inspired, refreshed, and with memories I’ll treasure for a lifetime."
"If you’re considering a visit to the country of Scotland, you couldn’t pick a better team to travel with. Choose Happy Travels made our experience a soulful trip through a magical country."
"Go go go 🙂 On ANY trip sponsored by these two women - Kate and Margie - dba Choose Happy Travels. They will make you feel welcome and special. And although I personally believe there will never be another group as special and individual as ours - there is a group out there that will meet all your expectations 🙂"
"I believe you gals, Kate and Margie, as well as Jamie, put your heart and soul in the planning and implementation of this trip. You looked out for our welfare, both mental and physical. I will always cherish the people I met and the memories I made."

Meet Your Guides

This retreat is hosted by Kate Shipp & Margie Katzke, co-founders of Choose Happy Travels. With decades of experience in holistic wellness, transformational coaching, and adventure travel, they curate life-changing experiences designed to create special moments, lifetime memories, and happiness. Safety is their number one priority as the take you on adventures within yourself and around the world. 
 
Together, they’ll guide you through intentional practices, cultural exploration, and personal breakthroughs to help you leave Scotland feeling more alive, aligned, and deeply connected to yourself and life.