Dare | Scotland 2024

Sold Out - May 11-17, 2024

Seven Days in Cairngorms National Park - A Bonnie Bespoke Adventure

 Retreat Snapshot

When: May 11-17, 2024

Where: Glen Feshie, the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Theme: Our Stories Matter

Investment: $8,647.00 all inclusive (excluding airfare)

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Overview

Experience a week-long retreat of adventure and tranquility. Our theme for this one: walking and whisky! From picturesque walks, trying the art of falconry, swimming in lochs, and forest bathing, this retreat offers a perfect blend of nature and excitement. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Scotland through walking tours and the finest whiskies. Join me in May!

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WALKING & WHISKY IN THE HEART OF SCOTLAND

WALKING & WHISKY IN THE HEART OF SCOTLAND

Castle in Scotland
Whisky Barrels
Woman writing in journal.

 "The connection, the quality, the destinationโ€ฆ all exquisite, all what my soul needed. Grateful for the attention to detail and planning to make the experience worth my time, energy, and investment. Will go again 100 times to feel this aligned."

- M.O. | PAST RETREAT PARTICIPANT

Trip Itinerary

Scotland's wild landscapes are at once, both bold and fair. Beckoning loch, mist over the moors and perhaps a wee whisky along a Highland trail. Join me and discover a land of strong traditions, captivating history, and welcoming locals on our bonnie bespoke adventure.

(Note: This trip overview is subject to change due to weather and availability.)

 Accommodations

Ballintean Mountain Lodge

Travel Logistics + Trip Insurance

ARRIVAL

Edinburgh Airport | EDI

Please plan to arrive in Edinburgh by 11am, Saturday, May 11, 2024. If your schedule allows, I recommend that you arrive a day or so earlier to explore Edinburgh. This will ease your travel logistics and give you time to acclimate to the time zone. The time zone in Scotland for our Detour will be British Summer Time (BST). If you do arrive early, we will arrange a time and place to pick you up in Edinburgh.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

The Dare Crew and I will meet you at the Edinburgh Airport at 12pm BST on Saturday, May 11, 2024. From the airport, we will head to Ballintean Lodge in Cairngorms National Park, traveling through the Scottish countryside in a luxury coach. The drive shouldn't take more than 3 hours to reach the lodge, where we will begin our Detour with a proper afternoon tea.

DEPARTURE

We will travel back to Edinburgh from the lodge the morning of May 17th, with our arrival at the airport planned for 12:30pm. If you book return flights on the 17th, we recommend a flight time of no earlier than 3pm. Depending on your flight options, an overnight in Edinburgh may be necessary.

TRIP INSURANCE

Due to the unpredictability of current global events, I require that you purchase flight insurance through the airline when you book your flights AND travel/trip cancellation insurance to cover your retreat investment. Insurance is not offered through Dare to Detour. I recommend AIG Travel Guard Insurance. AIG Travel Guard provides a variety of insurance packages for you to choose from. I ask that purchase travel insurance that includes medical coverage and emergency airlift evacuation. Proof of insurance coverage will be required one month prior to our Detour together.

Visit the AIG website to learn more: https://www.travelguard.com/

Is a Detour for Me?

Dare is for you ifโ€ฆ

  • You want to travel with like-minded women.

  • You are curious about solo travel, and want to try it out within the safety of a curated experience.

  • You want to travel with your besties, or your mom and sister, and meaningfully connect through a shared experience together.

  • You want to try something new, like summiting a mountain peak or riding a horse for the first time, or traveling abroad on your own.

  • You're looking to escape the noise of your day-to-day and find ways to be quiet in nature and reconnect with your core values and inner self.

  • You've been planning all the logistics for every aspect of your family's travel and extra curricular, and want to treat yourself to a trip where everything is planned and managed for YOU!

Dare is NOT for you ifโ€ฆ

  • You are currently in deep crisis - our Detours are not for those in need of professional help as we do NOT have a licensed clinician on staff.

  • You don't feel comfortable offering your heart-forward, non-judgmental support to others from a wide range of life experiences and identities.

  • You can't hold safe emotional space for those around you, or refrain from offering unsolicited advice.

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Guides - The Dare Crew

Sheryl Wright

Founder, Dare to Detour

Taylor Lawn

Wrangler, Retreat Communication + Logistics