Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Do you feel like you need a fresh start or a clear path for 2025 and your life beyond? Do you often wish you could take time out at the start of the year for yourself, just to breathe and re-focus? Now is your chance! Join Andrea Hobbs and Jacqui Christie of OrganicaJ and owner of Christie’s Croft, in a supportive small group setting, for a unique, warm and inspiring residential retreat, where you’ll create your own Vision Board: set your personal intentions, reflect on your heart’s highest hopes, and leave with an inspiring vision for your future.
What’s Included:
- Small group environment for personalised attention (max 6 people)
- All materials provided to inspire and create your vision board
- Expert guidance from your experienced hosts Andrea and Jacqui
- Guided meditations with Andrea
- A unique simple method to help you focus on your heart’s true desire
- Integration and awakening ritual to help you embody your vision
- Quality single & shared accommodation at our Scottish rural cozy cottage
- Gorgeous log burning stove to enjoy.
- A beautiful, quiet small village with access to walks amongst the birch & pine trees
- Stunning views of Clachnaben/hills/woods to wake up to (breathtaking sunrises when weather allows)
- Nourishing vegan/vegetarian food prepared for you, using organic produce where possible
- Communal eating and sharing for a warm, informal experience
- Personal guidance on your oracle card messages
- Outdoor activities (if the weather is kind!)
- Fire ceremony & sharing outside/inside around the log fire
- Free ‘How to’ sheet to take away for your own use in 2026!
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Free advice on using Organica J products and the opportunity to try out and purchase
- All meals are included in the retreat price and provided at our cozy croft
- Organic soaps/shampoo bars in all bathrooms
- Free parking will be available at the venue or very close by (easy short walking distance)
- All bed linen and towels provided
This Retreat is unlike most vision board creation days, as we delve below the surface of our thinking mind to find inspirations from our heart and soul using a unique methodology inspired by Colette Baron-Reid. You will be guided through thoughtful and gentle activities, supported to bring focus to your soul’s true energy, set meaningful intentions, and bring your inner visions to life and into embodiment through uncomplicated ritual, and a visual representation that you will take away with you to keep. Simple collage is used to put together your actual board, so no art or craft skills are needed, just an open heart.
What to Expect:
- Friday Evening: Arrive to a welcome dinner, followed by a guided meditation to help you land at the retreat, quiet your mind, and gain inspiration for the heart of your vision board….
- Saturday: Enjoy a full day of gentle indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting!) to spark insight and creativity. You’ll be supported by Andrea and Jacqui to listen to your own soul, intuition, and imagination using guided meditations, oracle cards, use a vision board framework inspired by Colette Baron-Reid, and have access to an inspiring range of materials to choose from. Throughout the day you will gradually collect images and words that resonate with your goals, before assembling your board using simple collage, in front of a cozy log fire in the afternoon.
- Sunday: We’ll close the weekend with a powerful activation ritual to help bring your vision to life.
No experience of meditation, spiritual practice, or any art or craft skills are required to be able to fully take part in this retreat. The retreat takes an expansive pan-spiritual approach. You will be guided every step of the way by Andrea’s gentle voice and her natural warmth. She brings a depth of experience as an artist, crafter, and Wild Therapist, as well as facilitation of small crafting and slow-stitch groups, an original training qualification in art therapy, and leading Wild Way Retreats, therapeutic residential retreats for women in the U.K.
Jacqui’s knowledge of the area, her warm welcome as venue host, and her vast experience as an aromatherapist will help you feel supported and taken care of during your stay. Both Andrea and Jacqui are trained as Mind Calm Coaches / Calmologists with the Calm Clan Academy led by Sandy Newbigging.
- Single and double rooms are available at our cosy venue Christie’s Croft, on a first come basis, in the beautiful, quiet village of Finzean, near Banchory in Aberdeenshire. You will wake up with stunning views of Clachnaben and be able to access the woods near by, or just relax in front of the wood stove.
- We have 4 rooms available (maximum capacity is 6 women with 4 people sharing).
- 2 upstairs flexible rooms offer a more economical sharing option. Why not invite a friend to come with you? Or let us know if you’d be willing to make a new friend by sharing during your stay. Shared accommodation is £75 per person for the whole weekend.
- 2 downstairs rooms can be booked for single occupancy if this is your preference. Single occupancy is £120 per person for the whole weekend.
Quote from guest at Christie’s Croft 2024 “The attention to detail is evident in their great website…It was very cosy and the wood-burning stove worked well and added to the cosy feel…We loved the small bars of artisan soap in every bathroom…It has been tastefully modernised and is also very functional.”
- All food and meals are included, and will be nourishing vegan and vegetarian dishes. We will eat together as a group, and we will ask you about your dietary requirements at booking so that any allergies can be accommodated.
- Feel free to bring your own snacks, although there will be some available.
- We do not provide alcohol and we are not licensed. Due to the nature of the retreat, we suggest that alcohol is avoided, but we understand that you may enjoy a glass of something with your meal. Please bring your own.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the house. Please only smoke in the designated area outside.
- Please do not bring/use illegal drugs at the retreat.
- We’re really sorry but we cannot accommodate your dog or other pets at the venue.
- You can visit Christie’s Croft on Facebook
- You can visit Andrea at Arnie’s Creations on Facebook and Instagram @arnieknits
.Because the venue and group are small and intimate, this is a WOMEN ONLY event.
This is the perfect opportunity to take a break before Spring. Supported by the waxing moon energy you will align with your deepest desires, listen to your quietest whispers, and connect with like-minded individuals. You will leave feeling refreshed, supported, inspired, and ready to manifest your vision.
Quote from Retreat participant led by Andrea in 2024 “The retreat reminded me that I can listen to my own heart, make big scary choices for myself and place myself back in the centre of my own story, with love.”
Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today!
Practical Stuff – retreat costs, accommodation, meals, booking, and our cancellation policy:
RETREAT WITH SINGLE ROOM – £420; SHARED ROOM £375
Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today!
Full Retreat content without accommodation £300
- The retreat content only is £300 per person and is payable in full at booking (not including accommodation/non-residential option).
- The retreat price includes all the guidance and support you will receive, all materials required, plus food and the preparation of your meals. See below for our cancellation policy.
- HOW TO BOOK
- Full payment for the retreat and accommodation is required on booking and details for bank transfer are on the booking form.
- Booking can be made by contacting support@andreahobbs.co.uk
- Please complete the short booking form that is available to download here and email to the address above.
- Cancellation Policy
- Both Andrea and Jacqui are small business owners, and due to the nature of this Retreat we cannot accommodate cancellations without a charge or cut-off point as this may mean we have to cancel altogether, disappointing people who have committed their time and money. We are very happy to answer all and any questions prior to taking your booking so that you can be sure it’s right for you. Just contact us and we will be happy to arrange a chat with you by phone, or answer any questions by email.
- Cancellations can be made before 31st December but will incur a £150 non-returnable deposit.
- Cancellations made after 31st December will be non-refundable.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!
or call Jacqui on 07507 955888 or 01330 850257 for more information.
with love,
