Scoraig, Scottish Highlands

Retreat Centre

Shanti Griha is a place for individual retreat in the remote Scottish Highlands.
Silence and wilderness
One of Europe’s last untouched landscapes.
Individual retreat
A stay focused on privacy and simplicity.
Carefully prepared meals
Fresh, organic, vegetarian food every day.
Scoraig

Scoraig is a secluded peninsula in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, one of the last wildernesses of Europe.

There are no roads, and access is along a three-mile foothpath meandering above the rugged coast. Scoraig lies between Loch Broom and Little Loch Broom, to the west of Ullapool and 70 miles northwest of Inverness.
House of Peace

Shanti Griha

Shanti Griha, meaning House of Peace, is set in two acres of magic garden, at the foot of Ben Ghobhlach (635 metres), and 300 yards from the seashore.
Shanti Griha was established in 1999 by Kathrin and Brian Cooper.
For eleven years we ran an annual programme of courses in yoga, Thai Massage, Meditation, Singing, and Windpower.

Individual Retreats

We welcome guests for individual retreats, with a minimum stay of three nights. Days begin with a morning meditation, after which guests are free to organise their time as they wish. Three meals and snacks are included.

The daily rate is £115.

For enquiries and availability, please contact us by email.

Retreat
Landscape

Accommodation

The house is a charming traditional croft with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. It includes a spacious and light-filled studio for meditation, music, and yoga, an open kitchen and dining area, and a comfortable living room with an open fire and a small library.
Electricity is generated by a windmill and solar panels, and the house is heated by a Rayburn stove.

For enquiries and availability, please contact us by email.

Meditation

Food

Shanti Griha is blessed with its own spring, providing us with pure water. Meals are prepared fresh every day. Our raw ingredients are highest quality organic and where possible locally sourced, Scoraig being a totally organic farming area. We bake our own bread, cakes and biscuits. All food is vegetarian or, if requested, vegan, and we also cater for guests with special dietary needs, provided these needs have a medical or ethical reason.

For enquiries and availability, please contact us by email.

Testimonials

Guest Experiences

These short reflections were shared by guests after their stay at Shanti Griha. They offer a personal view of time spent in this quiet place.
Hilary
Yoga
Oh lucky me – my third retreat at this very special place. And yet again, I cried on the last day because I didn’t want to leave – oops, so much for non-attachment! Looking forward to the next time.
Fanny
Meditation
Kathrin, Thank you so much for this excellent meditation retreat. I had a wonderful time, meditating, practising yoga, learning new recipes, cooking and talking with you. A unique experience in a unique setting, peace and quiet, kindness and simplicity, just what I like and what I needed…Merci beaucoup!
Lissa
Yoga
Wonderful to come back here again to find some clarity. Thanks and hoping for another visit.
Gill
Thai Massage
Can’t gather all my thoughts together yet. It has been wonderful for me here and all my hopes realised. Thank you for this special week and booking the lovely weather.
Barbara
Retreat
Such a beautiful place – the stay has made me re-think our life values – thank you so much. Love.
Mary
Retreat
Had a fantastic time in such a tranquil place…unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Thank you!
Dolly
Yoga
Thank you so much for another (3rd) wonderful retreat. I feel refreshed and invigorated – healthier than I’ve felt in two years – and will try and keep up the regime!
Julie
Singing
Music very good, and so was the food…a truly wonderful experience and great company.
Laura
Yoga Teacher Training
What a wonderful week! Brian you have taught me so much, I feel really inspired – just what I needed, and Kathrin you’ve been such a lovely host – we all feel so cared for. Thanks so much.
Suzi
Yoga Teacher Training
Wow – this week was the kick up the arse that I needed! Am leaving here inspired in many areas.
Gordon and Margaret
Thai Massage
Loved the course, loved the food, loved the company, loved the peace!