Wellness retreat with Immerse Hebrides

 I couldn't resist booking on to this retreat.  Based in Eagle Lodge in Uig,  Isle of Lewis it was an opportunity to explore the area.  Swimming, yoga and a massage along with good food and good company were also part of the package.  Norma and Neil were excellent hosts and they were assisted by Emma providing the yoga, Anne-Marie the massage and not forgetting Donald who made sure we were fed.

I met Norma in Stornoway.  Allie then Rose and Johnnie joined us.  We drove out to Uig and met with Louise and Barbara who had had to catch the ferry from Skye as the weather had prevented the Ullapool to Stornoway ferry running.  We had a relaxing start to the weekend with a quick dip at Cnip beach on Valtos.  Then the hot tub came into its own but I chose the hot shower.  Dinner was at Uig Sands restaurant.

The view from the lodge

Eagle Lodge with hot tub

6.35 on Saturday view from the window of my room

Yoga before breakfast to start the day.  Then the massages.  Barbara and I chose to go last and made our way to Aird Uig for a walk around Gallan head.  In the afternoon we had another dip at Reef beach accompanied by Loki, Norma and Neil's new puppy.

One of the many lochans on Gallan Head

Barbara at the end of Gallan Head

The infinity loch

Aird Uig

On the way down to Reef beach

Neil and Loki waiting for us

Photo opportunity

Loki

Up early on Sunday for an Equinox Sunrise dip at Reef.  More yoga and more food then a walk at Mangersta and a swim at Carnish beach.

Equinox moon at Reef

Looking at the view of Mangersta beach

On the way to the bothy

Spot the bothy

Emma

Barbara with the rock challenge

I didn't have my camera for the 10 stags we saw in the morning but managed to snap these two on the way back from Mangersta.

So enjoyed the weekend and glad I am booked on the next one to Mull and Iona.  Felt very relaxed and was told I looked relaxed and well when I stopped off at my friends on the way back home.  The Wellness retreat worked!