Near Us
From the wilderness of the open hills to the Dark Skies of the Galloway Forest or windswept coastline, the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere has many places to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The Biosphere’s geography of remote open moorland, serene lochs, quiet ancient oak woodlands, waterfalls and deep gorges, and picturesque villages all contribute to its peaceful character, providing opportunities for contemplation and awe.
We are perfectly placed for the ‘Galloway Red Kite Trail’ that the area is famous for and their website gives you an idea of just some of the other wildlife that we have, both all year round and visiting. For me, it’s the thousands of pink-footed geese who arrive around November who are the most jaw-dropping of all the sights.
The Artists’ town of Kirkcudbright is 6 miles from the retreat and buses there run regularly from outside the front door. There are numerous galleries there if you are looking for artistic inspiration and the fabulous Gallovidia Books is a must-visit (& great local source of advice for food stops). Wigtown, with its second-hand bookshops and iconic Wigtown Book Festival is 45 minutes’ drive away.