# Event Details - **Event Name**: Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this unique wild swimming retreat.About this Event“It is not the case simply that there is water in the world; within the world of water there is a world." Zen Master DogenLet the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands embrace you on this unique wild swimming retreat where ancient Zen wisdom meets mindful movement, meditative stillness, safe open-water practice and the science of cold water’s healing potential.This retreat offers a powerful blend of adventure, mindfulness and science-backed wellbeing. Wild swimming in the Highlands boosts circulation, resilience, and mood, while Zen meditation and movement practices help calm the mind and sharpen focus. Open-water safety skills build confidence and the latest research on cold-water therapy supports improved mental clarity, reduced stress, and a deeper sense of vitality. Together, these elements create an energising experience that reconnects you with your body, nature and a renewed sense of inner strength.The daily schedule will look something like this:0700 Morning Meditation0800 Breakfast (silence ends after breakfast)0930 Cold Water Safety1000 Breathwork and Movement1100 Wild Swim1300 Lunch1400 Dharma Talk, Discussion and Reflection1530 Tea and Cake1600 Free time (explore, rest, look at swim technique)1800 Dinner2000 Discussion, Reflection and Journalling2130 Evening Meditation (silence begins)Is this retreat for me?If you can swim and want to learn more about how wild swimming can become a spiritual practice then this retreat is for you. A sense of adventure and willingness to get out of your comfort zone will really help you get the most of this experience. Plus, a sense of humour and love of tea and cake are essential!Beginners to Zen and meditation are welcome.To ensure swim safety, you must be able to swim. A length of an indoor pool without stopping is a good starting point. All swims will be guided by a fully qualified and insured STA Open Water Swim Coach. As with all activities there are risks involved and you are advised to take out your own insurance for the trip. Swim destinations may vary depending on the weather and water conditions on the day. The guide is responsible for all decisions regarding water safety.The retreat price includes accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks, guiding and open water safety cover. There are six places available.Feedback from our previous swim retreat:"Thank you again Penny for making it all happen, your wisdom and care, great food and company""Zen retreats are very special and to be lucky enough to be a part of one in a stunning part of the Highlands, and indeed our country, is a memory that will be savoured forever. Thank you Penny and to all for making it truly wonderful. " - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-etive/zen-and-the-art-of-wild-swimming-retreat-2026/100001976710953674 - **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, meditation, art, trips-adventures, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 425, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glen Etive - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Gualachulain Bothy - **lat**: 56.5666667 - **long**: -5.05 - **full address**: Gualachulain Bothy, Gulachulain Bothy, Glen Etive, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d82546c79ef5e38ea93bb837d3a621af9eda4b4ab2e77f8a8f3b72bf976b2d4a-rimg-w1200-h676-dc92a1ae-gmir.jpg?v=1765570727 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026 being held? - **A:** Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026 takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Gualachulain Bothy, Gulachulain Bothy, Glen Etive, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026 range from GBP 50 to GBP 425 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySuper Early Bird DEPOSIT (balance of £300)GBP 50LimitedEarly Bird DEPOSIT (balance of £325)GBP 50AvailableStandard Price DEPOSIT (balance of £375 to pay)GBP 50AvailableStandard PriceGBP 425Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026? - **A:** Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026 is organized by Mountain Yoga Kinlochleven. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Zen and the Art of Wild Swimming Retreat 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d82546c79ef5e38ea93bb837d3a621af9eda4b4ab2e77f8a8f3b72bf976b2d4a-rimg-w1200-h676-dc92a1ae-gmir.jpg?v=1765570727", "startDate": "2026-09-06T17:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-09T14:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/glen-etive/zen-and-the-art-of-wild-swimming-retreat-2026/100001976710953674", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Gualachulain Bothy", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Gulachulain Bothy", "postalCode": "PH49 4JA", "addressLocality": "Glen Etive", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "56.5666667", "longitude": "-5.05" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this unique wild swimming retreat.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2025-12-12", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-09T14:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2025-12-12", "lowPrice": "50.00", "highPrice": "425.00", "price": "50.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/glen-etive/zen-and-the-art-of-wild-swimming-retreat-2026/100001976710953674" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2025-12-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-12-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/glen-etive/zen-and-the-art-of-wild-swimming-retreat-2026/100001976710953674", "price": "50.00", "name": "Super Early Bird DEPOSIT (balance of £300)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2025-12-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-12-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/glen-etive/zen-and-the-art-of-wild-swimming-retreat-2026/100001976710953674", "price": "50.00", "name": "Early Bird DEPOSIT (balance of £325)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2025-12-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-12-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/glen-etive/zen-and-the-art-of-wild-swimming-retreat-2026/100001976710953674", "price": "50.00", "name": "Standard Price DEPOSIT (balance of £375 to pay)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2025-12-12", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-12-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/glen-etive/zen-and-the-art-of-wild-swimming-retreat-2026/100001976710953674", "price": "425.00", "name": "Standard Price" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Mountain Yoga Kinlochleven", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/mountain-yoga-kinlochleven/22519954", "description": "Penny is trained in Zen Yoga and Meditation; a Japanese Buddhist tradition which teaches practices to foster wellbeing, develop awareness of body-mind and cultivate our ability to live life fully and fearlessly. Penny is a qualified teacher with a long career in education specialising in Buddhism, Philosophy of Religion and Beliefs in Society. She is also a keen mountaineer with many years of experience climbing in the UK, European Alps as well as Norway, Canada and the Himalayas. Yoga, meditation and climbing have been constant themes in her life, complementary practices that nurture and satisfy both body and mind. She trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and holds a BWY Foundation Certificate in Yoga and a 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training in Zen Yoga. She has continued her yoga journey with the Seasonal Yoga Academy and now holds an Advanced Seasonal Masters Certificate. She is a trained Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and is a trainee Junior Zen Teacher with Zenways. Penny is a qualified Mountain Leader, holds a BASP Emergency Outdoor First Aid Certificate and is a member of the Mountain Training Association. She is based in Kinlochleven in the Scottish Highlands where she teaches weekly Yoga classes & monthly Yoga Mornings. She also leads retreats & workshops for outdoor adventurers and is a partner in Wild Yoga Glencoe.'See you on a mat or a mountain'.For more details visit www.mountainyogakinlochleven.co.uk & www.wildyogaglencoe.co.uk" } ] } ] ```