Step Out of Time — Optional Extension
The Highland Deep Dive
Five days of quiet, focused writing on the shore of Loch Carron, reached by one of the most beautiful train rides in Scotland.
August 31-September 5, 2027
EARLY-BIRD PRICE UNTIL OCTOBER 31: $1950
AFTER OCTOBER 31: $2400
Reserve your Room (Extension Available as an Add-On at Checkout)The Invitation
Escape to the wild.
We've reserved a lochside lodge deep in the West Highlands, right at the entrance to the Isle of Skye. Where the main retreat gives you craft, community, and structure, the Deep Dive gives you unhurried days of writing and a tour to the Isle of Skye to immerse in the stories of Scotland.
The Journey
A train ride to the edge of the map.
From the manor, we travel north and west, through Inverness and deeper into the Highlands on one of the UK's most scenic train lines, following lochs and glens all the way to Stromeferry. The lodge sits right beside the platform.
Where You'll Write
Stationmaster's Lodge, Loch Carron
A three-storey lochside house in the tiny village of Stromeferry with a wood-burning stove, long farmhouse table, and windows looking out to the water and mountains.
Lochside
Loch Carron, West Highlands
Fire-side Writing
Log burner, long table, water views
Wildlife
Walk along the loch to spot birds and otters
The Details
What's Included
Included
What's Covered
- ✓ Train tickets from the manor to the lodge, then tickets back to Inverness: fly out from there, or take the train onward to Edinburgh
- ✓ All meals and select beverages in the lodge
- ✓ A guided storytelling tour of the Isle of Skye
- ✓ A special surprise activity for our final night
Not Included
What to Plan For
- ✕ Alcoholic beverages during meals outside the lodge
- ✕ Extra drinks or snacks
- ✕ Tickets or taxis from the Inverness train station to your final destination
Day Trip
The Isle of Skye
We will have a storytelling tour of the Isle of Skye to immerse in dramatic landscapes and inspire new fantasy scenes.
1 hour
Drive from the lodge to the Fairy Pools, then continue on from there
Also Nearby
The harbor village of Plockton and Eilean Donan Castle.
Entirely Optional
Challenge by choice always! If you prefer to stay at the lodge and write, you can do so
Limited spots for the Deep Dive extension
We are keeping this as a small, intimate retreat.
Add the Highland Extension at CheckoutAdded as an optional line item during retreat registration — no separate purchase needed.
