Step Out of Time — Optional Extension
The Highland Deep Dive
Five extra 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: $1750
AFTER OCTOBER 31: $2400
Reserve your Room (Extension Available as an Add-On at Checkout)The Invitation
After the manor, escape to the wild.
For those who aren't ready to leave, we've reserved a small block of spots at 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 space and storytelling with unhurried days of writing and one 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 Britain's most scenic train lines, tracing 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 rambling, three-storey lochside house in the tiny village of Stromeferry — wood-burning stove, long farmhouse table, and windows that hold nothing but 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 beverages in the manor
- ✓ 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 manor
- ✕ Tickets or taxis from the Inverness train station to your final destination
Day Trip
A tour of 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
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
Available exclusively to writers attending the 2027 Scotland Fantasy Writer's Retreat, August 26–31.
Add the Highland Extension at CheckoutAdded as an optional line item during retreat registration — no separate purchase needed.
