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"More than a holiday, more than a travel experience, more a completely new way of looking at wildlife and life in general, including our own...could well be a life changing experience for both of us" Alison Nichol-Smith and son Miles (aged 14), April 6th 2012
Unique wildlife watching and natural history breaks, volunteering holidays, nature retreats and family holidays, located in the stunning and unspoilt region of Moray Speyside, near the Scottish Highland capital of Inverness and based in beautiful eco-friendly accommodation. Call us on 01309 674768 or 07590 832919 Stay in a Victorian mansion run as a sustainable community. Try glamorous camping in our huge, comfortably outfitted canvas ‘bell tents’, or choose from self catering wooden lodges or a 4 star country Inn. Fantastic range of short breaks and longer holidays. Activities include dolphin, seal and bird watching with expert wildlife biologist; or go a little Ray Mears with some campfire building, shelter making and wildlife tracking; release your inner child with tide-pooling & beach art or games; or enjoy reflective or creative time with nature writing and journaling, felting and willow weaving. You are also welcome to join us in volunteering in the organic kitchen or gardens at our base Newbold House - a centre for sustainability education, workshops and retreats. Locally there are opportunities for walking, river rafting, horseriding, visiting the Cairngorm National Park and mountains, Monster hunting at nearby Loch Ness, visiting our famous single malt whisky distilleries or learning about sustainable living at the Findhorn Foundation, a world famous eco-village and community.
Nature Retreats - A relaxing short break (4 nights) or holiday (6 nights). Come alone, as a couple or with friends. Includes the perfect balance of nature and wildlife based activities and time for relaxation and de-stressing. Details, dates and prices. Family Holidays - Memorable family holidays for all ages including wildlife watching, boat trips, forest skills, beach activities, arts & craft projects, campfires and storytelling. Fully inclusive at our Newbold House base, or self catering with our friends at Tullochwood Lodges. Parents/adults can choose to join in with the kids or sometimes just relax and unwind while we entertain the children nearby. Details, dates and prices. Volunteering Holidays -Experience life in a sustainable community as a working guest in the mornings helping out and learning new skills in our organic kitchen and gardens, followed by practical wildlife and conservation activities in the afternoon (e.g. joining our seal research project, surveying the local wildlife, or building and maintaining the wildlife habitats around our grounds. We offer an active week and a retreat style week - just let us know your preferences. Details, dates and prices.
About Us Wild at Heart is a small company with a big vision. We believe in 'changing the world one holiday at a time' by providing fantastic experiences which also enable guests to reconnect with nature and be inspired by a community of people committed to sustainable living. Let us show you that living in harmony with nature can be fun, easy and comfortable. Its not all mud, tofu and giving up the stuff you love! See the About Us page for more about team and values.
Unique Location
As well as offering a great range of activities, we are also lucky enough to be based in a wonderful and unique location; the historic town of
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