Spending time at Calvin’s Cabin
What to do
You may be wondering how you might spend your time at a grief retreat. Everyone’s needs will be different, some may crave the luxury of doing absolutely nothing, others may want more stimulation. Here are just some ideas of how you could spend your time, with the focus being on rest and self-care:
Quietness and stillness – contemplating, watching the birds, admiring the flowers, soaking in the bath, reading, puzzles and small Lego sets, praying, meditating.
Immersing yourself in nature – enjoying the garden, helping in the garden, walking along nearby paths, forest tracks, beaches.
Creative activities - take time for activities which you find healing or would like to explore, such as journaling, colouring, creating a memory book/box, decorating pebbles.
Local places of interest and beauty (see What’s nearby)
What’s nearby
The stunning Carberry Estate is on the doorstep with forest walks and a baronial mansion house with restaurant and bar and a library offering afternoon tea.
Inveresk Lodge and Gardens (National Trust) is a short walk away in Inveresk.
Dalkeith Country Park offers beautiful woodland walks.
There is a network of walking/cycle paths accessible by foot from the Cabin, offering views over Arthur’s Seat and the Pentland Hills.
There are beautiful beaches further along the coast and a swimming pool and sauna at Portobello Beach.
Archerfield House, offering luxury spa facilities, is a short drive away.
There are various supermarkets in Musselburgh and Dalkeith (Tesco, Sainsburys Local, Aldi & Lidl) as well as a choice of cafés, restaurants and takeaways.