05/10/2026
One year ago today, I walked away from corporate life to follow a rather different path. 🤍
After years of working in the corporate world, I decided to take a leap and put my energy into turning Lochwood House into the retreat venue I’d been dreaming of creating.
I knew it would be a change. I’m not sure I quite appreciated just how much of a change!
This past year has been a little bit of everything. Early mornings, late nights, endless washing, chopping wood, learning new skills, tackling things I never imagined I’d need to know about, and quite a lot of figuring things out as I go.
But it’s also been a year of watching something really special come to life.
Seeing retreat leaders bring their ideas to Lochwood. Watching complete strangers arrive and leave as friends. Seeing people slow down, reconnect and enjoy this beautiful little corner of Scotland.
Those are the moments that remind me why I decided to do this.
Has it all gone to plan? Absolutely not.
Have I questioned my decision along the way? Of course!
But a year on, I’m incredibly proud of what we’re building here, and so excited about what comes next.
To every retreat leader who has trusted us with their retreats, every guest who has stayed, and everyone who has supported us along the way — thank you. It really does mean the world to our small family business.
Here’s to year two, and everything it might bring. 🥂
Cat 🤍