In today’s fast-paced society, finding time to sit and reflect on life, hear from God and to enjoy the abundance of His creation is becoming more and more difficult. With each increasing pressure, the time we spend with God, as well as time just for ourselves, is diminished. Yet, our human spirits yearn for these times of restoration; time to rest, time to pray, time to enjoy God’s Word, time just to ‘be’.
A Still Waters Retreat is the perfect antidote to life’s constant demands. There is no busy teaching schedule, only a gentle devotional over breakfast times and a short teaching by the fireside in the evenings.
Each week there will be a theme for the event with evening teaching sessions. Our course hosts will be available to chat with you during the week as well as ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
During the day you are free to do whatever you want, whether it be a walk in the local countryside, spend time in our well-equipped creativity room, read or relax in the plush drawing room or travel further afield to explore more of the local area. This is your time and you choose how to spend it.
But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.
John 4:14, ESV
What better location for such an event than in the amazing beauty and peace of Blairmore House? With spacious and luxurious accommodation, nestled in a large woodland estate, surrounded by the stunning vista of the highlands of Scotland, Blairmore offers comfort, seclusion and creative inspiration for you to make the most of time just for you.
Registration begins at 4pm on the first day of the event followed by an evening meal at 6pm.
Departures are by 9.45am following breakfast on the final day.
COVID-19 POLICY
This policy was last updated on 23rd September 2021.
With the easing of national restrictions across the UK in the summer of 2021, we wanted to update you about the changes we are making at our UK centres. Please note that current restrictions will slightly differ at Ellel Scotland.
Health and Safety procedures that will stay in place:
Face Masks
The wearing of face masks will be optional for all guests and team. In Scotland, masks are still required in public areas and while singing.
Meetings and Worship
We will be returning to normal seating arrangements in our conference rooms and singing will be allowed by all present during times of worship.
Accommodation
We will be returning to shared bedroom accommodation at the centres.
Track and trace
As all of our guests are required to pre-book and register on arrival at the centre, we will have an accurate record of who is present. We also have the NHS QR code to register your visit for those using the NHS app in England.
Protecting our guests and helping everyone feel at ease
In the current world situation with Covid-19 it is our responsibility and heart to keep all our guests and team safe.
We agreed as a UK Leadership that we would follow the Government guidelines for each country and bring changes to procedures in-line with their advice and guidance. Below you will find the procedures we have in place in accordance with the new guidelines issued this summer.
The safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is always at the forefront of our minds. We are confident in the operating procedures we have in place, but we are more confident in the faithful God that we all serve. Nothing can replace the importance of prayer and trust. He is the One we look to be our guide and our shield throughout these days!
Be assured – all our teams are working hard to keep you safe, but we are also praying hard! We love nothing more than hearing how welcome and “at home” our guests feel, and we cannot wait to welcome you back. Our prayer is that you feel just as ease and able to relax and enjoy the Lord’s presence as ever.
With many blessings
Andy Taylor
UK & Ireland Director
From the minute you step through our doors you can be confident that we have prayerfully and practically prepared the building for you.
In line with Government guidelines it is optional whether team and guests want to wear a face covering. We are also not enforcing social distancing at our Centres. In Scotland, masks are still required in public areas and while singing.
Our team members are brilliant, and their safety and wellbeing is of utmost importance to us. To ensure this we have adopted the following safety measures. Again, we will adapt these in line with guidance, but we want our team to feel confident and comfortable being at work and for those who live on-site.
It goes without saying that, as much as we can’t wait to see you, to keep everyone safe we need your help…
Coming here has given me the peace and solitude I have needed to seek my Lord again and for Him to re-affirm my walk with Him. I am energised, renewed and ever hope filled!
It afforded me time alone to think, pray and be at peace.
You'll be able to select your preferred booking option for each participant in the next step
Deposit
£100.00
Non-Residential
£280.00
Standard
£525.00
Premium
£595.00
When booking an event at Blairmore,
there are two options for accommodation,
Premium and Standard.
All rooms at Blairmore are 2-3 person sharing and en-suite. Premium accommodation is more expensive due to the high-quality standard of the rooms, which were lovingly restored with antiques; standard accommodation is more simply renovated in a modern style.
Do contact us if you have any query about staying at Blairmore House.
Our kitchen team are passionate about making delicious, nutritious meals for our guests. We are able to cater for some special medical diets if you give us notice on booking and liaise with us.
Meal times are typically:
Breakfast 8.45am
Lunch 12.45pm
Evening Meal 6.00pm.
Weekend courses start with a 6.00pm dinner and finish after lunch on the final day. Week-long courses start with a 6.00pm dinner and finish after breakfast on the final day.
We have a friendly reception team who will be available throughout your stay and will be able to help you with any problems or questions you may have.
It is generally open week days 9.00am- 5.00pm.
We have a car park in front of the house for all our guests. Feel free to unload at reception before parking (all cars are parked at your own risk).
We have limited ground floor bedrooms available so please enquire when booking your room if we have availability.
Free WiFi internet access is available by reception in the house.
Ellel Scotland is set in the village of Glass, which is 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the north of Scotland. Its nearest town is Huntly.
Ellel Scotland
Blairmore House
Glass, Huntly
Aberdeenshire
AB54 4XH
United Kingdom
Our nearest international airport is Aberdeen (ABZ), which is 45 miles away. From there you can take a taxi to the local train station, Aberdeen Dyce, and take a train to Huntly, the closest town.
CAR
From Aberdeen take the A96 (signposted Inverness) and turn off at Huntly onto the A920 (signposted to Dufftown). Drive about 6 miles from the A96, turn left down the drive signposted “Glass Church & Blairmore House” which leads into the front drive of Blairmore. Driving time from Aberdeen is about 60 minutes.
From the A95 at Charlestown take the A941 to Dufftown and then the A920 for about 5 miles. Take the first right turn (signposted “Glass Church & Blairmore House” which leads into the front drive. For Sat Nav use our post code – AB54 4XH. The Sat Nav will take people to our back driveway, so please follow the signposts.
BUS
Our nearest bus stop is in Huntly. We collect guests from The Square, in Huntly at 16.10 on the first day of any event. Please notify the office if you want to be added to the list.
TRAIN
Our nearest train station is Huntly (7 miles away). We collect guests from Huntly at 16:50 on the first day of any event. Please notify the office if you want to be added to the list.
TAXI
Local taxis are occasionally available to and from Blairmore. Contact us for taxi phone numbers, if required. Pre-booking is suggested as availability is varied.
Blairmore House is situated amongst stunning scenery, with rivers, lochs, mountains and coastland all within easy reach. It makes it an ideal destination for our walking and creative retreats. The coast is 25 miles north to Blairmore House, about 45 minutes drive.
Balmoral Castle was owned by Queen Victoria and is now the private property of the Royal Family. The late Queen Elizabeth was especially fond of visiting each summer. When the Royal Family is away, the castle is open to receive tourist guests. Balmoral is 50 miles south of Blairmore House, and about 1.5 hr drive away.
The Cairngorms are a wild mountain range in the eastern highlands of Scotland. They are a National Park, and offer stunning scenery, hiking and skiing adventures. Aviemore town is a hub of winter sport activity when the snow arrives, having its own ski resort.
There is plenty of beautiful scenery on the doorstep of Blairmore House, with woodland paths around our own grounds, or nearby walks just a short drive away.
Similar Courses
Ellel Grange, 16-19 Jan 2025
This course is designed to help married couples who want to enter more fully into God’s plans and purposes for their marriage.
Ellel Glyndley Manor, 24-30 Jan 2025
Experience the love and acceptance of God as you allow Him into the areas of rejection in your life.
Ellel Grange, 24-26 Jan 2025
Bring clarity and understanding to the recurring struggles of life by looking beyond the presenting problems and investigating the deeper roots.
Ellel Glyndley Manor, 14-16 Feb 2025
Bring clarity and understanding to the recurring struggles of life by looking beyond the presenting problems and investigating the deeper roots.
Ellel Scotland, 15-21 Feb 2025
Rest is incredibly important to our Father but it can so often feel elusive! God wants to help you experience genuine, true rest in Him.
Ellel Glyndley Manor, 28 Feb - 6 Mar 2025
Explore your true, God-given identity, cast off the things that really are not you and flourish as the person God created you to be.
Connect with us
For general UK enquiries
contact Ellel Grange on
01524 751651 or hello@ellel.org
Or contact your nearest centre
