Looking for a meaningful escape? Stay in a cosy cabin on the Isle of Skye at Rubha Phoil. Enjoy nature-based family activities, evenings around the bonfire, and hands-on learning about permaculture and regenerative living. Join our welcoming community, help tend the land, and experience a slower, more connected way of life.

We offer 10% discount when booked before #Imbolc, to honour Brigid.

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CABIN HOLIDAY WITH KIDS ACTIVITIES & PERMACULTURE LEARNING

Escape to nature -- your cosy cabin awaits on the Isle of Skye.
Looking for a magical, meaningful holiday the whole family will remember?

Tucked away in the wild beauty of Rubha Phoil, our cosy cabin offers more than just a place to stay -- it’s a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and become part of something regenerative.

• Perfect for couples, solo travellers, or families with children
• Surrounded by forest, sea cliffs, and wildlife
• Evenings spent around the bonfire, under the stars, sharing stories and toasted marshmallows

THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A RETREAT -- IT’S AN INVITATION TO ENGAGE.
Guests are welcome to learn about permaculture, get involved with the land, and experience the rhythms of life in a regenerative community. From tending to the gardens to helping with daily tasks, your stay becomes part of the living system here.

CHILDREN ARE WARMLY WELCOMED
With nature-based activities, wild play, and space to explore safely.
All staff working with children are PVG checked, so you can feel confident and safe.

Whether you're dreaming of peaceful forest walks, stunning sea views, or getting your hands in the soil as you learn and contribute, this is your chance to reconnect with what matters.

Now taking bookings for spring and summer holidays.

Limited spaces available -- book early to avoid missing out.

To honour Brigid and the festival of Imbolc, we’re offering a 10% discount on 2026 holiday bookings as a small celebration of returning light, renewal, and new beginnings. Imbolc marks the turning of the season, when winter starts to loosen its grip and the first signs of spring appear. The discount is valid until February 2nd -- just use code “Imbolc” at checkout.

BOOK HERE:
https://www.rubhaphoil.org/your-holiday

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Is This Really The Good Life?
Exploring the realities, challenges, and immense rewards of ditching the city for a self-sufficient, nature-focused lifestyle.
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https://www.naturechannel.org/is-this-really-the-good-life/
Is this really The Good Life? - The Nature Channel

It turns out that moving to a new place does not change the habits of a lifetime! Living in the moment - and not in the shadow of my to-do list, is harder than I expected... Bread recipe: https://www.girlversusdough.com/no-knead-dutch-oven-bread/ (I substitute 50g of the flour for mixed seeds!) Credit to : Rewilding Jude

Kate's Fresh Target: Post-Cancer Mission to Nurture Children

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Living lightly starts by removing what separates #body from land. #Naturism teaches care through closeness. When skin meets sun, wind, soil & water directly, consumption drops, #awareness rises, & respect for ecosystems becomes personal rather than abstract. Sustainability is not a slogan. It is lived through simplicity, #equality, & choosing to belong to #nature rather than dominate it.

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The Brave Robin

During a snow-covered walk through the Oisterwijkse Bossen, I ran into an old friend again — or at least, I hoped I did. The European robin (Dutch: Roodborst, Latin: Erithacus rubecula) has a habit of following me on walks, or so it feels. This one, however, was certainly not that robin — and that made the encounter no less special.

I settled at my favorite spot near Café Venkraai, warmly hosted as always by Bart and his team. While most people escaped indoors to sit by the fire, I stayed outside. I’m far more comfortable among feathered company than chatting humans ^.-
Robins were everywhere, joined by blue tits (Cyanistes caeruleus), great tits (Parus major), and, further off, the rhythmic tapping of a great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major).

Robins are famously territorial, especially during breeding season. Yet in winter, when survival outweighs rivalry, they often tolerate each other — sometimes even appearing playful. Watching them hop, chase, and briefly share space was a quiet reminder of how behavior adapts to conditions.

While enjoying a chai latte and a vegan worstenbroodje, one robin joined me at the table, eyeing me hopefully. I shared a tiny crumb — sparingly — knowing bread isn’t ideal for birds. Note to self: bring dried mealworms next time.

This image was taken around 11:00 in freezing conditions, using my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with the Sigma 100–400mm at 400mm, f/6.3, ISO 3200, 1/250s, handheld, sheltered under the café roof. A small moment of winter trust, quietly earned.

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