A creative residency with Kate Sagovsky of Studio Soma – 11th – 17th July 2026, Mallaig – Mallaig, £895
Join us for a week of sailing & outdoors movement in the wild landscapes of the Scottish isles: cultivating ecological connection through mindful movement.
This is a unique opportunity to discover the transformative power of mindfulness & movement practices in an extraordinary environment. You will be supported in a small, friendly group & given expert guidance, making this creative residency accessible for both complete beginners, & those with more experience in outdoor adventures &/or somatic movement practices.
On waking in remote anchorages, we will gather for a short morning practice & hearty breakfast before a day which weaves together time learning to sail on the water, & time moving & creating together on the land. With simple prompts & easy-to-follow instructions, you will be guided through different creative explorations which respond to the surrounding environment as it changes day-by-day. Together we will work with breathing, witnessing, movement, touch, stillness, & reflecting in words & images. Through this embodied play we will discover how slowing down & bringing awareness to sensory experiences can help us find new ways of connecting to ourself, others, & the world.
This collaborative practice asks: what might our role be in witnessing, celebrating, & protecting the interwoven ecological tapestry in which we play a key part? By noticing our sensory experiences, we allow ourselves to enter into a receptive state of deep listening & connecting, through which we can imagine, rediscover, & begin to work towards new ways of being in the world. Return home renewed & inspired by the wild shores of the islands, & your imagination.
Sensing the Wild ran for the first time in 2025, and was an absolute highlight of the programme. Here are some glimpses from that week
Application deadline Saturday 15th February 2026. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as early as possible. We will contact you by email with a link to a brief application form so we can understand a bit more about you and your motivation for applying for the week.
Practical information:
- Start point – Mallaig (The crew will send details with exactly where to find Merlin on the day of arrival)
- Start time – Saturday 11th July, 6pm
- End point – Mallaig
- End time – Friday 17th July, 12 noon
What’s included:
- Fully equipped yacht and professional crew
- Guided activities ashore with Kate
- 6 nights accommodation onboard
- All meals for the week
- All safety equipment and training
What’s not included
- Your travel to and from the start/end points of the voyage
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses ashore, although these tend to be very limited out in the wilds!
For more info have a look at our FAQs page for an insight into life onboard.
