Welcome to Set Aside at Greenlawdean Farm
Nestled in the Scottish Borders, Set Aside is a 700-acre organic working farm where nature, learning, and healing come together. Our wilderness offers a peaceful retreat and digital detox from the bustle of everyday life – a place where you can Relax, Reflect and Revive.
We give you the gift of time…
Our Ethos
At Set Aside, we believe in putting more back into the land than we take out. This philosophy shapes everything we do, from our farming practices to our membership model. We are dedicated to creating a community of people who share our passion for nature, learning, and healing.
Set Aside Events
Forthcoming events to explore Set Aside
Your Journey Starts Here
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful getaway, a digital detox, looking to share your knowledge, or hoping to find healing in nature, Set Aside offers three ways to become part of our community:
Skill Share
Share your knowledge. Perfect for practitioners of mindfulness, forest bathing, foraging, wildlife education, and traditional crafts. Access our venues, enjoy priority accommodation booking, and join a community of like-minded teachers.
Community
Discover new skills and connect with nature. Enjoy discounted access to workshops, priority booking for our accommodation, and become part of a community that values growth and discovery.
Healing
A special programme reserved for those in need of nature’s healing touch. We work with charities and individuals to provide access to our farm as a healing space and retreat.
Reflect: Experience Nature's Classroom
From forest bathing to beekeeping, hedgelaying to wildlife watching, our programme of activities connects you with local specialists who share their knowledge and passion for the natural world. Each experience is designed to deepen your connection with nature and our farming heritage.
Relax: Stay in Nature
Make yourself at home in our off-grid huts, where comfort meets simplicity. Each stay offers a chance to slow down and live at nature’s pace. Wake to birdsong, spend evenings by the woodburner, and experience the profound peace that comes from living close to the land. Our off-grid accommodation provides everything you need for a restorative escape from modern life’s constant connections.
Revive: Heal in Nature
Set Aside offers a gentle space for those seeking peace and recovery. Our lake, ancient woodlands, and quiet corners provide natural sanctuaries where you can find your own rhythm and restore your wellbeing. Here, nature sets the pace for your healing journey.
Find Peace While You Stay
Set Aside Members can book our getaway accommodation.
Experience authentic off-grid living in our thoughtfully designed spaces. Each provides a cosy retreat with:
– Warming wood-burning stoves for year-round comfort
– Sustainable solar-powered lighting
– Well-equipped basic kitchen facilities
– Each set in its own corner of surrounding countryside and wildlife
– Your own private space to disconnect and unwind
From forest bathing to beekeeping, hedgelaying to wildlife watching, our programme of activities connects you with local specialists who share their knowledge and passion for the natural world. Each experience is designed to deepen your connection with nature and our farming heritage.
Make yourself at home in our off-grid huts, where comfort meets simplicity. Each stay offers a chance to slow down and live at nature’s pace. Wake to birdsong, spend evenings by the woodburner, and experience the profound peace that comes from living close to the land. Our off-grid accommodation provides everything you need for a restorative escape from modern life’s constant connections.
Set Aside offers a gentle space for those seeking peace and recovery. Our lake, ancient woodlands, and quiet corners provide natural sanctuaries where you can find your own rhythm and restore your wellbeing. Here, nature sets the pace for your healing journey.
Learn more about Greenlawdean Farm
Set Aside at Greenlawdean is a destination that is set aside for you to have a digital detox, allowing you to relax and feel re-energised. Our completely off-grid accommodation consists of a Shepherd’s Hut, an Explorer's Wagon or an Artist's Studio where it is only you and the surrounding nature to keep you company while you look on to spectacular views.
Unplug, Switch off and Be.
Find Set Aside
How to get here
Address
Greenlawdean Farm,
Greenlaw,
Berwickshire,
TD10 6XP
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