Our recent Wellbeing Weekend at the beautiful Ardoch estate on the banks of Loch Lomond was nothing short of inspiring. Guests who joined us in May left feeling uplifted, rested, and empowered—with new tools to help manage life with vasculitis and the support of a community that truly understands.

This residential course is the result of more than a decade of funded research and close collaboration with vasculitis patients and carers. At The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation, we understand first-hand the challenges our community faces—anxiety, depression, fatigue, isolation, sleep disturbance, weight changes, and much more. That insight shapes everything we do, and this retreat was no exception.

A Tailored Experience with Expert Guidance

Over the weekend, our expert panel of therapists delivered short, accessible sessions specifically designed to provide practical support and emotional strength. Guests took part in:

Positivity workshops

Talk therapy

Sleep therapy

Exercise demonstrations

Relaxation sessions

Fatigue management advice

Gentle yoga

Tai Chi

Each session was carefully crafted to address the real, daily issues people living with vasculitis face, giving guests new strategies and insights they could apply right away.

More Than a Course – A Community

The first day concluded with a warm and informal social time—an opportunity for guests to connect, chat, and simply enjoy each other’s company in a supportive environment. This time together fostered a powerful sense of community, making the weekend feel not just like a course, but like a gathering of friends who truly “get it.”

By the end of the retreat, attendees left not only with new knowledge but with peace of mind. They knew where to turn for further help, and perhaps most importantly, they knew they weren’t alone.

What Our Guests Said

The feedback we received was heartfelt and humbling. Here’s just a glimpse of what our guests shared:

“A wonderful support to help participants cope with the difficulties of the chronic illness of vasculitis. You leave with the knowledge The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation have your back.”

“Like a family event to look forward to. Well run, you learn so much meeting other people with vasculitis. Adrienne and Grant – the perfect hosts with our best interests at heart.”

“I attend other wellbeing sessions fairly regularly, but the main difference with LCTF’s one is being with people who have a shared experience of vasculitis and the understanding that goes along with that.”

We couldn’t be more proud of the weekend and grateful to everyone who made it so special—our expert therapists, the staff at Ardoch, and most of all, the incredible guests who brought courage, curiosity, and community spirit.

We’re already looking forward to the next one…..9^th-10^th May 2026.

https://thelaurencurrietwilightfoundation.org/vasculitis-information/vasculitis-residential-course/