Paula's Place - Scotland

12/08/2026

Nature uses no words,
yet she speaks to us.
She offers us timelessness.
An invitation into presence.
A quietening of the mind.
And beauty that asks nothing of us.

On my daily walk here on the West Coast of Scotland, I’m reminded again and again that sometimes we don’t need to do anything.

We simply need to stop.
To notice.
To breathe.
To listen.

And let nature speak.

30/07/2026

Last night's Lunar Lammas Women's Circle reminded me that harvest comes in many forms.

Yes, there were bunches of wildflowers gathered from nature, colourful dishes lovingly prepared from the season's abundance, and plates overflowing with fresh, vibrant food. But the greatest harvest wasn't on the table…

It was the gathering itself.

Around the fire we slowed down. We shared food, stories, movement, laughter and silence. We listened deeply. We remembered what it feels like to belong in community.

As our hands learned the ancient rhythm of weaving corn dollies, I was struck by how something beautiful is created one fold at a time. Just like trust. Just like friendship. Just like community.

Traditionally, a corn dolly was made from the last sheaf of the harvest and kept in the home throughout the winter as a symbol of gratitude, abundance and hope. In spring, it was returned to the earth, honouring the endless cycle of endings, beginnings and renewal.

Perhaps that's what Lammas invites us to remember.

To pause.
To give thanks for all that has grown.
To gather the wisdom of this season.
And to carry it gently with us as the wheel begins to turn once more.

My heart is full of gratitude to every woman who came last night and helped create such a warm, welcoming circle. What we wove together was so much more than wheat.

If you'd like to know about the next women's circle feel free to dm me.

24/07/2026

Lunar Lammas Women's Circle

As summer reaches its fullness and the grain is ready in the fields, we gather in circle to celebrate Lunar Lammas - a time of gratitude, abundance, friendship and heartfelt connection.

Let us pause on this sacred evening, reflect and give thanks for all that has grown within and around us during this season of light.

Together we’ll honour the great Earth Mother and all her gifts, the visionary Aquarius full moon and explore the Attitudinal Healing Principle: "Giving and Receiving are the Same."

As we gather under this moon, we will:

• Celebrate the grain harvest and the abundance of the season as we eat together.
• Open our hearts, and remember that we are love.
• Honour the elements, especially Water, and share our own river song.
• We invite Hazel, the ninth tree of the Celtic Ogham to help channel our creativity.
• Connect with wisdom of our dreams and listen to inner knowing that is always there.
• In circle we journal and share stories, laughter, silence and heartfelt conversation.
• We prepare ourselves for the changes that the turning seasons bring.
• We craft a Grain Mother doll and weave intentions into every twist and turn.

You're invited to bring:
• A seasonal plate of food from your garden (or somewhere close) to share.
• Wild flowers for the shrine, to honour the Grain Mother.
• A journal, if you wish.
• Wear bright, joyful colours to reflect the warmth and abundance of the season.

Where: Paula's Place - Taynuilt
When: Wednesday 29th July
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Come as you are. Leave nourished, inspired and connected – and with love in your heart for yourself, for one another and for the living Earth.

Please message me if you'd like to reserve your place.

17/07/2026

My first feed of hand picked chanterelles was a special treat for us! Found them out in the woods, and whilst quite small, I managed to find enough bigger ones for a special lunch! Left the smaller ones to grow.
Thank you mother nature for always providing. There is enough, always. As I learn more about your cycle, I appreciate it more and more, each unfolding season.
🙏❤️

06/07/2026

While other parts of the UK and Europe are experiencing heatwaves, it's been a while since we had a decent sunny day here on the west coast of Scotland.

Despite the constant rain, our produce is growing and the trees are going wild!
It's a jungle out there and the midges love it!

03/06/2026

Join Paula and co-facilitator Geralyn Russell, as they introduce you to Attitudinal Healing. This program includes a set of short videos to watch and two 4hour Zoom sessions with breaks.

Whether you’ve been practicing AH for years or just discovering it, this series offers you an opportunity to:

- Expand and deepen self awareness
- apply Attitudinal Healing in your own life
- practice authentic self-expression
- experience genuine connection with each other.

Dates: Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th June 2026.
Where: Online on Zoom
Times: 4-8pm UK time, 5-9pm EU, 11am-3pm EDT USA, 8am-12pm PDT USA

To find out more information about Attitudinal Healing, please view:
https://www.attitudinalhealinguk.org/home

Or contact Paula directly at:
[email protected]

02/06/2026

01/05/2026

We celebrated Beltane in our Wednesday Women's Group by making witches ladders - a ritual form of knot magic! Each knot tied I spoke my intention; "You've got this! There is nothing to fear because you are love."

We placed the 9 sacred woods on the fire - an old tradition of Beltane, honouring & sharing their underlying energies. We gently wove the woods and other meaningful materials into our ladder and hung up, it anchors its energy in my gathering space.

We enjoyed wild garlic pesto and nettle & lemon cake too!

Each piece of wood reminds me...
Birch - life is a rebirth over & over like the seasons
Rowan - to vision the future & for protection
Willow - to trust my intuition
Ash - is the key to Universal Truth
Hawthorn - I am LOVE and I release blocked energy
Holly - to restore balance & direction
Elder - for transformation & wisdom
Yew - death & rebirth is a never-ending cycle
Oak - My birth tree to remind me of my Inner strength & self-determination


Di Hughes 𝙀𝙣𝙯𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖

22/04/2026

LEANING INTO LOVE WEDNESDAY WOMENS GROUP meets BELTANE!
Join us next Wednesday 29th, in our gentle, supportive space where we come together to share, listen, and learn from each other in a safe and confidential environment. This time we sit around the fire (outdoors or indoors) and celebrate the festival of earth's fertility and the life-force within and all around us!

As we burn the 9 sacred woods, creativity, movement and new direction may arise. We'll be using the principles of Attitudinal Healing to explore how we can choose peace and see our challenges, relationships, and life situations in a new way.

You don’t need to have any experience with Attitudinal Healing or Beltain - just come as you are. Love is listening, without judgement.

A space where all women are welcome.

When: Wednesday 29th April and fortnightly thereafter
Where: Paula's Place Taynuilt
Dress: Wear green in honour of the earth's new colour
Time: 7pm - 9.00pm
Cost: £10 including supper
Please message Paula if interested.

For more information visit:
https://www.attitudinalhealinguk.org/.../ah-groups...
https://www.paulasplace.co.uk/

21/04/2026

Two weeks today we start - why not join us from the comfort of your own home!

Join us if you'd like to stop taking life so seriously and the actions of others so personally, delve deep past the ego, accept yourself and remember that you are pure unconditional love and so is everybody else. Peace of mind is our single focus.

Every Tuesday for 4 weeks (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th May) on Zoom at 7pm UK, 8pm EU, 2pm Eastern Standard USA, and 11am Pacific Time USA.

Please message [email protected]
or email AHUK: [email protected] for further information or to register.