About this Event
Looking for a day to move, reset, relax, learn, connect and have some fun?
Vivacity Wellness Festival brings together fitness, wellbeing, recovery, spa experiences, mindfulness, health, creativity, food, nature and entertainment for one immersive day at the beautiful Crichton Estate in Dumfries.
With 6 dedicated wellness zones and 50+ experiences, you can create your own perfect day and choose what you want to do, when you want to do it.
🧘 FOR YOGA, PILATES & MINDFULNESS LOVERS
Slow things down with yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness experiences designed to help you reset, refocus and reconnect.
🏋️ FOR FITNESS LOVERS
Get moving with energising fitness experiences including Les Mills classes, fitness sessions, outdoor activities and more.
Challenge yourself, try something new and finish the day feeling energised.
🧖 FOR SPA & RECOVERY LOVERS
This is your chance to switch off and recharge with experiences including sauna, cold plunge, sound baths, recovery sessions and relaxation experiences.
🌿 FOR WELLBEING & SELF-CARE
Explore experiences focused on physical and emotional wellbeing, with expert-led sessions, one-to-one practitioner experiences and talks covering women's health, men's health and everyday wellbeing.
💬 FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE LEARNING
Hear from experienced practitioners and specialists across a range of health and wellbeing topics — giving you ideas, knowledge and inspiration you can take home with you.
🎨 FOR THE CREATIVE & CURIOUS
Try something completely different with creative workshops, hands-on experiences and activities designed to spark creativity and connection.
🌳 FOR THE ADVENTUROUS
Take your wellbeing outdoors with activities including archery, axe throwing and other outdoor experiences set within the beautiful Crichton Estate.
🍽️ AND WHEN YOU NEED A BREAK...
Explore the wellness market, visit the quiet zone, grab something to eat or drink, meet new people and soak up the atmosphere.
AND THEN WE END THE DAY DIFFERENTLY... 🌌
As evening arrives, join us for a special finale featuring live music, a DJ and a Dark Skies experience under the incredible Dumfries & Galloway night sky.
It's more than a wellness event.
It's a day where you decide what wellbeing means to you.
Move. Nourish. Connect. Grow. Thrive.
6 ZONES | 50+ EXPERIENCES | ONE DAY OF WELLBEING
📍 The Crichton Estate, Dumfries
📅 Saturday 17th October
Exclusive Accommodation Offer for Vivacity Wellness Festival Attendees
Travelling from further afield to attend the Vivacity Wellness Festival? We are delighted to have partnered with the Cairndale Hotel & Spa to offer our attendees an exclusive accommodation discount for the wellness festival weekend.
Vivacity Wellness Festival guests can enjoy 10% off the hotel's advertised online Bed & Breakfast rate, making it even easier to relax and make the most of your wellness experience.
How to claim your discount:
- Book online via the Cairndale Hotel & Spa website: https://www.cairndalehotel.co.uk/
- Enter the promotional code FUNC2610 on the booking page to receive your discount.
Alternatively, you can book directly by calling 01387 254111 and speaking with a member of the Cairndale team. Simply mention that you are attending the Vivacity Wellness Festival to access the discounted rate.
We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment, as availability is subject to demand.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dumfries for a truly inspiring and rejuvenating weekend.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Welcome
🕑: 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Movement Zone
Info: Over 30 activities and Sessions on the hour and every hour led by great instructors! Full timetable being launched very soon! Yoga, Pilates, Group PT Sessions, Outdoor Circuits, Outdoor Run's, Indoor Fitness Sessions, then activities to have a go at any time including Archery and Axe Throwing.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Talks & Learning
Info: x5 Amazing talks and Panel Discussions. Full line up line-up being announced soon! Our 2-key themes: 'The Power of Recovery' and 'Menopause Matters', plus a few inspirational talks to boost your life.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Healing & Spa Zone
Info: A wide range of treatments and experiences for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. All indoors in a comfortable and private location. Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Back and Should Massage, Leg Compression and Oxygen Hypobaric Chamber, Acupuncture and much more!
🕑: 08:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Contrast Therapy Zone
Info: Get your recovery in with our Sauna and Cold Plunge Sessions. Group led Sessions also available on the day to maximise the experience. 30min sessions all day.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Wellness Market
Info: A wide range of food, drinks, crafts and retail, taking place both indoors and outdoors for you to enjoy all day. Experience over 30 stalls at your leisure.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 06:30 PM
The Quiet Zone
Info: Outdoors, time for you to rest in the special Rose Garden at The Crichton. Snuggle in a blanket take some time out. Time for you, reflect and rest! Available all day.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
The Finale
Info: Join us for a range of drinks and food, complimented by live music and DJ, maybe some dancing too, then followed by a unique Dark Skies Experience (Subject to weather of course!)
Event venue & nearby stays
The Crichton Trust, Bankend Road, Dumfries, United Kingdom
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