Bookings now open for this exciting new International Dances of Universal Peace Weekend Event in Peebles, Scotland, 6-9 August 2026. INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: dupscotland26@gmail.com

A unique opportunity to dance with acclaimed and highly experienced senior Dance Leaders, Mentors and Sufi Guides from Latin America, Lakshmi Lorena Tamariz (Ecuador) and Nur Jahan Roxana Campos (Chile), plus Jilani Cordelia Prescott from the UK. Also experience outstanding Sufi musicians Malika Elena Salazar (Colombia) and Ishtar Cynthia Valenzuela (Mexico), in concert on Friday 7th August, and playing for us during the retreat.

The title of the DUP event, “GATHERING HONEY IN OUR HEARTS” arises from the Scottish Borders environment in which we will be dancing. The surrounding hills are covered in heather and in August/September each year, the blossoming heather turn the hills from green to purple which, when the sunlight plays with the colours between the clouds, is breathtakingly beautiful to behold. Thanks to the heather blossom, the bees busily gather the nectar from which comes the well-known Scottish Borders honey. “Gathering Honey in Our Hearts” refers to our heart’s desire to gather the sweet honey of Love, Harmony and Beauty within our own beings; to fill our own hearts with the warmth, joy and healing which comes from dancing and singing in unison with one another, and of adding to the joy and well-being of each other in the circle, and ultimately radiating these qualities into the world. Gathering the honey of Love, Harmony, Beauty, Joy and Well-being in our own hearts, we in turn, can share these nourishingly heartening attributes in our own personal lives and environments.

“CHANTS OF UNIVERSAL PEACE” CONCERT
Malika and Cynthia Ishtar, both wonderful musicians and dance leaders, will be playing the music in the dance circles, and will be performing their “Chants of Universal Peace” in a concert in the Peebles Old Parish Church on Friday 7th August 2026. One ticket per DUP participant is included in the weekend event price.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

v All Dance of Universal Peace sessions with the DUP teachers.
v Vegetarian lunch and dinner to include GF and V. (Thursday 6th – dinner, Friday 7th – lunch & dinner, Saturday 8th – lunch & dinner.)
v Tea/coffee/biscuits during DUP sessions.
v One ticket per DUP participant to the “Chants of Universal Peace” concert.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

v All travel expenses to and from Peebles.
v Any type of insurance, medicines, medical expenses. Please ensure you take out your own travel/medical insurance prior to the event.
v Accommodation, extra food and drink requirements. Please see the accommodation options listed below. These options have been selected to accommodate as many individual budgets and choices as possible.

ACCOMMODATION:

PLEASE NOTE: The Dances of Universal Peace weekend event is
non-residential

Each participant is responsible for the organising and payment of his/her accommodation. The DUP teachers and musicians will be staying at the Tontine Hotel located in the High Street.

Here are a few accommodation options for each participant to explore:

The TONTINE HOTEL, Peebles:

The Tontine Hotel is located in the town centre approx. 5 minutes’ walk from the X62 Post Office bus stop. The hotel is in walking distance (approx. 4 minutes) to the MacFarlane Hall where the Dance Circle will be held.

AIRB&B:

HOLIDAY HOMES:

GLENTRESS FOREST LODGES:

A car drive from Peebles Town Centre. Each Pod can comfortably fit 2 or 3 people. Pod hire charge based on 2 people, adult or child (2024 prices): Monday to Thursday – £56 per night, Friday to Sunday – £62 per night, Extra adults – £15 per night, Children (age 3 -16) – £12 per night, Children under 3 years – no charge. Please check website for detailed information.

BELL TENTS: base fee (2 people) – £80* (*£10 cleaning charge, *£100 damage deposit returned upon departure). Extra adult – £15, Extra child – £12 (ages 3+). Please check website for detailed information.

REGISTRATION: dupscotland26@gmail.com