Venue Hire · Edinburgh

Host your transformative event in Edinburgh's hidden desert retreat

A private, boutique sacred space finished to the highest specification — exclusive use for your guests, with premium features, doorstep parking and 10+ years of hosting world-class facilitators.

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10+Years hosting

60Guest capacity

3Flexible spaces

PrivateExclusive hire

Why Sahara

A room can hold your event. A sanctuary makes it unforgettable.

For facilitators, Sahara Studio hands you exclusive use of a space built specifically for transformative work — not a hired-out hall you have to dress up. The draped, desert-retreat interior, warm acoustics and beautifully proportioned room do the atmosphere-setting for you, so you can focus on holding the space rather than fighting it.

For your guests, it means arriving somewhere that already feels different the moment they step through the door — private, intimate, and cared for, whether it's ten people on the mats or forty gathered for a workshop. It's central Edinburgh, but it doesn't feel like it.

How Hire Works

Three simple steps

Book a free viewing

Arrange a warm, no-obligation viewing in person, online or by video.

Receive your Hire Agreement

We'll send a personalised agreement covering your dates and terms.

Secure your dates

Confirm with a payment and the space is yours. All major methods accepted.

Popular dates book ahead — reach out early to secure the slots you want.

What's Included

The Sahara Studio value stack

Hiring Sahara Studio isn't just booking a room — here's everything that comes with it.

Core Venue Experience

Full exclusive private use of the sacred space, lounge, treatment room, kitchenette and facilities — the warmth, acoustics and atmosphere guests remember long after the event ends.

Premium Features Included

Programmable underfloor heating, JBL sound, superfast broadband, daylight and mood lighting, aromatherapy, salt lamps, mirrored wall, ethereal drapes, whiteboard and unique luxury furnishings — all set up and ready.

Location & Parking

Designated facilitator parking right on the doorstep, plus central Edinburgh access by bus, tram and train, with cycle paths and green spaces nearby.

Equipment & Production

In-house basics including tables & chairs, mats, blankets & cushions, plus optional hire of 4K filming, an HD projector, a therapy bed, catering gear, fans and heaters and more — whatever your event needs.

20+ Years of Expertise

Hands-on guidance and setup advice from Director Lindsey Marie Silver and an on-call team member throughout, with optional facilitator agency, event planning and collaboration support. Taking the unnecessary stress out of facilitation.

Risk-Free Ease

A free viewing, a simple three-step Hire Agreement, deposit security, flexible terms and all major payment methods — so booking feels straightforward from the start.

Community & Extras

A rooted creative community, honesty shop, talent directory and ongoing opportunities that turn one event into many, for you and your guests.

✦ Far beyond a room rental — a complete, turnkey sanctuary for high-impact events.

Enquire

Arrange your free viewing

Tell us a little about your event and we'll be in touch to arrange a warm, no-obligation viewing — in person, virtual or video.

The Spaces

Three spaces, one sanctuary

Room One

Sahara Sacred Space

Sunshine Energy. An open space with ethereal beauty, premium flooring, womblike warmth, positive light and fantastic acoustics. Its unique structure, decor and energy complete this sacred container.

~56m² · comfortably 20+ yoga mats or 40 seated

For facilitators Perfect for weekly classes, training courses, workshops, retreats, immersives and one-to-one.

For guests A warm, womb-like space that supports deep practice and connection.

Room Two

Lunara Lounge

A bohemian Arabian-styled breakout space doubling as reception and honesty shop — moon energy with antique carpets, sofas and ambient lighting, with self-serve drinks on hand.

~45m² · comfortably 15–20 seated

For facilitators Great for arrivals, breaks, talks, smaller groups, consultations and co-working.

For guests Relax with a warm drink, browse the honesty shop, unwind between sessions.

Room Three

Treatment Room

A snug, lockable and calming space for one or two people — ideal for therapies, consultations or focused private work away from the main space.

For facilitators Add private one-to-one offerings to your events.

For guests Enjoy intimate, calming treatments and consultations.

Popular Events

What people create here

A space that adapts to whatever you're bringing to it — here's a flavour of what regularly fills Sahara Studio.

Yoga & movement Sound baths Meditation Women's circles Breathwork Corporate wellbeing Retreats Workshops Tarot & 1:1s Energy Healing Somatic Practice Holistic Health

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