Venue & Hire · Edinburgh
An intimate desert retreat in the heart of the city
A warm, private sacred space finished to the highest specification — for classes, one-to-ones, workshops and retreats, with premium features, doorstep parking and 10+ years of hosting world-class facilitators.
The Space
Finished to the highest specification
Sahara Studio is an intimate desert retreat right here in the festival city of Edinburgh — a calm, sensory space designed to make every class, session and gathering feel special.
- Premium eco-friendly, hypo-allergenic solid bamboo flooring
- Intelligent programmable underfloor heating with high-performance underlay
- Natural daylight through summer
- 16ft × 8ft wall of mirrors & ethereal drapes
- Sunrise & sunset daylight-therapy lighting in winter
- Therapeutic salt lamps & organic aromatherapy diffuser
- Bluetooth wireless JBL sound system with remote
- UK's fastest broadband
- Tables & chairs, mats, blankets & cushions
- Whiteboard & unique luxury furnishings
- Luxury washroom toiletries
- Hot & cold drinks & snacks
- Lunara Lounge breakout room with reception and spiritual store
- Treatment room
- Parking in abundance
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.
23ft × 26ft / 7m × 8m / ~56m², regular-shaped · comfortably 20+ yoga mats, or 10–15 with more space between them · 40 seated without mats
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. A tea lounge, book neuk and spiritual store sit within it.
~45m², L-shaped · comfortably 15–20 seated
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.
A smaller rectangular space · one to two people
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.
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.
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 private use of the sacred space, lounge, treatment room, kitchenette and facilities — the warmth and atmosphere guests remember long after the event ends.
Premium Features Included
Every facility listed above comes as standard — heating, sound, lighting, drapes, aromatherapy and luxury furnishings, all set up and ready before you arrive.
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
Optional hire of 4K filming, an HD projector, a therapy bed, catering gear, fans and heaters and more — whatever your event needs, on top of the in-house basics.
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 no-obligation viewing, a simple Hire Agreement and flexible terms — 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.
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.
Loved By Facilitators
In their words
Facilitator stories will appear here as clients share how their events felt at Sahara Studio.
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, online or by video.
Lindsey Marie Silver Director Phone & WhatsApp 07853 197 964
Getting Here
Finding us
Sahara Studio sits near the crossroads of Gorgie and Dalry on Murieston Lane — a short walk from Haymarket and Edinburgh's West End.
Address & Sat Nav
Sahara Studio
11C Murieston Lane
Edinburgh
EH11 2LX
what3words: ///serves.active.shift
Coordinates: 55.939858, -3.228396
Grid: 323367, 672549
By Car
Roseburn → Russell Rd → Murieston Cres → Pl → Ln North-East
Haymarket → Dalry Rd → Gorgie Rd → Murieston Ln East
Lothian Rd → West Approach → Henderson Terr → Murieston Rd → Ln South
Harrison Rd → Ardmillan Terr → Murieston Rd → Ln West
Gorgie Rd → Murieston Ln
Public Transport
Bus: Lothian Buses 1, 2, 3, 4, 22, 25, 33, 34, 35 & 44 all stop close by.
Train / Tram: Haymarket station, the Murrayfield tram stop and the West End are a short walk away.
On foot / bike: The Water of Leith Walkway, Roseburn Path and Union Canal Towpath are all nearby.
Parking
Cars: Plenty of off-street, free and Pay & Display parking right outside and in neighbouring streets — currently free after 5:30pm (check signage).
Bikes: Secure to nearby railings or use the storage at Haymarket.
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Welcome to Sahara Studio.