‘Every time I walk down the track to Camas, the same thing happens. Just as I reach the crest of the last hill and the sea comes into view, and then the roof of the building, I feel a weight lift from my shoulders (even if I’m carrying a rucksack).
It doesn’t matter what mood I’m in, or whether I’m worried about something, or nothing, or even whether I know who’ll be there. Every time, my breathing relaxes and my heart sings. I feel that I am coming back to my senses.’ Kathy Galloway, from the forward to ‘Down the Track: A Camas anthology’
Camas, the Iona Community’s outdoor centre on the Isle of Mull, welcomes lots of groups every year. But it’s not just for groups.
Camas has a number of themed weeks that are open to individuals, families, groups of friends, to anyone who would like to come down the track and join in our off-grid community life.
Bring a project or a blank canvas or page to Creative Week.
Immerse yourself in the wild, rugged beauty of Camas during Quietly Wild Week.
Reconnect with yourself as part of nature in Earth, My Body week.
Join Kathy in coming back to your senses during Environment Week.
Or come along to help prepare the garden and Camas centre for the quieter winter months in Nurture the Land and Work Weeks. Find out more and take your pick using the links below:
Come to Camas and come back to your senses.
Events
Events
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Spring Work Week (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomCome and help us get Iona Abbey Centre ready for the 2026 season. This week is for energetic people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. This week is available at a discounted rate.
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Time and Space (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Gardening Sustainably
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomThis hands-on week offers practical skills, inspiration, and ways to care for the earth through gardening and daily living. Spaces are limited. Note this programme runs alongside the Time and Space Week.
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Writing the Island (fully booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomJoin Kenneth Steven for a week of walking and writing and discovering the Celtic Christian stories and places of Iona. Single room occupancy is available at no extra cost for this week.
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Time and Space – 3 nights (limited availability)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey for a three night stay. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Experience Easter on Iona (limited availability)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomJoin us for an unforgettable Holy Week and Easter journey on Iona in 2026. Experience a blend of solemn reflection and joyous celebration.
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Time and Space – 3 nights (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey for a three night stay. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Rewilding your spirituality
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you sometimes feel as if your spirituality has been “tamed”? Join Arnd Corts for some spiritual rewilding on Iona!
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Time and Space (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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New Members Week or Time and Space (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomA week for Iona Community New Members to gather on the Isle of Iona. For anyone who is not a New Member, come join us for a Time and Space week, share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Time and Space (fully booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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John Bell – Weathering the Storm (Fully booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomExplore how we can draw on our faith resources to navigate the unique personal and political challenges of the 2020s. With John Bell.
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Time and Space 3 or 6 Nights (3 nights Sat 16th-Tue 19th 1 PLACE AVAILABLE)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Time and Space (fully booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Columba Week (2 places available)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomJoin us as we celebrate St Columba. We’ll follow in his footsteps on Iona, discovering how his remarkable story resonates within us.
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Experiencing Nature, with Bob Gilbert (1 place available)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomWith Bob Gilbert, explore Iona’s landscape and nature’s role in Christian tradition as we seek an eco-spirituality for today.
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Practising Hope (fully booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomAn exploration and experience of hope from different dimensions - theology, spiritual, relational, community, worship.
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Wild Goose Resource Group Week 1 (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomAn interactive week exploring creative, participative and playful ways to worship, led by the Wild Goose Resource Group, Jo Love, Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.
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Time and Space
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Time and Space
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life and enjoy the rugged beauty of Iona.
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Time and Space (limited availability)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Community Week 2026 (limited availability)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomA special week for Members of the Iona Community to gather together on the Isle of Iona. Note this week is only open to Members.
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Youth Fest
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomExplore faith, justice, and community through creativity, conversation, and connection at Iona Abbey. (YouthFest is for groups of 14 - 17 year olds).
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Family Week
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomWe warmly welcome families of all shapes and sizes to gather at Iona Abbey for a week of fun, creativity, and adventure on our beautiful island.
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Singing Week – Wild Goose Resource Group Week 2 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomSinging Week with Lim Swee-Hong 林瑞峰 and the Wild Goose Resource Group’s Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.
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Time and Space
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Time and Space (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Sound and Vision – Creativity Week (limited availability)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomJoin us for a week of late summer invention and creation. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy readings, workshops, music, poetry, art and storytelling. Come to celebrate, learn, and explore, surrounded by Iona’s stunning natural beauty.
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Time and Space (fully booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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John Bell – Weathering the Storm (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomExplore how we can draw on our faith resources to navigate the unique personal and political challenges of the 2020s. With John Bell.
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Hopeful Imagination – Alastair McIntosh (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomAlastair McIntosh, renowned environmental activist and writer, will lead this week exploring how Celtic spirituality can inspire both imaginative reflection and practical action.
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Festival of Writing and Storytelling (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomJoin our Festival of Writing and Storytelling. Explore various creative processes, develop your literary skills, and enjoy fireside readings and storytelling. For writers and story enthusiasts of all ages.
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Politics, Power and Protest
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomIn an era of political polarisation and growing extremism, this week will be an opportunity to explore how we can engage well with politics in pursuit of justice and peace.
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Contemplation in Community – with Stephen Wright
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomCurious about contemplation? Experienced in the practice? We invite you to join us for this special week of contemplation in community with experienced facilitator, Stephen Wright.
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Winter Work Week
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomCome and help us prepare Iona Abbey Centre for a rest, at the end of the 2026 season. This week is for energetic people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. This week is available at a discounted rate.
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Stillness in Community (Mon-Fri, 4 nights, FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomJoin Quaker, and Iona Community Leader Ruth Harvey, for some days of gentle, stilling contemplative practices in the beauty of an Iona winter.
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