Family Week

Calling all children and young people and their parents, grandparents, godparents and other important adults in their lives:

Come and join us for our families week, a programme designed for families of all shapes and sizes!

You’ll be living in an ancient abbey on a remote and beautiful island full of exciting plants and wildlife. We’ll have lots of time to explore the island, to have fun and play games together, to work on craft projects at the big refectory tables, to join in daily task teams to keep the Abbey running, and to be a part of our worship services.

Each family will be allocated their own room or rooms (i.e. a family of 4 might be accommodated in one room with 4 beds, or in two rooms with 2 beds in each). Where more than one room is required we will ensure the rooms are close to one another. We have 2 rooms which can sleep 4 people, and 3 rooms which can sleep 3 people. The majority of our rooms sleep 2 people.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any requests or requirements please get in touch.

Whether you’ve come to Iona many times or whether you’ve never been, no matter who you are, your family is welcome, and we are looking forward to having you with us!

Programme leaders

Ruth Quill is an experienced facilitator of programmes for children and young people. She is also a football coach, events manager, escape room designer, and Associate Member of the Iona Community. Her philosophy revolves around the importance of play throughout life, as essential to learning, connection and joy.

Jo Henderson is an Associate Priest at St James the Less, Leith (Scottish Episcopal Church) who has a lot of experience working with families and young people at home and abroad. She loves exploring and curating creative inter-generational worship using storytelling, arts, crafts and fun!

6 Nights: £870 or £435 concession