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  • Winter Work Week (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Come 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.

  • Contemplation in Community – with Stephen Wright (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Curious 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.

  • Politics, Power and Protest (limited availability)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    In 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.

  • Festival of Writing and Storytelling (fully booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Join 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.

  • Hopeful Imagination – Alastair McIntosh (fully booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Alastair McIntosh, renowned environmental activist and writer, will lead this week exploring how Celtic spirituality can inspire both imaginative reflection and practical action.

  • Time and Space (limited availability)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Sound and Vision – Creativity Week (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Join 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.

  • Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Time and Space (fully booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • People including children with kites. Family Week.

    Family Week

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    We 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.

  • Youth Fest

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Explore faith, justice, and community through creativity, conversation, and connection at Iona Abbey. (YouthFest is for groups of 14 - 17 year olds).

  • Time and Space (2 places available)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Torquise water and rocky outcrops by a sandy beach scene

    Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life and enjoy the rugged beauty of Iona.

  • Seagul flying with cloud and sky in background. Time and Space on Iona.

    Time and Space

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Wild Goose Resource Group Week 1 (2 PLACES AVAILABLE)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    An interactive week exploring creative, participative and playful ways to worship, led by the Wild Goose Resource Group, Jo Love, Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.

  • Practising Hope (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    An exploration and experience of hope from different dimensions - theology, spiritual, relational, community, worship.

  • Columba Week (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Join us as we celebrate St Columba. We’ll follow in his footsteps on Iona, discovering how his remarkable story resonates within us.

  • Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Time and Space (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • John Bell – Weathering the Storm (Fully booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Explore how we can draw on our faith resources to navigate the unique personal and political challenges of the 2020s. With John Bell.

  • Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • New Members Week (FULLY BOOKED) or Time and Space (fully booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    A 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.

  • Time and Space (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Person looking down into Columba's Bay on Iona.

    Time and Space 3 or 6 nights

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Rewilding your spirituality (limited availability)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do you sometimes feel as if your spirituality has been “tamed”? Join Arnd Corts for some spiritual rewilding on Iona!

  • Time and Space – 3 nights (2 places available)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Experience Easter on Iona (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Join us for an unforgettable Holy Week and Easter journey on Iona in 2026. Experience a blend of solemn reflection and joyous celebration.

  • Time and Space – 3 nights (limited availability)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Writing the Island (fully booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Join 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.

  • Two people in the garden at Iona Abbey for Gardening Sustainably Week

    Gardening Sustainably (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    This 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.

  • Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do 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.

  • Two people in boilers suits covered in paint laughing at the camera.

    Spring Work Week (2 PLACES AVAILABLE)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Come 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.

  • Stillness in Community (Mon-Thu, 4 nights) Fully Booked

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    During the Stillness in Community Weeks, each guest will have their own room, offering a peaceful space for personal reflection and quiet contemplation. Not a completely silent week. Sharing community meals, work, and worship. We look forward to welcoming you to a Stillness in Community Week at Iona Abbey in 2025.

  • Winter Work Week (1 place available)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Come and help the team prepare Iona Abbey Centre for the quieter winter months. This week is for energetic people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. This week is available at a discounted rate.

  • Contemplation in Community – with Stephen Wright (Fully Booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Curious 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.

  • Time and Space (Limited availability)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

  • Festival of writing and storytelling (LIMITED – 2 PLACES AVAILABLE)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Join 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.

  • Faith and Friendships (3 night stay also available)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    This Faith & Friendship week is for those who are, or who would like to be, engaged with communities, bringing people together across difference and seeking to nurture and implement values related to peace, justice, and compassionate leadership.

  • Odd women and even odder men – John Bell (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    John Bell explores the often overlooked and fascinating minor figures and incidents in the Bible that humanise the scriptures and reveal hidden gems.

  • Time and Space 3 or 6 Nights (Fully Booked)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona. Arrive on Saturday or Tuesday of this week for a 6 or 3 night stay.

  • Call of the Cailleach: Wise Women Week (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    In the season of change we embrace the spiritual journey of ageing, navigating transitions and letting go, guided by Elspeth Murray and Rachel Weiss.

  • Time and Space (Limited – 1 place available)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

  • Reading the Bible as Earth People – Brian McLaren (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    What better place than Iona to rediscover the Bible as an ecological and indigenous text? If you breathe Earth's air, drink her water, eat of her bounty, and enjoy her beauty, this week will equip you as a contemplative activist and lifelong member of Team Earth going forward. Led by Brian McLaren.

  • People, Place and Spirituality (FULLY BOOKED)

    Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

    How do places shape our spirituality? This programme is for those who are curious about the spaces we inhabit. We’ll have the opportunity to learn from history and archaeology. We’ll create maps of our own inner and outer landscapes to help us renew our commitment of care for the land upon which we live. Led by Dr Julian Richards.