A Retreat on the Isles of Mull and Iona offers a rare mix of dramatic Hebridean landscapes, abundant wildlife, active escapes and inspirational creative relaxation. The Retreats are run by people who live and work on the islands and have an in-depth knowledge about, and passion for the local history and natural environment.
Hebridean Wild Swimming: Emma MacDonald
For those who love being in the water and long for a Hebridean adventure, there are a variety of guided sea swim retreats to choose from, to suit your own ambitions and capabilities. But there is more: you will feel immersed in the beauty and history of the landscape, learn about the local nature and enjoy wonderful hospitality and camaraderie.
Isle of Mull Yoga: Zoe Heald
Enjoy deep relaxation & learn to meditate in the beautiful environments of Mull and Iona. Our retreats have up to 8 guests, suitable for beginners as well as experienced yogis. As well as sailing along spectacular coastlines, walk and swim at beautiful sandy beaches to indulge your senses. We pride ourselves on delicious healthy vegetarian cooking, and wonderful hospitality.
Aosdàna Iona Creative Retreats: Mhairi Killin
Discover the almost mystical calm that makes Iona so distinctive while exploring drawing and mark making as a mindful and playful process on our April retreat. Learn centuries old jewellery processes on our May retreat, led by Scottish Goldsmith Sara Keith, while gathering inspiration and materials to craft your very own sand-cast jewellery.
The Argyll Hotel, Iona: Katy Russon
Katy invites experts in the fields of creative writing, pilgrimage, poetry, art history and other topics to host retreats based at the historic Argyll Hotel on Iona. Retreat guests benefit from the location to explore the beautiful landscape of Iona. The high quality of the hospitality of the hotel includes organic produce from its own garden in the hotel restaurant menu.
Mull Another Way: Wendy Lloyd
Crossing the Isle of Mull has been the traditional, primary route for pilgrims travelling by foot to Iona for over a millennium. Rather than battle with modern traffic, join a peaceful pilgrimage “another way”, including with ponies. There is a choice of pilgrimages on Mull along the primary route and week long guided pilgrimage experiences on the Isle of Iona based in Bishop’s House.
We invite guests to join us and experience our ways of living, rooted in the local ecology. We invite people to stay on the island and experience our way of life in several ways. One way is through our retreats, with different inspirational themes where you can stay with us to be refreshed and renewed including our Winter Solstice and Christmas Retreat,
The Mindful Paddler: Jon Lloyd
Kayaking expeditions from Bendoran in the Ross of Mull promote mindfulness techniques in the context of sea paddling within a stunning natural coastal environment. They aim to help you create a profound sense of wellbeing by cultivating ongoing practices that helps you connect with yourself through being present to the physicality of your paddling and mindful of your thoughts and emotions.
Archipelago Folkschool: Ben Wilde
Immerse yourself in the unique pleasure of building your very own beautiful boat to take home with you. In just 7 days you will develop a huge range of new skills and make some great new friends. Our purpose built workshop on our croft on the Ross of Mull has glorious views, with beautiful beaches nearby.