Iona Springtime Retreat

Welcome to the Springtime Retreat at the Findhorn Foundation, a transformative journey that immerses body, mind, and spirit in the symphony of renewal. Nestled within the sacred embrace of the sacred Isle of Iona, this retreat invites you to follow in the footsteps of those who have walked this ancient path before, connecting deeply with the island’s timeless spirit and the mysteries of nature.

Held in the nurturing embrace and the daily rhythms of Traigh Bhan we will join in seasonal meditations, heartfelt sharings, simple rituals and celebrations and enjoy wonderful meals together. From Traigh Bhan we will venture out onto the island to visit Iona’s sacred sites, take time for our personal nature connection, feel into the energies of springtime as our garden awakens and share the Easter rituals of the Iona Community in the Abbey and beyond.

As Easter approaches, join us in a joyful celebration of rebirth and forgiveness. Together, we’ll honour the awakening of life and the promise of spring, as the quiet lands of winter gently give way to new growth. Embrace the wisdom of Iona’s soil and skies, which echo with ancient traditions and co-creative energies. Our retreat house, harmonising with nature’s rhythms becomes a sanctuary — a space to rest, release, and reawaken.

Each day flows with the simplicity of mindful practice, from reflective rituals to meditative walks in the vibrant gardens. These gardens, tended in harmony with nature, invite you to experience an intimate connection with the cycles of life and the beauty of co-creation. Here, in the blossoms of spring flowers like the primrose, you will sense the joy, vitality, and hope that nature’s awakening inspires. Feel the renewal of life with each step, embrace the health, presence, and balance that this unique connection offers.

Open your heart to the calling of this time for renewal, co-creation and interconnectedness. Allow yourself to be guided by spring’s message to embrace new beginnings, filled with openness, authenticity, and love.

This retreat is more than a restful escape — it is a call to reconnect with your innermost self, to share in the unity of community, and to find peace in the quiet miracle of nature’s unfolding.  We hope that you will leave deeply replenished, inspired, and alive, with a newfound clarity to guide your journey forward.

Join us, and let the spirit of Iona and the eternal dance of springtime renew your heart and soul. Allow this sacred landscape to guide you toward transformation.

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During our retreat there will be time to:

• meditate and contemplate

• rest and relax

• visit sites of sacred pilgrimage

• connect to the special energies of spring’s awakening through spiritual practice

• immerse yourself in the ancient land- and seascape

• take walks on the beautiful white sandy beach just by the house

• explore the power of the elements

• celebrate the season through the daily rhythms and rituals in our retreat house

• join the special Easter celebrations of the Iona Community

• live within a small community at Traigh Bhan

• have heartfelt sharings with the group

• enjoy wonderful meals together

We hope that after our retreat you will feel:

• Renewed, replenished and rested

• Inspired and alive

• Touched by Nature and the Divine

• More connected to yourself and others

• Deeply nourished by the experience

• Hopeful towards your future

• Having gained a sense of clarity regarding your next steps in life