A beautiful location, good food, good company, and good stories to tell when you get home - what more could you want from a holiday?
Whether you are looking for relaxation, challenge, fun, peace, adventure or learning, you will find something here to suit!
21 - 27 March: Work Week
Come and help us to prepare the centre for the new season with a week of physical work, laughter, conversation and evenings spent relaxing around the fire.
9 – 15 May: Off Grid, Off Oil - a low carbon life 
Join us for a week experiencing and discussing life on the other side of the oil revolution.
Using the renovated Camas as our case study this is a week to explore how we can live a satisfying and enjoyable low carbon life. It flows from the Iona Community’s commitment to the Christian Aid ‘Cut the Carbon Campaign’ and will be of interest to people in Eco-congregations and those curious about what life might be like without oil. Start by travelling to Camas by public transport and sharing with others any difficulties you have had in getting here!
Led by Raymond Young, a Regeneration Consultant and Member of the Iona Community.
For more information download the information sheet.
16 -22 May: Reading the Big Book
The Celts spoke of two books in which it was possible to discover or ‘read’ God: the little book was the Bible, and the big book was Creation.
This reflective and recreational programme offers the chance to join with others in reading from the ‘Big Book’ during the Hebridean springtime. The days are designed to allow a mix of structured activity and discussion sessions with individual exploration / reflection time.
Led by Kathy Galloway: practical theologian, writer, activist and Leader of the Iona Community.
For more information download the information sheet.
25 -31 July: Community Kids’ Week
A week reserved for the kids (and grandkids) of Iona Community Members. Limited to kids aged from 10 to 17. Cost £181
September 26 – October 2: Ballads & Blethers
[Ballad (n): A song or poem that tells a story.
Blether (vb): To talk (often of frivolous matters)]
Singing and storytelling often feature highly at Camas. This week there will be the opportunity to enjoy, learn and share songs and stories of Mull, Iona and further afield. A light hearted programme with time spent out and about exploring the local area as well as cooryin’ in around our wood burning stove.
[Coorie (vb): to come closer, snuggle]
Led by two residents of the Ross of Mull: Jan Sutch Pickard , a member of both the Iona Community and the Scottish Storytelling Network , and Gillian Cummins, a former Iona Community Musician.
For more information download the information sheet.
3 – 9 October: Wheesht…
[Wheesht: an interjection, used as a call for quiet]
A week for quiet relaxation. An easygoing programme which could include leisurely walks, quiet sessions in our art and craft room, exploring deserted beaches, times of silence, and plenty of time to sit in our cosy common room. Turn off your mobile phone, leave your worries at home, and let the tide carry away all your stresses and strains as it ebbs out of the bay…
For more information download the information sheet.
10 -16 October: Holiday Week
For individuals, families and small groups. The programme this week will be flexible, with options focussed on fun, relaxation, exploration and rejuvenation.
For more information download the information sheet.
24 – 30 October: Work Week
Come and help us to close the centre down for winter with a week of physical work, laughter, conversation and evenings spent relaxing around the fire.
2009 Tariff (includes VAT @ 15%)
Work Weeks: £78 for the week or £16/night for a 3 night minimum stay
Individual Rate for other weeks: £210
Low Income Individual Rate: £105 (Available to UK residents – please indicate when booking if this applies to you)
For any further information by email please contact: Carol Dougall
Or to reserve your place print out our booking form and return it complete with deposit to:
The Bookings Office, Iona Community, Isle of Iona, Argyll PA76 6SN.
Self-Catering
During winter months the centre is available on a self catering basis for up to 12 people. Balance active days spent exploring, walking to deserted beaches, or teaching yourself about the history and geology of the area with lazy evenings around the fire and nights spent star gazing.
For further details please contact Dot Stewart.
