A Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland

A Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland
A Women’s Retreat
Awakening to Ancient Wisdom and Wonder
September 12 – 20, 2025
Your pilgrim guides: Anne Bonney, Dawn Tolley and Bonnie Fedge

You are invited to join us in beloved community on the sacred isle of Iona – a ‘thin place’ that has been a pilgrimage site for over fifteen hundred years…a place that calls pilgrims from all over the world to come find rest, renewal and replenishment. Our days will be grounded in reflective gathering and infused with opportunities for listening to what is calling us, allowing us to discover the ancient wisdom that surrounds us and the wisdom deep within our own hearts.

IMAGINE…

Standing at the edge of the sea amongst ancient Iona rocks some 2.5 billion years old…
Witnessing magical light and mist that dramatically color the island landscape as you gently traverse rolling hills, wander amongst friendly sheep, and breathe in fresh Scottish air…
Walking the labyrinth on the shore of Columba’s Bay…
Hiking to the isle’s highest point – Dun I, the hill of Iona, to experience majestic views of the Inner Hebrides…
Slowing down to sync into the natural rhythms of the land, the day, the night…
Being in community with fellow pilgrims from across the globe and the open invitation to evening candlelit services at Iona Abbey…
Exploring Celtic spirituality in the context of landscape, heritage, art, and contemplation…
Gathering for a welcoming circle at ancient nunnery ruins…
Unscheduled time where you might meditate, draw, listen to the waves, enjoy daily afternoon tea and scones, shop at the local artisan shop and galleries…

Our time together begins in the seaside village of Oban on Friday Sept. 12.  Please arrange your travel to arrive in Glasgow on the morning of September 12th, then make your way by bus or train to spend the night in Oban. We are happy to offer assistance with this part of the planning! We will continue the journey together to Iona on Saturday by ferry with a private guided tour across the Isle of Mull, arriving on Iona in time for dinner. We will spend the entire week on Iona, checking out of the St. Columba Hotel on Saturday, September 20. Please note it takes a full day to travel from Iona to Glasgow airport, so you may consider staying overnight near the airport and arranging your return flight or any other further travel for September 21.

Your Journey Includes

• 8 Nights accommodations including one night in Oban and 7 nights on the Isle of Iona at the St. Columba Hotel
• Daily organic locally-grown breakfasts and dinners
• Private tour of the Isle of Mull, which includes stops at local historical and cultural sites and villages
• All transportation between Oban and Iona
• Daily morning and evening pilgrim circles marked by ritual, learning, reflection, and conversation
• Experiencing Pilgrim guides every step of the way

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, beverages, additional meals, personal spending.

Rates and Registration
Sea View Room: $4,630
Back View Room: $3,890
All accommodations are single occupancy, and room requests are on a first come, first serve basis. Limited shared occupancy is available.

To register, the Center for the Spiritual Journey needs a $1,000 nonrefundable per person deposit by cash, check, money order, or credit card (which carries an additional 3% fee for bank charges). Your space will not be held until a deposit is received.

Once you have registered we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

If you need to cancel due to circumstances beyond your control, the Center for the Spiritual Journey will refund your deposit only if a replacement for your spot is found.

To register: send an email with your name, address, phone and email to admin@csjcapecod.org. We will respond as quickly as possible with information about how to make your deposit payment by cash, check or money order.

Use the form below to register by credit card (which carries an additional 3% fee for bank charges).  You can also pay the entire amount as shown.