As Michaelmas approaches, we celebrate new beginnings at Traigh Bhan. Thank you to all who have reached out with encouragement and support.
Together, we are building an online community of people who love Iona and wish to explore how the light of the island and the wisdom of Celtic spirituality can guide and sustain us in these unsettled times.
In our recent online gathering at Michaelmas, we honoured the angelic streams of life and linked with the presence of the Archangel Michael, still beloved and revered in these lands. Michael represents a force for courage, clarity, and protection, that calls forth potent energy for transformation during this planetary cycle, as old forms fall away and new possibilities come into being.
We also shared news of Traigh Bhan, forthcoming retreats and online programmes, and ways to help care for this special place.
News updates from Traigh Bhan
Our autumn retreats are underway. Recent guests have included Earth and Soul staff from the United States, members of the Findhorn community, and a group from Costa Rica, strengthening connections and friendships.
All these visits nurture ongoing connections and collaboration between Iona, Findhorn and other centres, and with people who cherish Traigh Bhan as a spiritual home.
Our booking and hosting arrangements are still taking shape, alongside plans for future programmes.
As the tourist season draws to a close, Iona offers a quieter rhythm for contemplation. We are offering Pilgrim contemplative retreats during November, on selected dates in December, and into 2027.
For now, to enquire about a stay at Traigh Bhan, please email roger.collis@traighbhan.org
Work on the house continues. Three new sets of windows have already brought greater warmth and comfort. Our longer-term plans include replacing the remaining windows and installing a more environmentally friendly heating system to replace the coal-fired Rayburn.
Charitable status
We are delighted that Traigh Bhan now has charitable status and can receive donations directly. We will share details of how to give, including Gift Aid where applicable, soon. As a registered Scottish charity, we will report annually to OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator.
We look forward to keeping in touch regularly as this next chapter unfolds.
Autumn Blessings,
Katherine and Roger Collis, Ali Newell, Ann McEllin, and Elmer Postle