After many months of care and practical work, we are delighted to say that Traigh Bhan, on the Isle of Iona, is once again ready to welcome retreat guests.
Traigh Bhan, the retreat house on Iona. Image by Mark Richards, Aurora Imaging
Much has been done to bring the house to a comfortable, welcoming standard — honouring its spirit and original purpose. It has been a journey of deep listening, commitment, love and shared vision, intending to ensure that Traigh Bhan and its planetary sanctuary continue to offer a place of stillness, reflection, spiritual renewal and inspiration for our world.
About the future of Traigh Bhan: we now have charity status, offering an opportunity to strengthen the connections between Iona, Findhorn, Erraid and other like-minded communities — places with deep histories of inner activism, service and shared spiritual purpose.
Where we are now…
Traigh Bhan Iona Limited was established early in 2026 and we have a core group of five volunteer trustees.
On 1 May 2026 we signed a License to Occupy with the Findhorn Foundation Trust, allowing Traigh Bhan to operate independently and take responsibility for its own upkeep, costs and ongoing care.
We are now insured to welcome retreat guests, have established a bank account to receive payments and donations, and our application for charitable status has been approved.
The doors of Traigh Bhan are once again be open for individual and small group retreats on a limited basis.
Now that we have charitable status, FF Trust trustees are able to transfer ownership of the house.
We are grateful for all the support, encouragement and goodwill that have helped bring us to this point. We look to the future with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to the vision of Traigh Bhan.
Please get in touch if you have a serious interest in a retreat stay or would like to contribute to Traigh Bhan’s maintenance fund. We would love to welcome you!
With love from trustees Roger, Katherine, Elmer, Anne and Ali