Contact Details

Contact Name:

Robbie McLellan

Email:

Telephone:

01681 700111

Retreat Centre Description

Built in 1894, Bishop’s House on the Isle of Iona is a welcoming and relaxed retreat house hosting groups of upto 23 and individuals for week-long stays and shorter breaks. We are situated close to the Abbey and also face the Sound of Iona. (You can access a beautiful small beach at the bottom of the garden.) The intimate St Columba Chapel, right at the heart of the house, holds 2 daily services. Bishop’s House has a reputation for good, wholesome home cooking, and we’re privileged to be described by many of our guests as their ‘second home’.

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Accommodation on Offer

8 twin rooms,

7 single rooms

Guest lounge

Library

Large garden facing the sea.

St Columbas Chapel

2025 Events

Easter retreat 16th - 22nd April, Led by Rev Red Geddes

GUESTS NOT HOSTS

A Led retreat by Rev Liz Crumlish 3rd May – 10thMay 2025 GUESTS NOT HOSTS

What does it mean to inhabit the earth as guests, not hosts?

Amidst the ancient stories and beaches of Iona, saturated with myths and legends of life and faith, we will take time to consider how we are sustained by creation and by the God of Creation in whose image we are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Through poetry and image, we will consider stories of Biblical women who show us how to be passionately involved with life and faith for such a time as this.

Retreat Centre Location

Isle of Iona PA76 6SJ, UK

2026 Events

25th March to 1stApril “Exploring Celtic Christianity” a led retreat.

What better way to explore some of the history, spirituality, and influence of the “Celtic Church” than on the Isle of Iona, which was its very cradle.

This course is specifically designed to allow participants to experience and enjoy Iona, as well as learning about some aspects of Celtic Christianity.

1st April to 7thApril, Easter led retreat.

A relaxed, led retreat. a lovely way to spend Easter

Bishop's House