Easter on Iona

Join us for Easter on Iona as we journey through Holy Week together and celebrate the hope of Easter in community.

This Holy Week retreat offers space for worship, reflection, conversation and prayer, alongside the daily rhythm of Abbey life. Through shared worship, meaningful discussion and the beauty of the island, we’ll explore the Easter story together and consider what it means for our lives and our world today.

Whether you’re seeking a joyful Easter retreat experience, or simply space to reflect during this sacred season, you’ll find a warm welcome at Iona Abbey.

Costs: 6 Nights: £960 per adult or £480 concession rate

Where: The Iona Abbey

When: 24 March – 30 March 2027

Led by: The Iona Abbey Team (Programme facilitators to be confirmed)

About the programme

Experience Easter on Iona as part of a week shaped by worship, reflection, community and celebration.

Together, we’ll journey through Holy Week, exploring the events leading up to Easter and reflecting on what they mean for our lives today. Through worship, conversation, prayer and shared experiences, you’ll have the opportunity to engage deeply with the Easter story while sharing in the daily rhythm of life at the Abbey.

This Iona Easter retreat is for anyone seeking to mark Holy Week and Easter in a meaningful way. Whether you’re looking for an Easter retreat UK experience, a time of spiritual reflection, or the opportunity to celebrate Easter in community, you’ll find space to pause, connect and explore faith alongside others.

Set in the unique landscape of Iona, the week offers both structured programme time and opportunities for personal reflection, helping you enter fully into the journey from Holy Week to Easter Day.

Meet the Programme Leader(s)

Your week will be guided by members of the Iona Abbey team, who hold the rhythm of community life, worship and shared activities throughout your stay.

What to expect

Holy Week and Easter are at the heart of this programme. Together, we’ll journey through the final days of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection through worship, reflection, prayer and conversation.

Each day follows the rhythm of Abbey life, with opportunities to gather for worship, take part in programme sessions, share meals and spend time in community. There will also be space for personal reflection, quiet walks and exploring the island.

Throughout the week, we’ll engage with the Easter story in ways that connect faith with the realities of today’s world. Through teaching, discussion and shared reflection, we’ll explore themes of hope, renewal, justice and peace.

As Easter Day approaches, the programme moves from the reflection of Holy Week towards joyful celebration, culminating in worship and community celebrations of resurrection and new life.

Whether you’re joining this Holy Week retreat as part of your Easter tradition or experiencing Easter on Iona for the first time, you’ll be invited into a week that is thoughtful, prayerful and deeply rooted in community.

Key Information

Before booking, it’s helpful to know that this week combines practical work with community life at the Abbey. You’ll contribute to a range of seasonal projects while sharing meals, worship and daily life with staff, volunteers and other guests. No specialist skills are required, and accommodation, meals and programme activities are included in the cost of your stay.