Upcoming Retreats
The Path to Freedom: Satipatthana
Holy Isle · Holy Isle, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 8 days Residential Vipassana
Fully Booked
A retreat on the Satipatthana Sutta, an early discourse from the Pali Canon offering a step-by-step road map for turning our attention inwards. Led by Alistair Appleton on Holy Isle.
with Alistair Appleton
The Breathing, Creating Life of All
Holy Isle · Holy Isle, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 3, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 5 days Residential Mixed
Neil Douglas-Klotz's first in-person retreat since the Covid epidemic, exploring the gateway to Jesus' native spirituality. Includes research and insights from the past ten years.
with Neil Douglas-Klotz
Interfaith Retreat
Holy Isle · Holy Isle, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 4 days Residential Mixed
Fully Booked
Hosted by Interfaith Scotland, this retreat is open to people of all faiths and none who are interested in the lived experience of people of different faiths and philosophies.
with Frances Hume
Re-Vitalise on the Holy Isle
Holy Isle · Holy Isle, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026 6 days Residential Mixed
Re-Vitalise's annual tai chi retreat on the Holy Isle. Bookings are made via Re-Vitalise directly.
with Re-Vitalise
Bob Lowey
Holy Isle · Holy Isle, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026 5 days Residential Mixed
A tai chi course in Shujin Zhuanggu Gong, the "muscle and bone exercise", consisting of 8 exercises to remedy muscle and bone ailments and strengthen the body.
with Bob Lowey
Autumn Volunteer Holiday 2026
Holy Isle · Holy Isle, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
Experienced Holy Isle staff lead various end-of-season tasks including house care, kitchen help, gardening and environmental stewardship. Accommodation rates include a 25% reduction plus full board.
with The Holy Isle Team