Adam Plant

Spindle & Stitch Custom Travel

Iona Retreat Summer Solstice 2026

Jun 14, 2025 to Jun 21, 2025
Iona, Scotland

IONA COMPASSION FATIGUE RETREAT

SUMMER SOLSTICE 2026
 
Dates: June 19-26, 2026
 
This week-long retreat on the beautiful island of Iona is all about giving you practical tools to beat burnout and protect yourself from stress. Facilitated by Resilience Coach & Consultant Emily Hedrick, you will learn five key skills based on the Accelerated Recovery Program—the only evidence-based treatment for compassion fatigue. These skills are designed for you to start using right away, to not only stop burnout in its tracks but also recover from the exhaustion you might already be feeling. It’s a chance to hit reset, build lasting resilience, and come away feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever comes next.
 
 
 Cost: 
The cost of this retreat is $3075.00 per person, with a nonrefundable deposit of $500.00 required to reserve your space.
Final payment is due by March 22, 2026, and monthly payment plans are available at no extra cost - just ask and we will set one up for you!
 
 

What's included in this retreat:

  • 7 night stay at Ardoran House on Iona in a shared room with 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom (1 King room is also available)
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Complimentary nightly glass of wine
  • Use of the sauna and hot tub
  • Transport to and from the ferry port on Iona
  • Daily group work facilitated by Emily
  • Guided group walks on the island
  • Free time to explore the island on your own
 

What's not included:

  • International Airfare
  • Airport Transfers
  • Transportation to and from Iona
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Travel Insurance (recommended)
 
 

Itinerary

Subject to Change

Saturday

Daytime - Travel to Iona

7:00pm - Dinner at St. Columba (self-paid)

8:30pm - Introductions

Sunday

10:30am - Holy Communion at the Abbey Church (optional)

2:00pm - Session 1: Silent Witness, Defining Compassion Fatigue, Tools for Hope

4:00pm - Free time

6:00pm - Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at Ardoran House

7:00pm - Dinner at the Argyll (self-paid)

Monday

9:00am - Worship at the Abbey (optional)

10:30am - Session 2: Defining Compassion Fatigue, Defining Burnout

12:00pm - Free time for lunch

2:00pm - Guided Island Walk to the Bay at the Back of the Ocean (optional)

5:00pm - Group Reflection

6:00pm - Wine and Free Time

7:00pm - Ceileidh (social gathering) at the Community Center (optional)

9:00pm - Abbey Evening Service (optional)

Tuesday

9:00am - Worship at the Abbey (optional)

10:30am - Session 3: Resilience Skill #1 - Self-Regulation

12:00pm - Free time for lunch

2:00pm - Guided Island Walk to Dun I and White Strand of the Monks (optional)

5:00pm - Group Reflection

6:00pm - Wine and Free Time

7:00pm - Dinner (self-paid)

9:00pm - Abbey Evening Service (optional)

Wednesday

9:00am - Worship at the Abbey (optional)

10:30am - Session 4: Resilience Skill #2 - Intentionality

12:00pm - Free time for lunch

3:00pm - Optional Office Hours with Emily at the Argyll over Tea and Scones

5:00pm - Group Reflection

6:00pm - Wine and Free Time

7:00pm - Dinner on your own

9:00pm - Abbey Evening Service (optional)

Thursday

9:00am - Worship at the Abbey (optional)

10:30am - Session 5: Resilience Skill #3 - Perceptual Maturation

12:00pm - Free time for lunch

2:00pm - Guided Island Walk to St. Columba’s Bay (optional)

5:00pm - Group Reflection

6:00pm - Wine and Free Time

7:00pm - Dinner on your own (Martyr’s Bay Pub is open on Thursday nights!)

9:00pm - Abbey Evening Service (optional)

Friday

9:00am - Worship at the Abbey (optional)

10:30am - Session 6: Resilience Skill #4 & #5 - Connection & Support and Self-care & Revitalization

12:00pm - Free time for lunch

2:00pm - Guided boat trip to Staffa at additional cost of £40/person (optional)

5:00pm - Final Group Reflection and Program Wrap-Up

6:00pm - Wine and Free Time

7:00pm - Solstice Fun

Saturday

Travel Home (or onward!)

 
 

Cancellation policy:

Your initial deposit is nonrefundable once it is paid. Any additional payments will be refundable at a rate of 50% up to 180 days prior to retreat start date, and at a rate of 25% up to 90 days prior to retreat start date. The program cost will become nonrefundable at less than 90 days prior to retreat start date.

Available Packages

Retreat Deposit
Unavailable as of May 1, 2025

Starting At: $500.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

Unavailable
This deposit is required in order to reserve your space on the retreat, and is nonrefundable. 

Extra Options

Pre-Post Package
Unavailable as of March 22, 2025

$550.00

If you would like the security of traveling to and from Iona as a group led by resident travel advisor Adam Plant, then this package will allow you to do so!
 
What's Included:
  • 1 night in Glasgow accommodation on June 13, 2025
  • Roundtrip trains from Glasgow to Oban
  • Roundtrip ferries from Oban to Mull
  • Roundtrip ferries from Fionnphort to Iona
  • 1 night in Glasgow accommodation on June 21, 2025