Scotland Pilgrimage 2026 - Deposit
August 16-22, 2026 · Total Cost: $3950
Join us on a pilgrimage to the beautiful Isle of Iona, a historic Thinplace. Our small group (max. 12 people) will meet in Oban, then journey together across the Island of Mull to Iona. Reconnect with yourself and God as we explore the historic island’s Abbey and beaches, share wonderful meals, rest, and create!
Secure your spot with a $750 deposit (non-refundable).
August 16-22, 2026 · Total Cost: $3950
Join us on a pilgrimage to the beautiful Isle of Iona, a historic Thinplace. Our small group (max. 12 people) will meet in Oban, then journey together across the Island of Mull to Iona. Reconnect with yourself and God as we explore the historic island’s Abbey and beaches, share wonderful meals, rest, and create!
Secure your spot with a $750 deposit (non-refundable).
August 16-22, 2026 · Total Cost: $3950
Join us on a pilgrimage to the beautiful Isle of Iona, a historic Thinplace. Our small group (max. 12 people) will meet in Oban, then journey together across the Island of Mull to Iona. Reconnect with yourself and God as we explore the historic island’s Abbey and beaches, share wonderful meals, rest, and create!
Secure your spot with a $750 deposit (non-refundable).
Cost Includes
- Welcome High Tea in Oban on September 1st
- Accommodations at the beautiful St. Columba Hotel, Iona, from August 16-22
- Breakfast and dinner from Sep. August 16-22
- Transportation across the Island of Mull
- Finding Your Thinplace activities and workshops
- Guided visits to local artists and craftsmen
- Goodie bag of surprises to enrich your experience
Not included: Airfare, transportation to and from Oban, ferry fares, lunch. Participants are responsible for their accommodations in Oban on September 1st. Question? Email Lilly
Example Day
- Breakfast at the St. Columba Hotel
- Morning gathering
- Lunch (not included)
- Afternoon gathering and choose your own adventure
- Relaxation time: beach walks, yoga, time for rest and reflection
- Dinner at St. Columba Hotel
- Evening fireside gathering + optional worship at the Abbey
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As they say in Scotland, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes."
The weather in Scotland can change quickly and dramatically, so layers are your best bet! On any given day, the weather can go from cold and misty in the morning to warm and sunny in the afternoon and then rainy and cold again in the evenings.
Beyond layers, waterproof shoes or boots, water-resistant pants, and a rain jacket are all must-haves!
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Most people fly into Glasgow (GLA) or Edinburg (EDI). Both airports offer easy access to the train stations, which offer train travel to Oban.
Everyone traveling in Scotland should download the ScotRail App to their phone. Train travel throughout Scotland is convenient and inexpensive.
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Yes, absolutely.
Once you have paid your non-refundable deposit to hold a spot on the journey, you are automatically enrolled in our payment plan, which is outlined below. You will receive email reminders before payments are due. Of course, you are welcome to pay in full at any time or set up a monthly payment plan by contacting Lilly.
Deposit = $750, Due to hold your spot
Payment One = $1600 Due February 15, 2025
Payment Two = $1600 Due August 1, 2025
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
We hope you don’t have to cancel—truly. We know how much planning, prayer, and anticipation goes into saying "yes" to a pilgrimage, and we understand that sometimes life lifes in unexpected ways.
That said, here’s our cancellation and refund policy for the Scotland Pilgrimage:
Deposits are non-refundable. This allows us to make essential reservations and commitments on your behalf.
If you cancel 90 days or more before the start of the pilgrimage, your first payment (excluding the deposit) will be refunded.
If you cancel less than 90 days before the pilgrimage, the trip is non-refundable.
Why this policy?
Our accommodations on Iona require a strict payment schedule and have a firm cancellation policy. Because of this, we are obligated to uphold these deadlines and payment commitments on our end.Transferring Your Spot:
If you are unable to attend but find someone to fill your spot, you may receive a refund (excluding the deposit), provided that:The replacement pilgrim is approved by the trip facilitators,
They complete registration and pay the full balance, and
A $100 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund.
Thank you for understanding—we do our best to be both fair and faithful in our planning and preparation.