Retreat programmes - Alternative Orkney Islands Holidays
"I arise today through the strength of the universe:
Light of Sun - radiance of Moon.
Splendour of fire, speed of lightning,
Swiftness of wind, depth of sea,
Stability of Earth, firmness of rock"
(trans Kuno Mayer)
Go slowly, breathe and smile.
The song of the Earth has been sung since the beginning of time, but we can no longer hear it. By exploring the natural wisdom of Earth, Air, Fire and Water our mind, body and spirit can learn the tune and the song of the Earth may return to us.
We invite anyone to embrace their sense of adventure and get away from it all with our alternative island retreat breaks at Via House.
A Meditation Retreat - Via Four Elements Walking Meditations (click for more info)
Holistic and alternative retreat holidays offered - an exploration of meditation and mindfulness with nature. Exhilarating landscape trails combined with relaxing beachcombing art. Mystical sacred sites, ancient Orkney stories and legends by the peat fire.
An Island Retreat - Tai Chi, Chi Kung and the Four Elements (click for more info)
Tai Chi meditation walks and spiritual nourishment with Chi Kung breath, capture the natural power of wind and sea, earth and sky while relaxing in the creative expression of Tai Chi and the quiet energising of Chi Kung body movement.
An Island Calendar - Via Retreat Weeks (click for more info)
Break your routine - follow the year's natural cycle of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Seasonal meditation in remote island landscapes, spiritual attunement with nature, refreshing and nourishing the mind, body and spirit.
Residential Staff Training Courses (click for more info)
Tai chi and the Four Elements / The Power of Storytellling
These residential courses are of particular value to anyone working in the fields of education, mental health, social care and additional support needs.
Peat Fire Tales of Orkney (click for more info)
Enjoy Orkney Islands and Scottish folklore, legend and myth with Peat Fire Tales Evenings at Via Folk Art Studio. Island music, song and dance that reveals the storytelling and ancient oral traditions of the Orkney Islands. Three times weekly, March to September, open to ALL Orkney visitors. Available all year round for groups and private parties. Enjoy 'A Taste of Orkney' - a select evening of tales and sketches from six islands by candlelight once a week.
Personalised, bespoke weeks / weekends
Offered on request, Lynn will create a programme tailored specifically for you. You can choose a range of retreat activities and explore the wonder of Orkney at your leisure. The retreat is what you make it.
Enjoy the freedom, safety and tranquility of Via House, take part in retreat activities or
choose your own personalised island break. Please contact us to find out more!!