Reclaiming the Sacred
Sacred Pilgrimage in Iona, Scotland
September 25 — October 4, 2026
The mystical Isle of Iona in Scotland is steeped in Celtic tradition, a tradition that many of us at the Haden Institute have been dreaming of and working towards reclaiming. It is a tradition rich in poetry, song, story, and ritual, a tradition that values the Divine Feminine and acknowledges the sacredness in all of creation.
Join us for this pilgrimage to visit this thin place that reminds us of what lives deep within us – a longing for authentic connection to the Holy that is found in our inner selves, in each other, and on this sacred earth.
Cost & Payment Details
Double Occupancy: $4,500*
(Early bird discount $250 until January 9, 2026**)
Single Occupancy: $5,250*
(Early bird discount $250 until January 9, 2026**)
*Airfare not included – see Travel Dates section below
Your fee includes:
All chartered bus and ferry fees, admission to all sites, all gratuities
All lodging (2 nights in Glasgow; 7 nights in Iona)
All scrumptious breakfasts and dinners in Iona (lunches on your own)
TRAVEL DATES
The pilgrimage dates are Friday, September 25 – Sunday, October 4, 2026. You should fly to Glasgow, Scotland in time to arrive for our first gathering at 6pm on Friday, September 25, 2026. (For most US travelers this will require a departure on Thursday, September, 24, 2026.) You can plan to depart Glasgow on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Airfare is not included.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This sacred journey is open to all Haden graduates or former students, current Haden students, those who have attended at least one Summer Dream and Spirituality Conference or Inner Path participants.
ST. COLUMBA HOTEL AND LIMITED AVAILABILITY
We are fortunate this pilgrimage to have secured all the rooms of the lovely St. Columba Hotel for our pilgrimage group. St. Columba is, however, a small establishment, and rooms are limited. Accordingly, we are limited in the number of pilgrimage spots that are available. We anticipate the pilgrimage to sell-out to capacity.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Single Occupancy Payment Schedule (TOTAL: $5250)
$1750 Due with Registration (Refundable until June 1, 2026) ***
$1750 Due March 2, 2026 (Refundable until June 1, 2026) ***
$1750 Due June 1, 2026 (Refundable only if spot is filled. No refunds after August 3, 2026) ***
Double Occupancy Payment Schedule (TOTAL: $4500)
$1500 Due with Registration (Refundable until June 1, 2026) ***
$1500 Due March 2, 2026 (Refundable until June 1, 2026) ***
$1500 Due June 1, 2026 (Refundable only if spot is filled. No refunds after August 3, 2026) ***
** Early Bird discount of $250 will be applied to your first payment.
*** Refunds are less an administration fee of $100.
Note: In light of political uncertainty, Haden reserves the right to change pricing due to material tax or exchange rate changes. In the unlikely event this occurs, participants have the right to cancel with a full refund.
QUESTIONS?
Contact pilgrimage leader Megan at innerpathwv@gmail.com or 304.421.1584
Haden’s Sacred Pilgrimage Leaders
Pilgrimage Leader
Megan Lyon, owner of Inner Path, a spiritual direction and wellness practice in Charleston, WV, offers individual spiritual direction and group facilitation that encourages creativity, contemplation, mindfulness, and communion with the deeper Self, the Holy, each another, and the earth. She graduated from Haden Institute in 2017 where she now serves on the faculty.
Pilgrimage Co-leader
Hill Snellings, a graduate of the Haden Dream Work Training Program, is a life-long spiritual seeker and explorer. Working with fire and water, stone and sand, rituals and the risible — he offers an experiential crucible for your use in transformation and individuation. A follower of Mary Magdalene and Kali, he bows and, with a Trickster wink, beckons.
Music Leader
Michelle Buhite, MDiv. A Unitarian Universalist minister since 2012, Michelle’s foundation is in music and ritual. She is a graduate of the Haden Institute Spiritual Direction (2018) and Dream Work (2022) programs and has been trying to worm her way into deepening her spiritual journey with Haden; success! Her spirituality is rooted in Earth Ways and the Celtic Wheel. Michelle participated in the 2024 Iona adventure and is looking forward to deepening that relationship.
Administration, Logistics & Creative Embodiment
Christy Austin is a graduate of the Haden Spiritual Direction and Dreamwork programs. She is often the first voice that Haden students hear in her work as an administrative assistant and she also holds the virtual creative space and small groups for students in both programs. Creativity is her spiritual practice and Divine Mother is her Source. Knowing how a trip to Iona changed her life a year ago, she can’t wait to be witness to how it changes yours.
Reach out or register now!
Contact Megan Lyon at innerpathwv@gmail.com or 304.421.1584 if you have questions about this opportunity.