About Lynn and John - your hosts
At Via House, Lynn and John are pleased to offer you Island Retreat Breaks and Special Interest Holidays.
John, a lifelong walking, nature enthusiast and bird watcher is well qualified to help you discover and explore the island coastal walks, seascapes and birdlife. John is a Bsc (hons) Graduate in Humanities. He is also a qualified yellow badge Scottish Tour Guide and offers Stromness Heritage Walks - guided town walks of 16th century Stromness.
John's focus at all times is on our visitor's enjoyment. At Via House you can choose from simple relaxing breaks to holistic healing retreat programmes - the choice is always yours.
Lynn is an MA Arts Graduate in Drama and English. Lynn directs the Holistic Island Retreats and Special Interest Island Breaks at Via House.
For many years Lynn researched and dramatised the folklore and legends of the Orkney islands while teaching and choreographing classic ballet, traditional Scottish dance, and contemporary dance and drama. Thereafter she developed highly successful programmes of communication arts, directing summer schools and staff development courses throughout the UK and Europe. For five years, Lynn also ran the Orcadia Creative Learning Centre in Edinburgh, the only one of its kind in the UK.
In addition to studying visualisation, movement and dance therapies with Leah Bartal in London, Lynn attained a masters recognition in Tai-chi and Chi Kung with Jason Chan and studied Chinese massage and Chi Kung with Dr. Ming Chen Robertson in Edinburgh.
From John and Lynn's passion for nature's environment and the Orkney Islands emerged the retreat at Via House. Always working together to share Via Four Elements courses with others, John and Lynn offer you an alternative island break that is peaceful for mind, body and spirit.
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!!