About John and Lynn

At Via House, John and Lynn are pleased to offer you a healing retreat break.

John is a Humanities graduate and Bsc (hons). He co-ordinates the programmes and events at Via House. A lifelong walking and nature enthusiast John is particularly well qualified to help you get the most from your island outdoor discoveries.

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. She leads the spiritual, holistic and healing retreat courses 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 Lynn directed highly successful communication arts programmes 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.

As a result of this work, Lynn soon realised that anyone and everyone can benefit from a healing retreat experience.

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.