Retreat Programmes - Alternative Retreat 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)

The song of the Earth has been sung since the beginning of time, but we can no longer hear it. By exploring the spiritual 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 retreat holidays at Via House.

A Meditation Retreat Week - Via Four Elements (click for more info)
Holistic and alternative retreat holidays offered - an exploration of meditation and spiritual mindfulness with nature. Exhilarating landscape trails combined with relaxing beachcombing art. Mystical sacred sites, ancient Orkney myths and legends by the peat fire.

A Spiritual Retreat in Tai Chi and Chi Kung (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.

Celtic Calendar Via Four Elements Week (click for more info)
Break your routine - follow the year's natural cycle. Seasonal meditation in remote island landscapes, spiritual attunement with nature, refreshing and healing the mind, body and spirit.

Alternative Holiday Retreat for Groups (click for more info)
The perfect relaxing rural break with friends and colleagues. Alternative retreat holidays with bespoke courses. Consider our alternative group options at Via House.

Via House Orkney Fishing Holidays (click for more info)
Probably the most widely employed method of developing mindfulness in the UK is fishing. We are happy to offer accommodation to those people looking to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Orkney's many trout lochs.

Peat fire Tales (click for more info)
Enjoy Scottish and Orkney Island folklore, legend and myth with Peat Fire Tales at Via House. Island music, song and dance that reveals the storytelling and oral traditions of the Orkney Islands. Three times weekly, March to September, open to ALL Orkney visitors. Available all year round for groups and retreat guests.

Healing Arts Sessions

All of the following healing arts sessions and sensory workshops are available for you to try on any of our retreat holidays:

• Deep relaxation Chinese massage.
• Visualisation.
• Contact improvisation body work.
• Reiki.
• Metamorphic technique.
• Australian bush essences.

Sensory Workshops

Earth
Listen to the spiritual song of the Earth. Healing Native American drumming and drum washing. The drum dance of the sacred stones.
Air
Be still with the power of meditation and breath - bone-breathing, singing and chanting, Chi Kung healing sounds.
Fire
Uplift and warm your spiritual core - sitting in meditation by a fire. Learn the craft of ancient fire making with Malcolm of Five Senses.
Water
Awaken the senses with our exhilarating seascape walks - beachcombing and rock pools - imagescape art.