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Yoga Retreat at Glin Castle, Co. Limerick
Glin Castle, Co. Limerick are organising a Yoga Retreat which will be hosted by Dee O’Rourke following her wonderful sold-out Yoga Weekend at Glin Castle last May. The event will be held from Friday 13th May to Sunday 15th May 2022.
It is a great opportunity to unwind while also enjoying a fun weekend and to explore all that the castle and gardens have to offer. It is a time to connect with friends and like-minded people. A time to feel good and refreshed from the benefits of yoga, fresh air, nature, great food and more in stunning surroundings.
Date:
Friday 13th May to Sunday 15th May 2022
Price of the Yoga Retreat:
€850 per person (including a 2 night stay at Glin Castle)
How to book a place on the Yoga Retreat:
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A little bit about Glin Castle
Glin Castle with its superb interiors and decorative plasterwork, stands proudly on the banks of the River Shannon surrounded by romantic gardens in 400-acres of woodland and dairy farm. The Castle comprises 15 luxurious en-suite bedrooms, a grand entrance hall, dining room, comfortable library, and elegant light drawing-room, all with open fires. The kitchen offers the best in Irish country house cooking. Behind the house lie romantic pleasure grounds and a vibrant walled garden which supplies flowers, vegetables, and fruit for the kitchen.
Yoga Retreats at Ballymaloe House
Yoga instructor Dearbhla Glynn, Chef Niamh Fox, Ballymaloe House and Ballymaloe Grainstore have come together to host a series of yoga retreats. Each two-day experience will leave you replenished, inspired, nourished and at peace
1. Harvest Retreat at Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork
Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork are hosting a reflective yoga and meditation retreat which will be guided by Dearbhla Glynn. The retreat will be held from September 25th – 27th 2022.
At the Harvest Retreat in Ballymaloe, enjoy the luxurious yet cosy comforts of the beautiful Ballymaloe House and its surrounding gardens (home to a family of native red squirrel!). Practice yoga with Dearbhla Glynn and be guided through mediation and movement that allows the mind and body to release stress.
The mornings will begin with a slow and thoughtful Vinyasa flow that strengthens and re- energizes the body for the day. This is followed by the renowned Ballymaloe breakfast buffet.
The afternoons will be a restful time of garden walks, plunges in the Wild Atlantic Ocean, walks on the coast, a scented soak in the bath, and curling up to the cosy fires of Ballymaloe house with a good book or nice chat with your like- minded yoga group.
The evenings are dedicated to Yin and Restorative Yoga that allow you to relax completely and get that lovely melting full body feeling only yoga can achieve. Dinners will be candlelit, cooked by chef Niamh Fox with the finest seasonal ingredients grown in Ballymaloe and bursting with flavour.
This retreat is designed to nourish, replenish, and devote time completely for yourself. Sink into the comforts of Ballymaloe House, indulge in the wonders of such a talented chef, and find peace in the timeless practice of yoga. With a little time, care and thought wonders can be achieved!
Date:
Sunday 25th September to Tuesday 27th September 2022
Price of Harvest Retreat:
From €780 sharing in a standard twin or double room (this price includes a two night stay in Ballymaloe House along with yoga practices with Dearbhla Glynn, dinner and lunch cooked by Niamh Fox and breakfast in Ballymaloe House, as well as bath salts from Robyn Allen in your room on arrival and walled garden herbal tea throughout your stay. Yoga mats, blocks and blankets are supplied along with guided walks through the farm & an early morning swim at a local beach.)
How to book a place on the Yoga Retreat:
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2. Samhain Retreat at Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork
Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork are hosting a yoga retreat which will be guided by Dearbhla Glynn. The retreat will be held from October 23rd – 25th 2022.
The Samhain Retreat at Ballymaloe is a retreat that ultimately nurtures mind and body through food, comforts, beauty, and the healing powers of yoga. Deep relaxation, heavenly meals and treats, luxurious accommodation, and the natural beauty of Autumn, all the ingredients needed for a blissful few days at Ballymaloe.
Through the morning meditation you will nurture quiet, stillness and peace, nourishing both the body and spirit. You will focus on strengthening the muscles by working through a lovely warming slow flow, moving through different yoga postures and transitions. This will be followed by a lovely and lovingly prepared breakfast.
The end of Autumn is a gorgeous time at Ballymaloe House and grounds, the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold before they finally fall from the trees. You will enjoy crisp, leaf- carpeted mindful Autumn walks around the grounds, observing nature, the light and the end of the harvest season at Ballymaloe farm. In the practice before lunch, you will enjoy some breath-work, gentle stretching and relaxing.
The afternoons and evenings are for resting, maybe taking a plunge into the sea and a walk along the beach, cosying up by the fires in Ballymaloe house, reading a book or having a soak in your bathtub.
The evening practice will relish in the wonders of Yin yoga, opening tired and stiff joints and eventually moving towards deep relaxation as we hold restorative poses, which calms the body, mind and the nervous system.
Date:
Sunday 23rd October to Tuesday 25th October 2022
Price of Harvest Retreat:
From €780 per person in a standard twin or double room (this price includes a two night stay in Ballymaloe House along with yoga practices with Dearbhla Glynn, dinner and lunch cooked by Niamh Fox and breakfast in Ballymaloe House, as well as bath salts from Robyn Allen in your room on arrival and walled garden herbal tea throughout your stay. Yoga mats, blocks and blankets are supplied along with guided walks through the farm & an early morning swim at a local beach).
How to book a place on the Yoga Retreat:
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A little bit about Ballymaloe House
Ballymaloe House is a family-run country house hotel famous for its outstanding hospitality and superb food and the Allen family have been welcoming guests since 1964. The 17th-century house is built onto a 12th Century Norman Castle and is Ireland's original family-owned Country House Hotel. Bedrooms are elegant and charming, come in all shapes and sizes, from large and airy to cosy, including ground floor rooms in the courtyard. Onsite there is an outdoor, heated pool (for summer use) and an excellent craft and kitchenware shop, café, and events centre - The Ballymaloe Grainstore.
New to Yoga Experience at the Park Hotel Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Whether you have never tried Yoga before, but you are keen to start, or you have tried a few Yoga classes and you are ready to commit to a regular practice, this programme will set you up with a strong foundation. Ease into your practice in a relaxed and unintimidating space with small classes and lots of encouragement. Your teacher is traditionally trained in India with a strong emphasis on building Mind & Body health and inner awareness.
Date:
Friday 13th May to Sunday 15th May
Price of a two-night bed and breakfast stay with the New to Yoga Experience:
From €375 per night
How to book a place on the experience:
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A little bit about the Park Hotel Kenmare
"One of the world’s most renowned hotels” – New York Times
Heritage and luxury are combined in this historic hotel which dates to 1897. During all this time the hotel has been a haven for discerning visitors seeking the ultimate escape in one of the most special places in Ireland. Kenmare is a Heritage Town like no other. Just a three-minute stroll from the hotel there are a variety of boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafés to explore. So, for lovers of antiques, cashmere, delicious local food, traditional pubs, and music it is all on your doorstep. That is if you can bare to leave the secluded surroundings of the hotel.
Escape the frenzy of modern-day life and slip into life at Park Hotel Kenmare. Charming rooms to relax in, open fires, the Drawing Room, SAMAS Deluxe Destination Spa, 25m Lap Pool, Private Cinema, Tennis, Gardens, Croquet, Falconry, Walks, Cycling, Golf on the adjacent 18 Hole Golf Course are just some of our pleasurable pastimes. Two restaurants offering sublime food featuring local producers, a Bar with one of Europe’s largest whiskey collections and truly Irish welcome
Wellness Retreat at The Ice House, Co. Mayo
After the amazing success of the Moy Wellness Retreat at the Ice House in April, The Ice House are hosting another wellness event from Friday 9th September to Sunday 11th September with Audrey O’Connor from Corestate. This event is the perfect way to relax, unwind and meet new people along the way.
Retreat Itinerary:
Friday 9th September
Check in from 4pm
5:30pm – (Welcome juice/tea) group opening circle and gentle Pilates practice
7:15pm – Evening meal, followed by a chat about the weekend
9pm – Evening Gentle release yoga practice + guided candlelit meditation
Saturday 10th September
8:30am – Morning yoga flow + journal work
9:30am – Voya skincare wellness talk with Katie
10am – Breakfast
11am – Paddle boarding with Dianne from ‘Simply Sup’
1:30pm – Lunch
2:30pm – Free time to unwind /explore/use thermal suites/treatments
6pm – Evening dinner
7:30pm – Evening gentle release yoga practice + guided candlelit meditation
9pm – Free time to curl up, relax and unwind
Sunday 11th September
8am – Sunrise yoga practice
8:45am – Juice and breakfast snack
9:15am – Beach walk and swim at Enniscrone Beach
10:30am – Shower/pack and check out
11am – Farewell brunch and closing circle
Date:
Friday 9th September to Sunday 11th September
Price of a two-night bed and breakfast stay at The Ice House:
From €620
How to book a place on the retreat:
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A little bit about The Ice House:
Icehouse is located in a truly iconic building overlooking the spectacular and ever-changing River Moy, at the Quay, Ballina, Co Mayo. Funky furnishings, eclectic styling, and stunning architectural design at the Ice House combine to make you feel like you’re in the heart of the city. However, just one look at the unrivalled view from all rooms and you’ll immediately know you’re not.
A unique setting, the Ice House comprises of 32 ultra-luxurious heritage and contemporary bedrooms and suites, all with panoramic river views, featuring underfloor heating, goose down duvets and pillows, and VOYA lotions and potions. With great service, fantastic food, fine wines, clever cocktails, and Ireland's best boutique hotel spa guaranteed to soothe, the Ice House is unlike any other hotel in Mayo. Discover the best of both worlds in Ballina and make the Ice House your own.
