IRELAND

Yoga & Meditation & Hiking

July 23-29, 2023

Join me for a transformational journey

Cultivate deep awareness and self love in your practice

Soak in the vibrant energy of the Irish countryside

All experience levels welcome

  • CLIFFS OF MOHER

  • THE BURREN GEOPARK

  • CASTLE LODGINGS

  • KNOCKMA HILL

  • TIME TO RELAX

  • SPACIOUS ROOMS

  • YOGA BALLROOM

  • CASTLE DINING

  • CONNEMARA HIKE

  • POST HIKE OPTIONS

  • KYLEMORE ABBEY

  • GALWAY CITY

  • DINING OUT

  • LIMERICK STREET ART

  • AIRPORT SHUTTLE

  • DOOLIN

  • CYCLING THE GREENWAY

Retreat Details

 

  • Gather. Spread out. Practice. Rest.

    Our home base is a beautifully renovated & spacious castle in County Galway with areas to gather and areas to retreat quietly on your own

    Book with friends to fill a room for privacy, or travel solo and we’ll match you with same-gender roommates

    All rooms are configured for shared occupancy:

    5 rooms configured differently for 2-3-or-4 guests (en suite baths in each room)

    1 room configured for 4-6 guests (separate full bath + separate 1/2 bath)

    Per Person: $2900

    See FAQs below for payment methods & schedule

  • The core of every retreat is our practice and all are invited.

    Whether you are new to yoga or teach others, you are welcome here.

    Want to travel with a “non-yoga” friend? They’re welcome, too.

    This retreat hosted by an experienced and caring teacher, and all yoga mats & props are furnished by Castle Hacket House.

    Sample schedule for CASTLE DAYS:

    Coffee/Tea available before practice and all day long

    Practice in the Yoga Ballroom (90 - 120 minutes)

    Post-practice Brunch at the Castle

    Walking meditation at Knockma Hill

    Free time

    Afternoon snack

    Practice in the Yoga Ballroom (90-120 minutes)

    Short break to freshen up

    Dinner at the Castle

    Post-dinner activities (when scheduled)

    Rest

  • Comfortable walking shoes with good traction are a must on this retreat!

    Our time outdoors will layer practice (journaling & mindful walking), with a deepening appreciation and understanding of place.

    Every part of Ireland that we will visit is infused with centuries of culture, some dating back to the neolithic period.

    You get to choose each time to take the gentle stroll or the challenging hike, wherever we are.

    The Cliffs of Moher (bucket list!)

    Burren Geopark, County Clare

    Connemara Diamond Hill

    Walled Garden & Trails at Kylemore Abbey

    Knockma Hill & Wood

  • We’ll head offsite twice as a group for full touring days that will include free time to eat, drink, shop, take in some music, art, or history, or just hang out like a local*

    Village of Doolin

    Town of Clifden

    City of Galway

    Kylemore Abbey & walled garden

    Sample Schedule for TOURING DAYS

    Optional sunrise yoga & meditation (depending on shuttle departure time)

    Breakfast at the Castle

    Private shuttle departs for hike/walk outdoor destination

    Weave in stops for lunch, cultural sites, pubs, shopping, etc.*

    Galway City for dinner*

    Return to Castle

    Rest

    *bring some Euros: food & drinks offsite are not included in the Retreat Package price

  • Gather in the warm summer evenings at the end of Castle Days to co-create beautiful memories with your fellow retreaters (events subject to change):

    Soundbath for Deep Relaxation

    Evening tea/wine/whiskey chat with local historian

  • Street art in Limerick. Pubs. Museums. Cycling the Great Western Greenway. Private massage at the castle.

    Time to rest and relax is an essential part of any retreat experience, but if you’re keen, please book additional activities for scheduled free time.

    *note that arranging and paying for additional activities is a personal endeavor, but we can lean on castle staff for logistical help

  • Our castle stay includes delicious veg/vegan meals and snacks curated by an experienced and professionally trained chef

    *regional pescatarian options will be included for Brunch on Castle Days

    *breakfast only on Touring Days

    *book early to request other dietary requirements

  • One group shuttle is included between Dublin Airport (only) and Castle Hacket House on arrival and departure days

    Arrival shuttle (Sunday 07/23): departs Dublin Airport 3 pm local time

    Departure shuttle (Saturday 07/29): departs Castle Hacket 10 am

    *Time between Dublin Airport and our Castle is approximately 2.5 hours

  • International/Domestic travel between your home and Dublin International Airport (DUB)

    Lunch & Dinner during two offsite Touring Days

    Alcohol (available for purchase at the Castle)

    Laundry (24 hour service at the Castle)

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FAQs

  • GENERAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

    $3400 per person (total) paid in full by June 1st

    Did you mss the early bird discount? Email jwinther@gmail.com asap

    MATES RATES DISCOUNT:

    Return retreat participants enjoy an additional 10% discount

    PAYMENT METHODS:

    $USD via Venmo (@JWYoga) or ZELLE (jwinther@gmail.com)

    Gift Certificates can be used for retreat payments - let your loved ones know that you want one!

  • Retreat leader reserves the right to reassign rooms up to the moment we settle in at the castle

    Early booking gives you priority preference for any particular room configuration

    Retreat leader will communicate directly after your deposits are received to record room requests and group member names

    Groups will be kept together and private whenever possible, but can only be guaranteed when all beds in a room are filled

  • All payments are non-refundable unless & until another person fills your spot

    Filling vacated spots:

    1) Retreat leaders will first invite waitlist individuals or groups to fill a vacated room

    2) Retreat leaders will invite same-gender individuals/groups from the waitlist to fill empty beds in a shared “new friends” room

    3) Retreat guests will contact retreat leaders before inviting friends/family to fill vacated beds in shared family/friend room

  • GETTING TO DUBLIN (INTERNATIONAL): Our Castle proprietor recommends flying Aer Lingus to Dublin, and for ease of travel, not stopping in London if that route is available*

    *your domestic/international travel costs between your home and Dublin International Airport are not included in the retreat package price

    DUBLIN to CASTLE: your retreat package includes one group shuttle ride between Dublin International Airport (DUB) and the Castle on arrival and departure days (no other stops)

    Plan to depart from DUB sometime between 1-3 pm on July 23rd (exact time will be confirmed closer to arrival date)

    Castle to DUB will depart between 10-11 am on July 29th (book flights accordingly)

    TOURING DAYS: your retreat package includes a private group shuttle for Touring Day excursions

    CASTLE DAYS: if you choose to explore the area outside of the Castle during free time, you must reserve and pay for your own transportation (details and contact information given in the spring)

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