Upcoming Events
29 – 31 May 2026
Donegal – BOOK HERE
Bealtaine Retreat
Re-igniting the Inner Fire
So often, it’s our inner fire that goes missing.
Life becomes a cycle of looking after others, meeting responsibilities, and quietly pushing down our own needs. We slip into lives of quiet desperation, losing touch with something deeper within ourselves. The days keep moving, but life begins to feel dull, heavy, and somehow… not quite ours.
This Bealtaine Retreat in Donegal is an invitation to pause, take stock, and gently turn toward what is asking for your attention—so you can step forward in your life with more freedom, courage, and joy.
We are so often taught to avoid the very feelings, fears, and truths that can actually set us free. Over this weekend, we’ll do the opposite: we’ll meet them with honesty, compassion, and support.
Why Bealtaine?
In the Celtic tradition, Bealtaine marks the beginning of summer—a festival of fire, renewal, and aliveness. It’s a time of:
- Stepping out of the dark half of the year
- Celebrating fertility, creativity, and growth
- Honouring both the wildness and tenderness of being alive
This retreat is a modern expression of that same movement:
a chance to move from numbness toward aliveness, from stuckness toward possibility, from quiet desperation toward a life that feels more true.
What This Retreat Offers
Over the weekend, we’ll weave together spaces and practices that support real change—not through pressure or performance, but through presence, honesty, and connection.
You can expect:
- Guided Reflection & Inquiry
Time to look clearly at where you are in your life—what’s working, what’s not, and what’s quietly asking to change. - Embodied Practices
Gentle movement, breath, and somatic exercises to reconnect you with your body, where so much of our truth and aliveness live. - Circle & Shared Space
A held, confidential space to speak, listen, and be witnessed—without judgment, advice-giving, or fixing. - Time on the Land
Walking, sitting, and being in the Donegal landscape, letting the elements work on you in their own quiet way. - Ritual & Intention
Simple, grounded rituals to honour what you’re letting go of—and to name what you’re stepping toward. - Rest & Integration
Space to be alone, journal, rest, and allow things to settle and root.
You don’t need any previous experience with retreats, meditation, or “inner work”. Just a willingness to show up as you are.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if:
- Life feels dull, heavy, or “on autopilot”
- You sense that something deeper wants your attention
- You’re caring for others but rarely have space to feel your own needs
- You’re standing at a threshold—work, relationship, health, identity, midlife, or simply a quiet inner turning
- You’re ready to stop avoiding what hurts and start listening to what it’s trying to show you
You might feel resistant, unsure, or nervous—that’s completely welcome. Often those are the signs that something real is possible.
The Place: Donegal, at the Atlantic Edge
We’ll gather in Donegal, held by sea, sky, and rugged land.
Expect:
- Wide horizons and Atlantic weather
- Quiet spaces to walk and reflect
- A sense of being on the edge—of land, of sea, and perhaps of an old chapter in your life
Venue:
A wonderful old manor house on the ocean, surround by ancient woodland
near Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Accommodation is simple and comfortable, with shared spaces for gathering and quiet corners for solitude.
Practical Details
Dates
May 29 – 31 2026
- Arrival from: Friday 16:00
- Dinner: Friday 19:00
- Opening circle: Friday 20:30
- Closing: Sunday 14:00
Location
Donegal, Ireland
(Exact address and directions will be provided after booking.)
Accommodation & Meals
- 2 nights accommodation in shared rooms
- Two dinners and two breakfasts
Travel
- Nearest town: Donegal Town
- Nearest airport / major connections: Donegal, Derry, Belfast, Dublin
- We can support car-sharing where possible.
What to Bring
- Warm, weatherproof outdoor clothing
- Swim gear
- Comfortable clothes for movement and sitting
- Sturdy shoes or boots
- Yoga mat, blanket
- bedding (duvet, pillow, sheet or sleeping bag)
- Journal and pen
- Any personal items that help you feel at ease
Contribution & Booking
Retreat Fee:
- € 500 early-bird (until April 10th)
- € 550 standard
A limited number of reduced-rate places may be available if finances are a barrier—please get in touch if this would make the difference.
Group size is limited to keep the retreat intimate and well held.
Closer to the time of the retreat you’ll receive an email with full practical details and some simple guidance on how to prepare.
A Few Questions You Might Have
Will this be very intense?
The retreat may touch deep places, but it’s held with care, gentleness, and respect for your own pace. You’re always free to step back, rest, or simply listen.
Do I have to share in the group?
You’ll be invited, never forced. There is often great relief in discovering you’re not alone, but your boundaries will be respected.
Is this therapy or religious?
No. This is a facilitated retreat, not psychotherapy, and it’s not tied to any single religious tradition. People of any or no spiritual background are welcome.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Many people attend alone. You’ll be met and included from the moment you arrive.
An Invitation
If you feel the quiet sense that something has to change…
If you’re tired of living a life that feels too small, too heavy, or not quite your own…
If you’re ready to turn toward the very places you’ve been taught to avoid—so that you can reclaim your fire and your joy…
You are warmly invited to join us in Donegal this Bealtaine.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about our upcoming events and to secure your spot. We warmly welcome you to join our community and look forward to sharing memorable experiences together.
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