“The creative spirit needs silence and space where it can withdraw from the endless noise of everyday living … where it can hear the truth of its own inner knowing.”
— Dolores Whelan - author, Ever Ancient Ever New: Celtic spirituality in the 21st Century
JOIN US
Join us for a one of a kind adventure to the land of the ancient Celts. Traveling through Ireland’s ancient past and vibrant present, this is a journey to activate and reclaim your personal power, intuitive perception, and playful nature.
For thousands of years, Ireland has been a renowned place of pilgrimage where the spirits of land and place are still very much alive. Its ancient sacred sites hold great power for healing, purification, insight and renewal. These special places are a natural refuge serving as portals to reconnect us with our true selves and help transform our lives today.
We will visit ancient sacred sites, holy wells, stone circles, fairy forts, and megalithic tombs – places of exquisite natural beauty, community, spiritual power, inspiration and ritual – some of which are only available through private access. This landscape acts as a bridge, unlocking keys to deeper places within your own heart and soul.
This is the magical land of good craic - storytellers, musicians and artisans abound. You never know where or when they’ll show up. We’ve left space for surprises and spontaneity.
This retreat is for women and nonbinary folk.
HIGHLIGHTS
CLARE ISLAND - Home of the 15th century pirate queen Grace O’Malley one of the most famous pirates of all time.
KNOCKNAREA – Burial cairn of Queen Maeve where legend has she was buried standing upright in full armour, spear in hand, facing her enemies in Ulster.
INISHBOFIN – A friendly, welcoming island on the Wild Atlantic Coast known in legends as the “floating place.” The Cailleach spirit of the Divine Crone is strong in this haven of beauty known for its nurturing and healing energies.
KILDARE TOWN - Brigid, the Goddess and Saint - queer icon, patron of artists, healers and the hearth - established a monastery here. Irish mythology features a rich abundance on this revered figure of the Sacred Feminine. Holy wells dedicated to her abound throughout the country.
“… a revelation and restorative - immersed in the beauty of the natural world I came back to myself.”
- Ellen Armijo
ITINERARY
We will anchor ourselves in 4 areas with day trips from each.
May 28: Pick up Dublin Airport
May 28–30: STRANDHILL, Co. Sligo – LODGING
May 31–June 1: WESTPORT, Co. Mayo – LODGING
June 2–4: ISLE OF INISHBOFIN, Co Galway – LODGING
June 5: KILDARE TOWN , Co. Kildare – LODGING
June 6: Drop off Dublin Airport
“A unique, profound and fun filled feminist delight of an adventure – an indigenous woman-centric view of Ireland that shows how the mythical world is still very much alive. These retreats are a total delight. Go!” –Andra Mitchell
“Getting to know a new land through the wisdom and love of guides who share their secrets is the kind of travel I love. Seeing the unknown while discovering hidden parts of myself. The best!”
– Julie Gieseke
YOUR GUIDES
Mary Corrigan – Workshop and retreat leader, teacher, leadership coach, corporate consultant, artist and student of cross-cultural wisdoms for 30 years. Currently living in San Francisco, her Irish roots run deep in County Wicklow.
Mary O’Halloran – Holistic Therapist based in Co Clare. Trained in a number of modalities over the last 25 years, Mary combines these intuitively in a way that supports each individual. Prior to this Mary worked for the Irish Tourist Board, trained in Archaeology in NUIG and also trained in Genealogy and Irish Folklore. more
…the journey was filled with magical adventures, deep connections and healing; peppered with laughter, poetry, and music"
- dk haas
REGISTRATION
TOUR INCLUDES:
Pick up and drop off at Dublin Airport (must arrive before 11am on May 28 and depart after 1pm on June 6)
All accommodations in shared rooms
Limited number of private rooms available at additional cost
All breakfasts and 3 group dinners
All transportation in private coach
All guest guides and entrance fees
COST:
$4695 shared double.
$5295 single (limited number available)
$250 discount if deposit received by February 28, 2025
Deposit of $1000 due at registration. Balance due April 1, 2025
NOT INCLUDED:
Air fare to/from Dublin
Alcoholic beverages and extra snacks
Tips
We strongly suggest travel insurance
Payments accepted through Zelle, Venmo or by check.
To create an intimate environment for personal work and to cultivate community, the group is limited to 12 participants.
