Grace O Malley story

The Grace O Malley Retreat.
This yoga retreat is designed for those looking for the perfect mix of wellness and recreation to enjoy and take care of themselves. If you need a change of scenery or a break from a stress-filled situation, this retreat is the ideal place to go. There's no hardcore program of fasting and strenuous exercise but rather a program aimed at helping you re-balance your work-life situation by meditating, getting some exercise, relaxation, sightseeing, and having some fun along the way.
May 5th-12th 2021

Cost ; $2895 U.S.D. or 2495 EURO Per person sharing.
Availability ; 14 Queens only in total.
Most rooms already reserved.
Secure your space today for only $500 ,balance due by March 31st 2020.

Registration Price for this all inclusive stay.

All seven nights accommodation in the timeless luxurious, historical Temple House.
Three meals a day that includes farm to table local food.
Evening meals prepared by the Temple House private chef. Temple house is part of the award winning "Wild Atlantic Way food trail'.
A honor bestowed to those offering the best of Ireland's food .

Daily yoga classes .

Three day trips including transportation
A special retreat yoga shirt
Mats for your use at the retreat
All non alcoholic beverages

Four remaining places.
If Ireland is on your list ,book today!

The historical story behind Grace O’Malley is a powerful one.
Pirate Queen, a brave crusader and original feminist hero, Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O’Malley in Gaelic), sneered in the face of tradition and took to the seas where her fierce nature defied the unforgiving depths of the Atlantic.
We will follow Grace’s story around the west of Ireland, from Clew bay to Claire Island.

Clew Bay has, according to tradition, 365 islands, one for every day of the year. It’s probably the most beautiful bay in Ireland, and the views of it from all around Westport are spectacular. The biggest, Clare Island, guards the entrance to the sheltered bay and is home to 130 people. With its Blue Flag beach and many historical and archaeological sites, Clare island is accessed by a short ferry ride. Most of the others in the bay are are uninhabited, although a few brave souls cling to the age-old tradition of living on a small island all year round.

Temple house will be our home for the week. It is a classical Georgian manor set on a private estate of over 1,000 acres. This luxury country house in County Sligo, Ireland is overlooking a 13th century lakeside castle of the Knights Templar. The Perceval family home since 1665, the present manor was redesigned in 1864 and enjoys the authentic and unpretentious luxury country house .

Agenda

Our days will be framed with a yoga class followed by brunch.
Grace O'Malley leads the way, on our first day away.
A visit to Claire Island and Clew bay will start our week; Following the story of one of Ireland's fearless leaders.

"Who thinketh herself no small lady" - Sir Nicholas Malby on meeting Grace O'Malley.

The Sea Queen will be followed by Queen Maeve, the queen of Connacht.
On a clear day the burial karn of Queen Maeve is visible from the grounds of Temple house.
Queen Maeve’s trail is a sacred, magical place in County Sligo . A special place made sacred by our stone age ancestors and mythologized by their Iron age descendants - and by a modern poet.

The beauty and mythology associated with the Sligo landscape were the great inspiration for Nobel Prize winning poet W.B. Yeats. As a dominant regional landmark, Knocknarea is particularly prominent in his work, being featured in a total of seven poems.

“The wind has bundled up the clouds high over Knocknarea and thrown the
thunder on the stones for all that Maeve can say.” - W.B. Yeats

The Atlantic Ocean is the star of the week.
As our travels are along the Wild Atlantic way, we would be remiss not to spend some time at the beach.
A luxurious steaming bath of fresh seawater and wild organic seaweed will follow our ramble on Strandhill beach.

Seaweed baths have been a tradition in Ireland for hundreds of years and Ireland’s only indigenous spa therapy.

Save my space with Grace.

Meet the team .

Dr Nadia Ramoutar
Born in Dublin, Ireland to a West Indian Father and Irish Mother, Nadia Ramoutar was raised on a steady diet of culture, literature, music, the arts, and natural beauty. She immigrated to Florida with her family as a teenager and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of North Florida and a Ph.D in Communications from the University of Florida. She has worked in media, newspapers, film, video and leadership roles extensively for the past 25 years as a writer, director, producer and executive. She was a college professor at Flagler College and also the Art Institute of Jacksonville, where two of her film students won the Student Academy Awards for film. She is an active art advocate and creative professional who does not believe in the old paradigm of starving artists. Her philosophy is that if you do what you love with great love your work is sacred.

Caroline Holmes is the founder of yoga retreats Ireland.
Combining her love of Ireland and yoga.
With over ten years experience as a teacher and a Reiki Master.
Caroline will meet you where you are in your practice. A true believer in yoga for all. Her passion for learning to live an easy and gentle life has brought her to the study of many modalities including Pranic healing, breath-work and Mind Body Stress Reduction.
Learn how to turn the hand of compassion towards yourself .
To be the hero in your own story is her hope as you wander the land she loves with her great friend Dr Nadia Ramatour.

Robin Reid.
Robin will guide some of your flow practices.
In addition to teaching you, she will also meet every warrior for one half an hour private session. In a fun and supportive environment Robin will break down asanas for beginners or build them up for more advanced students.
Let me show you how to reach the yoga warrior in you.

Our days away!

CLARE ISLAND

Clare Island is located 3.5 miles off the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The ferry crossing from Roonagh Pier takes 25 minutes and there is every chance that you will be accompanied on your journey by a school of dolphins and or a herd of seals. Clare Island is the largest (5 miles long and 3 miles wide) of the 365 islands in Clew Bay. Famous as the ancestral home of the legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley (Granuaile), she has a population of about 160 people.

    CARROWKEEL

Is a beautifully situated neolithic hilltop passage tomb complex consisting of 14 passage cairns identified with letters. The passage cairns are spread across a number of hills that form part of the Bricklieve Mountain range (the Irish name Breac sliabh means speckled mountain).

KNOCKNAREA.
Visit Queen Maeve in her resting place on the summit of Knocknarea. Legend has it that she was interred, in full battle gear, within the stones of the most dramatic tumulus in Ireland, at least 3,500 years after its construction by our Neolithic ancestors. We don’t know what other secrets are inside that undisturbed summit tumulus, so bring your imagination with you to this unique place.

Accommodation at Temple house.
Please note there are other rooms available.

Reserved
Superior Lake View Double Room – Castle
This is the original master bedroom overlooking the sheep pasture and the lakeside castle of the Knights Templar. Your bathroom is new and the loo, which dates from 1864, has a delay so that the lady can make a dignified exit.

Room Amenities:

Super King Bed
Free WiFi
Luxury VOYA organic toiletries
En suite bathroom with separate bath and power shower
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee tray

Reserved
Superior Lake View Double Room – Blue
A huge window frames a magnificent view of mature parkland sweeping down to the boat house. The Knights Templar castle stands proud by the lake shore.

Room Amenities:

King Bed
Free WiFi
Luxury VOYA toiletries
En suite bathroom with separate bath and power show
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee tray

Reserved.
Superior Double Room – Half Acre
Roderick’s grandmother christened this room the Half Acre for good reason. It has a queen sized bed, 3 large windows and a wonderful feeling of space and light, with views of mature parkland dotted with sheep and down to the river. If this room is taken we’ll give you the Porch Room.

Room Amenities:

King Bed
Free WiFi
Luxury VOYA toiletries
En suite bathroom with separate bath and power shower
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee tray

Available.
Superior Double Room – Porch
Fancy a half tester bed, a huge window and a 14ft wardrobe? Well, this is the room for you. Views of mature parkland dotted with sheep. If this room is taken we’ll give you the Half Acre which you’ll love too.

Room Amenities:

Queen Bed
Free WiFi
Luxury VOYA organic toiletries
En suite bathroom with separate bath and power shower
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee tray

Available.
Classic Double Room - Maple
Maple furniture original to 1864 has been complimented with a comfy bed and gorgeous curtains. The views sweep across the parkland and down to the river. In the distance you will see Carrowkeel Megalithic tombs – quite spectacular. This room is a favourite for single occupants.

Room Amenities:

Free WiFi
Luxury VOYA toiletries
En suite power shower
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee tray

Reserved.
Superior Twin Room - Twins
A charming twin room with 2 of everything because two close sisters used to share this room a long time ago. Gorgeous half tester beds with comfy mattresses make you feel very special.

Room Amenities:

2 oversized single beds
Free WiFi
Luxury VOYA organic toiletries
En suite bathroom with separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee tray

Available.
Standard Twin Room – Red
A sweet room with fine brass beds. The private bathroom with a fabulous shower is just across the passage. Views over the woodland glade and beyond to the parkland rich with mature trees.

Room Amenities:

Small double bed and a single bed
Free WiFi
Luxury VOYA organic toiletries
Private bathroom with power shower
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee tray