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The Grace O Malley Retreat. 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, ending our week in Dublin, the nation's Capital. This yoga& hiking 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, relaxing, sightseeing, and having some fun along the way. September 14~21th 2022 Price for this all-inclusive week $2995U.S.D. Per person sharing. Availability; 14 Queens only in total. Secure your space today for only $500, balance due by July 31st, 2022. Included in your week- All seven nights accommodation in Sligo, Clare Island, Mayo and Dublin 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'. An honor bestowed to those offering the best of Ireland's food. Daily yoga classes. Three nights in Sligo, two on Clare Island, one night is Mayo and the last night in Dublin. Temple house will be our home for the first three nights. 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. Our days will be framed with a yoga class followed by breakfast. Our afternoons are spent discovering this beautiful part of the west of Ireland. 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 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 hike to Knocknarae Seaweed baths have been a tradition in Ireland for hundreds of years and Ireland’s only indigenous spa therapy. An Irish seaweed bath is known as a detox for the soul. Departing Temple house we head to Clare Island the birthplace of Grace O Malley Clare Island. Clare Island is a mountainous island guarding the entrance to Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. It is famous as the home of the 15th-century pirate queen Gráinne O'Malley. The Island is located 3.5 miles off the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland. The ferry crossing from Roonagh Pier takes approximately 25 minutes and there is every chance that you will be accompanied on your journey by a school of dolphins. 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), the island has a population of about 160 people; economic activities include farming, fishing, and tourism with numerous other small businesses also supporting a vibrant community. "Who thinketh herself no small lady" - Sir Nicholas Malby on meeting Grace O'Malley. Westport Mayo~ Anam Croi retreat house. As Anam Croí is about connection to earth, all of the floor coverings are entirely plant based all over the house, bedrooms are corn silk and flax with cork and linseed everywhere else. Completely natural under your bare feet. Our Yoga Room is perfectly situated to the south side of the house and overlooks a superb view of Ireland’s Holy Mountain, Croagh Patrick. The room is purposely designed for yoga and meditation and has very large windows and 2 sliding doors at each end, allowing lots of fresh air to circulate when required. A sound healing followed by a sauna and ice bath for those that wish to partake are scheduled. Dublin City Dublin is a thriving cultural center and boasts a great literary legacy with many luminaries of Irish literature such as Joyce, Shaw, Yeats, Wilde, Kavanagh, and Beckett, being associated with the city. Dublin is where you'll find many of the nation's treasures, housed in the city's galleries and museums, and is where some of the most important events of Ireland were played out, most notably the Easter Uprising of 1916. Though the battle between the IRA and British Forces caused extensive damage to the O'Connell Street area of Dublin, (the bullet holes can still be seen on the General Post Office) this was one of the formative events of the Irish Republic. Ending our week in Dublin the afternoon is yours to explore, meeting with Caroline for dinner and farewell hugs! “There are no strangers, only friends you have not met yet.” ― William Butler Yeats |
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 .
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 .
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.
Please note there are other rooms available.
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
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
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:
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:
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
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:
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