Sleeping in luxurious bell tents with the sounds of water and nature lulling us to sleep and awakening us, this retreat is a feast for the senses. From fire ceremonies to standing stone rituals to participating in local activities on the island, it gifts us all the joy life has to offer. Whether you wish to escape the daily grind or simply reset, your system, this place does this and more.

We access the island via ferry on Thursday and arrival is from 4pm. Check out is by 11am on Monday morning.

Accommodation is the beautiful bell tents on the island and there are communal showers and toilets for your use over the days we are together. This is a 4 night retreat to connect with your inner joy and embrace this stunning island on the south west coast of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Each day will begin with meditation and dynamic yoga followed by brunch. The afternoons will encompass nature walks, kayaking, sea swimming, lounging on the land with a good book or rest back at your bell tent. On evenings we will come together where there may be yin yoga, a fire ceremony, a ritual at the standing stones or a circle accompanied by a delicious dinner with a fire and the odd toasted marshmallow. Monday morning, weather permitting, we complete with a sunrise meditation by the water, a morning dip followed by a beautiful breakfast before our time comes to leave.

There is an opportunity for 121 Reiki & Shamanic sessions or Biodynamic Cranio-Sacral sessions with Aoife during the retreat. These must be booked in advance and are available on a first come first served basis.

The Guest’s experience in her own words:

“I attended Aoife & Tanya's Bere Island retreat in June 2024. I randomly came across the retreat online - the dates happened to suit me; the location appealed to me; the price seemed in line with other retreats; and I got a good vibe from Aoife's website so I took a punt and asked if there was space for me to join. From the moment I arrived, I felt instantly welcome by Aoife, Tanya & Caitriona. The setting was gorgeous and the facilities were excellent. 

The yoga in the morning and evenings was the right mix of challenging and relaxing. I was also introduced to other rituals that I hadn't experienced before such as 'circles' . Even though some of it was foreign to me, I felt comfortable enough to take part as much or as little as I wanted. 

Speaking of taking part in as much or as little as you wanted, there was a daily activity that people could choose to take part in including kayaking, park run and sea swimming. You were free to go on walks or read/journal/relax/nap in/near your teepee whenever you wanted. 

The group of ladies that joined were so easy to get on with. We had such good craic which is a testament to the atmosphere curated by our hosts. 

Last but by no means least, the food was exceptional. It was vegetarian (vegan options were also provided), amazingly presented and everyone was almost always looking for seconds. It was such a treat to be fed such tasty food everyday. 

I would 100% recommend this retreat to anyone who is looking to slow down and take some time out for themselves with some like-minded people - you won't regret it.”