Retreat to Re-Ignite Your Inner Flame
As we come into the beauty of April, we are excited to welcome you to the Yoga Barn in Kilkenny. Our retreats give us the space to explore the elements and this one is no different. Re-ignite Your Inner Flame is a retreat connecting us to our fire energy and how we work with it, tend it, nourish it and allow it to fuel our passions in life. This weekend we explore this with dynamic practices, sauna time, fire ceremony and more… Join us!
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th April 2025
Tanya and I love offering retreats together that nurture the soul and allow people to rest back and rejuvenate. With a fully vegetarian menu and snacks to keep you all nourished this two night weekend retreat, this is just what you need to come back to your centre and re-ignite your inner fire as we journey from the March Equinox to the fire festival of Bealtaine.
Held at the rustic and laidback Yoga Barn, this venue is a slice of earthly heaven. It is a place full of nooks and crannies to allow you to find your sweet spot, rest back and connect with the roots of your inner flame. From walking the carefully crafted labyrinth to daydreaming on the swing, there is something to allow you to reconnect to your creativity, your passions and allow yourself to explore what you are needing to bring back to life within you.
The magical yoga space at the Yoga Barn, Kilkenny.
“Thank you so much for the most special weekend.
It was just amazing from start to finish. I am still holding the peace I experienced on the weekend with me. A very special experience with some very special women. I have been on several retreats in my time but this one tops them all. Your presence, wisdom and humour was just so wonderful to be around and I got so much from every element of the weekend from the music, the nature, the yoga, the chanting and readings and of course the most amazingly nourishing and delicious food from Tanya, best I have ever had!
I felt so supported over the weekend and was able to deeply connect with myself, which has been long overdue. I feel at peace but also extremely empowered after the weekend, an inner strength I haven't felt before.”
- Eimer
Intention setting within the labyrinth… dream a dream in a new way…
Investment (for 2 night retreat):
Yoga Barn, Kilkenny - All accommodation on this retreat is shared.
Twin Occupanct - 2 x Single Beds with En-suite Bathrom: €480 per person sharing
Triple Occupancy - 3 x Single Beds with En-suite Bathroom: €460 per person sharing
Deposit: €200 (Non-refundable & payable on booking. Your place is confirmed once this is paid)
Full amount due 21 days prior to retreat and once paid in full it is non-refundable and non-transferable
A retreat to soothe your soul!
Sample Schedule (it may change due to length or theme of the retreat):
Friday - Arrive from 4pm; Welcome & opening circle with yoga and intention setting at 6pm; Dinner at 7:45pm
Saturday - Tea from 8:30am; Morning yoga & meditation from 9-11:30am; Brunch at 11:30am; 12:30/1pm explore the land; Labyrinth Intention Setting; Sauna & Downtime; Dinner at 5pm; Sacred Circle & Yin Yoga at 7pm
Sunday - Tea from 8:30am; Closing circle with yoga and gratitudes from 9-11am; Brunch at 11:30am; 1pm -departure
The gardens
Our guests’ experience:
“Firstly I thought the venue was excellent. It was in a stunning part of the country which was so instrumental to the feeling of serenity I felt on the retreat. The accommodation was very comfortable and the facilities were of a very high standard.
I thought the weekend was very well organised and well structured. The whole retreat just flowed seamlessly.
The catering was incredible. I am a vegetarian and the quality of the vegetarian food was excellent . In my opinion Tanya (the chef) is a culinary genius. The helpings of the dishes at every meal were more than generous and and the taste and flavours of each dish always sent me back for seconds!! So thank you Tanya. Your food added immensely to my enjoyment of the retreat.
Aoife our yoga teacher and shamanic guide was fantastic. From the moment we arrived she made us feel so welcome and warmed. She prepared amazing yoga sessions for us and I felt I was in very capable hands. This was my first experience of exploring shamanic healing and I really enjoyed learning and delving into the Celtic shaman world. Aoife incorporated walks and a tour of the incredible local natural surroundings as part of the activities of the weekend.
This was indeed a very special yoga weekend retreat which surpassed my high expectations . Thank you so much Aoife for all your time , energy , effort , authenticity and talent . I know a lot of work went into making this retreat a truly memorable experience for me and my fellow participants. It was totally wonderful in so many positive and fulfilling ways.”
Aisling
A glimpse of our accommodation
Twin room in the cottage
A sample of our delicious menu
The Chalet living room
What our lovely guests have to say;
“Folk go to retreats when they really need to, and when the need calls, a retreat that holds beautiful ceremony between women, craic, tears, unbelievable food is an experience that fills in the cracks and stabises. I did the Samhain retreat in Sligo and the tired dankness that was there was replaced with secure warmth. I felt held, it was perfectly organised and I sank into the flow of it so gladly. I can't recommend aoife's retreats enough.”
- Olaya
My first overnight retreat. I decided to go alone. I also had never taken a class with Aoife. I have had the pleasure of Tanya's meals at other day retreats - which is what prompted me to go to the Cabragh Lodge retreat. Three days of Tanya's food - heaven! It could not have been better. The setting is beautiful and serene. The cabins are cosy, clean, spacious and just gorgeous. Aoife's style of teaching was exactly what I needed, slow, challenging, relaxing, spiritually enriching and fun. The walks were invigorating, the group was great company, we had some laughs! There was plenty of time to rest and reflect. Three nights is perfect. I will retreat with Aoife and Tanya again (as soon as I can)! I loved every minute.
- Kate
“Dear Aoife,
I just wanted to offer a few words of gratitude to you for having me on your amazing retreat. It was such a special day for so many reasons and for me it was definitely a continuation of the work you have been doing with me during the 1:1 sessions.
For a start the idea of me attending a full day retreat a few weeks ago would likely not have been an option but since our last 1:1 session I have found that courage or confidence that I had misplaced. I had not done yoga class since May and never having done forest yoga , it was a physically challenging but the real gift for me was the ability to laugh at myself on the day and accept completely where I was at with no judgement was a real gift! And I have to admit the ability to make up completely new Asana's and imagined poses on the day was another laugh for me.
The energy of the day was precious and the support , intent, safe and sacred space of the day could be felt the moment I entered the barn. You created such a beautiful space where each member recieved the opportunity to be nutured, supported and recieve healing throughout the day. Your ability to hold sacred space and so reverently call on of all the light beings and helpful vibrations made it a day so of healing, full of connection and full of magic!
I am truly honoured and blessed to have been part of such a special day.”
- Fergus
We are available for private retreats also. If you are a group who wish to spend a weekend away retreating, we are here to cater to your needs. Please email Aoife for more information and to check dates.