Dreaming in South Ireland
Date: June 23-29
7 Days/6 Nights
(Optional 2 Day Extension to Cliffs of Moher — June 29-31)
Home base on the Beara Penninsula,
with excursions
An invitation to Dream
In 2026, we’re returning to Ireland.
To the wild south.
The Beara Peninsula.
It’s quieter there. More rugged.
We’re returning with more familiarity and a deep exhale.
This Ireland retreat is shaped by a natural rhythm of movement and rest. Some moments we will invite wandering the land, exploring colorful villages, ruins, and coastline. In other moments, we will slow down, offering space to reflect, create, and simply be.
Through art, yoga, and intimate workshops with us and locals, we’ll move between adventure and stillness. A retreat that creates room to dream, listen, and let something new take shape.
You don’t need to be an experienced yogi or a trained artist. Just someone curious who wants to explore their creative side and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way.
There will be space for adventure and exploration. And just as much room to rest. To wander. To reflect. To enjoy the home we’ve chosen and the rhythm of being there.
This is a journey shaped by the land.
And by the dream work we’ll do together.
What Awaits You
An intimate retreat experience designed for up to six participants.
An intimate retreat experience designed for up to six participants, ensuring a cozy and personal atmosphere. With a smaller group, you'll enjoy more one-on-one attention, deeper connections with fellow retreaters, and a truly tailored experience. This close-knit setting fosters meaningful conversations, shared insights, and a sense of community, creating the perfect environment for growth, creativity, and relaxation.
Immersive Yoga and Mindfulness Practices
Daily yoga and meditation sessions will be inspired by the Dreaming theme. These practices are designed to help you connect to your body, tune into your natural rhythms, and create space for dreaming. For listening inward. For noticing what wants to emerge when the mind quiets and the imagination is given room to breathe.
Creative Exploration
Our artistic focus will be on plein-air painting with gouache and/or oil pastels. We’ll slow down in beautiful landscapes and allow the process to be more important than the final product. Painting outside helps you truly notice what’s in front of you. The light, color, and subtle shifts of the moment. Plein-air painting gently pulls you into presence. It becomes a mindfulness practice without effort. Simply observing, responding, and letting the landscape lead.Intimate workshops with locals
During the retreat, you’ll be guided through intimate workshops with local Irish facilitators who bring depth, wisdom, and heart to their work. Natasha Edmondson, a breathwork facilitator, energy worker, and artist, will lead an explorative journey through breath, symbolism, spiritual wisdom, and creative expression, gently awakening inner peace and soul-level knowing. Shirley Keegan, a Certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Holistic Therapist, offers grounded clarity and calm guidance, helping you step off the hamster wheel and reconnect with what truly matters. Together, these workshops create space for reflection, insight, and aligned forward movement.
Cultural and Spiritual Connection
Visit sacred sites, and dive into the folklore and stories that make Ireland magical, as you explore how sacred sites of Ireland inspire both spiritual and creative growth. Learn about the ancient Celtic symbols like the Tree of Life and the triskele, and explore how these symbols can inspire personal growth and creativity.Nature
Reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Walk along rugged cliffs, wander through emerald-green fields, spotted with sheep and find stillness by quiet bays, landscapes that have been sacred for thousands of years. Celtic spirituality sees the land as a living being, and on this retreat, you’ll have a chance to connect with the elements in meaningful ways.
Who is this for?
This retreat is perfect for 6 retreaters:
Creative individuals ready to embrace their artistic expression in a supportive, nurturing environment, guided by an experienced and heart-centered facilitator. No experience required, just an open heart!
Those seeking mindfulness and balance through movement, whether beginners or advanced practitioners, led by an experienced, intuitive guide.
Soulful explorers drawn to Celtic mythology, ancient stories, and the magic of Ireland’s landscapes and traditions.
Anyone eager to dive deep into their inner world through art, journaling, and self-care practices that inspire reflection and growth.
Nature enthusiasts who find peace, clarity, and purpose in the rhythms of the natural world.
Adventurous spirits craving a blend of cultural discovery, personal growth, and meaningful connections.
Busy individuals who long to unplug, recharge, and return home with renewed creativity and energy.
Dreamers who sense there is something calling them forward, even if the shape of it isn’t clear yet. For people who want space to imagine, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most, supported by the land, the group, and the time to truly listen inward
What’s Included?
Comfortable accommodations in a spacious, seaside Irish cottage with a pool and a sauna.
6 nights, 7 days accommodation, all- inclusive experience
Transportation to and from airport at a specified time
All ground transportation
All meals included, 17 meals total
All art supplies.
Hikes
Attraction entry fees
Expert facilitation by an experienced yoga instructor and creative guide.
Workshops with locals
Welcome gifts
What’s Not Included?
Airfare
Extra Activities
Souvenirs
Yoga mats and props
The 2 day add-on excursion to Cliffs of Moher is extra and requires a discovery call to book.
The Area
Nestled near Castletownbere in County Cork, our home sits on the wild and beautiful Beara Peninsula, one of Ireland’s most soulful and unspoiled landscapes. This is a quiet, deeply grounding place, where rolling hills meet dramatic coastline, hidden waterfalls appear along the road, and the ocean is never far from view.
Castletownbere is one of several charming villages scattered across the peninsula, alongside Eyeries, Ardgroom, and Allihies. Each offers its own personality, with colorful houses, welcoming cafés, cozy pubs, and small local shops. The land here holds layers of history, from ancient stone circles to old mining villages, with scenic coastal walks and trails that invite slow wandering right outside the door.
The Beara Peninsula is known for the Ring of Beara drive, a breathtaking route that winds through mountains, rugged cliffs, and quiet coves, revealing ever-changing light and views at every turn. Nearby, we’ll explore historic ruins, breathtaking beaches, and visit Dzogchen Beara, a renowned meditation center set high above the Atlantic, where we’ll spend time in guided meditation.
The home itself is thoughtfully tucked into the landscape, offering space to rest, reflect, and truly settle in. It’s a place to return to after full days of exploring, or to simply stay close, letting the land set the pace.
From here, we’ll take select excursions beyond Beara as well, journeying to the Dingle Peninsula, enjoying a whale-watching experience with time in the colorful town of Kinsale, and hiking through the lush beauty of Killarney National Park, all woven together with yoga, creativity, and moments to dream.
County Cork, Southwest Ireland
Beara Peninsula
Near colorful small towns, along the beara way, stone circles and sacred sites, Dzogchen Beara meditation center, coastal beaches, waterfalls, and coves.
The Cottage
It is a spacious house on 3 acres of private woodlands in a very secluded setting, with four bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a private pool, and outdoor dining and lounge areas. The property also boasts scenic views of the ocean and is located within close proximity to several beaches and other attractions.
Waterfall Ireland, near Castletown
4 Bedrooms
3. 5 Bathrooms
Pool and Sauna
Spacious house with several gathering spaces outside
Seaside Views
Pricing Details:
Prices starting at: $3000
Reserve your space with a nonrefundable deposit of only $500.
Cliffs of Moher 2-Day Add-on
Join us for two additional nights at the famous Cliffs of Moher!
2 Nights of accommodations at the Falls Hotel & Spa-June 29th-July 1st.
Shared Room. (Upgrades to private room available)
Price for add on: $450 per person-this will be added to your payment plan
Entrance fee to view Cliffs of Moher
Meals and extras are Not included
Please note: This add on requires a discovery phone call with Jess and Mary. Please email creative.yoga.retreats@gmail.com to schedule the call
Room 1
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This room features a private downstairs king bedroom with a private bathroom.
Price: $4430
You may add an additional person to your bed for only $2499
Reserve your space with a nonrefundable deposit of only $500.
Room 4 Futon
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This room features a futon in a shared upstairs bedroom with a shared bathroom.
Price: $3000
You may add an additional person to your bed for only $2499
Reserve your space with a nonrefundable deposit of only $500.
Room 2
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This room features a semi private upstairs queen bedroom with a shared bathroom.
Price: $3712
You may add an additional person to your bed for only $2499
Reserve your space with a nonrefundable deposit of only $500.
Room 3
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This room features private upstairs king bedroom with a private bathroom.
Price: $3930
You may add an additional person to your bed for only $2499
Reserve your space with a nonrefundable deposit of only $500.
Room 4
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This room features a shared upstairs twin bedroom with a shared bathroom.
Price: $3400
Reserve your space with a nonrefundable deposit of only $500.
Tentative Schedule
This schedule is subject to change, but only because we’re fine-tuning an amazing experience just for you!
Our goal is to give you a clear idea of the incredible value you’ll get at this retreat. We’ve already put a lot of love and planning into the itinerary, with more exciting details to come.
Once you’ve booked, we’ll keep you in the loop with emails sharing the unfolding schedule and what to expect. We’ll explore the wild beauty of the Beara Peninsula, the Dingle Peninsula, set out on a boat for a whale watching tour, have lunch in colorful Kinsale, and hike through the breathtaking Killarney National Park. Along the way, we’ll weave in movement, art, and journaling practices that invite reflection, creativity, and a deeper connection to the land and the experience we’re sharing together.
Rest assured, this will be a thoughtfully curated experience filled with adventure, creativity, and meaningful moments!
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June 23rd
Welcome to Ireland!
Pick up in Cork (See FAQs for specific flight times and where to meet)
Opening Yoga
Opening Ceremony
Dinner
Follow Along Paint and Pour
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June 24th
D - DREAM — Settle-in Day
Breakfast
Yoga and Sauna slow morning
Lunch
Workshop with local coach and energy healer, Shirley Keegan!
Ring of Beara Loop (within 30 minutes of cottage)
Plein-air painting
Dzogchen Beara Meditation Center
Dinner
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June 25th
R - Reflect
Breakfast
Yoga
Workshop
Leave for Killarney National Park
Lunch
Plein-air painting, hikes and panoramic views.
Dinner
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June 26th
E - Explore, Express
Breakfast
Yoga
Kinsale
Lunch
Whale Watching
Dinner
Workshop
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June 27th
A - Alignment
Breakfast
Dingle
Lunch
Slea Head Drive
Dinner
Workshop
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June 28th
M - Manifest
Breakfast
Yoga
Workshop with local Natasha
Lunch
Choice: Pool/Sauna/Rest/Hike
Fancy Dinner Out
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June 29th
Breakfast
Morning Movement
Hugs + Goodbyes
Depart for Airport
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2-Day Add-on
June 29 — July 1
Not ready for the trip to end here? Add on a 2-day excursion to Cliffs of Moher. This add on requires a discovery call with us. After securing your retreat with a $500 deposit, contact us to schedule a call to discuss the add-on.
Meet Your Instructors
Mary Howze
Mary Howze is a dedicated yoga instructor and experienced event planner who shares her passion for yoga as a spiritual practice. A practitioner at heart, she completed her 200-hour training with Powered By Heart Yoga and brings intentionality to every class she leads. Known for her thoughtfully crafted sessions, Mary pairs her teachings with engaging playlists to create memorable and impactful experiences.
With over eight years of practice, yoga has become one of Mary’s greatest joys and purpose, allowing her to connect deeply with her community. Her expertise extends beyond the mat, as she skillfully plans and organizes events that inspire creativity, connection, and mindfulness. From regular classes to leading yoga on festival stages and hosting transformative retreats, Mary’s work is grounded in creating meaningful experiences.
When she’s not on the mat, Mary finds inspiration in traveling, immersing herself in nature, and exploring the magic of music.
Jessica Mahan
Jessica Mahan is a professional painter, art teacher, and yoga practitioner. Deeply inspired by the natural world, Jessica finds that nature awakens her mind to the present moment, fueling her creativity with fresh ideas and insights. Her paintings are vibrant, emotional, playful, and dreamlike, often infused with symbolism and described as visual poetry.
Through her art practice, Jessica cultivates mindfulness, slowing down to observe the world around her, its shapes, colors, rhythms, and light. With thirteen years of experience as a professional artist and over sixteen years of teaching experience, she thrives on sharing her passion for creativity with others.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Jessica loves traveling, learning new things, writing, practicing yoga, exploring nature and enjoying music.
Natasha Edmondson
Natasha is a breathwork facilitator, energy worker, artist and nature lover. Weaving these passions together she helps people on their journey. Awakening the heart and gently peeling back the layers, coming to a place of true inner peace and knowing within. To know oneself is a gift, when we awaken this gift we awaken the magic of life.
Natasha will guide you on an explorative journey through the breath, symbolism, spiritual wisdom and creative expression allowing you to tap deeper into your souls wisdom.
Shirley Keegan
Shirley Keegan is a Certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner and qualified Holistic Therapist whose “superpower is clarity", helping people get focused, confident, and moving forward. After a 25-year corporate career and a life-changing burnout, Shirley dedicated her work to helping others step off the hamster wheel and come back to themselves. Her work supports calm, clear, aligned action in a fast-paced world, so you leave feeling grounded and empowered.
Nourishment
Get ready to savor nourishing and delicious meals throughout your retreat! We’ll explore the rich flavors of Irish cuisine, dining at local restaurants and enjoying catered meals at the cottage. Irish food is known for being hearty, simple, and seasonal, perfect for fueling our adventures. We’re intentional about curating meals that both nourish your body and delight your taste buds.
During your stay, all meals will be lovingly provided for you. .
Sharing meals together is one of the most cherished parts of our retreats. There’s something magical about gathering around the table, whether it’s swapping stories, sharing laughs, or reflecting on the day’s experiences. These moments of connection and community often become the heart of the retreat, creating memories that last long after we’ve parted ways.
If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs and ensure you feel fully cared for.
Your Hosts, Jessica and Mary:
“We are passionate about blending creativity, mindfulness, and connection with nature. Our retreats are designed to help you feel empowered, inspired, and deeply nourished.”
Dreaming Along the Wild Coast
This retreat is for those longing to reconnect with the natural rhythms of life and make space for creativity, reflection, and dreaming. Whether you come as a yogi, an artist, or simply someone drawn to the land and its wisdom, you’ll be invited to slow down, listen inward, and explore what’s ready to take shape. You’ll leave with new perspectives, a supportive community, meaningful practices, and a deeper connection to yourself and the landscape that holds us. We welcome you.
Spaces are very Limited, as we keep the retreat intimate to ensure deep, personalized experiences. Reserve your spot now and join us on a journey that will leave you forever changed.
Mary and Jessica are thoughtful, intentional, and creative retreat hosts committed to experiences that will expand your head, heart and body!! I’ve been leading and attending yoga retreats myself-all over the world - for 13 years and their recent retreat was a standout GIFT across my experiences! Highly Recommend!
— Crystal Beshears
FAQs
Getting There:
Fly into Cork International Airport (ORK). (2 Hours from accommodations.)
What time is the airport pickup and transportation to the accommodations?
Creative Yoga Retreats will offer airport pick-ups at Cork International Airport on Tuesday, June 23rd as long as your flight arrives by 1PM. (US flights tend to land by 12PM.)
**We suggest arriving June 22nd, the day before the retreat starts, to accommodate for any delays. We will be happy to pick you up from your accommodations as long as they are within 10 minutes of the airport.
We will also drop you off as long as you are leaving the retreat house for the airport no earlier than 10AM IST on Monday, June 29th. If you are arriving or leaving outside of these times, we are happy to connect you to a taxi service at your expense.
What will the weather be like?
June is one of the nicest months of the year. It has some of the driest overall weather and temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Days are very long — in fact, the longest day of the year is June 21st.
Where is the nearest store?
There is a local pub, take aways, convenience stores, pharmacy, grocer, butcher, and restaurants in Castletown-Bearhaven a 6 min drive away from the cottage.
What should I pack?
Hiking shoes, rain gear, light and easy to dry clothes, stretchy clothes for yoga, swim suite, jacket, yoga mat, hat or baseball cap, layers, sunscreen, insect repellant.
What’s included in my stay?
Comfortable accommodations in a spacious seaside Irish cottage with sauna and pool
6 nights, 7 days accommodation, all- inclusive experience
Transportation to and from airport at specified times
All ground transportation
All meals included, 17 meals total
All art supplies.
Hikes
Attraction Entry Fees
Expert facilitation by an experienced yoga instructor and creative guide
Workshops with locals
Welcome gifts