Apr 26th - May 1st Ireland
Apr 26th - May 1st
Relaxing yoga retreat at the wonderful Cliffs of Moher
Imagine… breathing in the salty sea air. Saluting the sun while surrounded by nature. Tucking into hearty, nutritious food that magically appears just when you need it – after a replenishing, deeply satisfying yoga practice. Welcome to the Cliffs of Moher Retreat.
This retreat is all about slowing down, taking rest, come to practice yoga, meditate and ultimately stepping away from the business of daily life and responsibilities. Carving out a little time to create space to reconnect with yourself, your body, with nature and ultimately just be. Through our meditation practice and silent walks we will focus on being present in the moment, reconnecting with the beautiful surroundings of the land and sea.
Over this retreat we will connect with ourselves, our bodies, finding balance and cultivating inner peace. We will create a sense of calm, quiet, nourishing our bodies, spirit and soul. There is a part of us that is always at peace and we will use this time to come to that place of peace. This retreat will help to reconnect to our inner quiet and blissful stillness.
Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga, Deep Meditation: The morning practices are warming, invigorating and fun! We will welcome ourselves into the day with a slow deep vinyasa flow practice, moving mindfully to create inner fire, develop strength and improve flexibility while also cultivating a deeper awareness of the body. The aim is to feel strong, open and light in your body; steadier in your being.
The evening practice is also about opening the joints and lengthening the muscles but in a very relaxing way. Eithne will lead a gentle relaxing practice that starts with slow focused movement and develops into a deep restorative practice. This aims to open the joints, calm the mind and the nervous system, allowing the body and mind to let go and sink into deep relaxation.
We will also explore different chanting and Pranayama practices (Yoga breathing meditation) over the course of the week to further settle into a nourishing restorative space, making space for the deep stillness within.
Where is the event?
We warmly welcome you to The Cliffs of Moher Retreat. A purpose designed, luxury retreat venue set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, The Cliffs of Moher and the beautiful countryside of Co.Clare, Ireland. We are located on the west coast of Ireland and Europe just about the mid-point of The Wild Atlantic Way, a 400 Kilometre stretch along the Ireland’s rugged western coastline. We provide a variety of Retreats throughout the year.
Our retreat is set in the refurbished Moher Lodge Farmhouses. There are 3 buildings comprising of 5 houses. The bedrooms are divided among the 5 houses and each house has a shared communal area that is open to all guests. There is plenty of space for everyone to find a place for themselves, allowing you to be social if you feel like it, but also to have room to relax and take time to yourself.
Experience the Cliffs of Moher Retreat before you arrive; watch our inspiring video presentation
WHY HERE?
We are a dedicated retreat centre and we provide the space, food and professional warm welcome for you to really enter into retreat mode. Our retreat is warm, comfortable and relaxed and we bring our years of experience in this industry to ensure you can really let go while you are here.
Our retreat is set in the refurbished Moher Lodge Farmhouses. There are 3 buildings comprising of 5 houses. The bedrooms are divided among the 5 houses and each house has a shared communal area that is open to all guests. There is plenty of space for everyone to find a place for themselves, allowing you to be social if you feel like it, but also to have room to relax and take time to yourself.
Join us in our beautiful studio and watch the wild waters of the Atlantic Ocean from the comfort of our under-floor heated space. Set in the grounds of our retreat and facing directly out to Liscannor Bay, a massive wall of glass spanning 10m x 3m takes in the most stunning sea-view.
Our architecturally designed building has been lovingly created with your retreat in mind. All the details have been carefully planned and thought out. You will find the most modern heating system, bringing the room to the temperature of your choice. There is a state of the art sound system operated by Bluetooth and our lighting scheme allows for different moods and options.
What can I look forward to?
We are a dedicated retreat centre and we provide the space, food and professional warm welcome for you to really let go and enter into retreat mode. Our retreat is warm, comfortable and relaxed and we bring our years of experience in this industry to ensure you can really let go while you are here.
OUR OWN RESIDENTIAL RETREATS
We run our own courses with our resident teacher, Michelle Riordan who has been teaching yoga full time for over 10 years. We also have a fantastic team of experienced teachers and therapists who also run residential retreats.
We have a number of these retreats all year ranging from weekends to week long retreats: from full yoga immersions to yoga & hiking and yoga & cooking. For more details of our residential courses please go to the Retreats page on this website.
SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS
We feature a number of guest teachers, well-known yoga teachers on the international scene who bring with them their own unique style of yoga. For more details of our calendar of events please visit our Retreats Page.
RUN YOUR OWN RETREAT
We also hire our retreat centre to teachers and groups wishing to run their own programs and we provide the space, accommodation, meals and hosting. For details on this please email info@cliffsofmoherretreat.com for our information pack.
WHAT WE DON’T OFFER
-We are not a hotel and while we have parallel standards of comfort we do not offer the same services.
-The rooms are not turned down nor are they serviced during your stay.
-We are not open for people to drop in, retreats are private and we respect the space people need to really relax and unwind. If you wish to come and see us or to view the retreat please get in touch and we can arrange a suitable time when there are no retreats on for you to visit.
-We are a dry facility and while we are happy to recommend some great local pubs to sample the local Guinness and traditional music scene, we do not have alcohol on site.
-We do not offer laundry facilities.
-Guests are welcome to help themselves to tea and coffee all weekend and are expected to return their cups to the dishwasher etc.
We provide hand soaps, towels and hair driers in each room.
-We do not provide shower gel, shampoo and conditioner or beach towels. If you wish to swim in the sea please bring a beach towel with you.
Tell me about the
accommodation?
We have 14 bedrooms and can sleep up to 30 guests. All our rooms are en-suite apart from 2 rooms which share a large bathroom which also has a bath. The rooms are all tastefully decorated with comfortable mattresses and Egyptian cotton linen.
All the rooms have views, whether that is sea-views or countryside views. The rooms are all twin-share with 4 rooms that can convert into a Queen size bed for couples. Some of these rooms are available to use for single use.
Please note priority of sea-view rooms is given to twin share use. There is storage, shelf and hanging and each room comes equipped with towels and a hair-drier.
What will my day look like?
We will start the morning in stillness, sitting in the warmth of the studio as the day begins. After a warming breakfast we will head out for a walk to fill us with energy. After that we will spend 2 hours in our stunning studio, working through the body to release tensions and tightness’s and finding our natural rhythm.
Free time after lunch to explore and discover the area or sit with a book and doze off. We meet again for evening yoga where we allow the cycle of the day to complete with a slow, restorative class to relax and ground us again. This retreat is for anyone who wants to use this peaceful of year to tune in and find inspiration.
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 1
Sunday
Check in anytime after 17:00
Relax, take a walk or enjoy a treatment and partake in a welcome drink and sweet treat with your fellow retreat participants
18:00 Our first yoga and meditation class
19:30 Dinner – delicious and healthy fare! Followed by arrival introduction chat to the weekend, the schedule and the area
- Day 2
Monday
07:00 Kitchen will be open for tea, coffee and fruit
07:30 2 hour yoga and meditation class
09:30 Delicious healthy breakfast buffet
Free Time – Spend your time taking a walk, swimming in the sea, reading a book or enjoy some of the amazing tourism the area has to offer.
Throughout your stay we will offer 2 guided walks to take in some of the breathtaking sites at our doorstep. Times and days will be confirmed on arrival, weather permitting. Additionally, our beautiful glass fronted sauna and Canadian cedar hot tub will be available at all times during your stay.
13:30 Lunch – lots of yummy healthy food!
Free time – Options to take a trip to Lahinch to the beach, go surfing, take a tour of the area including the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren or stay and relax and enjoy a treatment.
17:30 2 hour yoga class
19:30 *Dinner – more lovely homemade healthy food followed by a delicious healthy dessert
*Wednesday night is chef’s night off and you will be free to go out and have dinner in a local restaurant. We have a lot of great places to eat offering local and seasonal food including fresh seafood. Taxis can be arranged.
- Day 3
Tuesday
07:00 Kitchen will be open for tea, coffee and fruit
07:30 2 hour yoga and meditation class
09:30 Delicious healthy breakfast buffet
Free Time – Spend your time taking a walk, swimming in the sea, reading a book or enjoy some of the amazing tourism the area has to offer.
Throughout your stay we will offer 2 guided walks to take in some of the breathtaking sites at our doorstep. Times and days will be confirmed on arrival, weather permitting. Additionally, our beautiful glass fronted sauna and Canadian cedar hot tub will be available at all times during your stay.
13:30 Lunch – lots of yummy healthy food!
Free time – Options to take a trip to Lahinch to the beach, go surfing, take a tour of the area including the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren or stay and relax and enjoy a treatment.
17:30 2 hour yoga class
19:30 *Dinner – more lovely homemade healthy food followed by a delicious healthy dessert
*Wednesday night is chef’s night off and you will be free to go out and have dinner in a local restaurant. We have a lot of great places to eat offering local and seasonal food including fresh seafood. Taxis can be arranged.
- Day 4
Wednesday
07:00 Kitchen will be open for tea, coffee and fruit
07:30 2 hour yoga and meditation class
09:30 Delicious healthy breakfast buffet
Free Time – Spend your time taking a walk, swimming in the sea, reading a book or enjoy some of the amazing tourism the area has to offer.
Throughout your stay we will offer 2 guided walks to take in some of the breathtaking sites at our doorstep. Times and days will be confirmed on arrival, weather permitting. Additionally, our beautiful glass fronted sauna and Canadian cedar hot tub will be available at all times during your stay.
13:30 Lunch – lots of yummy healthy food!
Free time – Options to take a trip to Lahinch to the beach, go surfing, take a tour of the area including the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren or stay and relax and enjoy a treatment.
17:30 2 hour yoga class
19:30 *Dinner – more lovely homemade healthy food followed by a delicious healthy dessert
*Wednesday night is chef’s night off and you will be free to go out and have dinner in a local restaurant. We have a lot of great places to eat offering local and seasonal food including fresh seafood. Taxis can be arranged.
- Day 5
Thursday
07:00 Kitchen will be open for tea, coffee and fruit
07:30 2 hour yoga and meditation class
09:30 Delicious healthy breakfast buffet
Free Time – Spend your time taking a walk, swimming in the sea, reading a book or enjoy some of the amazing tourism the area has to offer.
Throughout your stay we will offer 2 guided walks to take in some of the breathtaking sites at our doorstep. Times and days will be confirmed on arrival, weather permitting. Additionally, our beautiful glass fronted sauna and Canadian cedar hot tub will be available at all times during your stay.
13:30 Lunch – lots of yummy healthy food!
Free time – Options to take a trip to Lahinch to the beach, go surfing, take a tour of the area including the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren or stay and relax and enjoy a treatment.
17:30 2 hour yoga class
19:30 *Dinner – more lovely homemade healthy food followed by a delicious healthy dessert
*Wednesday night is chef’s night off and you will be free to go out and have dinner in a local restaurant. We have a lot of great places to eat offering local and seasonal food including fresh seafood. Taxis can be arranged.
- Day 6
Friday
07:00 Kitchen will be open for tea, coffee and fruit
08:00 Our last 2 hour yoga class
10:00 Brunch – leaving with a belly full of our amazing food!
12:00 Check out
faq
- What time is check in?
Check-in is at 5pm..
- My flight gets in earlier than the 5pm check in, can I come earlier?
We will be preparing the retreat centre at that time and if a group checked out that day your room will be not be ready if you are arriving very early. We recommend getting the taxi to drop off your bags and then taking you into Lahinch. We are isolated and there isn’t anywhere to get lunch but Lahinch has cafes, restaurants, shops and a lovely beach. Your taxi can arrange to collect you again later.
- Is there Wifi?
We have wifi for guests in our media room, a comfortable room to read, relax and get online if you want to.
- I'm coming on my own can you pair me to share
We can pair you with someone of the same gender.
- I have specific dietary requirements, can you accommodate me?
Yes we can, please let us know before the retreat starts.
Tell me about the practical stuff?
Booking a Retreat
To book this retreat simply click on the link below to book:
To secure a place on one of our retreats we require a deposit of 30% to secure the place. We cannot hold places until the deposit is paid. The remaining payment can be paid with a card upon arrival at the retreat.
Important: Before booking we recommend you read the FAQ’s so you will have a better idea of what to expect, especially in relation to arrival and departure times, the schedule, information about food and how to get here.
Due to the limited number of places on our retreats, deposits are non-refundable for any cancellations within 21 days of the retreat start date. Click here to read our full Terms and Conditions.
All prices are per person, all-inclusive and include all classes, meals, beverages, accommodation, walks, hot-tub and sauna.
Quad Room (female only) €950
Twin – Shared Bathroom €1035
Twin/Double Ensuite €1150
Single – Shared Bathroom €1200
Single Ensuite €1325
- For a detailed description of the rooms please visit our Bedrooms page
- If you are travelling on your own and want one of our shared room options, we can pair you with someone of the same gender.
Online bookings are not available for this event.