Ensuring a Safe Environment
We are reopening the centre in a way that respects the guidelines that have been outlined by the HSE and the Irish Government.
We are all learning how to live safely in this new world where we face potential risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus.
It is important that we all support each other, and respect our individual differences and needs in relation to staying safe during these challenging time.
With this in mind we have implemented guidelines that must be adhered to to ensure the safety of all our guests and staff alike.
Please read the following before booking the retreat. If you do not meet the essential criteria, please do not book until you can meet these criteria.
If you have any other concerns or questions please contact us directly before booking.
Above all else, we look forward to welcoming you to our very positive and uplifting atmosphere and environment.
Anybody entering the centre including guests must agree to all of the safety policies below.
Very Safe Environment
Our new ‘state of the art’ retreat centre is due to open on 4th June 2021.
The new centre has en-suite bedrooms, and a spacious dining room to ensure social distancing.
We have installed new features including 3 of the largest air ventilation systems to ensure we provide warmed fresh air to all rooms which is very important in these Covid times.
Our spacious dining area ensures social distancing and each table has glass safety screens to separate guests.
In the new centre only 16 guests on each retreat.
All guests and staff must have
- no contact with an infected or high risk person
- not traveled by plane
- no symptoms (high temperature, cough, loss of taste or smell, or any flu like symptoms)
in the 14 days preceding a retreat
Anybody booking must also agree to all of our Safe-Environment policies on this page.
Single bedrooms & Shared bedrooms
- No strangers are allowed to share a bedroom.
- Couples or friends may come together sharing a bedroom with each other… but not with anybody else.
- Everybody else must book a single bedroom.
Unfolding guidelines over the coming months
As this is a new situation we are all facing, the guidelines from the Government and the HSE may change over the coming months, and we will ensure that our own guidelines are in line with any new changes.
We ask that you bring sufficient face masks with you for the time you will be here.
Guidelines changed last year and the Irish Government have required that face masks are worn indoors when entering and leaving restaurants and while not eating, while inside shops, hotels and guest houses.
Local Lock-downs, sickness and Cancellation Policy
Please make sure that you read the section “Covid 19 Cancellations” at
“Cancellation Policy”
What is expected when you arrive and while you are here
- We take the temperature of all guests and all staff as they arrive. Your temperature must be within the normal range and not show any sign of an elevated temperature above 38 degree celsius.
- If someone drops you off, we ask them not to come into the centre and to leave you at the front door.
- Wear facemasks while moving around indoors, unless eating or on your yoga mat in the yoga room or in your own bedroom.
- Wash your hands well with soap and water when you arrive and also commit to frequent hand washing each day.
- Adhere to the social distancing guidelines that we have in place.
- Respect that the kitchen will be off limits to everybody except our chef during food preparation.
- Follow any directions given by our staff at any time in relation to social distancing or any other safety measures.
- No sharing of any utensils or equipment.
- Obviously no hand shaking, kissing or hugging.
- You should not touch anybody else or have any human direct physical contact while here on the retreat.
- In any areas where physical space is limited, please stand back or wait to allow others space to pass by.
Guided Outings
As usual a large amount of each day we spend outdoors on our guided outings.
These outings include hill walks in the Burren hills, exploring Burren Nature Trails, walks by the sea.
We visit beaches and go for swims and get to see some very special places in the Burren with an experienced guide.
If you would like to car share with others, we ask you to arrange this yourselves.
Some people may not have a car with them, and it is nice to be able to offer them a lift.
We advise that everybody wears a facemask if sharing a car.
If you come by public transport, we can’t guarantee that someone will offer you a lift, as each person’s comfort levels in these Covid times is very personable.
There are also nice local walks and hill climbs near the centre which are within walking distance.
Respect for individual differences
We show respect for any additional measures that any guests or staff wish to take in order to protect their own health and / or peace of mind.
- Wearing of a face mask is expected within the centre unless eating or on your yoga mat or in your own bedroom.
This is to follow the guidelines by the Government and Failte Ireland and is for the safety of everybody. - Some guests may prefer not to eat with the rest of the group and that is perfectly fine.
- Everybody should feel free to take time away from the group and relax in their own room, even eat in their own room if they prefer, or to go for walks or sit outside at any time.
- We ask you to bring your own hand sanitizer so that you have it when we go on our guided outings and to visit local cafes for lunch. Some people prefer to also use hand sanitizer as well as washing their hands with soap and water. Please note that using hand sanitizer should not be considered a replacement for hand washing with soap and water and frequent hand washing with soap is a norm that must be adopted by all people in the centre.
What to bring with you
- Your own yoga mat and a blanket to put over you for relaxation. If you don’t have your own mat, you may buy one here for €25. This can be a good encouragement to start your own daily home practice after the retreat.
- Please bring sufficient face masks with you for the time you will be here.
- We ask you to bring your own hand sanitizer to have with you for our guided outings and eating in local cafes, and some may prefer to use this in addition to frequent hand washing with soap and water
Suggestions or other Requests
We are all learning how to live safely in this new world where we face potential risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus.
If you have any suggestions of ways that we can improve, please let us know.
If you have any specific concerns or request that you would like to make, please also let us know.
It is important that we all support each other, and respect our individual differences and needs in relation to staying safe during these challenging time.
A wonderful uplifting positive environment
Above all else, we look forward to welcoming you to our very positive and uplifting atmosphere and environment.
Reviewed 13th July 2021
This was my 1st time to do anything alone and it turned out to be the best impulse decision I ever made! The centre was spotless and the lighting that flowed through it was uplifting in itself. The bedroom was lovely and comfortable with a huge window letting in light and overlooking nature.
The fully tiled bathroom felt very luxurious with a large shower and heated towel rail!
The food was delicious, and plentiful. Really impressed with so many new flavours and all vegetarian, my body was flooded with goodness all week.
Our yoga teacher Grainne, went above and beyond and as I am building my strength after an illness last year, I never felt under any pressure to keep up with the group on hikes or classes, It was perfect for me.…
