Retreats

Spring Retreat 2024

19th - 21th April

(spaces are limited)

We are packing our bags and journeying to the wild coastline of the Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland. Our three day restorative wellness retreat will be held at the luxurious beachfront villa of Casanbarra beside the charming town of Ballycastle. An idyllic beachfront location with soothing ocean views from every window. The ocean just a stones throw away. This location promises to rejuvenate the senses.

A nurturing three day retreat that revitalises, relaxes and inspires in equal measure and will breathe clarity and balance back into your life. If you want time to fully reconnect in a wholesome and supportive environment then this retreat is for you.

Activities

Morning Hatha Yoga, Breath Work, Silent Sitting and Active Meditations

We start the mornings as we mean to go on, gentle hatha yoga to awaken the body followed by a breathwork practice and meditation.

Guided Deep Healing Meditation with Professional Harpist

Lie back and just be, as you allow yourself to let go as you follow gentle instruction in this guided meditation practice and feel through the emotive sound of live harp music from our very own professional musician.

Conscious Movement Meditation Workshops

Challenge your idea of relaxation and immerse yourself in music and movement. Guided movement mediation is not only fun but deeply powerful and emotive in reconnecting with the self and finding clarity.

Guided Mindful Discovery walk

Rugged cliff top walking; come experience the natural elements of the Causeway Coast and allow them to awaken your senses, literally, embracing the wind, rain and sun, whatever nature has to offer us, use it to your benefit. We walk 4 miles along breath-taking cliff top views. Spotting Scottish islands, remote bays and the awe-inspiring Giants causeway.

Holistic Massage

Have the option of adding a holistic massage to your programme with one of our experienced in-house practitioners. A deeply restorative addition to the retreats itinerary.

Ocean Dip and Empowerment Circle (Optional)

Harnessing the power of cold water is nothing new; written in ancient text from moons ago, its revitalising, energising qualities still firmly hold true today. Never has it been more effective in engaging both body and mind into the present space, awakening the senses and releasing the mind of tension and unnecessary thinking, and trust us when we say it feels incredible.

Challenge yourself and feel free to join in on a cold water dipping therapy, allowing yourself to find freedom and community in something as simple as a cold dip.

Example Retreat Itinerary

Day One

17:00 – Welcome
17:30– 18:30 Dinner: Hearty, wholesome and vegetarian
19:00 – 20:30 Conscious movement meditation workshop

Day Two

07:00 Awake for herbal tea
07:15 - 08:15 Hatha yoga and meditation
08:45: Breakfast
09:45 – 13:00 Mindful discovery walk
13:00 – 14:00 Optional ocean dip and empowerment circle
14:00 Lunch: Healthy and vegetarian
15:00 - 18:00: Personal time, journaling, self meditation
18:00 Dinner: Hearty, wholesome and vegetarian
19:30 – 21:00 Deep healing meditation with professional harpist

Day Three

07:00 Wake for herbal tea
07:15 – 08:15 Hatha yoga and meditation
08:45 - Breakfast
10:00 – 11:30 Conscious movement meditation
13:00 – Lunch: Hearty healthy and vegetarian
14:00 – 15:00 Meditation and group round up
15:30 – Departures

Itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions

Meditation

Sustainability

Meditation isn’t all about sitting still, oh no - in fact quite the opposite depending on your style. Meditation through movement and sound to attain thoughtlessness and connectivity are sometimes more effective depending of the person at the particular moment. In a playful non-serious way, become an inquisitive child and allow yourself to be free of judgement and tension as we move the body to free the mind.

Whether you are a first timer with an open mind or a meditation pro, our retreats are always unlocking new layers of the self; as any meditator would know: no two meditations are ever the same.

Sustainability

Everything used is reusable, recyclable and we also abide by the leave no trace policy when off on our adventures. So our home can remain just as wild as it was found.

Community

Sustainability

Community

Everything is better when shared, meet likeminded soul seekers and connect through experience. Simple.

FACILITIES

· Bedding & towels

· Logs for the fire

· Washing machine facilities

· Private parking

· Wifi

WHAT’S INCLUDED

· Spacious accommodation in a luxurious waterfront villa.

· Welcome snacks and herbal tea on arrival, with dinner on Friday

· Light snacks and herbal tea before morning meditation on Saturday and Sunday mornings

· Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday

· Breakfast and lunch on Sunday

· Tea, coffee, juices, snacks and fresh fruit

· x 2 Conscious movement workshops

· x2 Gentle hatha yoga classes

· x2 Vipassana meditation sessions

· Mindful discovery walk along the Causeway Coast

· Visit to the world heritage site The Giants Causeway

· Scenic luxury bus transfer to/from The Giants Causeway

· Ocean dip and herbal tea on the beach

· Empowerment Circle

· Guided deep healing meditation with professional harpist

· Option to book massage during personal time

.Use of the beachfront fire pit

· 24hr support from your hosts throughout

· Meditation Cushion and blankets

· Yoga mat

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

· Flights

· Transfers or hire car to/from Casanbarra during your stay

· If you wish to book in for a holistic massage this will be at an extra cost

· Toiletries

What you have to do

Get yourself over to the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland and arrive at Casanbarra - beachside villa . Whether you are driving from within Northern Ireland or Ireland, or you are arriving from the UK mainland, we always recommend the scenic route. There are flights or boats aplenty to and from Belfast City airport and Belfast International. There are also choices of rental cars, taxis and public transport. We have ample parking space on the property.

See you there,

Daniel at WildBay Retreats

WILDBAY RETREATS

Breathtaking Location & Stunning Accommodation

Casanbarra - Luxurious beachside villa

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Activities

Morning Hatha Yoga, Breath Work, Silent Sitting and Active Meditations

Guided Deep Healing Meditation with Professional Harpist

Conscious Movement Meditation Workshops

Guided Mindful Discovery walk

Holistic Massage

Ocean Dip and Empowerment Circle (Optional)

Example Retreat Itinerary

Meditation

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

Community

Sustainability

Community

Your Host

The Cost

Sharing double or twin room

Double room for single use

Shared double room with en suite

Double room for single use with en suite

For more information and to secure your place, email Daniel at WildBay Retreats