Excursions

Grange Stone Circle information coming soon

YOGA – Summer Solstice Meditation in the center of the stone circle

Dromoland Castle

The historic 16th century Dromoland Castle and luxury five-star hotel is surrounded by five hundred acres of unspoiled parklands and woodlands, steeped in a thousand years of eventful history. Dromoland Castle is the ancestral home of the O’Briens and Ireland’s most powerful High King, Brian Boru. For a millennium it has been the backdrop to grand romances, exciting dramas, and unforgettable events in Ireland’s history. Over the centuries, it has played host to legends and luminaries, sinners and saints, barons and Beatles and just about everybody in between. We will have a brief stop here to view the exterior of the stunning castle and its grounds.

LUNCH – We will stop to have lunch at the retreat center

Burren & Poulnabrone Dolmen

The name of the ‘Burren’ is derived from the word ‘Boireann’, which means ‘rocky land’ in the Gaelic language, which is appropriate for this vast limestone plateau in northwest County Clare. The Burren National Park and Geopark is a truly magnificent karst limestone area. Although few trees grow in this rocky land, many other plants thrive. It has a unique botanical environment in which Mediterranean and alpine plants rare to Ireland grow side by side. From May to August, an amazing array of flowers create bright splashes of color in this otherwise austere landscape. The Burren’s mixture of many unusual features makes it unique in Europe and internationally famous. Its geology, flora, fauna, caves, archaeology and history set it apart as a place of great mystery and beauty. Archaeological finds show that humans were in the Burren as early as 33,000 years ago. In the Neolithic period (4,000 BC), settlers began shaping the landscape with deforestation and by building stone walls and megalithic tombs.

Poulnabrone Dolme is a portal tomb situated in the heart of the Burren limestone plateau. It is currently the oldest dated neolithic monument in Ireland, having been constructed around 3,800 BC and used for some 600 years for burial. It is one of Ireland’s most iconic archaeological monuments. We’ll stop and enjoy short walk to view the ancient portal tomb and stunning landscape around it.

Lahinch

Lahinch Beach is right in front of the town of Lahinch which is a popular holiday destination. It is a long crescent-shaped beach along the Wild Atlantic Way and Liscannor Bay in County Clare. It’s about a 10-minute drive from the retreat center and 15-minute drive to the Cliffs of Moher. The beach is ideal for surfing, kayaking and kite surfing. It is one of the most popular surfing locations in Ireland. There are lifeguards on the beach during the summer season.

Ocean Cold Plunge – We will have cold plunge in the Atlantic at Lahinch Beach followed by a sauna in a beachside sauna barrel.

Shopping & Irish Pub – You also have the option to go shopping and/or have a drink in an Irish pub.

Cliffs Of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher were formed over 320 million years ago and tower over 700ft out of the Atlantic waters over the rugged West County Clare coast. The Cliffs of Moher is in a Special Protection Area for Birds and Wildlife. They are visually spectacular and Ireland’s most visited destinations. The Cliffs of Moher sit astride the striking landscape of the Burren along the Wild Atlantic Ocean. The cliffs run along the coast of Clare for almost 8 miles. We will stop here for a couple hours to take in the incredible views, walk along the cliff walk and visit the visitor center.