Join Kim Dastrup for an unforgettable spiritual pilgrimage to Co. Clare, Ireland! Enjoy a week of yoga, meditation, hiking, poetry and music in the Burren, one of Ireland’s most sacred spots. We will have some phenomenal special guests joining along on our journey, including poet and musician, Mícheál O'Súilleabháin, his lovely mother and Irish songbird, Nóirín Ní Riain, Irish bagpiper, Blackie O’Connell sharing their beauty and talent with us. We will also be honored to be led on a pilgrimage through the Burren with Patrick McCormack (close friend of David Whyte). This experience is truly impossible to describe. Patrick, with his unique spirit and deep devotion to this land, will guide us on a journey through the Burren intermingled with poetry, music, folklore, silence and wonder.
Patrick McCormack
The Burren is one of Ireland’s most intriguing, beautiful, and magical landscapes, one of Ireland’s six national parks. This mystical land, with its rolling green countryside, ancient limestone, and windblown shores, is bound to "catch the heart off guard, and blow it open." (Seamus Heaney, from Postscript)
TUITION
$2950 - double occupancy
$3350 - single occupancy
WHAT TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition includes everything except airfare and minor incidental costs during the week. Tuition does NOT include airfare, travel insurance, transportation to/from Shannon or Dublin airport, massage and other treatments, extra excursions, occasional meals off-site.
THE VENUE
The Cliffs of Mother Retreat is a luxury retreat center located in Liscannor, Co. Clare, West Ireland. A sanctuary for stillness, strength and self discovery.
Cliffs of Moher Retreat is a world-class wellness sanctuary perched along Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast. Step away from daily life and immerse yourself in a space designed for rest, reflection, and transformation. Nestled in one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the world, Cliffs of Moher Retreat blends the healing power of nature with a holistic approach to well-being.
Please check out their website: Cliffs of Mother Retreat
ACCOMMODATIONS
Retreat to your room, where comfort and cosiness await. Enjoy hotel-grade mattresses and luxurious linen in a serene, restful environment—your home away from home.
13 luxury bedrooms
3 x ensuite rooms with permanent 5ft queen beds for one person (single occ price) or two people sharing a bed
8 x ensuite rooms which can be either two x 3ft single or converted to a 6ft superking
2 x rooms for single occupancy with 4ft small double bed - not ensuite, 1 bathroom per 2 rooms (these rooms are still double occ price)
THE WELLNESS SUITE
A sanctuary of peace and natural beauty. Relax and rejuvenate in a dedicated wellness area. Soothe your body and mind in our cedar wood hot tub, unwind in the ocean view barrel sauna, or cleanse your spirit in the herbal steam room. Each experience is designed to restore balance and help you reconnect with yourself in the tranquil beauty of the retreat center.
Outdoor Cedar Wood Barrel Sauna
Herbal Steam Room
Outdoor Hot Tub
Cold Plunge Pool
Far Infra Red Sauna
YOGA
There will be two yoga sessions offered per day. The morning session will be more active and energizing, while the afternoon session will be more gentle and restorative. The yoga is open and accessible to all levels, with many options to modify. We will also offer early morning meditation and pranayama sessions.
Cliffs of Moher Retreat
MEALS
Brunch: 11am
Dinner: 7pm
Included at this retreat are two generous, delicious and healthy vegetarian meals per day: brunch and dinner. These are lovingly created by a team of private chefs just for you. Most of the produce is grown onsite in an organic kitchen farm and the rest sourced from local and regional producers. Can cater for vegans and severe allergies, please note they cannot cater for preferences and are a lacto-ovarian kitchen that prepares fresh bread with wheat and gluten.
Meals are “served buffet” with desserts also served at dinner.
Filtered water, freshly ground coffee, and a gourmet selection of herbal tea blends are available all day. Fruit and afternoon cake, trail mix are available during the day and between mealtimes.
Please note Cliffs of Moher Retreat is a dry facility, no alcohol onsite. However, please feel free to enjoy a pint of Guinness at one of the many local pubs!
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
- Walks along Cliffs of Moher
- The Burren Perfumery
- Hiking and walks through the Burren and countryside
- Poulnabrone and other dolmans and ancient sites
- Doolin (caves, shopping, pubs)
- Boat tour of Cliffs of Moher
- Aran Islands
- Irish pub tour
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Please schedule your arrival at the Shannon (SNN) or Dublin (DUB) airport by 2 pm on Friday, June 26th. Please schedule your departure out the Shannon (SNN) or Dublin (DUB) airport anytime after 10 am on Thursday, July 2nd.
TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM SHANNON OR DUBLIN AIRPORT
As we get closer to the retreat, we will clarify transportation to/from the airports. The Shannon airport is a 45 minute drive to the Cliffs of Moher Retreat, while the Dublin airport is a 2.5 hour drive. Some participants will be renting cars for the week, and we will arrange carpools depending on your arrival/departure times. If you do not feel comfortable driving or renting a car in Ireland, we will make sure you are placed in a carpool with someone else. Rental car costs will be split among carpool groups. We estimate this cost to be approximately $50/person.
PASSPORT
Each participant must have a valid passport.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that $500 of your tuition is non-refundable. You may cancel and receive a tuition refund (without your non-refundable deposit) prior to March 15, 2026. You may also sell or give your spot to someone else in the event that you cannot come. If we have a waitlist, we can help you find someone else who may want your spot, however it is not guaranteed. Full tuition is due March 15, 2026.
