Sacred Ireland
Women’s Retreat
July 6-12 2025
7 Days, 6 Nights
Immersed in the mystical beauty & history of
Gleann Dá Loch
Come ye seekers and dreamers,
Embark on a unique journey of nourishment and healing for body, heart and soul
Explore Ireland and reawaken your connection to the natural world and wisdom of the past.
Recharge, reflect and connect
“Come away, O human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand”
W.B. Yeats
The Land
Glendalough, or Gleann Da Loch in Irish, is steeped with ancient history and natural beauty. For many centuries, spiritual seekers have been drawn here. From the early Celtic Christian monks who settled here in 700 A.D. to the pagan tribal clans and druids before them.
Located within the Wicklow Mountains National Park, approximately an hour south of Dublin. Famous for the glacial valley of two lakes, abundant deer, preserved forests and most noticeably the ruins of an ancient monastic settlement.
The energy of the land here is exquisite, we are blessed for our lodging to be less than a five minute walk from the entrance of the monastic city and path to the valley providing full access to the many hiking trails, lakes, waterfalls, and forest bathing amongst the ancient oaks and pine trees.
We will have time and space to explore this uniquely beautiful valley as a group, and in solitude in your free time.
"Walking the timeless trails of Glendalough keeps a fire burning at the heart of the spiritual imagination and leads to a sense of being at home with everything and everyone"
Our Retreat Center
‘Tearmann', the old Irish word for sanctuary or refuge, is located on the site of Glendalough's first national school 'Brocca' founded in 1832. The present stone building dates back to 1865. In 1993, under the direction of Fr. Michael Rodgers, the Tearmann Spirituality Centre was founded.
Now known as the Glendalough Sanctuary, worldwide visitors from all faith traditions and none are welcomed, offering quiet time away from busy lives and schedules. Rooms are provided in a complex of three individual apartments with kitchens and ensuite bathrooms, facilities include a meditation & yoga space, treatment room and sauna.
Located a 5 minute walk from the entrance of the monastic ruins and national park, a 15 minute walk into the village, and directly on the St. Kevins Bus route which participants will arrive & depart to Dublin on.
The caretakers of the centre are INCREDIBLE people, Paschal, Susanne and Breda, and the beautiful dog Álainn are onsite or nearby to support us throughout our week. Lodging is simple, clean, and imbued with the many years of prayer, reflection and meditation held here. Paschal leads a morning mediation open to all each day which is optional but highly recommended.
What to expect:
Visiting Sacred and Natural Sites
Morning Meditations
Late Morning Embodied Movement & Yoga
Evening Yin/Restorative Yoga & Guided Inner Journeying
Storytelling
Celtic Spirituality
Expert Guided, Unique Tours
Ancient Irish wisdom, history, and mythology
Sauna & Wild Swimming
Forest walks
Herbal Teas
Ceremonial Cleansing, Releasing and Connecting
Three nourishing vegetarian meals a day*
Time for reflection
Likeminded, kindhearted women to share the journey with
Excursions to:
The ancient monastic ruins of Glendalough, a beautiful valley with rich history, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trails
A trek off the beaten path to the real Ireland away from tourism. Walk the lands of an ancient settlement retaken by nature. See an ogham stone, ring fort and meditate in a hidden, authentic stone circle.
The megalithic sites of Brú na Bóinne, older than the Egyptian pyramids. These ceremonial structures are among the one of the world's most important Neolithic landscapes.
Loughcrew Cairns, neolithic burial chambers dating back to 3200 BCE, with stone carvings.
Hill of Tara, the historic ceremonial site where the ancient kings of Ireland were crowned.
Schedule
Sun 7/6
11:30 Depart in Dublin
1pm-Arrival on bus, drop off luggage
1:30-3 Walk to the village for Lunch
3-5:00 Settle in
5:00-6:30 Welcome Circle
6:45 Dinner
8-9 Evening Practices
Mon 7/7
Breakfast
9:30-10 Meditation
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-1 Lunch
1:30-6:30 Goddess & folklore tour of Glendalough
6:30 Dinner
7:30-9 Guest Storyteller
Tues 7/8
Breakfast
9:30-10 Meditation
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-1 Lunch
1:30-6:30 Land exploration, swimming, sauna, free time, receive add on’s
6:45 Dinner
8-9 Evening Practices
Wed 7/9
Breakfast
8:45 Depart for guided day tour
10:30-1 Newgrange Tour (cafe for snacks & coffee/tea)
1:30 Fourknocks Megalithic Tomb
2:30 Lunch out*
3:30-5 Hill of Tara
6:45-8:30 Dinner out*
9 Arrive back to Retreat
Thurs 7/10
Breakfast
9:30-10 Meditation
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-1 Lunch
1:30-6:30 Excursion away and off the beaten path to a very special, very real, hidden stone circle
6:45 Dinner
8 Evening Practices
9 Optional Full Moon Hike
Fri 7/11
Breakfast
9:30-10 Meditation
10:15-11:30 Yoga
12-1 Lunch
1:30-6:30 Integration time, personal ceremony, sauna, swim, forest walk, free time, receive add on’s
6:45 Dinner
8 Evening Practices & Closing Circle
Sat 7/12
Breakfast
9:30 Depart for Bus
11:30 Arrive in Dublin
Travel Tips for Arriving and Departing
Everyone is responsible for getting to St. Stevens Green in Dublin to catch St.Kevins Bus at 11:30am on 7/6 to Glendalough, all the info needed will be provided to make this easy.
The bus will drop you off at the driveway of our retreat and Amber and the Sanctuary caretakers will greet you.
On the morning of departure, everyone will be seen to the bus stop to return to Dublin.
All flights to Dublin are overnight flights, it is recommended to arrive a day early and stay Saturday night in Dublin.
For your return flight, it is recommended to stay the night in Dublin on Saturday to fly out the morning of Sunday 7/13 arriving back to the US Sunday evening.
If you must fly out on Sat 7/12, pick a return flight leaving no earlier than 1:30pm.
Lodging Options
Private Room
Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom
$2575
2 remaining
Private Room
Twin Bed & Ensuite Bathroom
$2450
Sold Out
Shared Room
Twin Bed and Shared Bathroom
$2225
2 remaining
Payment Plans Available
Through Venmo - Total is divided up monthly to be paid in full by June 15th
(no added interest or fees) Venmo : @Amber-Moon-Medicine
Through Klarna* - Payments are split up over 3-24 months for as low as $120 per month, interest is charged by Klarna, and a .06% fee added for processing costs. This option is found here: https://gentlespirithealing.com/store
(this is the lowest monthly payment option)
*Note that some people are only eligible to purchase up to $1500 via Klarna, if that’s your case, contact me for solutions.
Contact here with any questions:
Not Included:
Airfare to/from Dublin, Ireland
Travel Insurance ( if desired )
Optional Add On’s for Massage & Craniosacral Therapy, and Intuitive Tarot Readings
Transportation to retreat center ( participants take St. Kevins Bus, all info provided for ease )
*Lunch on day of arrival in the village, and one lunch and dinner during our full day trip
I am happy to support you in planning your trip <3
About your guide through myth & mystery
Amber Moon is an intuitive, lover of the natural world and devotee of the mystery. She has long been drawn to the wisdom of the past, having studied & practiced in various forms of shamanism, natural living, yoga and healing modalities for over a decade. Since youth, she felt an inner knowing calling her to remember a different way of being, a different way of life…which led through years of deep remembrance, world travel and learning. Guided towards a reconnection with the wisdom traditions of the Celtic Isles, she participated with a Celtic Mystery School and made her first pilgrimage to Ireland. Since then she has been called back, this time with the mission to bring women on deeply meaningful and transformative immersions of awakening and remembrance. The 2025 retreat will be her second year guiding a group journey to Ireland. Each retreat donates a portion of the fee towards reforestation of Ireland’s native woodlands.
F.A.Q.’S
Q: Do I need prior experience with yoga or meditation?
A: It is recommended to have some basic prior experience, but no expertise is required.
Q: How active will the experience be?
A: There is a steady rythym in our scheduling to maximize experience from a space of engagement without overstimulation. Downtime and personal time is planned into the itinerary, but that being said, there are multiple days where we will be walking over the course of a few hours. The nature walks and hikes are not difficult (unless you choose the harder hikes in your free time) but there will still be multiple walking activities throughout the week.
Q: I have health/mobility restrictions, will that be okay?
A: Please contact me to discuss what you are experiencing, to determine if this experience will be accessible for you. There are a series of about 30 steps to the retreat center which sits on a hill. We also have multiple day excursions that will require extensive walking, sometimes on uneven ground.
Q: I’ve never traveled out of the country before, and I am not sure about how to make my plans.
A: I have traveled many times, and am more than happy to help you sort out everything to feel safe and secure.
Q: I’m nervous about getting there traveling solo.
A: There will be a group chat, so I can help solo travelers connect with each other to have a travel buddy to and from the retreat if desired.
Q: I don’t know how to pack or what to bring.
A: Prior to the retreat, everyone will receive an email with the preparations list including what to bring with you.
Q: If I change my mind after signing up, can I receive a refund?
A: Signing up is making the commitment to joining and payment is non refundable unless a replacement participant is found to take your space. If something shifts in your life, we will do our best to find a replacement for your spot, but if a replacement isn’t found, there won’t be a refund.