Ardú Croí Retreat
Ardú Croí ~ heart lifting ~ hope, strength, courage
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for like hearted folks to connect. Hearts that beat to the rhythm of social change, social justice, embodiment and who care about their communities and planet. We’ll be offering trauma-informed practices, tools to look after ourselves so we don’t burnout. Taking place just after the threshold of Samhain, we’ll be harnessing the ancestral wisdom of this time and the support of the magical land of Sligo.
Samhain on the Celtic calendar is the threshold into the giamos ~ the darkness. Nature is turning inwards and we are invited on that journey too. Like the shedding autumn leaves, it’s a time to reflect on the past spiral and to shed what’s no longer working to slow down and make more space for deep rest . We’ll work with our ancestral wisdom of the Celtic Wheel over the weekend and weave its knowing into our lives.
Cabragh Lodge:
Ardú Croí retreat will take place at Cabragh Lodge, a beautiful remote and scenic space set in the Ox Mountains, dedicated to nature-based group process. Four self-contained, 2 bedroom en-suite, eco cabins. They are set in a beautiful peaceful woodland, each enjoying comfort and privacy. With a short walk from the retreat centre itself.
What you can expect:
*Two group Zoom calls; a pre retreat welcome call and post retreat integration call.
*Two nights accommodation (in shared room en-suite cabins)
*Somatics, Restorative Yoga, Nidra and Deep Rest sessions
*Delicious Vegetarian Meals (we can accommodate for dietary needs and intolerances)
*Nature Imramm
*Movement, Music, Sound Bath & Song
*Group Work – Social Justice Eco System
*Community, Connection & Craic
*Holistic Treatments (at an extra cost)
Schedule – (emergent schedule and may change, with plenty of time for nature, rest and integration)
Friday 14th November: arrival from 2pm-3:45pm ~ 4-6pm opening session ~ 6pm dinner ~ 7:30 - 9:00 Restorative Yoga & Nidra
Saturday 15th: 7:30 gentle morning practice / meditation ~ 8:30 breakfast ~ 9:30-1pm morning session ~ 1-3pm lunch ~ 3-6pm Afternoon Session ~ 6pm dinner ~ 7:30-8:30 Sound bath
Sunday 16th: 7:30 Sunday service movement ~ 8:30 Breakfast ~ 9:30-1pm closing session ~ 1pm Lunch ~ 2pm depart
When: Friday 14th ~ Sunday 16th November 2025
Where: Cabragh Lodge, County Sligo
Investment ~ We have 3 tiers to allow for access ~ Please read below to see which suits you.
🌺 Bloom ~ Bláth €495 ~ The Bláth rate is for those who are comfortably waged / financially secure.
🌱 Root ~ Fréamh €445 ~ The Fréamh rate is for those who are financially resourced.
🌰 Seed ~ Síol: €395 ~ The Síol rate is for those on low incomes / with caring responsibilities.
We are offering this programme in the spirit of the Dana Economy, which you can read about here.
The basic principle of the Dana Economy is, “give what you can, take what you need”. If you can offer more, please do, so that others may offer less if needed.
Payment: To secure your space, please deposit €150 with your name beside the deposit and price scale you can meet.
Payment plans:
We suggest setting up a standing order to pay the balance off in instalments:
August: €150 deposit September
September: Half of the balance (the amount depends on which tier you’ve selected ~ see above)
October: Remaining balance (must be paid by Tuesday 14th October)
Make payment to:
Ruth Smith
Bank of Ireland
Sort: 903971
Account: 82147849
IBAN: IE98BOFI 903971 82147849
Please include Reference: Full Name. ArduNov. Payment tier (Bláth/Fréamh/Síol)
Registration form ~ please fill in so we can get to know you, your hopes and needs.
Questions: email maggiemckeeveryoga@gmail.com and ruthsmithyoga@gmail.com
Refund policy:
Deposit refundable before 1st October 2025 (non refundable after this date)
Full payment by 14th October 2025
