Emerald Isle

Awakning

May 13th-21st 2027

Shared Room

Per Person

$4,500

(Upgrades Available)

Room Upgrades

  • Ocean View

  • Private Entrance

  • King Bed

Single room

$4,850

(Upgrades Available)

*Airfare and Travel Insurance not included

Features

Renewal of Self

Each day begins with a gentle return—to your breath, your body, and your center. Through restorative yoga, a deeply supportive and therapeutic practice accessible to all levels, you’ll experience what it truly feels like to slow down and be held.

Every session is intentionally crafted to reflect the rhythm of the day and the landscape around you. Imagine moving and breathing on a rooftop overlooking the sea, grounding yourself on a quiet beach with the sound of Atlantic waves, or settling into stillness in our serene yoga studio. Each setting becomes part of the practice—nature not as a backdrop, but as a guide.

This is not yoga as performance. It is yoga as permission. Permission to soften. To release tension you didn’t know you were carrying. To reconnect with strength that feels steady rather than strained. As the week unfolds, you’ll find yourself more attuned—to the land, to the quiet wisdom within, and to the balance that has always been yours.

This is your time to realign, recalibrate, and rediscover the calm power of simply being.

A Feast for The Senses

Enjoy one of the true luxuries of this retreat is the food. Each meal is lovingly prepared by our local on-site gourmet chef using the freshest, locally sourced Irish ingredients. At Linden House, we gather for elegant dinners in the dining room overlooking the bay—where candlelight, conversation, and exquisite flavors create an atmosphere that feels both indulgent and intimate.

Beyond our retreat table, you’ll venture into nearby villages to savor Ireland’s rich culinary culture. Cozy pubs, charming cafés, and seaside eateries invite you in with warm ambience and unforgettable flavors. Expect golden Irish soda bread still warm from the oven, tender scones with fresh cream and jam, hearty stews, local cheeses, and seafood pulled straight from Atlantic waters.

One special evening, our chef opens the kitchen doors and welcomes us in for a hands-on cooking experience. You’ll learn to craft a mouthwatering Irish dish—and then sit down to enjoy your creation moments later, paired with laughter and perhaps a glass of wine.

Twice during the week, you’ll wake to a full Traditional Irish Breakfast—complete with Irish sausages, farm-fresh eggs, soda bread, and all the comforting touches that make it a feast rather than just a meal.

And for something truly unforgettable, you’ll explore the Garden of Re-Imagination and Esk Mountain with an experienced local guide, foraging for edible treasures from the land itself. Together, you’ll gather, taste, and connect—transforming nature’s offerings into a shared and nourishing experience.

This is not simply dining. It is a celebration, comfort, and connection—served beautifully, every single day.

Bespoke Irish Excursions

Our excursions are thoughtfully curated to awaken your senses, spark meaningful connection, and deepen your relationship with yourself. Each experience is a beautiful blend of wilderness, wellness, and the magic of Ireland’s legendary Wild Atlantic Way.

You’ll stand at the edge of the world at Mizen Head, where the Atlantic crashes against ancient cliffs and the wind clears more than just your thoughts. You’ll wander through the enchanting gardens of Garnish Island, surrounded by rare blooms and peaceful beauty. History comes alive as you explore the grandeur of Bantry House, reflect at Skibbereen Heritage Centre, and kiss the legendary stone at Blarney Castle—a symbolic act of courage and expression that many describe as quietly transformat

These are not simply sightseeing outings—they are soul-stirring moments woven into Ireland’s rugged coastline and emerald countryside. Time in West Cork has a way of expanding you. The landscapes are vast, the air is cleansing, and something within you begins to shift.

Expect laughter. Expect awe. Expect the kind of renewal that happens when wild beauty meets willing hearts.

This is where adventure becomes awakening—and memory becomes meaning.

Schedule At a Glance

  • The largest Market in Co. Cork. It is not just a farmers’ market, you will find everything from local craft stalls to Bric á Brac, clothes, plants, tools and a fantastic array of food stalls selling the very best of West Cork fayre.

  • Tour of the house and Gardens by a member of the White Family. Though there is no longer an Earl of Bantry, the house remains to this day in the White family, descendants of the Earls of Bantry.

  • Travel by ferry to Garnish island, an island that can be seen from Silver Birch house, which has been transformed into beautiful gardens, boasting rare and special plants from around the world. The gardens have inspired many throughout the years including George Bernard Shaw while he wrote his play “St. Joan”. More recently the Island has inspired its own line of Gin, brewed to capture the unique blend of floral scents of the Island.

  • Silver Birch house has two saunas available for use. One indoors and one down by the water of Bantry Bay. We will combine the waterside sauna experience with a cold plunge in the Bantry Bay.

  • Explore the Garden of Re-Imagination and Esk mountain as an experienced local guide takes you on a foraging experience where you will learn about local eatable plants and have a chance to feast on what you gather.

    • Travel to the most southwesterly point of Ireland and see the famous Mizen head signal station and learn about its partner lighthouse. On a clear day you can even spot the lighthouse on its tiny rocky island 3.5 miles off the coast.

    • Visit one of Cork’s best beaches and enjoy relaxing Yoga on the sands.

    • Visit the Irish heritage center and learn about the history of West Cork and the impact of the Great Famine on its inhabitants.

    • Lunch at one of Skibbereen’s most famous restaurant’s which creates masterpieces from local produce and is rich in local history.

    • Visit Lough Hyne, Ireland’s first Marine Nature reserve. This seawater lake is considered one of the most important marine habitats in Europe. There are two hike options, one travels around the Lough while the other climbs a small local mountain to provide stunning view of the Lough and surrounding countryside.

  • Kiss the Blarney stone, if you are daring, to gain the gift of Gab and explore the extensive Blarney Castle grounds including a poison garden. Explore Blarney Woolen Mills, a wool mill and Irish heritage shop.