What if the most extraordinary thing you could do was simply look up?
Hidden in the wild beauty of West Cork's Mealagh Valley, where ancient stories linger and darkness is something to treasure, lies a rather extraordinary place.
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Welcome to The Wild Hideaway, a three-night women's retreat held at a certified DarkSky sanctuary, beneath the light of the March full moon, symbolising awakening, renewal, emergence and the gentle return of life after winter.
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Inspired by the ancient folklore of Clíodhna and the Hag of Beara, we'll explore the wisdom of the land, the rhythms of nature and our own quiet knowing.
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Our days will be filled with gentle yoga, nourishing food, wild foraging, cooking over open fire and time to simply be. As evening falls, we'll gather beneath the moon, share stories by firelight and settle into candlelit rituals and deep rest.
You'll stay in cosy, twin-share eco lodges, surrounded by nature, with the comforts of outdoor hot baths, sauna and cold plunge facilities.
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And perhaps most special of all, we'll have the opportunity to experience the wonder of the night sky from the Wild Sky Dome.
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A retreat to reconnect with the elements, find comfort in the darkness and remember the beauty of looking up.
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What makes the venue special
The Wild Sky Dome
A heated, transparent dome for watching the night sky in comfort, with guided stargazing experiences available. This will be the retreat's signature experience.
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Bathing beneath the stars
Each eco lodge has its own alfresco hot bath and outdoor firepit, creating an intimate and memorable way to experience the darkness.
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The elements
Sauna, cold plunge, warmth and water naturally complement a retreat rooted in the cycles of nature.
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A connection with ancient Ireland
Kealkill Stone Circle sits approximately a mile from the venue. It's a wonderful connection between the people who lived here thousands of years ago and those looking up at the sky today.
What you can expect over our three nights together...
Fri 10th
Arrival | Into the Quiet
3pm arrival and settling into the eco lodges. Welcome circle, grounding yoga, dinner and a fireside introduction to the folklore and night skies of West Cork.
Sat 11th
Earth & Moon | The Wild Within
Morning yoga and breakfast, followed by the four-hour wild foraging and fire-cooking experience. Afternoon rest, sauna or hot bathing. Evening full-moon reflection, Yin and a special sky experience.
Sun 12th
Ancient Stories | Beneath the Stars
Morning movement and breakfast, a visit to Kealkill Stone Circle, then free time for rest and the spa facilities. Evening folklore-inspired reflection, restorative practice and guided Wild Sky Dome experience.
Mon 13th
Return | Carry the Light
Gentle closing yoga, breakfast and a final circle before 11am departure.
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The Wild Hideaway is for women who feel drawn to the beauty of nature, the wisdom of ancient stories and the quiet wonder of looking up at the night sky.
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A retreat for those craving:
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Space to step away from everyday demands and truly slow down
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Deep, nourishing rest that supports both body and mind
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Gentle yoga, movement and practices that calm the nervous system
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A little wildness and adventure, from foraging and fireside cooking to moonlit evenings
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A connection with nature, the elements and the ancient folklore of Ireland
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The magic of gathering beneath the full moon and rediscovering a sense of wonder
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Warmth, meaningful connections, shared experiences and nourishing food
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Time to reflect, reconnect with your intuition and welcome the first stirrings of spring
You don't need to be an experienced yogi, know anything about folklore or have attended a retreat before. Just bring a little curiosity, an open mind and a willingness to step away from the everyday.
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Come as you are. There's nothing to achieve, nothing to prove. Just space to breathe, explore, rest and remember how wonderful it feels to simply be.
Price: £895pp
Excludes travel and holistic treatments
Payment plans available
