County Cork · 7 days
The retreat runs 20 to 26 September 2026 at Ballymaloe House, a country estate in County Cork. Days begin with yoga and meditation in the morning light. The rest of the day is a mix of organised outings and free time: the programme lists a cliff walk, visits to traditional coastal spas, a trip to Blarney Castle, and sp…
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County Cork · 7 days
The retreat runs 20 to 26 September 2026 at Ballymaloe House, a country estate in County Cork. Days begin with yoga and meditation in the morning light. The rest of the day is a mix of organised outings and free time: the programme lists a cliff walk, visits to traditional coastal spas, a trip to Blarney Castle, and space to explore the estate's gardens and nearby trails.
Evening sessions are restorative and reflective, described as a way of closing the day rather than adding more activity. There is no fixed daily timetable published beyond that morning/afternoon/evening shape, so the exact class times and the day each excursion falls on are not stated.
Food is a big part of the week. Meals are described as organic and world-class, made from the estate's gardens and local farms, and framed as a celebration of Ireland's culinary heritage and the autumn harvest. Ballymaloe is known for its cooking, and the kitchen is part of the reason the retreat is held here.
What separates this from a generic yoga week is the setting and the season. The house sits among rolling fields and coastal cliffs, and the programme leans into autumn — the foliage, the harvest, the cooler air — rather than treating the location as a backdrop. The excursions are specific to this corner of County Cork.
The same organisers ran a spring retreat at Ballymaloe in April 2024, so this is a return to a venue they know. The teaching team for the September 2026 week is not named on the page.
- Six nights at Ballymaloe House, County Cork (20-26 September 2026) - Morning yoga and meditation sessions - Evening restorative and reflective practice - Organic meals from the estate's gardens and local farms - Field trip: Ballycotton cliff walk - Field trip: Blarney Castle - Field trip: traditional coastal spa - Time to explore the estate gardens and nearby trails
- Travel to and from County Cork - Travel insurance - Any meals not covered by the retreat meal plan - Personal expenses - Optional treatments or services not listed in the programme