Itinerary
Our 4-night all-inclusive retreats mean that you do not have to do or spend anything else; everything is provided for you. Below please see an example itinerary, giving an idea of what you can expect during your time with us.
All experiences are carefully chosen to encourage a defining contact with nature, the outdoors, the planet and our selves. We encourage guests to fully immerse themselves in all experiences.
What will your days look like on your Welcome Home Retreat?
Below you will find a typical Welcome Home Retreats schedule. All activities, drinks and meals are included - our dining out experiences allow guests to enjoy the wonderful hospitality and cuisine of Kerry. Schedules may change, and Welcome Home Retreats offer tailored schedules to meet the needs of private retreats.
Thursday
Arrival of guests from 3pm
Orientation and housekeeping
Unique secret swim - dive into the Atlantic Ocean from one of our secret swim spots
Sunset meditation, followed by sunset yoga
Dinner
Welcome drinks reception
Friday
Sunrise mediation, followed by sunrise yoga
Breakfast
FULL DAY HIKE
Our hiking guide, Maurice, will lead guests deep into and through the Kerry landscape.
Departing from the top of Torc Waterfall, you will hike along a clear trail to Galway Bridge; there will be an opportunity for cold water immersion in Cores Cascade Falls. At Galway Bridge, guests will be met by Welcome Home Retreats host, Catherine who will have an al fresco picnic-style lunch waiting. After lunch guests will continue the hike a further 4 km to Lord Brandon’s cottage. Here guests alight on a boat for 2.5 hours across the lake, stopping at Innisfallen Island before ending the journey at Ross Castle.
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Grade/Pace: Moderate grade at an easy pace
Distance: approx. 14 km walking – 8km on board boat
Gear: Hiking boots or a good walking shoe, waterproof jacket.
Return to accommodation
Sunset mediation, followed by post hike yoga
Dinner
Saturday
Sunrise mediation, followed by sunrise yoga
Breakfast
Morning activity, such as Bee Beds, Sea Kayaking, SUP....
Lunch
The afternoon will give guests some free time to relax at the accommodation or go for a swim
Sunset meditation, followed by sunset yoga
Evening beach sauna experience
Dinner
Sunday
Sunrise meditation, followed by sunrise yoga
Breakfast
DEPART FOR DINGLE
Dingle Sea Safari, private tour: This award winning tour on a private RIB will take approximately 2.5/3 hours. The tour takes guests out along the majestic coastline of Dingle Bay, with all its caves and cliffs. These waters are home to whales, dolphins and seals.
Waterproof gear will be provided.
Picnic lunch followed by some time in Dingle town.
Dingle Peninsula Hike: Maurice will once again guide guests, this time with his Dingle Film Walk along the breathtaking and iconic landscape of the Dingle Peninsula. The walk takes in film locations for Ryan’s Daughter, Star Wars; The Last Jedi and Far & Away.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Grade/Pace: Moderate grade at an easy pace
Distance: approx. 6 km walking
Gear: Hiking shoes or runners, windproof jacket
Dinner in Dingle: an opportunity to sample one of Ireland's finest dining towns.
Return to accommodation
Sunset meditation, followed by sunset yoga
Farewell cocktails
Monday
Sunrise meditation, followed by sunrise yoga
Breakfast
Depart accommodation at 10.00am