Samhain Retreat

Take time out to rest, breathe & heal in stunning Mulranny, Co Mayo

Sinead

An amazing, soul filling, heart opening retreat surrounded by a truly fabulous bunch of like minded ladies. The setting, the food, the practices - faultless. And the hostess, Ellen, a radiant beam of light and hand picked by the universal to hold such a special space, Thank you

Lynne

The venue is just stunning. A spiritual place that is idea for the soul seekers. The experience was very worthwhile. Would definitely do it again, it was very well organised. I'm leaving with a sense of one-ness, support and loved the connection to art and nature - bliss!

Mary

Highly recommend this retreat. Everything about it is amazing. Ellen is so professional and brilliant at what she does. Her meditations are on another level. She explains everything so well and she is love and light personified. It is a truly unique and special experience. I will definitely come back for more retreats.

Ria

Highly recommend this retreat. Everything about it is amazing. Ellen is so professional and briliant at what she does. Her meditations are on another level. She explains everything so well and she is love and light personified. It is a truly unique and special experience. I will definitely come back for more retreats.

This is for you if you.....

  • Are looking for some time out to stop and clear your mind
  • Know that its time to let go of the past, discard limiting beliefs and live in the present.
  • Have a spiritual practice and would like to delve a little deeper.
  • Love nature and want to learn more about how it can support and guide you
  • Yearn for time out for you: to fill up your energy cup and do something meaningful and transformative
  • Would like to walk a Labyrinth so that you can gain insight and wisdom
  • Wish to connect with a tribe of like minded women. 


This weekend retreat has been designed to help you do this. It is a space for you to turn off all distractions, put everything aside and focus on YOU.

In doing so you will emerge refreshed, renewed and ready to bring it all into your every day life.

Every retreat is different so even if you’ve been before the themes & exercises are constantly changing like the weather! Each 4 days immersion is tailored to the celtic wheel festival and the 9 women who answer their hearts calling and join the tribe.

"Going on retreat is a time to cocoon so that we may emerge ready to return to our lives with a new perspective."

Rest

Gift yourself the time and space to cocoon in the magic of the west.

Reflect

Immerse yourself in ancient nature based practices, meditation guidance and inner soul work.

heal

Clear your past, heal your heart, let go of your mind

connect

to the power of group work with a tribe of like minded women

Every retreat contains elements of:

Life Coaching

Time to reflect

Using life coaching tools you will have space to reflect on and see on a practical level how you bring the essence of the retreat home with you. What changes (if any) need to be made so that you can express who you will be after the weekend in all facets of your life. 

healing

meditations

You will be guided through healing meditations designed to help you let go of any emotions, energetic debris and anxiety so that you can clear your mind and body, open your heart and listen to the guidance within. 

 

Creativity

workshops

Over the course of the retreat you will be guided through a number of workshops that will show you ways to connect with the deepest part of who you are and will give you the opportunity to express it beautifully. 

nature

time in nature

Connecting with nature to receive her guidance will be an integral part of the weekend. Labyrinth walking, sea swimming (optional), ceremony, rituals and more. 

space

SANCTUARY

Cosy blankets, herbal teas, like minded people.  There will be lots of opportunities to connect with your fellow retreaters, that is; like minded people. Fire side chats. walks to the beach, sharing meals and this unique experience. The retreat is limited to 10 people making it even more intimate and special. 

Reiki

Reiki Healing

I have been teaching Reiki and energy workshops for the past 16 years and so you will be held in this ancient and powerful healing energy for the duration of the retreat.

Your Host: Ellen Shilling

I have read, studied and practiced wellness for the past 20 years. During that time I have trained with some of the leading experts, gone on retreats all over the world and held some of my own.

I am passionate about anything that helps me to live an easier life! I have studied Life Coaching, Shamanism, Kinesiology, Meditation, Mindfulness, the Celtic Calendar, EFT, TAT and many more! 

I can honestly say that all of them has changed my life! I know that can sound very OTT at times and it wasn’t this sudden flash of light that came down and I was enlightened. Sitting lotus position, emanating love (wouldn’t that be wonderful!) No, it was over time and with patience and commitment I found that old behaviours that didn’t serve me well melted away, negative beliefs no longer held me captive and I wasn’t a victim of my emotions. 

Finally I could breathe and access a peace within I had never felt before and has stayed with me since.

Samhain Retreat

Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th November

Every retreat is different, but each one is designed to have a variety of organised workshops, nature based practices, rituals and lots of restorative downtime to chill out, rest & enjoy this beautiful space 

(And of course space for plenty of unplanned moments of retreat magic too.✨)

Thursday

4pm – Arrive, unpack & relax at your accommodation. 
I will meet you upon arrival and show you to your accommodation. 
6:30pm – Welcome & dinner at Heather Rise.
8pm – Opening & fire ceremony at Heather Rise

9pm – herbal tea and chats by the fire or off to bed for an early night. 

Friday

8am – Start your day with Mindfulness: an optional session with stunning view over Clew Bay & Croagh Patrick
8:30am – Breakfast buffet.
There is time for a walk to the beach or a sea dip before or after breakfast.
10:00am – Morning Samhain workshop.
1pm Lunch
Afternoon: Guided walks, optional massages, time to chill out and explore the area
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Walk the sacred path of the labyrinth

Saturday

8am – Start your day with a daylight walk of the Labyrinth.
8:30am – Continental & help yourself Breakfast buffet.
There is time for a walk to the beach or a sea dip before or after breakfast.
10:00am – Morning workshop
1pm – Lunch
Afternoon – be guided to creativity express your true self, a workshop with Cheryl
6:30pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Surprise event (different for each retreat)

Sunday

8am – Start your day with Mindfulness: an optional session with stunning view over Clew Bay & Croagh Patrick
8:30am – Breakfast buffet.
There is time for a walk to the beach or a sea dip before or after breakfast.
10:00am – Life Coaching workshop: You’ve done the work, now how do you bring it all home. 
12:30pm Closing Ceremony
Afterwards: Lunch & a Mindful goodbye! 

The venue:

Essence of mulranny, Co Mayo

The beautiful Essence of Mulranny in Co Mayo. Comfortable accommodation, home cooked nutritious meals with the most magnificent views over Clew Bay to Croke Patrick, this is a very special place. All rooms are single occupancy

Price includes:

Private rooms

All rooms are single occupancy

3 nights full board accommodation with  beautiful views over Clew Bay & Croke Patrick. Most have a double bed but a few have singles.

Full board

All meals, snacks and beverages.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner plus snacks will be served to you each day. Nutritious and healthy fare made with love by Cheryl. Please let me know when booking if you have any dietary requirements.

WOrkshops

All workshops

Over the course of the 4 days there will be 3 morning workshops with a different focus each day. The last workshop will be a life coaching one to guide you through how to bring all you’ve learnt back into your daily life.

Additional teachings

Guest teacher

There will be an extra creativity workshop with Cheryl who will teach you how to access & ignite your inner spirit through art.

Materials

Materials

Journals, pens and all materials for the workshops, ceremonies and more will be provided for you.

Cermonies

ceremony

Bringing the sacred into the everyday, ceremonies have been used for 1,000’s of years to help us to come into a new relationship with life and nature. 

Accommodation options:

All rooms are single occupancy with a range of ensuite & shared bathroom options. A deposit of €150 will secure your place. Payment in installments is possible just contact me to arrange ([email protected])

The accommodation is spread over 3 houses all very close to each other:
1) Heather rise – where we have breakfast, evening meals and some of the evening sessions. There are only shared bathroom options here, you have a choice of sharing 1 bathroom with one other room, (€680) or one bathroom with two other rooms (€650)
2) Studio – this is an artists studio above which is a double room with the bathroom adjacent, i.e. it is a 2 second walk across a private corridor to the bathroom, so it’s not quite en-suite but almost! (€725)
3) De bruin house – this is a modern cottage about 400m down the road from heather rise. There are 3 en suites here. (€750)

The location is very special. Mulranny is on the wild atlantic way and it has majestic views over Clew bay to Croke Patrick. We are 10 minutes walk from the sea and just around the corner from Achill Island. Each room is single occupancy (some have single beds, others have double) and a few have views over clew bay.

Still have questions or are unsure if it's right for you?

Please do get in touch, I’m always deligthed to hear from you! We can setup a zoom call, phone call or a cup of coffee (the old fashioned way) to see if this is a right fit for you

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