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Monday June 23rd – Weds June 25th; following the summer solstice. What an ideal
time of the year to take time out, absorb the long summer evenings and go gently on
yourself.
This is our second year coming back to Dunmore House Hotel for this nurturing 3 day/2
night event. I was blown away last year with every aspect of the retreat. It really was
more than I ever imagined it could be.
If you like sleep, superb food, sea air, walks, yoga, rest and lovely easy going people,
I’d say you’ll enjoy this one! I love bringing like minded people together and this
amazing place ticks all the boxes for me.
Mon June 23rd – Weds June 25th 2025.
I will lead calming, grounding yoga sessions and guide you through deeply relaxing and
restorative practices. The friendly and skilled staff at Dunmore House Hotel will take
care of us and nourish us with delicious and healthy food, using the best of what their
gardens have on offer.
The Monday evening practice will delve into Yin yoga, easing out tired and stiff joints
after the drive and gradually moving towards deep relaxation as we linger in restorative
poses, with the sounds of the ocean beside us. After a nourishing dinner, you’ll have a
solid night’s sleep and hear the waves coming and going outside your window.
Our Tuesday yoga class focuses on waking the body up gently, lengthening and
strengthening the muscles by working through a more energetic warming flow. As
always in my classes, please only do as much as you feel like. If you’re tired, you don’t
have to push. I will have options for all energies and experience levels. After class…a
freshly prepared breakfast awaits.
After a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to sit back and chill out or take a short walk or a
swim at one of the many beaches that surround Dunmore. We will meet before lunch
and I’ll guide you though a short meditation just to give you a chance to come away
from needing to ‘do’ anything and simply ‘be’ here. Smell the air. Slow down. It’s all
about the food, so a light healthy lunch comes next.
The rest of day is for you to do what’s best for you. Bring a book. Maybe take a dip into
the one of the many beaches nearby and/or a walk along the neighbouring Inchydoney
beach. The quaint town of Clonakilty is few minutes drive away and worth an amble
through the streets in the afternoon.
More yoga and food!?! Yes. We’ll meet again early evening for a slower class than the
morning class. Do a little work before the 3 course dinner. This is a gentle class. Aiming
to help us deeply rest and tap into our inbuilt, intuitive recovery system. You’ll be ready
to eat and sleep deeply again.
Wednesday morning, we’ll yoga and eat and enjoy the chats before heading our own
way after checkout. refreshed and ready to return to life.
The Retreat at Dunmore House Hotel is a nurturing time. Taking care of the mind and
body through rest, food, yoga, the sea and the gift of 2 nights away to yourself. I hope
what works well for me is good for you too. Come in your casual gear, stay in your
casual gear. This is a low effort event. I love attending these events by myself. A great
bunch of like minded people come together, often in the same frame of mind, needing a
switch off. It’s also a gorgeous opportunity to spend a couple of days with a good friend.
I have no doubt but that this will book up quickly. It’s a boutique, family run hotel. Take a
look below to see if it’s the right time for you to take some time out for yourself.
Dates: Mon 23rd June 2024 – Weds 25th June 2025
Itinerary at Dunmore House Hotel Retreat led by Orla:
Day 1
3.30pm – check in, settle in, time to yourself after your journey.
4.30pm – Welcome to the yoga area.
5.00 – 6.30pm – Yin and restorative yoga (indoors or outdoors weather permitting)
7.00pm – Welcome dinner
Day 2
7.30 – 9.00am – Meditation and slow morning yoga practice
9am – Breakfast
12pm – Breath work, gentle stretching and relaxation
1.00pm – Lunch
Afternoon – free time, find a sunny spot and read a book, go for a swim at one of the
many beautiful beaches close to Dunmore House Hotel. Have a browse in Clonakilty
5.00 – 6.30pm – Evening yoga Yin and Restorative practice
7.00pm – Dinner
Day 3
7.30am – Meditation and yoga.
9am – Breakfast
10am – Free time and checkout at midday.
Contact info@orlacrossephysio.ie
