Ardú Croí Retreat
Ardú Croí ~ heart lifting ~ hope, strength, courage
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for like hearted folks to connect. Hearts that beat to the rhythm of social change, social justice, embodiment and who care about their communities and planet. We’ll be offering trauma-informed practices, tools to look after ourselves so we don’t burnout. Taking place in mid harvest season we’re working with the transitional energy of moving from summer into autumn. We’ll be harnessing the ancestral wisdom of the harvest and the support of the magical land of Sligo.
Lughnasa on the Celtic calendar marks the beginning of the harvest. A time to gather and celebrate, and also to reflect on the season past; what are we celebrating and what lessons have we learnt. What resources and wisdom are we taking with us as we begin to slow into Autumn. We’ll work with our ancestral wisdom of the Celtic Wheel over the weekend and weave its knowing into our lives.
Cabragh Lodge:
Ardú Croí retreat will take place at Cabragh Lodge, a beautiful remote and scenic space set in the Ox Mountains, dedicated to nature-based group process. Four self-contained, 2 bedroom en-suite, eco cabins. They are set in a beautiful peaceful woodland, each enjoying comfort and privacy. With a short walk from the retreat centre itself.
What you can expect:
*Two group Zoom calls; a pre retreat welcome call and post retreat integration call.
*Two nights accommodation (in shared room en-suite cabins)
*Somatics, Restorative Yoga, Nidra and Deep Rest sessions
*Delicious Vegetarian Meals (we can accommodate for dietary needs and intolerances)
*Nature Imramm
*Movement, Music, Song
*Group Work – Social Justice Eco System and Generative Somatics practices
*Community, Connection & Craic
Schedule – (emergent schedule and may change, with plenty of time for nature, rest and integration)
Friday 11th September: arrival from 2pm-3:45pm ~ 4-6pm opening session ~ 6pm dinner ~ 7:30 - 9:00 Restorative Yoga & Nidra
Saturday 12th: 7:30 gentle morning practice / meditation ~ 8:30 breakfast ~ 9:30-1pm morning session ~ 1-3pm lunch ~ 3-6pm Afternoon Session ~ 6pm dinner ~ 7:30-8:30 Sound bath
Sunday 13th: 7:30 Sunday service movement ~ 8:30 Breakfast ~ 9:30-1pm closing session ~ 1pm Lunch ~ 2pm depart
When: Friday 11th ~ Sunday 13th September 2026
Where: Cabragh Lodge, County Sligo
Investment ~ We have 3 tiers to allow for access ~ Please read below to see which suits you.
🌺 Bloom ~ Bláth €495 ~ The Bláth rate is for those who are comfortably waged / financially secure.
🌱 Root ~ Fréamh €445 ~ The Fréamh rate is for those who are financially resourced.
🌰 Seed ~ Síol: €395 ~ The Síol rate is for those on low incomes / with caring responsibilities.
We are offering this programme in the spirit of the Dana Economy, which you can read about here.
The basic principle of the Dana Economy is, “give what you can, take what you need”. If you can offer more, please do, so that others may offer less if needed.
Save the date: 11th - 13th September.
Bookings will be open from Friday 29th May. We’ll be in touch via mailing list to let you know how to secure your place with deposit.
Questions: email maggiemckeeveryoga@gmail.com and hello@ruthsmith.ie
