Sacred Voyage Southwest – Retreat in Ireland
The Celtic soul knows the call to wild free adventure.
Fáilte, Welcome to Slí an Chroí’s international Gathering and a unique immersion into this truly beautiful corner of Ireland we now call home. Join us to co-create powerful ceremonies at ancient sacred sites, some well known, some hidden, all that nourish and heal. We will sing and dance, laugh and cry to dream in all that we yearn for in our beautiful world together.
With the picturesque village of Allihies as our anchor, we will radiate out each day in a wonderful voyage of our hearts. From the local stone circle aligned with the Autumn Equinox to magnificent standing stones, pristine beaches to clifftop dolmens, a short boat trip to special island energies, the Cailleach will be our guardian and guide with the Ancestors and many more Irish deities waiting to connect with you. A very select assembly of seekers will gather as a warm and memorable community, dedicated to shamanic adventure, giving space for individual mysticism and strength for collective solidarity.
“I highly recommend joining Karen and John for a sacred journey in Ireland. They are expert guides and create a supportive container to experience the depth and profundity of Ireland’s magic. Being able to do shamanic rituals and ceremonies at sacred sites is powerful and deeply impactful. Karen and John design unforgettable experiences that will vibrate within for many months.” – Jen Blalock, USA
Listen to John & Karen share about this upcoming voyage here.
A Brief Sense of All that Awaits You…
A journey of discovery is calling to your Celtic soul. The wisdom of the ancestors emanates from the land when we are still and gather in communal reverence. Come with us to meander through the autumnal countryside, to explore this very beautiful, wild and mystical hidden corner of Ireland. Here in this sacred place, let your heart sing…
Sunday, September 20th – Collection from Cork train or bus station or airport to Allihies village, West Cork & our Opening Circle
Monday, September 21st – Beach Ritual, Cliffwalk & Autumn Equinox Ceremony at the aligned Derreenataggart Stone Circle
Tuesday, September 22nd – Freetime. The Cailleach Rites, the Hag of Beara Stone, Eyeries Village + Traditional Music & Dancing Night.
Wednesday, September 23rd – Boat Trip & Island Ritual of Release, Fire Ceremony & Gathering Circle
Thursday, September 24th – Free time. Uragh Stone Circle nestled by 2 Lakes & a Waterfall + Celebratory Dinner at Tuosist Mussel House
Friday, September 25th – Leave Allihies, Closing Circle at Gougane Barra sacred river en route to Cork City train & bus stations/airport
Accommodation & Room Options
Accommodation will be shared in the gorgeous, cosy Lodge in the heart of Allihies village. We have a limited number of single-supplement rooms at Seaview B&B, which is nearby (also in the village).
Pre-requisites
To participate you need to be either a shamanic practitioner or open to shaman ways. In good health, with a level of fitness to walk 5 km, with a seeker’s heart and disposition.
It is also open to those who do have experience through other traditions and teachers, who wish to once again come into a shamanic community and be met by what is unique in the Slí An Chroí approach facilitated from Ireland by two Irish Celtic shamans.
All details for the retreat can be found on the website here.
Investment
Single Room €1,865.00
Shared Room €1,590.00
The full price includes: collection & return from Cork city to Allihies, Beara, 5 nights shared accommodation, all meals including tea/black coffee plus tips, the boat trip, music night, all ceremonies, rituals and sacred site visits.
Accommodation is in twin, double or 3-bed spacious rooms, most are en suite, which will be allocated on a first come/first served basis.
Not included: travel to & from Cork city collection point, drinks (soft or alcohol or fancy coffees) and travel insurance.