End of Summer Retreat - August 23rd

Service Description

Join us for a nourishing End of Summer Retreat in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, celebrating the transition from summer into autumn through a mindful hike, forest bathing, and a riverside sauna experience. As summer begins to draw to a close, nature offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and savour the season before autumn arrives. This retreat creates space to slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and restore both body and mind in the beautiful setting of Glendalough. Our day begins with a gentle mindful hike through the woodlands, lakeshores, and valleys of Glendalough, guided at a relaxed pace. Along the way, we’ll weave in elements of forest bathing and seasonal mindfulness, pausing regularly to notice the changing colours, birdsong, late-summer wildflowers, and the subtle signs that autumn is approaching. We’ll also explore the fascinating geological story of Glendalough and discover how fire, ice, and time shaped this ancient landscape and the ecosystems that thrive there today. After the hike, we’ll unwind together in a private riverside sauna beside the Avonmore River, with time for optional cold-water dips for those who wish to fully embrace the experience. We close the retreat with a grounding herbal tea ceremony and reflective journaling by the fire, offering an opportunity to celebrate the summer that has passed and set intentions for the season ahead. What’s Included: A mindful hike at a gentle pace led by qualified guides Forest bathing and seasonal reflection invitations Nature learning, including insights into Glendalough’s rocks and landscape Time to notice late-summer wildlife, plants, and seasonal changes A private riverside sauna session with optional cold-water dips Herbal tea and reflective journaling by the fire A welcoming, supportive space to reconnect with nature and yourself Cost: €45 per person and €80 for two Reviews from previous participants: "Wonderful Samhain retreat with Kamila, second time to have mindful hike with her and was amazing again. So wonderful to be invited to slow down and take in nature and Kamila was very interesting and informative. Such a wonderful day which included mindful hike, sauna, river dip and finished off with a lovey herbal tea. Cant wait for the next experience x" - Caroline D. - October 2025