The Life We Choose
14-17th August 2025
***Sold Out***
This retreat is now sold out. If you would like to be included on the waitlist contact info@anradh.ie
“First, say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to.”
Epictetus
The Life We Choose is a space to retreat from the demands and distractions of daily life, to rest and nourish ourselves so that together we can explore what it means to live well in today’s world.
Hosted in the beautiful Slieve Aughty Centre and with a programme each day in the Happy Pig, the retreat is structured to encourage rest and reflection, inspiration and conversation.
Participants will be supported to ask meaningful questions about how they live and more importantly, how they want to live in the world. Guest speaker James Leonard (The Two Norries) will share his experience of taking action to change his own life.
Participants will be invited to undertake a digital detox for the duration of the retreat, to aid both rest and reflection.
Group meals over delicious local food will be provided throughout the course. Participants will also have plenty of free time, with the option of renting a hot tub, taking an evening horse riding trek or simply exploring the local area.
Principles
The Life We Choose aims to act as an antidote to the demands of everyday life, providing participants with an opportunity to pause and to reflect on how they wish to live in the world. The following principles will guide the delivery of the retreat.
- Digital detox: Step back from the noise, demands and distractions of daily life
- Meditation, movement and silence: Turning the dial up on our inner wisdom
- Nourishing food, eco-accommodation: Experience the beauty and bounty in simplicity
- Non-judgemental conversation: Space to explore, to learn and to find support in community
- Inspiration and invitations for reflection: Support to explore ideas and concepts
Daily Schedule
9.30-10.00: Meditation
10.00-11.00: Yoga/yoga nidra
11.00-13.00: Tea/coffee. Introduction to topic and personal reflection time
13.00-14.30: Lunch
14.30-17.30: Guest speaker followed by group discussion
17.30: Return to Slieve Aughty Centre
18.30: Dinner at Slieve Aughty Centre
Evening: Free (opportunity to rent hot tub or sauna in Slieve Aughty Centre, evening horse-riding, local walks etc.)
The retreat begins on the first evening with dinner in the Slieve Aughty Centre. A full day schedule (as above) will be delivered on Friday and Saturday. Sunday comprises of a half-day schedule, including lunch, finishing at 2pm.
Facilitators
Pricing
Price includes yoga and meditation, guest speaker, accommodation and meals in the organic Slieve Aughty Restaurant. Participants also receive access to the Ánradh mentorship programme.
Prices vary by room type. See room options for the full price of the retreat.
Choose your preferred room type:
Hostel room, sharing with 3 other people: €220 per person
Triple room, sharing with 2 other people: €250
Twin room, sharing with 1 other person: €290
Single room, not sharing: €490
Please note, this retreat has been partially funded. Normal prices start from €440.
Hi I would love to.join you on the retreat.
Could you send details. I’m coming from dublin. Is it close to the train station.
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I’m.Ann.
Regards
Ann Fitzpatrick
Hi Ann, thanks for your interest. I’ll send you an email directly. Many thanks, Marie Therese
Hi ,
Ive only heard of this retreat…I would really appreciate to be put on the waiting list…or any other events to be emailed…
Thanks ..
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your message. That retreat is now over but I’ll certainly add you to our mailing list so that you’ll be notified of future retreats and events.
All the best,
Marie Therese