Living Well in Unwell Times

31 July – 3 August 2026

Postponed – new date TBC

To be paying attention in this world is to be in a constant state of rage and sorrow. But perhaps that rage and sorrow is the anteroom to the solution.
Teju Cole

Hosted in the beautiful Slieve Aughty Centre and with a programme each day in the Happy Pig, this workshop is designed to offer space for open and honest conversations about the world we live in, and to explore how we want to respond to the social and ecological challenges we face.

As with previous retreats, the weekend prioritises reconnecting with ourselves, others and the world around us, so that we can identify the actions we wish to take from a grounded, compassionate and courageous place.

Personal and group reflection, as well as facilitated discussions and activities, provide an opportunity for participants to better understand how they are impacted by the world we live in and to ask meaningful questions about how they wish to respond to that reality.

Guided meditations and our tailored yoga programme (optional) will help participants in slowing down and allow us to explore topics in a grounded and relaxed way.

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 organic food will be provided throughout the course. Participants will also have plenty of free time, with the option of renting a sauna, taking an evening horse riding trek or simply exploring the local area.

What people have said about previous Ánradh retreats

“(The retreat content was) excellent! There was a perfect balance of inspiration, reflection and well-being time in the special environment of the Happy Pig. I went in to the retreat hoping for space to reflect, and found the structure of the three days helped me move gently from reflection towards decision-making. This meant I left with a sense of empowerment and with concrete steps towards changes that I had decided to move towards.”

“I would have said I wasn’t a big yoga fan before this retreat but I actually looked forward to the yoga by the end of the weekend. Olwyn had a very special way about her and was very gentle and attentive to all of the different needs in the group.”

“Great location, marvellous people, fantastic hosts, guides and facilitators.”

8.00-9.00: Breakfast
9.30-10.00: Meditation
10.00-11.00: Yoga (optional)
11.00-13.00: Introduction to topic and group/personal reflection
13.00-14.00: Lunch
14.00-17.00: Facilitated discussion & activities. Group/personal reflection
17.00: Return to Slieve Aughty Centre
18.30: Dinner at Slieve Aughty Centre
Evening: Free (opportunity to rent sauna in Slieve Aughty Centre, evening horse-riding, local walks etc.)

Arrival on Friday 31st July from 5pm, with welcome dinner in the Slieve Aughty Centre at 6.30pm. A full day schedule (as above) will be delivered on Saturday and Sunday. Monday comprises of a half-day schedule, including lunch, finishing at 2pm.

Residential Rates
The residential price includes accommodation, breakfast and evening meals in the organic Slieve Aughty Centre, the full retreat programme including mediation and yoga (optional), as well as lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Participants also receive access to the Ánradh mentorship programme.

Residential prices vary by room type. See room options for the full price of the retreat.

Non-Residential Rates
The non-residential price includes the full daily programme including meditation and yoga (optional), lunch and refreshments during the day. It does not include meals in the Slieve Aughty Centre. Non-residential participants will also receive access to the Ánradh mentorship programme.