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' P E A C E ' a three day journey for the new year


  • Common Knoweldge Kilfenora Road Lisdoonvarna, CE Ireland (map)

‘ T h e  - P e a c e -   R e t r e a t '

with Dearbhla Glynn and Susan Quirke

We invite you to step into 2025 grounded in peace, power, and purpose.

Peace begins within:  This retreat will cultivate inner peace for a more peaceful world

Dearbhla Glynn and Susan Quirke have wanted to collaborate for a long time to offer you a powerful yoga and meditation retreat, they are delighted to offer you this retreat to mark the beginning of the New Year.

The intention is to create a nurturing, healing space where we can gather as a community during this pivotal time on Earth. By cultivating peace within ourselves, we believe we can radiate that peace outward into the world as we step into 2025.

In the past year there has been an escalation of war and violence, the need for peace is greater than ever before. *Our hope is together, in shared community, we can co-create greater peace for ourselves and the world around us.*

We’ve crafted a 3-day journey of yoga and meditation that serves as deeply nourishing start to your new year. Held at the beautiful Octagon at Common Knowledge in Co. Clare from January 2nd – 4th, this retreat offers a transformative and healing experience.

Retreat Highlights:

Two Daily Yoga practices with Dearbhla Glynn

A Morning Vinyasa, breathe, move, stretch and strengthen your body.

And a healing Yin and Restorative practice, let go of all tension and stress, open your joints, calm your mind and connect to the peace and stillness within.

Susan Quirke’s ‘Learn to Meditate Course: The Being Technique’
Susan will teach her powerful Learn to Meditate course in three sessions over the course of the retreat. You’ll leave with a meditation practice you will have for the rest of your life, along with an invitation to join Susan’s weekly online meditation gatherings every Sunday after the retreat.

Opening and Closing Circles
We’ll begin and end our time together in sacred circle and shared community

Yoga Nidra, Live Music, and Sound Chanting for Global Peace
Experience deep rest through yoga nidra, complemented by live music with special guests musicians, and chanting as we use the power of our collective voices to foster healing for ourselves and the world.

Nature Walks, sea swimming and sauna Explore the stunning Cliffs of Moher, enjoy walks in nature, and experience joyful activities like an optional cold sea swim followed by a hot sauna, immersing yourself in nature to nourish and uplift your heart and spirit.

Mandala making,

Making a nature mandala with mandal artist Nicola MacCarthy and setting your intention for the new year ahead,

Nourishing Meals
Enjoy two wholesome vegetarian meals each day made by chef Ashley Gribbob—a hearty brunch and a nourishing evening meal—there will be herbal teas, fruit, and overnight oats served before morning yoga and meditation.

Movement, dance, connecting to the joy within.

Before our closing circle, we will shake it all out with a dance with DJ Aidan Kavanagh.

Common Knowledge

Situated on 50 acres of natural bogland in the UNESCO Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark, The Common Knowledge Centre offers a serene and restful environment for our retreat, The lodge has a shared eating area and large sitting room with a stove for cosy nights, for those who want more privacy the Courtyard rooms are tucked away beside the Octagon.

The Courtyard - A more contemporary, comfortable and peaceful environment for your stay, with access to the Common Room in our Lodge.

The Lodge - A more simple and budget friendly option that includes private and dorm rooms in our main lodge.

See below for retreat prices there are private rooms, double rooms, and shared rooms are available) and locals are welcome to join and stay in their own home

Retreat cost for those living locally or who would like to book their own

accommodation

€390 PER PERSON

Tiered Options to stay on site in The Common Knowledge Centre

THE LODGE ACCOMODATION

Room 1 (Lodge) - SHAMROCK ROOM FOR 3

Simple Triple, En-Suite for 3 people for 2 nights

€590 PER PERSON IN A 3 PERSON SHARED ROOM

Room 2 (Lodge) - THE PRIMROSE DORM FOR 8

Dorm-style shared room for 8 people

€490 PER PERSON

Room 3 (Lodge) - THE BIRCH TREE ROOM FOR 2

Simple twin en-suite room for 2 people for 2 nights

€680 FOR ONE or €630 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE SHARING

Room 4 (Lodge) - THE ALDER DORM FOR 5

Dorm-style room for 5 people

€490 PER PERSON

THE COURTYARD

Room 5 (Courtyard) - THE HOLLY 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1

Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 6.

€630 FOR ONE

Room 6 (Courtyard) - THE OAK 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1

Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 5

€630 FOR ONE

Room 7 (Courtyard) - THE HAWTHORN 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1

Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 8

€630 FOR ONE

Room 8 (Courtyard) - THE WILLOW 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1

Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 7

€630 FOR ONE

Room 9 (Courtyard) - TWIN HAZEL ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1

Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people

€680 FOR ONE PERSON OR €630 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE

SHARING

Room 10 (Courtyard) - TWIN WILD CHERRY ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1

Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people

€680 FOR ONE PERSON OR €630 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE

SHARING

Room 11 (Courtyard) - TWIN BOG COTTON ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1

Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people

€680 FOR ONE PERSON OR €630 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE

SHARING

Room 12 (Courtyard) - TWIN APPLE ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1

Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people

€680 FOR ONE PERSON OR €630 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE

SHARING

Please email me if you would like to join us, dearbhlaglynn@gmail.com