Host Your Yoga and Wellness Retreats
SPACE TO BREATHE, ROOM TO GATHER
Bring your retreat to 50 acres of bogland in the heart of the Burren. Light-filled spaces, soft beds, food from the garden and wild nature, all held in one place
Everything in one place
EVERYTHING YOUR RETREAT NEEDS, IN ONE SPACE
We know how much goes into planning a good retreat. So we have brought it all together in one space, with one person to talk to. You bring your people and practice. We will look after the rooms, the beds, the food and the land around you.
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Several warm, naturally lit and well facilitated rooms, yours alone for the stay
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Wholesome seasonal cooking by our resident chef
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Peatland, meadow and woodland, right outside the door
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Up to 30 guests, rising to 50 with our Summer campsite
TWO LARGE SPACES, YOURS FOR THE STAY
For the length of your retreat both spaces are yours. No sharing, no rushing between groups, just room to settle in and let your programme breathe.
The Octagon 122 SQM
OUR GATHERING SPACE
A generous eight-sided room with warm timber and wide views over the bogland. Ample space for a full group to move circle and rest.
48 inch 4K OLED screen with HDMI
PA System with 3 mics
Starlink Internet 100mbps+
Yoga mats and retreat materials
Two shower rooms, two toilets, Kitchenette
The Lodge & Common Room
A SPACE FOR DINING, REST AND CONNECTING
A dining area where up to 60 people can enjoy delicious and healthy food that is grown just metres away. An cosy space to rejuvenate, relax and connect with other group members
Dining for up to 60 people
Delicious homemade meals from our passionate chefs
A relaxing sitting room full of books, games and instruments for your group to enjoy
Something a little special
A SAUNA BUILT FROM THE STORM
Down on the bog sits our wood-fired sauna, clad in steel that fell during Storm Eowyn and given a new life here. It is a quiet place to warm up, slow down and round off a day of practice. Ask us about weaving sauna sessions into your retreat.
Your Impact
RENEWABLE ENERGY TO FUEL YOUR STAY
Each year, the Common Knowledge Centre grows one step closer to a lighter footprint on the land.
Biodigester
FOOD THAT FUELS ITSELF AND YOUR GROUP
Our biodigester is part of this quiet, steady work. It takes the food scraps and garden waste from our kitchen and turns them into clean biogas for cooking and a rich natural fertiliser for our growing beds, so very little is wasted and what we grow keeps feeding what comes next. It is a small, closed loop, but it is one of the many ways we are working to lower our carbon emissions and care for the place we call home.
Heat Pump
NATURAL AIR KEEPING YOU WARM
Keeping the centre warm without leaning on fossil fuels matters to us, and our heat pump is how we do it. Rather than burning oil or gas, it draws warmth from the air around us and moves it indoors, using a fraction of the energy to keep our rooms and gathering spaces comfortable through the colder months. It runs quietly in the background, asking little and giving a lot, which is the kind of steady, sensible change we believe in.
The Land
ROOM TO ROAM
Beyond the door lie fifty acres of peatland, meadow, hedgerow and native woodland, reached through an old standing stone circle. A gentle place for walking meditation, outdoor movement, or simply wandering between sessions.
Stay With Us
SOFT PLACES TO REST
We can host up to 30 guests across 12 guest rooms, or 12 with single occupancy. From April to October, our Orchard Campsite lifts that to 50. One of our lodge rooms is a fully accessible double en-suite, so more of your group can stay close.
Food
FOOD THAT COMES FROM THE GARDEN
Our resident chefs cook wholesome, seasonal food, much of it grown in the organic permaculture garden a short walk from the kitchen. Tell us how your group likes to eat and we will take care of the rest. We hold a wine licence too, with natural and organic wines to match the menu.
Reviews
WORD ON THE LAND
“The connection to nature and the mission/vibe of the property and staff, the location (West Coast) and the Octagon and delicious food (had been prior)”
“Fully contained centre, accommodation, food, work venue. Location - burren, country side, close to Limerick. Love the ethos and care. Warm, friendly, professional and supportive staff”
How it works
ONE CONVERSATION, ONE CLEAR QUOTE
Every retreat is a little different, so we build each one with you.
1: TELL US YOUR PLANS
Share your dates, your group size and what you have in mind for your time in the form below.
2: WE ‘LL EMAIL YOU THE FULL BROCHURE
When you submit the form you will receive an email with a link to the venue hire brochure which contains further details on hiring the venue.
2: WE BUILD YOUR QUOTE
We’ll contact you within five working days and will follow up this conversation with a clear, all-in quote covering space, beds, food and any extras you would like.
3: WE HOLD THE DETAILS
One point of contact looks after it all, so you can keep your focus on your group.
A note on rates. As a non-profit social enterprise, every booking helps keep our skills and land work going. If you are a community group in the North Clare area, do ask us about our reduced community rates.
Finding Us
EASY TO REACH, FAR ENOUGH AWAY
Where: Between Galway and Ennis, in the UNESCO Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark
By Road: About 30 minutes from the M18, and a short drive from Shannon Airport
Parking:Free parking for up to 30 cars, and we can welcome coaches.
By Road: About 30 minutes from the M18, and a short drive from Shannon Airport
Access All main spaces are wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and an accessible en-suite room.
Nearby: The Cliffs of Moher, swim and surf spots, and the wider Burren are all close by.
Make it Yours
ADD A LITTLE MORE
If your group would like to go deeper, our team can weave in extra experiences, from foraging on the nature loop to hands-on skill-sharing and wellness sessions. Everything is shaped around your people and your time with us.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU
Come and see if this is the place for your next retreat. Tell us a little about what you have in mind and we will take it from there.