Retreats
Sacramental Time
Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery
Unlock Your Potential and Embrace Positive Transformation
October 25th to 27th 2024
Dromantine Retreat & Conference Centre
Program Highlights
- Guided meditations for grounding and inner peace.
- Workshops on mindful walking and embracing the present moment.
- Nature walks to connect with the land and the rhythms of life.
- Choice of gentle and/or energising yoga sessions.
- Discussions on the transient nature of existence.
- Opportunities for personal reflection and group sharing.
- Wonderful Kirtan with Daniel on Saturday evening.
Harnessing the Power of Love, Passion, Wisdom, and Courage to Cultivate a Brighter Future for Generations to Flourish
Meet Your Hosts
Maria Garvey
With a background in Transformational Leadership, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Spiritual Accompaniment, Purpose Guiding and Trauma Informed Contemplative Healing Practices, over many years Maria has been accompanying individuals, groups and communities through transformational processes that reawaken people to their deepest purpose giving them access to new ways of being and fresh openings for action in their lives.
She’s passionate about bringing the gifts in the margins to the centre and transforming stressful and bewildering transitions into openings for new life. Maria is particularly committed to being a junior partner with nature in giving people access to the space and healing they need to flourish and shine. In more recent years she’s been leading Women’s Sharing Circles and Natural Wellbeing retreats for individuals and groups in the foothills of the Mourne mountains in Rostrevor Co. Down.
Annabel Sharma
Hello, my name is Annabel Carberry Sharma and I love yoga. I am very grateful to the practise of yoga- my Mum introduced it to me when I was little and then I practised with my Aunts in India. Despite being introduced to yoga at a young age, I have only recently qualified as a yoga teacher with a 345 hour certificate from the Camatkara School, which was led by Christine Stewart and Marella Fyffe.
I love the asana practise of yoga because of its transcendent power to move emotional energetic states to higher lighted states of freedom and joy.
I enjoy teaching yoga because I love holding the sacred space between the magical energetic transformation of participants of when they walk into the class and when they walk out of the class.
Marella Fyffe
Introducing Marella, a yoga practitioner with over two decades of dedicated experience. With a 500-hour level teaching certification, she imparts a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing presence to her instruction, fostering inspiration and grounding in equal measure.
Marella’s devotion extends beyond traditional yoga, encompassing somatic movement, restorative yoga, and the transformative arts of yoga nidra and deep meditation. Through her invigorating yoga/meditation retreats, she crafts a space where participants can explore these modalities with both expertise and compassion.
Regardless of your level of experience, Marella is committed to accompanying you on a voyage of self-exploration and evolution within the rich tapestry of yoga. From novices to seasoned practitioners, her mission is to facilitate growth and understanding, fostering a deeper connection to oneself and the practice of yoga.
Embark on a Journey of self-discovery: Unlock your potential and embrace positive transformation whilst laying the foundations of a path towards a world where all beings thrive, today and tomorrow.
The Journey by Marella
These days, it feels like my inner compass is pointing me towards a clearer understanding of my purpose, merging personal intuition with a commitment to making a difference, which I’m calling sacred activism.
It’s the realisation that true transformation arises from my self-awareness blended with compassionate action in service to others.
Inspired by this, I am embarking on a series of retreats, inviting you to join me on a journey of self-discovery and collective awakening.
We strive to care not only for ourselves but also for the earth using our love, wisdom, and courage to make the world a better place for everyone, recognising that our well-being is intertwined with the well-being of nature.
FAQs
Note: The schedule is flexible and may change subject to adjustments based on the needs and dynamics of the group.
Friday , October 27th
6.00 PM – 7:30 PM: Arrival Registration and Welcome
6.30PM Supper
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Opening Circle and Gentle Evening Somatic Movement
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Evening Meditation
Saturday, October 26th:
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Morning Yoga and Meditation
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Workshop – “Walking into Presence”
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Meditative Nature Walk
12:30 PM – 2.00 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop – “Ephemeral Nature of Life”
3:00 PM : Gentle Restorative Yoga
4:30 PM – 5.0 PM: Evening Reflection and Closing
Silent time until dinner
6.30pm – Dinner
8.00pm-9.00pm Evening Kirtan with Daniel
Sunday, October 27th:
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Morning Yoga and Meditation
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Closing Workshop – “Rediscovering the Extraordinary”
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Closing Circle and Sharing
13:00 PM – 14: PM: Lunch and Farewell
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Optional Departures at participants’ leisure.
Note: The schedule is flexible and may change subject to adjustments based on the needs and dynamics of the group.
At Dromantine, alcohol is not sold on-site. However, we understand that some guests may wish to unwind with a drink of their choice. While we encourage relaxation and enjoyment, we kindly ask everyone to be mindful that this is a retreat setting, where the focus is on self-reflection and well being . We trust our guests to consume alcohol responsibly and in moderation, respecting the tranquil atmosphere we aim to foster for all attendees.
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