Food Experience Workshops, Ocean Walks, Mindfulness Meditations and Moving & Relaxing in our Yoga Studio
Our Food Experience Retreats will give a holistic appreciation of food – taking you from the garden, to the kitchen to the dining table. With slowing down and connecting back to nature, food and ourselves being the central focus of the retreat the schedule will include:
– Practical hands-on cookery demonstrations
– The establishment of a simple recipe repertoire to take home
– Tips on developing your wholefood pantry for ease of cooking at home
– Design guidelines on creating a calm cooking and eating environment
– A guided eating meditation that can be practiced at home
– Embodied relaxation session
What is a food experience?
It is an encounter between a person and food. Food experiences happen all the time but often we miss them as we hurry through our day. Taking the time to slow down and connect back to nature and the food we eat can greatly deepen our experience of food. Food experiences take many forms and include preparing a meal from scratch for friends and family, growing some herbs on your window sill, foraging in a hedgerow (time of year dependent), visiting a local farmers market or going out to your favourite restaurant for a meal. There are so many moments throughout the day where we can experience and appreciate food more mindfully. The Food Experience retreats create an environment and opportunity to slow down and tune into the gifts of edible nature that are to be savoured in our everyday life.
What will we be doing in our cookery sessions?
The intention for our cookery sessions is for guests to come away feeling more connected, inspired and competent. We will begin some of our sessions in the organic gardens where will see where and how food is grown and harvest the seasonal abundance for our cooking. We then make our way to the kitchen where we prepare food in a sensual and hands-on way. Guests will be encouraged to get involved in the food preparation and to tune into their senses, tasting, smelling and feeling their way through the food-making process. Guidelines will be provided to equip guests with developing a whole food pantry, a calm cooking and eating environment and how to use these practical everyday activities as a meditation.
Unique to these Food Experience Retreats are our workshops with Steph Sheahan. Steph is a Food Experience Designer and your time with her will be so much more than simply learning to cook. Steph has created a food experience based on the Sensuality, Spirituality and Simplicity of edible nature, cooking and eating. Steph excels in the creativity and approachability of our relationship with food, and her purpose is to empower you. Her expertise focuses on mindful eating, cooking as meditation and connecting to the experience with body and mind. For more about Steph please see her website Rituals of Plate.
Dinner is where we will impress you and show you how elaborate and fantastical plant based eating can be – our chefs doing what they do best!
What will I get from the retreat?
A more holistic appreciation of food – Space to slow down and deepen your relationship with food, nature and your body – An opportunity to reflect on your own personal wellness needs – A simple recipe repertoire to take home - Inspiration and practical guidelines for a more calm, creative and mindful cooking and eating experience.
Who is this for?
These retreats are for anyone wanting to deepen their connection with food, nature and themselves.
- Prices
Due to the limited number of places on our retreats, deposits are non-refundable for any cancellations within 21 days of the retreat start date. Click here to read our full Terms and Conditions.
All prices are per person, all-inclusive and include all classes, meals, beverages, accommodation, walks, hot-tub and sauna.
Quad Room (female only) €390
Twin – Shared Bathroom €425
Single – Shared Bathroom €490
Twin/Double Ensuite €470
Single Ensuite €540
- For a detailed description of the rooms please visit our Bedrooms page
- If you are travelling on your own and want one of our shared room options, we can pair you with someone of the same gender.
- Schedule
Friday
Check in anytime from 16:00
Relax, take a walk and partake in a welcome drink and sweet treat with your fellow retreat participants
18:00 Meditation, gentle yoga and relaxation session (90 minutes)
20:00 Dinner – delicious, healthy fare! Followed by arrival introduction chat to the weekend, the schedule and the area
Saturday
07:30 Optional ‘Stretch and Relax’ Yoga Class with Kaye McInerney
08:45 Delicious, healthy breakfast buffet
09:30 Coastal/Countryside Walk
11:15 Healthy snack and a cuppa
11:30 Food Experience Workshop with Food Experience Designer Steph Sheahan
13:30 Healthy delicious Lunch
Free time
Options for naps, therapies, sea swims, surfing or exploring the local area
17:45 Meditation and Deep Relaxation Session
19:00 Dinner Celebration – kick back and let us impress you!
Our beautiful glass fronted sauna will be available at all times during your stay and we will fire up our wood burning hot tub on Saturday as well, weather permitting
Sunday
08:00 Meditation and ‘Stretch and Relax’ Yoga Class with Kaye McInerney, plus Closing Circle
09:30 Delicious, healthy breakfast buffet
10:15 Coastal/Countryside Walk
11:15 Food Experience Workshop
12:15 Room Checkout
12:30 Celebration farewell lunch
During the day tea, coffee and herbal teas will be available at all times
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- Getting here
Address:
Cliffs of Moher Retreat
Liscannor
Co.Clare
V95 A499
Ph: +353 (0) 86 851 7710
Shannon Airport:
Shannon is our closest airport. You can catch a taxi from the airport directly to the Retreat. To ensure your transfer will be there to meet you, instead of waiting for a taxi at the airport, we recommend contacting Philip O’Dwyer and Tom Dowling who offers competitive rates from Shannon to the Retreat compared to picking up a taxi at the airport. Phillip and Tom can accommodate individuals and groups. To pre-arrange transfers please contact directly at (phone is the preferred method):
Philip:
– Email: thetaxicompany@gmail.com
– Phone: +353 (0) 65 707 5000
– Mobile: +353 (0) 86 606 6761
Tom:
– Phone +353 (0) 86 8346450
Depending on the time of day and number of passengers, a taxi from Shannon costs €80 to €120 each way.
Public Transport:
Bus
Dublin Coach has a great service from Dublin (airport or city centre) to Ennis. Please visit their website for up to date time tables and costs: www.dublincoach.ie
Dublin Coach arrives into the Friars Walk bus park in Ennis. If you’re connecting to the Bus Eireann service it is about a 10 minute walk to the bus depot located at Ennis Train Station.
Bus Eireann run a service (Route 350) from the Ennis train station to Lahinch and Liscannor (close to us). Please visit their website for up to date time tables and costs: www.buseireann.ie
Train
Ennis is our local train station: www.irishrail.ie
Taxi
From Shannon, Ennis, Lahinch or Liscannor to the retreat. To pre-arrange transfers please contact the taxis companies directly:
Philip:
– Email: thetaxicompany@gmail.com
– Phone: +353 (0) 65 707 5000
– Mobile: +353 (0) 86 606 6761
Tom:
– Phone +353 (0) 86 8346450
Car Rental:
Renting a car is the easiest way to get around Ireland – we are a small island! It will mean you can make the most of this amazing area and take in all the fantastic sights while you are here without relying on taxis or public transport.
Cars can easily be rented from both Shannon and Dublin airports.
Dublin airport to the Retreat: 3 – 3.5 hours
Shannon airport to the Retreat: 1 hour
Directions from Lahinch:
Eircode for SatNav: V95 A499
We are 7kms from Lahinch driving straight out on the road to the Cliffs of Moher. As you enter Lahinch follow the signs for the Cliffs of Moher and Liscannor (it’s a right turn before you come into the main street of the village).
Drive along that road, with the golf course on your left. After 4 kms you will reach Liscannor Village. Continue driving through Liscannor Village. After another 3kms turn left, just before The Rock Shop (which is on the right side of the road). After 200 metres you will reach a crossroads, turn right. Continue up the road for approximately 750metres, we are the third property on the left, you will drive up a long driveway and we will be waiting for you there!
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