• 6 nights accommodations 
• 3 meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages) starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Shannon Airport to Retreat Center
• Daily yoga and meditation practices
• Music and Local Pub night
• The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Excursion
• One-Hour Sauna Session
• Personal retreat time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Accommodations

Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Delphi Valley, this retreat center is a hidden gem. Deep within the wilderness of Connemara and South Mayo, there are breathtaking mountain vistas and stunning views of the banks of the Bundorragha River.

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mweelrea mountain range, this center has all the elements for a magical retreat experience. The rooms, facilities, and studio are set up to bring a state of comfort and tranquility, providing you with a home away from home in this special Irish retreat getaway. 

All of the rooms have breathtaking scenery… wherever you lay your head, you’ll have an incredible view! Gourmet menus offer the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy the extremely soft cotton bed linen, plump pillows, and downy quilts. Locally made, organic bath and shower products available for use. An award-winning spa where you can reconnect with peace and tranquility. All spa products are certified 100% organic. The Yoga Studio is a space of energy and serenity. Custom built, featuring large open windows and stunning views of the inspiring landscape.

Lisa Sparagna

Lisa is passionate about creating a safe space where people can connect to the quiet of their inner wisdom. She has been practicing and teaching meditation, mindfulness, and yoga for over fifteen years. These practices guide her life: mindfulness keeps her present, meditation returns her to quiet and stillness, and yoga provides a flexible way to be in her life and our world. Sharing these tools with others gives her great joy.

Lisa’s professional yoga and meditation journey began in 2005 when she received her 200-hour certification at the White Lotus Foundation in California. Since then, she has earned an advanced 500-hour yoga certification and completed The Calm Monkey Mindfulness Facilitator Certification Program, The Sedona Women’s Institute Facilitator Training Program, and most recently, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Two Year Certified Mindfulness Meditation Program, MMTCP.

She has been trained in trauma sensitive yoga and mindfulness. She also holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Lisa lives in the Chicago area with her husband and is a proud mother of three amazing adult children.

Lana Bassetto

With a deep passion for holistic well-being, Lana Bassetto is a dedicated yoga instructor committed to guiding individuals on a transformative journey. Armed with credentials in Education, (BA, MED) and in Fitness(AFFA, SCW, IDEA), Pilates Mat and Reformer, Barre (SCW), and yoga (E-RYT 500 from the Bhavana Institute of Yoga and Ayurvedic Studies, YCEP with Yoga Alliance) her mission is to create a nurturing space for students to explore the profound connection between Pranayama, Asana, and mindfulness.

Her teaching style is very much based on the teachings of BKS Iyengar, and is a harmonious blend of strength and serenity, inviting practitioners to delve into self-discovery and personal growth. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned yogi, Lana’s classes focus on cultivating physical strength, mental resilience, and emotional balance. She applauds the body’s amazing immune system and its arsenal of weapons in the form of asana and pranayama that keep us healthy with sustained practice.

Having witnessed the profound impact of yoga on her own life as a yoga instructor for the past 23 years and having experienced many avenues of teacher training but loving the Iyengar style the most, Lana is inspired to share these transformative practices with others. Through intentional sequencing, alignment cues, and a compassionate approach, she aims to empower each student to tap into their inner strength and embrace the present moment on and off the mat. Deeply dedicated to the art and science of yoga, Lana’s vision is that each sadhana may reveal his/her own river of peace and strength within.

Join Lana in creating a space where mind, body, and spirit converge, fostering a sense of peace, vitality, and authenticity. Let’s breathe, smile, and embark on this journey together towards a more vibrant, balanced, joyful, and centered life.

Lana Bassetto resides with her husband in Naperville, Il, and teaches at Seven Bridges Health and Fitness Center in Woodridge, Il, and Yoga Personal trains throughout the city.

Testimonials

“Lisa provides a nurturing environment for me to center and calm my mind. I enjoyed your class a lot today. You do create a safe space where one is encouraged to feel and reflect.” Mary L.

“Lisa brings her mindfulness practice to our corporate team with meditation teachings, which helps us bring clarity and awareness to our work. She also works with our players, middle school and high school-aged girls, to teach them skills to mentally prepare for competition and navigate their worlds. Lisa teaches with joyful ease and we love working with her” Bridget

“Lisa was wonderful. She has the perfect personality for working with people to better take care of themselves. My staff said nothing but positive comments after her discussion/practice.” Jennifer C.

“Lana pays attention to detail in every single Asana. She structures her classes to progress from the simple poses to the deeper poses and builds confidence and mastery in her students. Lana looks at every student and helps each of them move toward better alignment to increase energy in the body. I have taken yoga classes for years, but have never experienced such strong expertise.” Lisa L.

“As an experienced Yoga practitioner, as well as a yoga instructor, I can honestly say that that Lana is brilliant at sequencing her yoga classes. She takes one session and completely and thoroughly moves the class to a deeper understanding of whichever category of asanas she is instructing that session. In addition, she makes learning fun and displays her compassion to every student. I love her classes!”  Mary W

“Whenever I leave Lana‘s yoga class, I feel like I’ve had a deep massage! I feel like every part of my body has opened, increasing my energy and my joy. I love the way she interacts with the class the entire time, so it’s not just a session where she’s up going through the motions, but rather a class experience where the student gleans a deeper understanding of each pose and can ask a question anytime so it’s very interactive. Her experience as a professional educator really shines through! She is appreciated by all of her classes, but especially me!” Sandra P

While on your retreat you will also have the opportunity to take part in adventure activities and wonderful excursions. Some of the possible options include:

• On-site walking paths

• Massage and spa treatments

• The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Excursion

• On-site activities

• And much more…

*Price of some activities are not included in tuition unless free or listed under inclusions.

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Getting There

True Nature specializes in curating and offering the best retreat experiences. For your flights, we recommend that you use Google Flights or a trusted travel agency. 

You will be booking your flights for Shannon Airport (SNN). Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 2.5 hours.

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with Trawick International (available for U.S. Residents only). Read more about their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

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Standard Shared/Loft Accommodations – $3195 USD (Full Price $3495)

Deluxe Shared Accommodations – $3395 USD (Full Price $3695)

Single Accommodations – $3495 USD (Full Price $3795)

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, an initial non-refundable deposit is required: $350 for registrations more than 90 days before the trip, or $1,000 if booking 60–90 days prior. A non-refundable $35 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition rate at registration.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

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Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $35 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $35 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $35 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.