• Group Ground Transport to/from Dublin Airport to Retreat Center
• Accommodations: 6 Nights
• Three meals per day starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day.
• Local Connemara Excursion
• Transportation for Music night
• Use of yoga room and facilities
• 1 hour sauna session

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 the studio are set up to bring a state of comfort and tranquility, providing you 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.

Devon Schmidt

It was in 2003 while enrolled at the Columbus College of Art and Design, that Devon Schmidt first discovered her love for yoga.  Through Hatha yoga classes at the YMCA in downtown Columbus, she came to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of the asanas and noticed how wonderful she felt after class.  It was while learning about yoga’s spiritual side that Devon was  inspired to become a yoga teacher.

In 2010 Devon completed the World Peace Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Program in Springboro Ohio. In 2016 Devon also completed the 300hr Advanced Teacher Training Program at Yoga On High and is registered with Yoga Alliance as an ERYT-500.  She has completed the Shanti Mom Prenatal Yoga and Color Me Kids Trainings, as well as Yoga Therapy and Yoga Nidra Level I. She completed Ayurvedic and Thai Yoga Massage Trainings with Kelly Lewis and Annette Dennis respectively. More recently, she has also completed an Ayurvedic Health Counselor program through Shakti School with Katie Silcox Yoga and her integrative yoga therapy training through Kripalu. Currently, she’s pursuing her masters in mental health counseling to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

In 2011 Devon opened Day Yoga Studio in Dayton, Ohio to provide yoga and wellness services to the community.  Along with teaching open yoga classes, she also facilitates workshops, conducts private individual yoga sessions, directs the 200-hour, 300hr & 500-hour RYS teacher training programs at Day Yoga, and offers Ayurvedic Massage, Ayurvedic counseling and yoga therapy sessions. A second location in Beavercreek was opened in 2018 and Washington Twp. in 2024.

Devon teaches many various yoga styles and loves to incorporate the more spiritual aspects of yoga into her classes, encouraging her students to delve into self-inquiry and staying present through pranayama.  She is also the director of the non-profit 501(c)(3) Day Yoga Community Outreach program which brings yoga to those in need in and around the Dayton area including schools and women’s shelters. All the while Devon still finds time for her most important job: being a mom to four kids and four dogs.

Elizabeth Hulsman

Elizabeth Hulsman has received advanced prenatal training through ShantiMom Prenatal Yoga. She is a Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor and Coach and also have a background in Ayurvedic massage. Elizabeth completed aromatherapy training in 2012, becoming a Certified Clinical Master Aromatherapist. She is the owner of Namaste Candle Company/Aromatherapy Sanctuary which produces and sells organic products including essential oils, soaps, candles, lotions and more. She provides private yoga sessions, aromatherapy sessions (which include aromatherapy relaxation bodywork), Ayurvedic massage bodywork, counseling and workshops on using essential oils for everything from cleaning to healthcare to skincare and pets. 

Elizabeth believes that balance and happiness come from listening to the voice of peace inside of us. That peace is always there, always available to soothe and inspire; we need only listen. We get closer to that voice through mindfulness, meditation, yoga and other practices that feed and nurture our spirits and balance our mind/body connection. It is her honor to assist others in finding their peace.

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:

• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Archery
• Climbing
• Surfing 
• And much more…

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

Please be sure to review Our Policies.
For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Getting There

You will be booking your flights for Dublin Airport (DUB). 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 3.5 hours. 

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. 

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

Single Accommodations – $4195 USD

Deposit & Payment Requirements

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration:

• $350 for registrations made more than 90 days before the trip.
• $1,000 for registrations made 60–90 days before the trip.
• Full payment is required for registrations made within 60 days of the retreat.

A non-refundable $50 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition 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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For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $50 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 $50 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 $50 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.