• 7 nights accommodations 
• 3 meals per day 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 Movement Practice
• 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 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. 

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.

Hugh Byrne

Hugh has practiced meditation for thirty years and taught mindfulness meditation since 2000. He is a senior teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and teaches classes, retreats, and workshops in the U.S. and internationally.

As a teacher and social activist, Hugh works to align the inner life with the outer—applying the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist teachings to the social, political, economic, and environmental concerns of our time. He has helped lead trainings for refugee aid workers in the Middle East and Africa and teaches meditation in the U.S. Congress, in non-profit organizations, and in workplace and community settings.

Hugh was born and raised in London, England of Irish parents. He is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Somatic Experiencing, a mind-body approach to healing trauma. He is the author of two books on mindfulness and habit change: The Here-and-Now Habit and Habit Swap. He holds a law degree from London University and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). 

Rebecca Hines

Rebecca first encountered mindfulness practice through her first yoga teacher in her early 20s, from whom she learned the power of awareness available right here in our body, in every moment.  The heart of her practice is creating continuity of awareness both “on” and “off the cushion.”  She cherishes the freedom and joy that come from living in presence—and being a support to others in living more freely. Her passion is a continual exploration of ‘dancing with life’—the dance of work-life balance, relationships, health challenges, aging, and bringing wise action to the challenges facing the world. She is a long-time student of Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Rebecca began teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in 2007 in the Washington DC area with Hugh and is a teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. She is on the mentoring faculty for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach (in conjunction with Sounds True and the Greater Good Science Center), and a teacher with Cloud Sangha.  She holds a BA in psychology from Wellesley College, an Master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and certification in holistic health counseling from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has worked at HHS since 1993 contributing to and managing a range of federal health programs. She lives with her partner Hugh in Silver Spring, MD. Visit mindfulnesstraining.org for more. 

Testimonials

“Thank you, Hugh, for the most inspirational message I’ve ever heard encouraging us and providing us the how-to’s of engaging with the world as it is with open, compassionate hearts.” – Mary

“I really enjoyed the course with Hugh and Rebecca. The course was so well executed and I learned and gained so much! As a result, I feel less stressed, more grounded and better-equipped to continue adding mindfulness to my life. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from Rebecca and Hugh – they are a dynamic teaching team.” – Jeanette

“Hugh’s talks and guided meditations are always a source of strength and wisdom and a constant reminder of the importance of compassion for oneself and others in our lives. Thank you.” – Stephan

“Hugh has a really calming and kind presence and some beautiful language with which to remind us of what’s real and what isn’t, and how to treat emotions with patience and compassion. Thank you.” – Belinda

“I appreciated Rebecca’s teaching style – she has a gentle, non-judgmental approach and she freely admits she hasn’t always been that way, which is encouraging to know!” – Maggie

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.

Registration

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Paying an initial non-refundable deposit of $350 and $35 Payment Processing Fee (added to the tuition rate upon registration) will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip.
For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Getting There 

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. 

Read more about our insurance partners and 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!

Shared Accommodations – $2895 USD

Single Accommodations – $3295 USD

A non-refundable $35 Payment Processing Fee will be added to the tuition rate upon registration.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

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.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment.

*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.