Accommodation and yoga studio

Accommodation is in a refurbished traditional island cottage which used to be our home, and which Ciara inherited from an extraordinary islander, Michael Joe O'Malley, her partner for over eight years in the 1980's. We have renovated it thoroughly using eco-friendly material and methods and built an extension for additional accommodation. There are solar panels for heating the water, wood burning stoves for space heating and, in the old cottage, compost toilets. The use of natural material such as wood, hemp and lime plaster, terracotta and natural slates contributes to a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

While we have modernised the buildings and made the accommodation more comfortable, we do not provide 5 star accommodation, nor do we wish to. We are very conscious of the ecological footprint we and our guests are leaving behind us, and hope that those participating on our retreats bring a degree of awareness, even mindfulness, to the ordinary aspects of living. Thus we will remind you to be sparing with the use of electricity, to conserve water, to participate in the the celebration of delicious, fresh food by not bringing a stash of junk food.  But all this being said, we are also not an ashram. Your stay should be fun, uplifting and relaxed.

The accommodation comprises 5 twins, 1 triple and 1 double. All rooms have sea and mountain views. There are four toilets/shower rooms and one toilet/ bathroom. Single rooms are sometimes available, depending on which course is taking place. If no single room is available at the centre, it is usually possible to book one in a local B&B (about 15mn cycling from the centre, we will lend you a bike). Single room supplement is 25 euros/night (regardless of whether you are staying at the centre or in a B&B).  For those on a tight budget, it is usually possible to camp near the centre.
All bed linen is provided except for towels which you will need to bring with you.

The new, purpose built 55 m² yoga studio and the kitchen / dinning room are in a new timber building, a short walk away from the accommodation. Both can accommodate up to 18 persons and have under floor heating and stunning views over Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick.
 

When no courses are running, it is possible to stay at the centre or to rent out one of the houses. Click here for details and prices. The centre can also be rented for group of up to 14.