Welcome, travelers. Today is for soft landings. Breathe in the Irish air, get settled, and begin to unwind.

Guests will be arriving at different times, so take the day at your own pace and settle into Alpha Lodge. We will have food available throughout the day, or you are welcome to venture out for dinner in the surrounding area, such as Dooks Golf Club.

Welcome & Opening Circle
We’ll come together at 2:00pm* to begin our retreat, orient to the week ahead, set our intentions, and bless the space and threshold ceremony. A grounding beginning to our time together and our exploration of self-mothering.

Because we are all under one roof, I’ll ask everyone to retreat to their private space at 1:00 PM so I can prepare our gathering space for the start of our retreat.

Dinner at Alpha Lodge
Shared in celebration of what’s to come.

Breakfast
At your leisure at Alpha Lodge.

9:00 AM Departure
Depart Alpha Lodge for an immersive day.

Participant Note: The roads through this part of Ireland are beautifully curvy. If you’re prone to motion sickness, please take whatever precautions help you feel steady and comfortable.

Drive through Killarney Park:
We’ll travel through Killarney National Park, surrounded by some of Ireland’s most beautiful scenery, with a stop for what I like to call “spiritual shopping” at Avoca (time permitting) before continuing to Kenmare.

Kenmare Stone Circle

Nestled in the heart of town, Kenmare Stone Circle offers a rare blend of ancient presence and everyday life. Held by two Hawthorn trees, you’re welcome to tie prayers or intentions, adding your thread to this centuries-old tradition.

Lunch at Sheen Falls Lodge
Lunch at a five-star country estate set within 300 acres of private woodland overlooking the cascading Sheen waterfalls.

Seaweed Soak in Sneem
A deeply nourishing ritual in the embrace of Kenmare Bay. Immerse yourself in warm, mineral-rich waters that soften and restore. Rooted in ancient coastal traditions, this experience offers deep relaxation and renewal.

Torc Waterfall (If time permits)
A short walk through moss-covered woodland leads to one of Killarney National Park’s most beautiful waterfalls.

Dinner
Shared evening dinner at Alpha Lodge.

Breakfast
At your leisure at Alpha Lodge.

9:00 AM Departure
Depart Alpha Lodge.

Sacred Cave Experience
A quiet journey underground and an opportunity to experience Ireland from an entirely different perspective. Across cultures and throughout time, caves have been regarded as sacred womb spaces—places of refuge, ritual, initiation, and connection with the mysteries held within the earth. We’ll descend together for a time of stillness, reflection, and connection to the ancient landscape surrounding us.

Lunch at The Ivy Lounge
We’ll gather in the cozy warmth of The Ivy Lounge for a leisurely lunch—a welcoming place to settle in, enjoy one another, and be nourished before continuing into the afternoon.

A Winding Walk to the Ancient Yew at Muckross Abbey
A beautiful winding walk through Killarney National Park leads us toward the ruins of Muckross Abbey, where an ancient Yew grows within the heart of its cloisters. Long associated with sacred places, death and rebirth, endurance, and the eternal, Yew trees hold a special place in Celtic and Irish tradition. We’ll spend time with this remarkable living presence, held within the stone walls of the centuries-old abbey.

Afternoon – Breathwork Journey
After a day of descending into the earth and spending time among ancient trees and stones, we’ll return for a guided breathwork journey—creating space to listen inward, release what is ready to move, and allow the experiences of the day to settle more deeply into the body.

Dinner
A relaxed evening dinner together at Alpha Lodge.

Morning – Brunch & Unwind
A slower morning at Alpha Lodge. Enjoy brunch, take a walk, journal, rest, or simply enjoy some unstructured time before the afternoon begins.

Bees, Bee Beds & Matricentric Culture

We’ll enter the sacred world of the honeybee, exploring what the hive can teach us about community, cooperation, interconnectedness, and matricentric culture. Then, we’ll experience the bee beds—an opportunity to lie above the living hives, surrounded by their healing air, hum, and vibration.

Kerry Cliffs
An afternoon along the wild edges of Kerry, where towering cliffs meet the vast Atlantic. We’ll take time to stand at the edge, breathe in the immensity of the landscape, and let its wildness call something forward in us—a remembrance of our own depth, expansiveness, beauty, and untamed nature.

Dinner at QC’s Seafood Restaurant at Quinlan & Cooke

We’ll end our day in the heart of Cahersiveen town at this warm, character-filled local restaurant, known for its fresh Irish seafood and locally sourced ingredients—a delicious taste of Kerry after a day spent experiencing its wilder side.

Breakfast
At your leisure at Alpha Lodge.

9:00 AM Departure
Depart Alpha Lodge.

Falconry Ritual – The Flight Between Worlds
A rare opportunity to come into close relationship with these magnificent birds of prey—to feel their weight on the glove and witness the freedom and power of their flight. As we release them into the open sky and experience their return, we’ll explore the space between holding and letting go, instinct and trust—and what becomes possible when we allow ourselves a wider view.

Lunch at Alpha Lodge

Portrait Session

Portrait Session
A beautiful evening portrait session with Philip Daly Photography in the stunning Irish light. An invitation to step in front of the camera, allow yourself to be fully seen, and honor the woman you are—and the woman still unfolding.

Participant Note: Come dressed and ready for your portrait session.

Final Dinner at Alpha Lodge
A final feast to celebrate our shared journey, deepened sisterhood, and all that has unfolded.

Whether you are making your way homeward, traveling elsewhere in Ireland, or staying at Alpha Lodge, we are still connected in our shared experience.

These final hours are yours to enjoy, whether that means a quiet morning, a last walk, time with new friends, or simply resting before the next part of your journey.

As you depart, may you carry the memories, friendships, and experiences of our time together with you.

Sending you off with full hearts and open skies.