Booking and Payments
You pay 1/3 of the retreat fee online when you make your booking online.
Simply click “Details & Booking” for your selected retreat, and then click “Book Now”.
You book online using the automatic booking system at Calendar of Retreats.
You pay 1/3 of the retreat fee online when you make your booking online.
Simply click “Details & Booking” for your selected retreat, and then click “Book Now”.
On the booking form, for the Question “How did you hear about us”, please select “Returning Guest”, and then let us know which retreat you were on previously.
You book online using the automatic booking system at Calendar of Retreats.
Simply click “Details & Booking” for your selected retreat, and then click “Book Now”.
Above the section where you select your bedroom-choice, click on the blue text “Click Here” if you have credit owed to you.
This will reserve your room, and we will contact you regarding any remaining payment.
You book online using the automatic booking system at Calendar of Retreats.
Simply click “Details & Booking” for your selected retreat, and then click “Book Now”.
Above the section where you select your bedroom-choice, click on the blue text “Click Here” if you have a voucher.
In the question “Comments or Questions” please state you have a voucher.
This will reserve your room, and we will contact you regarding any remaining payment.
When you book, you pay 1/3 of the retreat fee which is a non-refundable deposit.
However, if you wish to change your booking more than 21 days before the retreat start date, you may do this if it is the 1st time.
More details at Terms and Conditions.
It is impossible to predict whether a particular retreat will book our a few months in advance or whether there could be availability 1 week before the retreat start date.
People do cancel or transfer their bookings, so you may be lucky even at the last minute.
Please contact Dave at the centre and he will email you details.
You may change the dates of your booking provided the retreat you have booked is more than 21 days away and this is your 1st time to do this with your booking.
If you cancel your booking more than 21 days before the retreat start date, the non-refundable deposit is forfeit.
If you cancel your booking less than 21 days away, please see the cancellation policy at Terms and Conditions.
If you are making a payment using a non-European credit or debit card, there is a 5% charge to cover the international bank charges. Or you may pay using a bank transfer.
If you submit your booking form and see errors, please read “Difficulty Booking?”
Covid related information
Fortunately, all hospitality businesses, public places and even hospitals have returned to a new normal environment.
There is no need for antigen tests, facemasks or other restrictions.
However, here at the Burren Yoga Retreat we have not become complacent, and still follow very high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
In 2021 we invested over €30,000 in state-of-the-art ventilation systems, and this contributed to us being one of the safest centres in the world with a high turnover of freshly oxygenated air on a 24/7 basis.
In Autumn 2022 we transitioned to a new-normal social environment.
Please click to read about New-Normal Social Environment
It can be nice to practice on your own yoga mat and we recommend you bring your own mat.
However, you may use one of our yoga mats here if you prefer not to travel with one.
We also have new yoga mats for sale for €25.
This can be a good incentive to practice at home after your retreat here.
Please see What to bring with you
Since Covid, strangers are not allowed to share bedrooms.
If you are booking by yourself, you must book a single bedroom, either an en-suite single or one of the budget single rooms.
We also have the option where you can book a large spacious super-king-sized bed just for yourself if you would treat yourself.
In 2023, most people are fine about sharing a car when going on the organised outings.
We recommend that you keep the windows open slightly in the car.
Yes. You must follow any guidelines about entering Ireland that are current at the time you arrive.
Please check Irish Government guidelines about travel into Ireland and also whether you need a visa when travelling from your country.
Ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork that is required at the time that you plan to travel.
In Autumn 2022 we transitioned to a new-normal social environment.
Please click to read about New-Normal Social Environment
Who our retreats are suitable for
All ages (from 14 to 80), both men and women, all levels of fitness.
We have very experienced and caring teachers who will explain everything very clearly, and give you practices which are suitable for you no matter what your level of fitness is.
We often have yoga teachers who attend our retreats, to learn from our gifted teachers and to deepen their own practice.
We get a wide range of ages (from 14 to 80) and also people from all walks of life.
The atmosphere here is warm, friendly and relaxed and everybody gels together very easily.
If you prefer to explore the Burren by yourself, or to put your feet up and relax at the centre that is perfectly fine.
Our retreats are a great way to take time from your everyday life in a very positive environment.
It is also fine if you prefer to skip some or all of the organised outings or meals.
The atmosphere here is very warm and friendly and relaxed. You may attend which ever classes you prefer, and decide whether to attend any or all or some of the guided outings with the group.
Your partner is welcome to come on the guided outings with the group or to explore the Burren area by themselves if they prefer.
Yes. You must adhere to any guidelines for entering Ireland (incuding visa requirements) at that time.
We do have gentle yoga retreats which may be suitable. But we cannot answer this question until we know some more details.
Apologies, we cannot accommodate anybody under 14 years.
It may be possible to stay in nearby accommodation and to attend the retreat here while your partner or friend looks after the younger children.
We do not have facilities suitable for dogs or pets. We ask you to leave them at home or in a kennel facility.
Your upcoming retreat you have booked
Please click the Overview Information link below for
- list of things to bring with you
- driving directions or info on getting here
- what to expect when you arrive
- how much you have paid and if any remaining payment due
- our new-Normal social environment
- cancellation or change booking policy
Scroll down to “Schedule”
We ask guests to arrive between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. If you need to arrive a little earlier, best to contact Dave to discuss arriving earlier.
It is fine to arrive later than 7:00 pm, but please do let us know so that we can keep dinner for you and also know your estimated time of arrival.
We have a ‘welcome and orientation meeting’ at 9:00 pm on the first night of a retreat, so it is recommended to arrive before 9:00 pm.
Please see our section ‘What to bring with you‘
How to get to Burren yoga retreat
A Paradise with surprising ease of access
The peacefulness and ancient feeling of The Burren has to be experienced to be believed. It is like stepping back 50 years in time, and the friendliness and easy-going nature of the people makes one feel at home straight away.
Yet it is easy to get here with a choice of airports, train, bus and reduced fare taxi pickups.
It takes 2 ½ hours to drive from Dublin, 99% on motorway.
Please click here Getting Here link to see
- Google map and Eircode
- driving directions
- Public transport info
- Airports and getting here from them
- Taxi numbers
- Ferry info
- Car Hire
Facilities at the yoga centre, atmosphere, what to expect
Updated June 2023: In Autumn 2022 we transitioned to a New-Normal Social Environment
Our retreats offer complete freedom from Digital devices.
Phones are turned off (or airplane mode), the internet, news, and other distractions are left behind, and the resulting freedom is beneficial for a more light-hearted feeling and ability to be in the present moment.
We recommend that you take a complete digital detox.
However, there is WiFi access in the upstairs lounge for emergency use. If you need to use it, we ask you to be mindful of your fellow guests and their need for peace and quiet and lack of intrusion from the external world outside the retreat.
