The Burren Escape
The Perfect New Year Retreat
7 days / 6 nights Retreat
27th December 2025 - 2nd January 2026
Book any 2 to 6 Nights
Experience our New Year Retreat which is the most positive way to begin the New Year.
Experience the perfect balance of relaxation, immersion in Nature, healthy exercise, deep restful sleep, delicious healthy vegetarian food and a complete digital detox.
Daily guided outings in The Burren.
Massage is optional on Monday.
You Choose
- vigorous hillwalking or a relaxing stroll in the magical Burren
- gentle yoga or more challenging
- socialise and make friends with new like-minded people, or take time for yourself
Relax and Rejuvenate
Escape to the magical Burren for a week-long retreat
25 years of experience running our retreats.
Award-winning yoga retreats Ireland.
We know how to give you the best experience.
For us to design a retreat especially for your own group, please see Retreat Venue Hire Ireland.
What is included
- 6 nights luxurious accommodation
- Delicious organic vegetarian meals prepared by our chef
- Daily guided outings with an experienced guide
- Optional sea swimming at our local beach
- Yoga and Meditation classes sutable for everybody. Over 20 hours of classes.
- A digital-free environment for true relaxation and peace of mind
- All drinks teas, coffees throughout your stay
Not included:
Lunch is not included, as during our outings we stop at one of the local cafes to sample the best local cuisine.
Massage on Monday
Travel to and from the retreat centre.
Highlights
- Special Fire Ceremony to bring in the New Year
- The ancient magical Burren is the ideal location for a true retreat
- 4 main longer guided outings and more shorter outings
- The best way to see some special places in The Burren
- Burren guided walks with an experienced guide
- The breathtaking views from the light-filled retreat centre
- En suite bedrooms specially designed for the deepest restorative sleep
- Very experienced chef who will creatively craft all your meals
- Exceptional yoga teachers who will inspire and guide you
- Hang out with the yoga teacher on outings and meals as well as the classes
- Warm and friendly host-guide who will look after everybody
- Time to unwind, socialise or enjoy solitude in a supportive retreat setting
- A welcoming space for everybody from beginners to advanced
Special Fire Ceremony for New Year's eve
We have run our Fire Ceremony every year for the past 25 years.
Burn all the negativities that have been holding you back in life, and plant the seeds for new positive energies for the New Year ahead.
The Perfect New Year Retreat
Whether you want to immerse yourself in a very positive uplifting environment, or just need some down-time to get away from a stressful life situation, or would like a holiday in Ireland and be shown some beautiful locations, or want to learn new techniques for your health and wellness, you will enjoy and benefit from your time at the Burren Yoga Retreat. This is the perfect wellness retreat Ireland.
Guided Outings In
The Burren Hills
Outdoor Yoga
Delicious healthy food
Massage on Monday
Sea Swimming
Ancient Sites
Beach Walks
Yoga beside the ocean
Organised outings
Sacred Sites
Forest walks
Click the video below to get a glimpse
Schedule
Saturday 27th December 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026
Saturday
17:00 Settle in and relax. Enjoy welcome drinks or go for a walk
19:00 Delicious dinner and dessert by our chef and socialise with like-minded guests
20:15 One-to-one chat with the teacher about any health conditions or special requests
21:00 Welcome meeting and introduction to the retreat
21:25 Breathwork and Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
Sunday
08:00 Meditation including introduction for beginners
08:30 Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Guided outing in The Burren and hang out with yoga teacher
14:00 Lunch at local cafe
15:30 Optional swim at our local beach
16:30 Free time
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
21:00 Meditation & Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
Monday
08:00 Meditation including introduction for beginners
08:30 Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Guided outing in The Burren and hang out with yoga teacher
14:00 Lunch at local cafe
15:30 Optional swim at our local beach
17:00 Yoga class
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
21:00 Meditation & Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
Tuesday
08:00 Meditation including introduction for beginners
08:30 Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:00 Choice of Massage and/or Free Time to explore the Burren on your own or with other guests.
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
21:00 Meditation & Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
Wednesday
08:00 Meditation including introduction for beginners
08:30 Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Guided outing in The Burren and hang out with yoga teacher
14:00 Lunch at local cafe
15:30 Optional swim at our local beach
17:00 Yoga class
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
21:00 Meditation & Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
Thursday
08:00 Meditation including introduction for beginners
08:30 Yoga class
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:15 Guided outing in The Burren and hang out with yoga teacher
14:00 Lunch at local cafe
15:30 Optional swim at our local beach
17:00 Free time
19:00 Delicious organic vegetarian dinner and scrumptious healthy dessert
21:00 Meditation & Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
Friday
08:00 Meditation class
08:30 Yoga class to prepare you for practice at home
10:00 Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice
11:30 Farewell to each other
12:00 Departure from the retreat centre
About The Teacher
New Year Retreat in The Burren
Astrid brings mindfulness to your practice which brings peacefulness to your whole being, and helps you connect to a deeper level of your true self.
Astrid teaches Sivananda yoga using the breath and awareness to help you to bring your awareness inwards.
Her classes will include sun salutations, as well as gentle postures to help to loosen up the body and to remove energy blocks.
Astrid has been practicing yoga since 2007 and will inspire you to continue a daily practice yourself when you return home to start 2026 in the most positive way.
There is a meditation class in the morning and evening each day, and one of the benefits of our retreats is that you can then take these practices home with you.
Astrid has been teaching Mindfulness and yoga retreats at the Burren Yoga Retreat for many years.
