Yoga Retreat ~ Clare Island, County Mayo, Ireland
Monday, February 27th, 2006
Aye, you’ve read it right! These folks have a lovely Yoga and Meditation Retreat Centre they’ve built out on Clare Island – the largest of the off shore Mayo Islands. It lies about four miles off the nearest mainland point and is approximately a twenty minute ferry ride.
The accomodations are refurbished traditional island cottages, the yoga studio a modern timber building nearby. All houses utilize solar panels to heat water and provide natural light, and wood burning stoves for heat. Water is supplied by a private nearby spring located on the property. The ingredients that make up the sumptuous diet of vegetarian meals are sourced from local suppliers and generally greater than 90% are organic. All waste is compost or recycled to the best extent possible.
This is a breathtakingly beautiful location and will make for a truly memorable retreat. Please visit – we give these folks a very hearty 4 Green Thumbs Up!
Courses 2006: http://www.yogaholidays.net/clare/Retreats.htm
Booking: All Bookings are handled by Ciara. Contact her first using email found at the above link under “Booking” or use the phone numbers below:
Phone: Phone/Fax: (353) 98 25412 Mobile (353) 87.2504845
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