New Beginnings for Us All - 5 Night All Inclusive Retreat

New Beginnings for us all

“The period from November until January is not just a time of celebration in many religions, it is also a time of the intertwining of the old and the new years and is a time of new beginnings across many cultures. We have the potential for new beginnings all year round, but most of us are inclined to ignore this potential because we are afraid of change. Or we simply don’t even make the time to imagine what change for the better would look like in our lives. We have so many potential destinies, but we grasp so few. We forget that each and every day we have to potential for new starts in our lives”. “The Year With Angels. A Guide to Living Lovingly Through the Seasons”.

New beginnings don’t have to be big or dramatic. They are not usually about winning the lottery, moving country, or becoming famous. New beginnings are often about having a change of attitude about ourselves. So many of us lock away our true selves because of hurt or pain or because we feel inadequate. Allow yourself to feel love and compassion for yourself. If you could only see what the angels show me about how unnecessarily hard, we make our lives, you would have to smile. The most powerful new beginning anyone can make is to allow love – love for yourself and love for others – to grow”.

In this retreat, Lorna will guide you through exercises on the different ways to start afresh.

• Change how you see yourself, see yourself through the eyes of your soul.
• Learning to feel love and compassion for yourself.

Over the course of the retreat you will receive teaching in person with Lorna Byrne* as well as time in a group setting to practice what you are being taught and to share and learn from others. In keeping with her style of guidance Lorna will tailor the activities, teachings and exercises to suit the exact needs of the group attending. There will also be time set aside for quiet reflection and completing Lorna’s homework. Depending on the weather you may also have the opportunity to practice outdoors in nature as Lorna herself was taught as a child.

Over the course of the retreat you will receive teaching in person with Lorna Byrne* as well as time in a group setting to practice what you are being taught and to share and learn from others. In keeping with her style of guidance Lorna will tailor the activities, teachings and exercises to suit the exact needs of the group attending. There will also be time set aside for quiet reflection and completing Lorna’s homework. Depending on the weather you may also have the opportunity to practice outdoors in nature as Lorna herself was taught as a child.

*Minimum of 15 hours teaching time with Lorna.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary is situated on the former Kilfane Demesne estate in Thomastown, Co’ Kilkenny, Ireland. It comprises of two main properties The Lodge and Kilfane House, a fully restored historic Georgian home (circa 1705 – 1798). Sanctuary also includes a smaller period property the Caretakers Cottage which is situated behind Kilfane House.

• Accommodation: Sanctuary has a variety of single, double and shared accommodation across the three properties to suit every taste. From traditional style rooms and a cosy cottage at The Lodge, to newly designed contemporary ensuite rooms in the Caretakers Cottage to the exquisitely restored Georgian bedrooms in Kilfane House with their high ceilings, magnificent views and light filled atmosphere.
• Meals: 3 delicious farm-to-table local, mostly organic, sustainable, nutrient-dense, artisanal, and whole-food meals.
• Sanctuary Gardens and Forest: The estate sits on a vast area of untouched, open space, including 11 acres of ancient forest to enjoy. Guests may freely explore during their stay and savour the walled Georgian organic gardens and vibrant ponds and streams that meander through the luscious forestry.
• Gardening: Feel the energy in the soil. Guests can lend a hand in the gardens under the direction of a staff member.