When and where?
When: Friday 1st September – Sunday 3rd September
Where: Mulvarra House in St Mullins. You can get directions from our website contact page
Cost: from €400
To book: Call us on 087 1777145
/or email info@mulvarra.com
Your teacher:
Sarah Marshall
Sarah is a 500 RYT Teacher based in Dublin, Ireland. Sarah began practicing yoga over 20 years ago as a way to manage stress. With a background of working in education and the international development sector, time on the yoga mat was a chance to unwind and stay centered. Sarah undertook her 200hr Foundation Teacher Training with the School Yoga Institute on the magical Lake Atitlan in Guatemala in 2016 and later completed her 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training with the Elbowroom in Dublin.
Your teacher:
Aoife Miniter
Aoife is a 500 RYT Teacher based in Dublin, Ireland. Aoife started her yoga journey 6 years ago having done her foundation Teacher Training in the Elbowroom. Soon afterwards, completing her advanced TT with Bryce Yoga. Her training with Bryce immersed her in a dynamic and strong yoga practice which has greatly influenced her own teaching style. In this style of yoga, the combination of physicality and breath can have huge rewards for both mind and body.
Recharge retreat: yoga and paddle boarding retreat
Friday 1st September – Sunday 3rd September
Summer is an exciting and yet busy time of the year. September lies between the beginning and end of the Harvest season as a shift in energy, nature and light begins to change. This is an opportunity to reflect, recharge and take inventory as time edges closer to the autumnal equinox. Transitioning from a period of ‘doing’ to a time of ‘being’. Allow this retreat to give you the opportunity to gently slow down and observe what the mind and body needs to replenish itself.
Mulvarra House is located beside St Mullins Village in Co. Carlow, which is nestled between the Blackstairs Mountains, Brandon Hill and the Burrow River. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in nature as Mulvarra House is quietly hidden away and surrounded by breath-taking landscapes.
Nourish your body with a range of Yoga classes including Gentle Flow, Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin Yoga as well as enjoying the nutritious vegetarian and vegan meals prepared by our wonderful hosts. Take in some nature therapy with an optional wild swim in the River Barrow or a mindful walk along the riverbank. For those of you wanting to get a little closer to the water, there will also be a chance to join an optional 3-hour paddle boarding trip exploring the majestic river valley.
What to expect from the retreat
- 5 yoga classes – expertly guided sessions with 2 experienced yoga teachers, with options of hands-on assists
- Breathwork and guided meditations
- All meals included
- 2 nights’ accommodation (all rooms are shared – twin rooms and one triple room)
- Suitable for beginners and all fitness levels.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
| 4pm | Arrival. Welcome drink and delicious snack |
| 6-7.15pm | Opening Circle & Meditation |
| 7.30pm | Dinner |
| 8.30pm-9.45pm | Candlelit Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra |
| 10pm | Deep Sleeps |
| 8.15am | Herbal Tea & Light Snack |
| 8.30am-9.45am | Vibrant Vinyasa Flow |
| 10.30am | Brunch |
| 11.30am | Free time to journal, meditate, read or enjoy a little nature. Soup and snacks are available throughout the afternoon. |
| 1.30pm | Depart for Paddle Boarding or Guided River Walk |
| 2pm | Paddle Boarding |
| 5pm | Head back to Mulvarra House |
| 6-15pm-7.15pm | Recovery Yoga – Relax & Restore |
| 7.30pm | Dinner |
| 8.30pm-9.45pm | Candlelit Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra |
| 10pm | Deep Sleeps |
| 7.15am | Wild River Dip (optional) |
| 8.45am | Herbal Tea & Light Snack |
| 9am-10.15am | Gentle Yoga Flow |
| 10.30am | Brunch |
| 12pm – 12.45pm | Closing Ceremony |
| 1pm | Departure. Feel free to explore the nearby monastic village of St Mullins or call into Mullichain Café for a coffee and tasty treats next to the River Barrow. |
| Room type | Price (sharing, per person) |
| Room 1 – Triple room with two single beds and a double bed, ensuite. | € 450.00 Early bird before 21st May: €400 |
| Room 2 – Twin room with two single beds, ensuite | € 475.00 Early bird before 21st May: €425 |
| Room 3 – Twin room with two single beds, ensuite | € 475.00 Early bird before 21st May: €425 |
| Room 4 – Twin room with a single bed and a double bed, ensuite | € 475.00 Early bird before 21st May: €425 |
| Room 5 – Twin room with a single bed and a double bed, ensuite | € 475.00 Early bird before 21st May: €425 |
| Room 6 (downstairs without a river view)- Twin room with two single beds, ensuite | € 450.00 Early bird before 21st May: €400 |
– 2 Nights stay in one of our comfortable ensuite bedrooms
– All meals and drinks during your stay
– All yoga classes and paddle board excursion
The closest public transport is the bus or train from Dublin or Waterford to Thomastown . From Thomastown there are taxis available (cost is 25-30 Euros)
Your teachers:
Aoife Miniter
Aoife is a 500 RYT Teacher based in Dublin, Ireland. Aoife started her yoga journey 6 years ago having done her foundation Teacher Training in the Elbowroom. Soon afterwards, completing her advanced TT with Bryce Yoga. Her training with Bryce immersed her in a dynamic and strong yoga practice which has greatly influenced her own teaching style. In this style of yoga, the combination of physicality and breath can have huge rewards for both mind and body. Aoife’s Vinyasa yoga flows are creative and dynamic with each class bringing a unique experience every time. Outside of the yoga world Aoife has a BA in fashion design which is another of her passions still to this day. She spent 4 years in London in design roles and went on to do a post grad in innovation and entrepreneurship at UCD recently graduating with a Masters of Business Administration. Her busy lifestyle means she turns to her yoga practice every day to keep herself grounded and her mind and body strong.
Sarah Marshall
Sarah is a 500 RYT Teacher based in Dublin, Ireland. Sarah began practicing yoga over 20 years ago as a way to manage stress. With a background of working in education and the international development sector, time on the yoga mat was a chance to unwind and stay centered. Sarah undertook her 200hr Foundation Teacher Training with the School Yoga Institute on the magical Lake Atitlan in Guatemala in 2016 and later completed her 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training with the Elbowroom in Dublin. Sarah is qualified in a range of styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative and Yin, with compassion and mindfulness being at the core of both her own practice and her teaching. As well as being a qualified Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, completing her training with the Mudita School of Thai Yoga Massage in Thailand in 2017, she also has a strong interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is currently training to be an Acupuncturist.
In order to book one of the places on the retreat, you simply contact us by email (info@mulvarra.com) or you can give us a call (087 1777145). Please note that a non-refundable deposit of €150 must be paid in order to secure a place on the retreat. You can either pay by bank transfer or by using Revolut. The balance must be paid three weeks before the start of the retreat.
The Breathing Space studio
This large, light-filled space has commanding views over the Barrow River and surrounding forests, as well as the 7th century monastic settlement of St Mullins itself. Although it was designed specifically to function as a yoga studio and mediatation space, it supports multiple uses. It features a special infra red heating system and a full complement of yoga equipment.
The food experience on the retreat
At Mulvarra, we are very excited about food. Excited about where it comes from, how it is grown, how it is prepared, who you eat it with. As we are still in the early stages of developing Mulvarra and its Breathing Space, we are currently using fresh ingredients and organic food where we can but in the future we will grow our own food.We generally stick to vegetarian cooking in Mulvarra, although we are flexible and also cater to a variety of dietary restrictions. Vegetarian cooking is so versatile, you really don’t miss that piece of meat on your plate when it’s not there. Whatever your thoughts are on the topic, there is no denying that the meat production in most countries is not sustainable and certainly not animal friendly. When we do, very occasionally, prepare meat dishes we make sure it’s organically sourced
Food Highlights
- Full board accommodation
- All meals and drinks included
- healthy energy snacks
- Food is all vegetarian and organic produce
St Mullins: The backdrop to the retreat
- A unique chance to experience the magic of St Mullins, known as the jewel of the Barrow
- 7th century monastic site
- 12th century Norman motte
- Vibrant cafe and river community
- Proximity to hikes in Blackstairs mountains and numerous river and forest nature walks
