Serenity Therapeutic Men's Retreat
Talking Therapy, Sound Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga and Somatic Movement
UPDATE: We have a waiting list in place for retreats taking place in 2023 so we will not be releasing any online date availability for the foreseeable future.
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Our Men's Therapeutic Retreat week is created especially for men looking to find time for themselves and enhance their personal development through Talking Therapy and Sound Therapy Retreat with Mindfulness and Meditation, Yoga and Somatic Movement.
Treat your body, spirit and mind to a wonderfully uplifting therapeutic retreat experience where you will be guided and supported along the way. There will be plenty of tea, talking, walking, empathy and laughter on the menu. If you need to get away on your own for a while, we will be looking forward to welcoming and taking good care of you.
We understand that sometimes people need someone independent to simply be present with them, to listen to and support them as journey through life's ups and downs - without fear of being judged and in total confidence. As a professional counselling psychotherapist, your host, Theresa is that person for you.
The Serenity Men's Retreat (€1699) differs in two ways from the Serenity Wellness Retreat (€1499) which is also available for men:
1. There is more time devoted to talking therapy and therapeutic conversations throughout the entire Serenity Men's Retreat.
2. The Serenity Men's Retreat is reserved exclusively for men.
On this residential retreats we include five nights accommodation in a private room, with arrival Sunday anytime from noon onwards and departure Friday morning after breakfast.
You will enjoy five healthy breakfasts at 09:00am, five home-cooked lunches and supper at 6:30pm along with all refreshments while at your new home away from home.
Our itinerary includes a careful balance of Talking Therapy and Sound Therapy with Mindfulness and Meditation, Mindful Awareness Nature Photography. Yoga and somatic movement body work sessions of 90 minutes duration with a specialist Yoga and Somatic Movement practitioner are an optional extra activity that can be arranged on your behalf.
Not too much or not too little of any one activity!
It is planned and paced so as to allow you ample time to relax and unwind, spending time with people and some time alone. We will guide and support you as best we can, as much or as little as you need. Your time is precious and we strive to optimise how we can best support you during your retreat.
We will also enjoy personal free time during outings to two of Irelands historical monastic sights, affording you the opportunity to walk mindfully 'in the present' amongst natures splendour whilst retracing ancient pilgrim paths.
We will collect you from our local train station in Thurles if you decide to arrive by train, advance ticket purchase is available on www.irishrail.com
Airport collection can be arranged at an additional cost.
We always like to speak to guests in advance of reservations, to ensure we will be able to support you and your individual needs during your retreat - so please feel free to ring Theresa - or send a WhatsApp message to
+353 (0) 86 8099661
Retreat durations can be longer than our 5 night stay, please contact us if you would like to extend your visit.
Let us know your preferred Sunday arrival date today and we will confirm availability.
Cost: €1699 p.p.
Participation in any of the activities is entirely optional.
Sample Daytime Itinerary for Sunday
Arrival at your preferred time with light refreshments upon arrival.
15:00 - 15:30 Welcome refreshments and introductory meeting outlining how the retreat will unfold.
15:30 - 16:30 Walk around the Serenity Residence and shown to your private room.
16:30 - 17:30 Sound Therapy Meditation
17:30 - 18:00 Free Time at residence
18:30 - 19:00 Evening dinner and end of day
19:00 - 19:30 Introduction to Mindful Awareness Nature Photography
Sample Daytime Itinerary for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 11:00 Talking Therapy
11:00 - 12:00 Sound Therapy Mindfulness
12:00 - 12:15 Coffee/Tea Break
12:15 - 13:00 Personal reflection and processing time
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Optional Yoga and Somatic Movement Workshop
16:00 - 17:00 Rest and recuperation time
17:00 - 17:30 Mindful Awareness Nature Photography Activity
17:30 - 18:00 Processing Therapy and Debriefing with counsellor
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner and End of Day
Sample Daytime Itinerary for Wednesday
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 12:00 Talking Therapy, Sound Therapy, Mindfulness Activities
12:00 - 13:00 Personal processing and journaling time
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 17:00 Outdoor activity to an ancient Irish archaeological sight or personal self-care time at the residence.
17:00 - 17:30 Processing Therapy and Debriefing with counsellor
17:30 - 18:00 Free Time at residence
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner and End of Day
Sample Daytime Itinerary for Friday
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 Retreat conclusion, debriefing meeting and farewell.
Departure for onward journey and/or return to train station.
info@serenityretreatsireland.com