“Close both eyes and see with the other eye.”
Feel yourself breathing in the salty air in deep meditation while taking in the vistas found from the Cliffs of the Emerald Isle….
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU If You Have Ever….
believed in your heart that there is more to life than your everyday world
been inspired by the stories of Magical lands, Mystical Creatures & Legends of old
felt a yearning to see and understand visions and messages from beyond
Sought to unlock the gift of ‘second sight’ that you know is deep inside you
Are done seeking the answers from others and are ready to find them in yourself
Dreamed of a life filled with magic and serendipity that is found when we listen to our intuition
This is what your soul has been searching for! Register Now!
The Old Ways….
The Way of the Seer
Tales of the Celts are filled stories of the mystical dreamer, the seer, or the one who knows, who can look through time and into the otherworld. The seer was the intermediary between the realms, often with one foot in our reality and the other foot planted in the invisible otherworld. The seers of Celtic myth were endowed with extraordinary gifts of prophecy, wisdom and healing. The natural and supernatural forces found in the elements were their ally, and the spirits of nature whispered their magical ways in their ear. Some lived as alone in the wilderness, while others held positions of power in Celtic society.
The seers reached their height in the pre-Christian period and their stories are found in the poetry of medieval Ireland. Most widely known of all was Arthur's great seer and magician Merlin. The druids, Amairgen, Taliesin and Cathbad, are famous in Celtic myths as prophetic bards and counsellors to the clans.
Activate the Way of the Seer within you!
The Seer is one of the many archetypes, or societal roles found in humanity across all cultures. Every archetype exists inside all of us. Some archetypes are easily accessed or recognizably a role we identify with, however, others are held in our shadow or subconscious awareness. It can require courage to take a dive into our hidden archetypes as often fear, negative beliefs, emotions, and even karma are restricting access to the archetype. When we activate the archetype of the Seer we unlock the visionary wisdom within us and fall into the vibration of harmony with the earth, and the capacity to bring profound insight and understanding to our everyday.
Many of the facets of the Seer may also be found in the archetypes of Visionary, Prophet, Diviner, Mage, Clairvoyant, Oracle, or Mystic. An da shealleadh (un daa hall’la), the two sights or the second sight, is the primary gift we first associate with the Seer archetype. The Seer weaves together the invisible other world and the visible everyday world to reveal the interconnectedness of our cosmic universe. Everything in nature becomes a message, the dancing of the branches of a willow tree, the herd of deer grazing in the stillness of the morning, a rainbow hue around the full moon become the gifts of insight, answers, or guidance that was sought. In the heart of the Seer true vision and wisdom intersect and become one creating what is known as gléfiosa (glay fee’sa) or 'bright knowledge'.
After a day of adventure you dip your toes in the cold mountain water. The sound of the cascading water of the Killarney Torc Waterfall clears your intuitive centers and opens you to the constant flow of guidance from the cosmic universe.
Let’s Make it Magic
Explore the Celtic visionary methods, from second sight and prophecy to reading omens and making divinations.
Allow shamanic journeys to remove the blocks and limits we have to fully realizing our Seer archetype, to give complete access to the Other World and your helping spirits, and to facilitate dream recall and access premonitions.
Engage with interactive practice with an array of intuition-building exercises designed to give you hands-on experience using your intuition in a variety of ways.
Receive powerful guided meditations to take you deep into your intuitive nature to reveal the messages buried in the subconscious mind.
Experience sacred ceremonies to supercharge your intuition, and take it to the next level.
Take an immersive deep dive into the divination tools of the Seer, including the ancient Celtic Ogam, crystal spheres, scrying mirrors, trance, pendulums, dowsing rods, runes, oracle cards, tea leaves, and more!
See what lies behind you and before you as you walk the twists and turns at Slea Head (Cé dhún chaoin / dunquin pier), one of the finest coastal hikes of Ireland just 25 min from our residence.
Gather Together
Immerse yourself in the Celtic culture of oneness and discover your connection to everything. Experience the sense of belonging in every shared experience. Every moment of laughter, tears, transformation, and joy is made all the more exquisite in this intimate gathering of like minded souls. Find your soul family, the people who speak your language, who understand you and are ready to cheer you on through all your breakthroughs and heart opening moments in this journey of the soul. Feel welcome and wrapped in love the moment you walk through the door of our home for the week, the family home of Ailish McMahon-Lewis, your retreat assistant and a member of our Muktinath community.
““Being born a Kerryman, in my opinion, is the greatest gift that God can bestow on any man. When you belong to Kerry, you know you have a head start on the other fellow. . . In belonging to Kerry, you belong to the elements. You belong to the spheres spinning in the heavens.””
Dissolve into the oneness and transcend consciousness in the places where heaven meets earth.
The Emerald Isle is calling you!
The Way of the Seer is an intimate spiritual destination retreat in which every part of your experience is meant to open and awaken your many intuitive gifts. This retreat has been curated to move you through all the layers of spiritual growth required to facilitate an awakening of the inner eye and unlock the archetype of the seer within us. This retreat is not intended to be a travel bucket list of Ireland, rather a trusting of the inner soul guidance found your heart and following it in an exploration of one of the most wild and magical locales of our world. Every foray out into Kerry has been crafted to enhance and cultivate a deeper integration of your learning.
Why Ireland? Ireland is the place where the unicorns, dragons, fairies and all the mystical and magical still call home. Its a place where the veil is thin that protects the Other Realms and the line between reality and magical is blurred. It is a place where the Old Ways have not been forgotten and the land is a cornucopia of ancient relics and symbols divinely designed to inspire spontaneous recall of our past to launch us into our future.
We will spend this entire retreat in southwest of the Emerald Isle, specifically in County Kerry on the Dingle Peninsula. Dingle way has been described by National Geographic as “the most beautiful place on earth.” This diverse landscape offers impressive vistas at every turn, from the crashing waves and golden sandy beaches to the iconic rolling green hills. Kerry is home to some of the oldest ruins in Europe.
This incredible raw and rough landscape has inspired major film directors to visit and capture it. For all my fellow Star Wars fans, Star Wars the last Jedi was filmed here at Skellig Michael and Slea Head. (and yes - we will travel to Slea head and get a close view of Skellig on our Blaskett Island tour). The beauty of this place is indescribable as this place is more than a view, it is a feeling that awakens and rises up inside of you. Kerry is meant to be experienced with an open heart and an awakened inner eye!
We have an epic adventure planned for you in the Emerald Isle! Register Now!
Land of the Fairies
How beautiful they are,
The lordly ones
Who dwell in the hills,
In the hollow hills…
As they keep their hosting
With laughing cries
In pale places
Under the moon.’
(Midir’s song, by Fiona Macleod. 1920)
Take a leap out of the ordinary and mundane into the world of magic and synchronicity, where the doubt of the coincidence is vanquished and the profound faith and trust in the divine plan that unfolds is revealed.
Your hand touches the cool grey stone moist still from the fairy’s early dawn dance. You breathe deeply, close your eyes and you can hear the old ones telling their stories of magic and mystery.
Kenmare Stone Circle is a 3,000 year old monument from the early Bronze Age and the most intact stone megalith circle in Ireland.
The spinning wheel spins and you step back in time at Muckross House, a traditional Victorian era estate. Your refined eye rests on the exquisite art of the local potter and weaver artisans as they create their craft. A powerful feeling of contentment washes over you after a relaxing lunch at the Garden Restaurant Taking in the magnificent views of Torc and Mangerton Mountains.
“Intuition is the whisper of the soul.”
JULY 2023
Arrival: Sunday July 9th between 3-6pm.
Retreat Starts: At 6pm with a simple and savory dinner in your most comfy sweats followed by our opening ceremony with a cup of steaming hot tea in your hand and wrapped in a cozy blanket.
Retreat Closes: The night of Friday July 14th with a closing ceremony around a sacred fire that you will never forget!
Depart: Saturday July 15th after final delicious Irish breakfast.
Just put that cup of tea in my hand Sierra! Register Me Now!
“When you reach the end of what you should know, you will be at the beginning of what you should sense.”
Where will the road take us?
Way of the Seer Itinerary
Most of the most magical moments on retreats are the unscheduled and spontaneous gifts directly from spirit. Thus we will not be providing a detailed or day to day itinerary of the retreat in advance. We will have a balance of time for quiet solitude for reflection and renewal and time for laughter, inspiration, creativity and fun!
Meal times will often vary due to the natural evolution of each day but we promise you will never go hungry! Our food will be hearty and traditionally Irish with some more American staples for your comfort.
What our days will look like:
Learning tools and techniques to open your pathways of intuition and develop the ‘second sight’
Participation in various forms of group and individual healing (meditation, shamanic journey, sacred ceremony, and more)
Deep conversation, connection, and intuition play with like minded souls
Opportunities for some alone leisure time for journaling, meditation or rest
Experience the sights and magic of the land of Kerry (maybe even an encounter the little people!)
Connect with our helping spirits and awaken the inner archetype of the Seer
A visit to Dingle, for a picture of real Ireland, including local pubs and live traditional Irish music
Experience Kerry
We plan visits to the following:
Town of Dingle
Muckross House and Abbey
Dooneen Pier
Slea Head (Cé dhún chaoin / dunquin pier)
Blasket Islands
Gallarus Oratory
Killarney National Park / Torc Waterfall
Kenmare Stone Circle
3 sisters An Triúr Deirféar
Our extra special….
Your heart pounds with excitement as you embark on a thrilling old time carriage ride to a magical mountain waterfall.
Taste the salty spray and delight in the playful antics of the dolphins, whales, and grey seals on the passenger ferry 'Lady Avalon' to the Great Blasket Island / An Blascaod Mór, a rugged wild place where the veil is extra thin and myth is born.
Step directly into the heart of Ireland, one of the many quaint Irish pubs found in Dingle. Tradiitional Irish music greets you and your soul starts to sing. No matter what ailments or problems you enter with, after dinner and a splash of Irish whisky or a pint of Guiness, Ireland promises you will walk out with laughter in your eyes and belly.
And so many more special sacred explorations!
Feel the peace all around you as you meander along a sandy path beside fields of wildflowers where the sheep and wild donkeys graze. Emerald green land and a thalo blue sea surround the remains of the haunting abandoned cottages of the Great Blaskett Islands. The lazy grey seals sun themselves on the white pristine beach and whales and dolphins frolic among the waves. You connect in deeply to the slow pulse of the nature and inspiration flows.
Magical Wells of Healing & Prophesy
Ireland is home to more than 3,000 holy wells, each attached to their own saints, legends, and healing properties. These holy wells have been sites of worship and prayer for centuries and are still visited today by those who seek the miraculous cures offered by the waters. In Irish myth, wells and springs are depicted as originating in the Otherworld - that parallel dimension whose inhabitants have the power to control the natural forces of this world. From sources in the Otherworld, water flows into our world to fill our springs. It was believed that drinking from these holy waters or bathing in them would bestow the power of the Otherworld in the form of poetic inspiration, wisdom, or healing. Supernatural fish, especially salmon or trout, are still said to appear in a well's depths to those seeking omens for the future. The fish motif may derive from a belief that well goddesses could take the form of a fish. Also, salmon were often credited with being bearers of "iomas" - the "light that illumines" - meaning the insight and wisdom that comes from a supernatural encounter, rather than the knowledge acquired through conventional study.
With your inner eye of the seer awakened explore the history and magic of ruined castles, ancient standing stones and ‘Clocháns’ (Beehive Huts) that date back to 6000BC along the Slea Head tour. Look through the portals to the heavens and remember the wisdom of the old ways.
“Spiritual abilities such as intuition, healing and mediumship are not the gifts of a select few.. They are natural ways of living that are within every person.”
The sounds of music filters onto the narrow hilly streetscape of the colorful old world town of Dingle drawing you into one of the many cozy pubs that line these cobblestone streets.
““In any traditional Irish pub you’re bound to witness that little bit of magic when somebody produces a fiddle and starts softly playing. Lo and behold, the next thing you see is someone else starting to strum a guitar. Then from out of his pocket a big hairy chap will pull a tin-whistle and before you know it you’re listening to the best of music.” ”
The stunning old beauty of this place fills your senses as you sit with a 550 year old Yew tree at Muckross Abbey. This locals say this tree as old as the Abbey itself, and perhaps just as haunted. It is said to bleed if one should be brave enough to nick the bark with a knife. What isn’t as well known is that the sap of the Yew tree is blood red for several hundred years of it’s life!
Our Residence
Stay in an AUTHENTIC traditional Irish home in Glashembeg, Dingle, Kerry, Ireland. This home was built about 100 years ago by the grandfather of our retreat assistant Ailish McMahon-Lewis. It is a perfect setting for this intimate style retreat experience!
Housing Options: 4 bedrooms
Bedroom 1: One queen bed (room share)
Bedroom 2: One queen bed (room share)
Bedroom 3; One full bed (private room)
Bedroom 4; One full bed (private room)
Pricing will vary according to room choices. Please let us know your preference on your Registration Request.
One full shared bathroom. There is a convivence sink in two of the bedrooms. One half bath scheduled to be added prior to our stay.
A warm cup of tea in hand
and a cozy blanket wrapped around you as you greet each morning with this breathtaking view from the cliff edge just steps from our residence.
Due to the size of our residence and our preference for smaller more personal retreats we are strictly limited - we only have space for 4-8 guests (depending on sleep choices), and our retreats quickly fill up. So, if you know this is for you, or if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to see you there!
This is a small intimate retreat experience so Register Now!
Meals Made with Love
Meals are family-style affair in this traditional Irish home, sitting around the family table. We promise you’ll feel the love and healing energy that is poured into each savory bite. Some secret (and Kerry county award winning) homemade Irish family recipes will warm your belly as we share our magical intuitions and ah-ha moments.
Friendship and food will be in plenty!
Can’t eat this or that? Vegan, vegetarian, gluten or dairy free? No problem – we’re happy to accommodate any of your food preferences.
Total Retreat Investment
Housing, food, retreat activities, programing, excursions, transportation (only during the retreat), and a surprise gift are included in retreat cost.
Cost of $3,433 per person includes:
Full 24 hour access to the retreat leader and retreat assistant
Seven nights in 100 year old hand built authentic traditional Irish home.
Delicious breakfasts are always provided in a well stocked kitchen. Most days a beautiful family style lunch and dinner will be provided. Any meals taken out of the residence (on excursions) are not included.
Transport to and from Kerry airport at designated times (if you arrive or depart outside these designated times airport to residence transport will become your financial responsibility).
Professional transport with a local guide for all excursion destinations throughout the retreat.
All admission fees/taxes/tips to all planned excursions. (Please note the ferry to blaskett islands is a weather dependent excursion and may cancel in the event of high seas)
Not Included in Retreat:
Flights
Airport transfer if not utilizing the 2 included transfers at designated dates/times
Any meals taken out of the residence (excursions)
Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance (REQUIRED-see details section below)
All personal extras you choose to add to enhance and customize your experience.
Limited to 4-8 participants so Register Quickly!!!! Please note we will not consider your spot saved unless we receive the deposit.
SAVE $400 WHEN TWO PEOPLE book TOGETHER and choose a room share option!
Perfect FOR couples, FAMILY MEMBERS, or friends. THE Retreat COST IS REDUCED TO $3,033 PER PERSON.
$800 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your space
Payment Schedule:
$800 Non-Refundable Deposit Now
Remainder of balance due April 15th.
Pre-pay and Save $150! Must pay in full at time of registration and only valid until March 30th.
The Bonuses!
As if this trip is not already filled with magic, here is a bit more just for you…..
A Personal Call – 30 minutes of 1:1 time with Sierra so she can get to know you personally before we go and best support you on your journey.
Downloadable Guided Meditation to allow you to begin your journey before we even step on the plane. This meditation opens the door to the world of the Fairies and experience their incredible gift of healing the human spirit, also Fairy Doctoring).
Access to a Private Retreat Chat Group – so we can connect pre-trip (you can ask questions and receive update-to-date trip info) and then we’ll stay connected post-trip – and of course swap photos!
Pre-Trip Group Connect– you’ll have the chance to meet everyone in the group, share your intent and learn how to best prepare yourself!
Post-Trip Group Connect – we’ll gather to help integrate your learnings once back at home!
Let’s Go on an Adventure
Register below and make sure to provide us the following info:
Single or Double Room Request
Your general availability schedule your 30 minute 1:1 Personal Call to complete your Application process with Sierra.
If you choose Double Room let us know if you have a roommate request. If you do not have a person to share with we will discuss more in your personal call to match you with a compatible partner. There are only TWO single rooms available on this retreat so register quickly if that is your preference.
Questions? Call Deelynn or Sierra at 203-518-5808.
Limited space available Register Now!
Flight tips
Bradley (BDL) has flights to Dublin (DUB) now via Aer Lingus and as its a new flight plan there is some great deals to be found right now! You can catch a quick hour flight from DUB to Kerry (KIR) super cheap. Or maybe you want to try out my travel plan and take an awesome train ride from Dublin to Kerry to see some of the raw beautiful landscape of the Emerald Isle.
Only ONE ground transport will be provided to/from KIR and our location. If your flights are not scheduled to meet these pickups OR your flight is changed/delayed for any reason we are not financially responsible for your transportation costs. Contact us if you need assistance in scheduling alternative arrangements.
Airport group transportation will be offered from KIR to our location on Sunday July 9th at >>>>>> Time TBA >>>>>> .
Airport group transportation will be offered from our location to KIR on Saturday July 15th at >>>>>> Time TBA >>>>>> .
Simple What to Bring List
You will receive a more detailed list closer to the retreat
Every day in Ireland brings new kind of weather. It’s often said that in Ireland, you can experience all four seasons in one day. For that reason, we advise dressing in light layers. And definitely bring rain gear.
For our outdoor adventures, we recommend wearing removable layers, as mornings may be cool and warm quickly. Wear hiking boots or shoes that are lightweight and well-vented with traction; avoid sandals or anything open-toe. Also wear good wool or synthetic hiking socks; we advise against cotton. Bring a sweater or jacket for evenings out by the fire.
Pack sunscreen, and a water bottle that you fill up and drink from constantly. It’s vital to stay hydrated.
That soft Irish mist can be deceptive when it comes to the sun. Definitely bring a sun hat and sunglasses. And expect the sun to be up much later in the night as we are traveling near the Summer Solstice.
Do be prepared to go outdoors in all weather. If you have an aversion to rain and wind, consider that a retreat on the coast of Ireland, even in the summer, might not be the right fit for you.
Sacred Places
If you would like to make it an epic summer adventure - come earlier or stay later for some personal exploration of Ireland – some sacred places you may wish to consider:
Solas Bhride Center • St. Brigid’s Cathedral & Fire Temple (Sheelagh na gig) • Tobar Bhride (St. Brigid’s Holy Well) • Leap Castle • Charleville Castle and Forest • Monaincha Monastic Site • Rock of Cashel • Glenstal Abbey • Grange Stone Circle • Athassel Priory • Blarney Castle • The English Market in Cork City • St Declan’s Monastery in Ardmore • Hook Head Lighthouse and coastline • Tintern Abbey • Choctaw Memorial • Jerpoint Abbey • Kells Priory • Kilkenny Castle • St. Mullins Motte and Bailey • Brownshill Portal Tomb (dolmen) • Haroldstown Portal Tomb (dolmen) • Shillelagh town and legend • Tomnafinnoge Forest Walk • Tinahely Farm • Glendalough Monastic City • Scenic Drive through Wicklow Mountains • Castleruddery Stone Circle • Athgreaney Stone Circle (the Piper’s Stones) • Newgrange • Knowth • Kildare Cathedral • Holy Cross Abbey • Hore Abbey • Ardmore • Skibbereen • • Drombeg Stone Circle • Kinsale • Beara Peninsula • Gouganne Bara • Gap of Dunloe • Trinity College Library/Book of Kells
The Details
Please understand that there is an application process required for this retreat and we may determine that this trip is not the right fit for you. We have this process in place due to the intimate setting in a private home to ensure that this retreat is a safe and fabulous experience for all attendees. If you are not accepted for this retreat your deposit will be refunded in full and we are happy to offer guidance as to what programming would be in alignment for you.
Should the pound/dollar exchange rate vary more than 5%, price is subject to change.
Trip cancellation insurance is REQUIRED for this trip.
Travel insurance companies offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need. Travel Guard Insurance is one company you may choose from for several different policy options. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum attendance of 4 participants (if we cancel your deposit is refunded in full).
We hope that this will not be required…however if you cancel prior to April 15th for any reason you will receive full refund less the $800 non-refundable booking fee.
NO REFUNDS will be given on this event after April 15th. If you are unable to attend for ANY reason we will offer your spot as a scholarship. This will provide you a karmic blessing.
Limited space available Register Now!
CAN’T MAKE IT THIS TIME AROUND?
Is travel to Ireland not possible right now?
Check out our other USA retreats, online trainings and healings and local participation at our home base in Monroe, CT USA
If you are unable to afford this retreat but feel like it is for you, you are welcome to put in a scholarship request in case any become available for this event. Just simply register and in the notes ask to be placed on the scholarship list and include why you feel it would benefit you. You will be contacted only if a space is available. Or ask us if any other of our local programing would be appropriate for you at this time.
