Testimonials
"The retreat with Sean and Mary exceeded any expectations that I had. Arriving in Ireland, getting to the ferry, and stepping onto the magical island of Inis Mor was so easy! Just follow all of Sean and Mary’s instructions on the website, and know that you will be guided in every way. The guest house felt like we were in an Irish manor home, the Irish breakfast was always fresh and abundant (you will eat well and enjoy a visit to the local pub too!) Right on the property were ancient ruins and gorgeous views of the island, down to the sea. Our time together was soulful and fostered a deep feeling of connection to the land, ancestors and the rich history of Ireland. Our outings and easy hikes and walks brought us to many sacred places. The story telling, songs, and yoga practices we shared were full of joy. I recommend this trip to anyone…travel with a friend, a loved one, or come alone. You will leave Ireland with a full heart." - Sheila
"Making a Celtic Journeys retreat with Mary and Seán was a truly wonderful, whole-person experience. Combining wisdom-filled talks, accessible chants and music, and simple yet profound rituals, Mary and Seán create a container for deepening one's knowledge and experience of the Celtic world that is enjoyable, easeful, and eminently applicable to one's life. Both the "newbie" to Celtic spirituality and the adept will find much here, as will all types of Celtic pilgrims. The pace of the days is restorative and the excursions are meaningful and not too strenuous. The beauty of the island, the good food, comfortable accommodations, and laughter and camaraderie that is built over the days together all add up to a beautiful experience of Celtic wisdom and arts as well as of the Celtic spirit and way of living (and enjoying!) life. Make your Celtic Journey now--you will be glad you did, and you will come away with new tools for a joyful life!"- James
"Inis Mór provides the spectacular backdrop for this very Irish kind of retreat. Welcome and hospitality are key, as is the fluid rhythm of our days. Mary and Seán facilitate with a gentle but keenly felt sense of what it means to be present and connecting with our deepest selves, our ancestors and the surrounding extraordinary landscape. I found myself joyfully absorbing the Celtic Wisdom and way of being which Mary presented without any sense of persuasion or conformity. Seán’s beautiful voice brought the comfort of song. I found my heart expand and heal as we sang chants in Irish, and enjoyed some popular traditional songs together. Two of the evenings Seán provided an opportunity for a sweet gentle Yoga practice which seamlessly embodied the themes of our retreat. Our excursions to different ancient sites around the island were rituals of self exploration, as opposed to mere sight seeing. Our food was plentiful, delicious and nourishing. The people and animals of Inis Mór were so welcoming as we continued to bond as a group of Pilgrims. This was my second time participating in this retreat, and I learned many new things about myself and this island." - Heather
“Shared time with you two and our entire Pilgrim Family on the beautiful Island of Inis Mór has been heart soothing, mind calming and soul quenching. I came to the retreat open to its offerings and I leave the retreat more open to life, the internal stirrings and fire as well as the external. Feeling grounded, cradled and full of gratitude. Your guidance and this land – heartful blessings and full of gifts I cherish dearly.” – Tehroma
“It would have been more than enough to have only experienced the abundant, luscious sights, sounds, experiences and ideas offered to the group on Inis Mór. Mary and Seán invite everyone to come in and keep close, when folks wish to. But for me, in addition, my sense of understanding subtly changed and I can’t for the life of me explain; its purview lies beyond thoughts and words. You have to come here and wrap yourself around that Celtic Spirit, and identify that sense for yourself.” – Karen
