Bespoke Retreats in West Cork Ireland for 2-8 students at The Embody Studio B & B
Choose what you need each day in a full immersion retreat, or a mini-retreat with an inspiring morning practice and breakfast to start your day
Come with a partner or meet a friend
Full Immersion or Fresh Start: We offer you two types of personalized retreats to disconnect...and reconnect
Now Taking Booking Requests!
2-3 night Rate
Group of 3 to 8 People, Per Person
- Private Bedroom €200
- Shared Bedroom (2-3 people) €130
4-7 Night Rate
Group of 3 to 8 People, Per Person
- Private Bedroom €190
- Shared Bedroom (2-3 People) €120
2-3 night Rate
Private for 1 or 2 People Per Night
If Booking A Custom Retreat For 2 People, Each Individual Will Have Their Own Private Bed & Bath or A Couple May Choose to Share A Private Bed & Bath
- Private Bed & Bath, 1 Person €300
- Private Bed & Bath, 2 People, Per Person €230
4-7 Night Rate
Private for 1 or 2 People Per Night
If Booking A Custom Retreat For 2 People, Each Individual Will Have Their Own Private Bed & Bath or A Couple May Choose to Share A Private Bed & Bath
- Private Bed & Bath, 1 Person €290
- Private Bed & Bath, 2 People, Per Person €210
Fresh Start Mini-Retreat
2-3 night Rate
Group of 3 to 8 People
- Private Bedroom €140
- Shared Bedroom (2-3 people) €90
4-7 Night Rate
Group of 3 to 8 people
- Private Bedroom €120
- Shared Bedroom (2-3 People) €75
2-3 night Rate
Private for 1 or 2 people
If Booking A Custom Retreat For 2 People, Each Individual Will Have Their Own Private Bed & Bath or A Couple May Choose to Share A Private Bed & Bath
- Private Bedroom €160
- Shared Bedroom (2-3 people) €110
4-7 Night Rate
Private for 1 or 2 people
If Booking A Custom Retreat For 2 People, Each Individual Will Have Their Own Private Bed & Bath or A Couple May Choose to Share A Private Bed & Bath
- Private Bedroom €140
- Shared Bedroom (2-3 People) €90
Accommodation Options
- Heron Room: Ensuite Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Twin Beds
- Mt. Gabriel Room: Ensuite Bath, King or 2 Twin Beds and Double Bed
- Blue Room: Private Full Bath, King or 2 Twin Beds
Ready to
Plan Your Retreat
Share your vision & Goals
What best-loved practices do you want to include that we offer? We are happy to make suggestions that tailor to your needs.
Decide who accompanies you
Perhaps you are coming as a couple, a group of friends, or would like to venture out on your own and form new friendships, in which case we will fit you with a compatible group. We comfortably accommodate up to 8 people.
Choose dates & Length of stay
We offer both the Full Immersion and Fresh Start Retreats for 2-7 nights. We are also able to curate longer retreats on request.
Food As Medicine
Please share any dietary considerations. All retreats include breakfast. The Full Immersion includes 2 meals per day. We believe in offering simple, fresh local ingredients whenever possible, including those that we grow in our polytunnel!
book Your Retreat
Please fill out the Request Form below, email or call us to book.
Getting Here
Derreennaclogh, Ballydehob, Co. Cork P81 C638
Printable Travel Information
We are a 4 hour drive from Dublin airport. Dublin is a large international airport with the most flight options and competitive prices. If flying into Dublin, the options are train or 2 bus companies that serve Dublin to Cork City. There are also 2 bus companies that serve Cork to Bantry or Skibbereen, where we will pick you up. Skibbereen is approximately 22 minutes from the property and Bantry is 15 minutes.
Dublin Airport: https://www.dublinairport.com/
From Dublin Airport To Dublin Heuston Train Station: Taxi -The quickest way to get from Dublin Airport to Heuston train station is taxi. The approximate cost is €25. Bus – take the bus to Dublin Heuston Station: https://www.dublinexpress.ie/airport-to-city €7 one way booked online, the bus from the airport to the train station picks up at Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; it goes two times every hour. It is a lovely bus ride through the Dublin City Centre along the River Liffey. If you would like to see a bit of Dublin, you could plan to spend a few hours in Dublin before boarding the train.
Train from Dublin Heuston Station to Cork Kent Station: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/rail-fares-and-tickets/fares-info/dublin-cork. €33 for a flexible/changeable ticket booked online. Approximate travel time is 2 1/2 hours. The train from Dublin Heuston Station to Cork Kent station goes every hour on the hour. We recommend you leave 2 or more hours between your flight arrival time into Dublin Airport and your train booking.
Buses From Dublin Airport To Cork City:
Aircoach: https://www.aircoach.ie/. €19 one way online, from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 or Terminal 2 zone 20 to Cork Moodys Cafe Lower Glanmire Road, travel time: 3 hours and 30 minutes (fastest and most economical)
Bus Eireann: https://www.buseireann.ie/ €38 one way, several airport stops to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place, you can also complete your travel booking from Cork City to Skibbereen or Bantry on this site.
Bus From Cork City To Bantry or Skibbereen:
West Cork Connect, https://westcorkconnect.ie/ Cork (St. Patrick’s Quay Station) to Skibbereen – route 230 €11 one way, Cork to Bantry Square- route 229 €12. It is about a 7 minute walk from Cork Kent train station to St. Patrick’s Quay station where you get the West Cork Connect. West Cork Connect does not service Cork Airport, but is the fastest and least expensive option from Cork City.
Bus Eireann: https://www.buseireann.ie/ , services Cork Airport, Cork City, Bantry and Skibbereen.
Bus From Cork City To Bantry or Skibbereen:
West Cork Connect: https://westcorkconnect.ie/ Cork (St. Patrick’s Quay Station) to Skibbereen – route 230 €11 one way, Cork to Bantry Square- route 229 €12. It is about a 7 minute walk from Cork Kent train station to St. Patrick’s Quay station where you get the West Cork Connect. West Cork Connect does not service Cork Airport, but is the fastest and least expensive option from Cork City.
Bus Eireann: https://www.buseireann.ie/ , services Cork Airport, Cork City, Bantry and Skibbereen.
Cork is about 1 and 20 minutes from the property. There are many flight options from European destinations to Cork. The buses will take you to Bantry or Skibbereen, where we will pick you up. Private transport takes you directly to the property.
Cork Airport Site: https://www.corkairport.com/to-from-the-airport
Buses From Cork City To Bantry or Skibbereen:
West Cork Connect- https://westcorkconnect.ie/ Cork (St. Patrick’s Quay Station) to Skibbereen – route 230 €11 one way, Cork to Bantry Square- route 229 €12. It is about a 7 minute walk from Cork Kent train station to St. Patrick’s Quay station where you get the West Cork Connect. West Cork Connect does not service Cork Airport, but is the fastest and least expensive option from Cork City.
Bus Eireann: https://www.buseireann.ie/ , services Cork Airport, Cork City, Bantry and Skibbereen.
Private Transport: Skibb Taxi/West Cork Cabs https://skibbtaxi.ie/ Direct to our property: 1-2 people €140, 3-4 people €150
Shannon airport is just under 3 hours drive from the property and can be accessed by bus or care hire. There are some direct transatlantic flights, though somewhat seasonal. The bus goes through Cork City to Bantry or Skibbereen. Please see information for Cork Airport for specific bus information from Cork city.
Shannon Airport site: https://www.shannonairport.ie/passengers/to-from/
Bus: https://www.buseireann.ie/
Kerry Airport is just under 2 hours from the property. There are limited direct flights from European destinations. If flying into Kerry, it is best to rent a car as all bus services for Bantry and Skibbereen go through Cork City, making the journey 5 hours.
Kerry Airport: https://kerryairport.ie/website/
Retreat Booking Info & Policies
What we Provide
- all guests will have access to the yoga studio on request for self-guided yoga and meditation
- yoga mats, a full yoga wall & props including straps, blocks, bolsters, blankets, slo-mo/gertie balls, eye pillows, and sand bags. You can bring your personal mat and props if you prefer
- phone for local calls & Wi-Fi (though you will be asked to limit use of your personal phone and devices while on the property and be discreet)
- A hot tub! If you are on a Full Immersion Retreat, enjoy the stars, or the sound of the morning birds on the pond from our wood burning, chemical free Japanese style Ofuro hot tube
What To Bring
- warm, layered clothing for yoga & hiking. Even if you don't intend to hike, we highly recommend waterproof shoes, rain jacket, hat & waterproof pants
- a notebook and pens for self reflection, intellectual content and embodied writing sessions
- shampoo, toiletries and suncreen (yes! the sun is intense here because of our latitude!)
- slippers for inside, swimsuit for outside (sea swim or hot tub night)
- water bottle and backpack or waist bag
- If you like to sleep in a dark room, consider bringing a sleeping eye mask. The days are long in the summer and the shades in the bedrooms are not room darkening, (because we believe in following the light of our circadian cycle).
- Ear plugs for sleeping if you have a roomate or don't want to hear the sheep, cows, donkeys and birds in the early hours of morning and at bedtime
- Any small items for the "altar", or you may find some here
- Please do your best packing, but we have laundary available to you if needed, (hanging clothes on the line in the breezy Irish sunshine is a mini-meditation!)
Reservation Policy
A deposit of 15% is required to book your reservation. Reservations are considered final once the deposit is made. Deposit is non-refundable under any and all circumstances.
Cancellation/Re-Booking Policy
We kindly request that all cancellations be made at least 30 days in advance. If you need to change your dates or length of stay, the deposit can be transferred to the new dates (pending availability) if the change is made more than 30 days before the original retreat start date. Re-booked dates must be within 6 months of the original retreat date.
Payment Options
Payment may be made by credit card, IBAN/BIC direct bank transfer, Venmo, Revolut or cash on arrival. Final payment of the full balance is due on arrival. Please be aware that a 5% credit card processing fee will be absorbed by the guest for all foreign, non-euro credit cards.
Send your Booking request
Please fill out the form so we can learn more about you and your considerations. After sending the form, we will be in touch, or you are welcome to call via phone or WhatsApp +353 87 409 7765
Optional Retreat Add-Ons
Private Yoga Therapy
- Megan provides personalized home practice documentation and follow up support as needed. The first session includes an initial intake and may take up to 90 minutes.
Reiki or Healing Touch Session
- Healing Touch and Reiki are both bio-field therapies that take an energy-based approach to health and healing. Michael offers Reiki and Megan offers Healing Touch energy therapy
Yoga Therapy 3 Session
- Megan provides personalized home practice documentation and follow up support as needed. The first session includes an initial intake and may take up to 90 minutes.
Ayurvedic Marma Point Therapy
- This treatment is 60 minutes. Megan combines light massage, essential oils & pranic healing to encourage physical & mental well being.
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