Discover your true self, in the heart of Ireland.
A Transformative Retreat at Benburb Priory Combining Reflection, Creativity & Adventure
Reconnect, Reflect, and Renew
Join us at Benburb Priory for a transformative program where reflection, creativity, and adventure come together to help you reconnect with your true self.
When.
June 9-22, 2024
Where.
Benburb Priory, N Ireland, UK.
How.
Local or International? We have an easy guide!
About Our Program
This program invites you to delve deeper into the four realms of the human experience- Light, Darkness, Creativity, and Transformation. We will employ our imaginations to take a pause and interrupt our daily patterns of productivity and create space for presence, play, and peace.
Benburb Priory is the perfect backdrop for serenity and Intentional exploration of beauty. Let’s slow down together and create a supportive and authentic container for remembering the truth of who we are and how radiant our hearts are if we only dare to peek.
Centered around our daily themes, this retreat promises enriching experiences, blending insightful workshops, rejuvenating wellness-focused activities, and creative/playful endeavors in the area as well as making lifelong memories, and lifelong friends.
Our Activities
DANCE/PLAY
YOGA
ARTS
VISIT BELFAST
VISIT DERRY-LONDONDERRY
VISIT DUNLUCE CASTLE
MUSIC THERAPY
MEDITATION
VISIT DUBLIN
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Meet the Team
Craig Millar
Co-Founder & Director of Program Operations
Craig is the CEO & Director of an Award Winning Digital Marketing & Website Design Agency, in Benburb, Northern Ireland, as-well as having a Key Interest within the Creative Industry, Craig has a passion for International Education & Creating Partnerships. Craig has been involved in numerous projects with Kremena, at The University of Minnesota, Duluth, as well as becoming a Global Ambassador at Ulster University, where he is currently studying BSc (Hons) Global Business with Education.
In Craig’s spare time, Craig enjoys meeting new people, as-well as travelling, with having over 27 Flights in 2024 alone, Craig has connections not only locally in Ireland, but worldwide!
Kremena Stoyanova
Co-Founder & Director of English Language & Culture Institute at University of Minnesota Duluth, MN, USA.
Kremena is the Director of the English Language and Culture Institute (ELCI) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). She also teaches domestic and international students on Design Thinking Principles. Kremena has facilitated short-term programs and retreats on a variety of themes while utilizing an array of modalities based on the purpose and intention of the course. Kremena serves on the Duluth Sister Cities International Board whose mission of building bridges for global understanding strongly aligns with her vision. Her training in Therapeutic Coaching methods, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Compassionate Inquiry (CI) give her a solid foundation for meeting the needs of the program participants with understanding and compassion.
Kremena and her family regularly host international students and see great benefits in these cultural and social exchanges. In her spare time, Kremena enjoys reading, biking, walking on the beach, working in her art studio, and other creative activities that involve her family.
What the Program includes…
Priced at
🇺🇸 US Citizens*
$2400
🇪🇺 EU Citizens*
€2100
🇬🇧 UK Citizens*
£1800
All Day Trips & Excursions
All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
All Events & Weekend activities
14 nights B&B of Sharing Accommodation*
Insurance for Our Program & Excursions
Pick up and Drop Off at Belfast City, Belfast International & Dublin Airports
*Private non-sharing rooms are available on request, for an additional fee*Prices may Vary on Current Exchange RateAir Fares or Travel to Ireland
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What to Expect: A Blend of Reflection, Playfulness, and Adventure
We’ve carefully crafted this retreat to blend a variety of practices that awaken your mind, body, and soul. Each day is filled with opportunities to embrace different aspects of your journey—whether through quiet reflection, creative expression, or shared moments of wonder.
Daily Yoga and Meditation: Start your mornings with peaceful yoga sessions in nature, followed by guided meditation that fosters presence and inner calm.
Self-Reflection and Life Philosophy Sessions: Through powerful exercises, such as self-studies and worldview discussions, you’ll gain clarity about your values, life goals, and inner beliefs.
Creative Projects and Play: Reconnect with your playful, creative self through hands-on projects that ignite your imagination and help you explore new ways of thinking.
Music Therapy and Forgiveness Practices: Let the power of music heal your heart while engaging in forgiveness practices that help release emotional blockages and open up space for new growth.
Bonfire Release Ceremony: Under the stars, you’ll participate in a moving bonfire ceremony, where you can release your fears, limiting beliefs, and anything holding you back.
Explore the Best of Ireland: From Giants Causeway to Game of Thrones Sites
Beyond the deep self-discovery work, "The Journey to Self" offers you the unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and culture of Ireland. Our retreat includes excursions to some of Ireland’s most iconic destinations:
Giants Causeway: Marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage site, a natural wonder steeped in myth and beauty.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: Feel the thrill as you cross the famous rope bridge, suspended over the stunning Atlantic coastline.
Game of Thrones Venues: For fans of the series, step into the world of Westeros as we explore legendary filming locations.
Belfast, Dublin, and Derry/Londonderry: Discover Ireland’s vibrant cities and immerse yourself in their rich history, art, and culture.
Ready to Discover a New You?
'There is a secret place. A radiant sanctuary. As real as your own kitchen. More real than that. Constructed of the purest elements. Overflowing with the ten thousand beautiful things. Worlds within worlds. Forests, rivers. Velvet coverlets thrown over featherbeds, fountains bubbling beneath a canopy of stars. Bountiful forests, universal libraries. A wine cellar offering an intoxication so sweet you will never be sober again. A clarity so complete you will never again forget.
This magnificent refuge is inside you. Enter. Shatter the darkness that shrouds the doorway… believe the incredible truth that the Beloved has chosen for his dwelling place the core of your own being because that is the single most beautiful place in all of creation.”
― St Teresa of Avila
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