The Sacred Feminine in the West of Ireland: A Homecoming of the Soul

June 27th – July 4th, 2012

Join Mara Freeman on an inspirational journey that will open you to the living presence of the Goddess in Ireland - and provide an opportunity for you to awaken to your innermost self deep within Ireland’s Spiritual Heartland.

Ben Bulben, Ireland

Refresh your spirit in the heart of Connacht, the ancient western province of Ireland associated with learning, wisdom and magic. We will be staying in Sligo, traditionally known as The Land of Heart’s Desire, a breathtakingly beautiful county, with spectacular scenery and unspoilt landscapes: long sweeps of sandy beaches, rolling green hills, shining lakes, waterfalls, and magical woodlands. Sligo is home to possibly the most abundant ancient sacred sites in Ireland, stretching back more than 5,000 years.

Many of the goddesses of ancient Ireland can be discovered within this land of myth and story, including Maeve, ancestral heroine and fore-mother of the Celts; the Morrigan: ‘Great Queen’; Airmid, goddess of healing; the Cailleach, Brighid and many lesser known female deities and holy women.

Ireland is a land richly endowed with a treasury of myth and story. Mara has been coming to Ireland for over 30 years and is steeped in its rich mythical history and legends which she will share through talks, stories, songs, meditations and rituals.


Meditiation, Ireland
  • Discover the secret heart of this ancient Earth-based wisdom tradition as Mara and knowledgeable local guides lead explorations of the sacred landscape and its lore.
  • Find your connection with the power, wisdom and beauty of these living presences at mountain cairns, holy wells, stone circles, fairy glens, mysterious lakes, and beside the sea.
  • Deeply immerse yourself in the Mysteries of the Celtic and Neolithic ancestors at unspoilt, uncrowded sites where you can still hear the echoes of ancient voices.

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Strandhill-Beach

"We are very grateful that we decided to travel with you – your tour was the best we've ever been on in terms of organization, intention, and vision! Thank you for helping us enter deep into the Irish landscape, both physical and mythic."
– Elyn Aviva & Gary White, Santa Fe, NM, 2007.

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Our Accommodation

We will be staying at Ballaghboy Lodge, which has fabulous views over Lough Arrow and the Carrowkeel cairns. Karen Lytton and her family will be our hosts ready to spoil us with their warmth and hospitality – not to mention fabulous, home-cooked organic food!

Many guests who stay at Ballaghboy don’t want to leave! Read these reviews!.

This journey is open to 10 people only. The cost is $2,495 per person.
The fee includes

  • Accommodation in a shared room or cabin (all fully ensuite) at Ballaghboy Lodge
  • Full breakfast and dinner, plus one lunch
  • All transportation in a private bus, including pick-up from and to Dublin Airport
  • All presenters, guest speakers and entrance fees

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