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The Venue: Nestled on the southern coast of West Cork, Liss Art Estate epitomizes the enchantment of the Irish countryside on a vast domain covered with cypresses and century-old cedars. This elegant Georgian-style manor offers bright guest rooms furnished in a modern country style and divided between three buildings, each with its unique character. 

On the grounds, take the time to enjoy a nearly metaphysical experience, contemplating the sky from the Sky Garden, a giant earth-and-stone crater lined with emerald grass, the work of renown artist James Turrell.

Join us to relax, to unwind and be spoilt for the duration of your stay.

Rooms are beautifully and individually decorated in an elegant style.  The estate features a range of rooms and suites that all include an ensuite.  They are spread through the Georgian Manor to the adjacent Garden House and the Victoria Lake House, which is a 7 minute walk to the manor.  Spacious and bright, each room in the historic estate offers scenie views of the surrounding parkland or gardens. In 2021 & 2022 Liss Ard Estate underwent an extensive renovation which fully renovated all guest rooms and common areas.  

For those staying in the Lakehouse, golf buggies are available all weekend to move around freely if you don’t fancy the stroll, also staff are on hand to drive you up & down to the Lakehouse or the Saunas at any time.

The Food:  Food will be prepared by Liss Ard’s Head Chef, Luca Armellino.
Luca was born in Cagliari, Italy, and has worked alongside some of the world’s best chefs including Renè Redzepi at Noma, and Thomas Keller at PerSe in NYC.

Luca has also worked in Japan under the mentorship of Chef Luca Fantin and at St.Hubertus in San Cassiano, guided by Chef Norbert Niederkofler. Luca will be spoiling us for the weekend with delicious and nutritious vegetarian food. Enjoy Pre dinner mocktails prepared by The Yoga Tree. Alchemy Bar will also be open should you wish to have a sneaky cocktail, glass of wine or 2! Throughout the weekend we will enjoy 2 breakfasts, 2 (3 course) Evening Meals and 2 (2 course) light lunches. 

Yoga:  We will be led through 5 Yoga practices, a Restorative Yoga Practice and an early morning Pranayama practice by senior Yoga teacher Hazel Buckley.  Hazel has over 15 years experience teaching Yoga with a wide range of styles and trainings, you can learn more about Hazel here.  The classes will be suitable for all levels, modifications will be offered for those that would like to take it slower and variations will be suggested for those that would like to take it deeper.  Join in as much of the practices as you wish or feel free to stay snuggle up in bed if that is what your body needs.

Dr. Eithne Hunt, UCC professor and well-being expert, will share practical tools to cultivate balance, resilience, and self-care. Her inspiring talk offers actionable insights to help you align your choices with your values and enhance your daily life.

Cold Water & Outdoor Sauna: If feeling brave have a a dip in the cold water lake and warm up in one of 2 wood burning stoves.  Or skip the lake and head straight for the sauna!

Holistic Massages & Treatments available: Liss Ard Estate’s in house therapists will be available all weekend for treatments.  They offer over 10 treatments designed to enhance your mind, body and spirit.

Night Walk: Mike Cole, owner of Liss Ard Estate, will guide us on a captivating night walk through the enchanting Skygarden, sharing its history and unique features along the way.

This year’s theme, The Elements, invites you to connect with nature and yourself:

• Earth: Grounding arrival yoga practice and a magical guided night walk through the Skygarden led by Liss Ard’s owner, Mike Cole.
• Water: Flowing vinyasa yoga and an optional swim in the tranquil lake.
• Fire: Dynamic, heated yoga practices with light weights to ignite your inner strength, plus a relaxing sauna experience.
• Air: Heart-opening yoga practice to lift your spirits, paired with a wellness talk by Dr. Eithne Hunt on balancing life and cultivating well-being.
• Space: An inversions class exploring poses like shoulder stands and headstands, with time to enjoy the beautiful estate grounds.

Snuggle up in front of one of the many open fires in Liss Ard Estate, unwind and set the tone for 2025.  

Schedule: ( this is subject to change, there will also be some surprises throughout the weekend!!):

Friday:

Check in from 3pm
5.30pm – In the Yoga Room, on our mats for our opening Yoga practice – Earth Grounding Flow
7.30pm – Pre Dinner Mocktails in Alchemy bar followed by 3 course dinner
9.30pm – Night Walk with Mike Cole

Saturday:

7.30am – Elemental Pranyama followed by a morning Fire Yoga Sculpt Practice(with light weights) in the Yoga Room
9 – 10am Breakfast served in the Dining Room
Free time in the morning to explore, chill, dip in the lake & warm up in the sauna, receive a treatment or sleep!!
12pm –Space Element – Inversions Yoga Class
2pm Lunch
Free time in the afternoon to explore, chill, dip in the lake, warm up in the sauna, receive a treatment or sleep!!
5pm – Dr Eithne Hunt Wellness Talk
6.15pm Elemental Restorative Yoga
7.30pm – Pre Dinner Mocktails in Alchemy Bar followed by 3 Course Dinner

Sunday:

Sleep in!!
8.30 – 9.30 Vinyasa/Prana Flow – Water Element
9.30 – 10.30am Breakfast served in the Dining Room
10.30 – 12.30pm Free time to explore, chill, dip in the lake & warm up in the sauna, receive a treatment or sleep!!
12.30pm Closing Yoga Flow – Air Gratitude Flow
1.30pm Farewell Lunch

How to Book:

Spaces are limited please contact Hazel on 0868549660 for more information or to book your spot.

Sharing in Lakehouse €580 pps
Sharing in Main House €640 pps
Single supplement in Garden Rooms (adjoining main house) €680 pp
Single supplement in Main House €740 pp

** Should you wish to book a treatment or order a drink at the bar these are at an extra cost, everything else is included 🙂