Michael Bush

I have journeyed twice to the North of Ireland for this beautiful, creative, and life-giving retreat. Gareth offers insight, opportunities for reflection, and engaging stories that inspire and challenge me to live and tell a better story through my own life. I delighted in ample opportunities to hear from other story-tellers, poets, and spiritual leaders, laugh and cry together with the other retreat participants, stand in spots filled with the stories and memories of past struggle and hope, and venture into stunning physical landscapes of sea, mountains, and pasture. I am deeply thankful for the experience of these meaningful, powerful, and playful days. I will assuredly return to make new discoveries and new friends.

- Michael Bush

Jacob Ratliff

Marketing Director at ashevilleMARKETER

IN ADDITION TO OUR SCHEDULED RETREATS, WE ALSO SOMETIMES OFFER RETREATS TO FOLKS WHO WISH TO TRAVEL TOGETHER AS A GROUP. If you can gather a minimum of ten people, contact us to discuss the possibility - we’d be delighted to hear from you.

  • “ A recent participant wrote to us after our retreat, saying it was “…one of the most profound spiritual journeys I have ever undertaken, in the delightful company of deep spirited and utterly engaging fellow travelers. At the right time in the right way, it has changed my life…” ”
  • “ “…a fabulous opportunity to experience the physical beauty, the political culture and history and the warm, friendly people of Ireland. An opportunity to slow down, reflect and connect with interesting, diverse people in substantive, heart-level ways…” ”
  • “ “…a unique experience…to journey with total strangers through the beautiful city and countryside, learning about conflict and peace both in the healing of Ireland and our own internal search for peace. With storytelling, poetry, mysticism to round out a life-changing adventure while developing lifelong friendships.” ”