As the seasons change, it can be the perfect time to step away from the usual routine, slow down and make space for your own wellbeing.
Redcastle Hotel & Spa’s two-night Yoga Weekend Retreats return from Friday, 27 November to Sunday, 29 November 2026, and Friday, 15 January to Sunday, 17 January 2027.
Set on the shores of Lough Foyle on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula, each retreat combines yoga, meditation, nourishing food and time outdoors, offering guests the opportunity to reconnect with themselves in a peaceful coastal setting.
The Benefits of Slowing Down
Yoga encourages gentle movement, flexibility and a greater awareness of the breath, helping the mind and body to slow down after the demands of everyday life. Throughout the weekend, more energising Vinyasa Flow sessions are balanced with restorative practices designed to encourage deep relaxation.
Guided meditation and intention setting provide further opportunities for reflection, while the unhurried pace of the retreat allows guests to focus on how they feel without the usual distractions.
The coastal setting is also an important part of the experience. Fresh sea air, open views and the soothing rhythm of the water create a natural sense of calm, whether guests are walking along the beach, enjoying the warmth of the sauna or simply taking a quiet moment overlooking Lough Foyle.
Yoga for Every Level
The weekend will be led by Tara O’Rourke, founder of SaoBeo Therapies and Training. Tara is a qualified Wellness Therapist, Homeopath, Yoga and Meditation Teacher who has studied in Ireland, the UK and Germany.
Guests will take part in two Vinyasa Flow sessions and two restorative yoga practices, as well as a guided meditation and intention-setting ritual.
No previous yoga experience is required. Each retreat is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners, so guests can take part at a pace that feels comfortable for them.
Places are intentionally limited to approximately 30 guests per retreat, helping to create a relaxed, personal and welcoming atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Reconnect with the Coast
Alongside the indoor wellbeing programme, guests will be invited to experience the beauty of the Inishowen coastline with a moderate beach walk and a visit to Culdaff Beach.
The coastal experience includes 30 minutes in the Mobile Sauna by the Sea, where guests can relax and warm up while surrounded by the Donegal landscape. Those who wish to take the experience a little further can also enjoy up to 30 minutes of sea swimming.
The combination of sea air, movement and time spent outdoors offers a refreshing contrast to the slower yoga and meditation sessions, creating a weekend that feels both restorative and gently energising.
Time to Yourself
Owen McGee, General Manager of Redcastle Hotel & Spa, said:
“Our yoga retreats are all about giving people permission to step away from the usual routine for a couple of days. The setting here lends itself perfectly to slowing down, whether that is through yoga and meditation, walking by the sea or simply enjoying good food and some uninterrupted time to yourself.
“We have already seen a great response to the November retreat and are looking forward to welcoming both returning guests and complete beginners.”
Your Two-Night Yoga Retreat
The Yoga Retreat Package starts from €345 per person sharing in a Deluxe Standard Double or Twin Room.
Seaview Deluxe Rooms are available from €385 per person sharing, while One Bedroom Suites start from €395 per person sharing.
The two-night package includes:
- Two nights’ accommodation
- Full breakfast each morning
- Dinner in the award-winning Edge Restaurant on both evenings
- Two Vinyasa Flow yoga sessions
- Two restorative yoga practices
- An intention-setting ritual and guided meditation
- A moderate beach walk
- 30 minutes in the Mobile Sauna by the Sea
- The option of 30 minutes’ sea swimming at Culdaff Beach
- Complimentary access to the hotel’s leisure facilities
A supplement of €50 per night applies for single occupancy.
Whether you are an experienced yogi or simply looking for a different way to rest and recharge, Redcastle’s Yoga Weekend Retreat offers the space to move, breathe and enjoy some uninterrupted time by the sea.
Advance booking is recommended, as places are limited to approximately 30 guests per retreat.