Wellness Retreats 2026

 

Weekend & Half Day Wellness Retreats in Fermanagh & Tyrone, Northern Ireland, with Forest Bathing, qigong, yoga, meditation, mindfulness and sound baths...

Retreat yourself!

 

Wellness Retreats by Being Zen Holistic Health, including wellness retreats for women, weekend retreats and half-day forest bathing retreats featuring qigong, yoga, meditation, mindfulness and sound baths, run throughout the year, both independently and in collaboration with other retreat centres in Northern Ireland, primarily in Fermanagh and Tyrone. All of the retreats that Fiona is hosting, or involved in, are listed below. Forest Bathing Retreats by Being Zen Holistic Health encourage us to spend more time outdoors, experiencing our surroundings in fresh and innovative ways, exploring our connection with the Earth and developing our appreciation of our home planet. All forest bathing retreats provide much needed opportunities for digital detox. Gift vouchers are available for both of the BZHH signature forest bathing retreats, featuring forest bathing activities, qigong, yoga, guided meditation and relaxation, and Sound Baths. These retreats also include a simple but wholesome vegetarian lunch. 

 

Find your inner wild! 

 

Fiona currently runs two signature Being Zen Holistic Health half day Wildness and Wellness retreats in Knockmany Forest Park in the Clogher Valley, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, just 2 miles from Augher, 14 miles from Omagh and 24 miles from Enniskillen. Knockmany Forest Park is also approximately a one hour drive from Belfast city centre. These retreats include the relaxing and easygoing "Wildness & Wellness: Relax, Restore & Reconnect" which runs from spring to early autumn, and "Wildness & Wellness: Calm & Connect" which runs from late autumn and through the winter months.

 

Wildness and Wellness retreats bring nature and wellness together, aiming to encourage more people into wild spaces and experience the benefits thereof. 

 

If you would like to stay overnight in the area, Corick House Hotel and Spa, Clogher, and The Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown are both located an easy distance from Knockmany Forest Park, at 1.2 miles and 8.5 miles respectively. There are also many other accommodation options from which to choose in the local area.

All other retreats listed below are run in collaboration with other retreat centres. 

If you already have a group of people and would like Being Zen to facilitate a retreat exclusively for your group and tailored to your needs, you can contact Fiona to request this.

Dietary Requirements

Please let Being Zen Holistic Health know about any food sensitivities and special dietary requirements at the time of booking a retreat so that we can accommodate you to the best of our ability. All meals are lacto-vegetarian -  excluding meat, poultry, fish and eggs, and including dairy products - often with plant based alternatives available. 

Cancellation Policy

  1. Should you need to cancel your place on a retreat, deposits are fully refundable by bank transfer up until a full 14 days before the retreat commences, and fully transferable to any other Being Zen retreat thereafter. You will receive a digital receipt once payment has been received.

  2. In the rare event that Being Zen Holistic Health has to cancel a retreat, deposits are fully refundable or fully transferable, whichever you prefer. Being Zen Holistic Health will aim to give a minimum of 10 days notice in the event of needing to cancel a retreat. 

Retreat Payment Options & Booking

Confirm there is space available on the retreat you are interested in by email before paying your deposit. Once your deposit has been paid, please also confirm this by email, stating which payment method you chose. You will receive a digital receipt from BZHH once payment has been received. 

A deposit of £20 per person for a half-day retreat, or £125 per person for a weekend retreat, secures your place on that retreat. Paying a deposit is OPTIONAL; however, priority is given to those who secure their place with a deposit and BZHH cannot guarantee your place without a deposit. Deposits are fully refundable by bank transfer up until a full 14 days before the retreat commences, and fully transferable to any other Being Zen retreat thereafter. The balance for any retreat can also be paid by bank transfer, Revolut, or by cash on arrival at the retreat. For payments made by bank transfer or Revolut, you will receive a digital receipt once payment has been received.

Payments for all retreats can be made by bank transfer to:

 

Fiona Gracey (Personal account)

Allied Irish Bank

Sort Code: 93-86-48 

Account number: 52691065

Address: AIB (NI), 78 Wellington Street, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 6AF, Northern Ireland.

 

Or by Revolut:

Fiona Gracey

Sort code: 04-00-75

Account number: 55162533

You can send payment on Revolut by highlighting this link:

revolut.me/fionavwp2

Address: Revolut Ltd, 30 South Colonnade, E14 5HX, London, United Kingdom.

Wildness & Wellness:

"Relax, Restore & Reconnect"

Sunday 20th September 2026

£50/€60pp

AVAILABLE!

 

Join Fiona for a gentle half day retreat - from 12pm to 430pm - in the hills and forests of the beautiful Knockmany Forest Park in the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland - with a focus on relaxation, restoration and renewal, and suitable for most fitness levels. Explore and enjoy flowing qigong, guided meditation, an easygoing forest walk, forest bathing and a sound bath in this beautiful location. Simple vegetarian lunch included. Places are limited to 8 people to ensure everyone's comfort and safety, and can be secured by paying a £20 or €25 deposit. Sensible shoes, comfortable, cosy clothing and a rain coat and waterproof trousers are recommended for the forest walk and forest bathing. Much of this retreat will be held outdoors, weather permitting, encouraging and enabling us to reconnect with Nature. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to switch off your mobile phone for a few hours to enjoy and benefit from a digital detox! 

Introduction, Booking and Retreat Schedule

INTRODUCTION:
 
This is a gentle retreat which aims to be accessible to all. Qigong is an older form of Tai Chi and is gentle on the body, with a focus on flowing movements,  breathing and visualisation. The forest walk is also, for this retreat, largely on the level.  There are a few forest bathing and outdoor meditation options, weather permitting, and one of these involves a short but steep incline; this option could be chosen only if all present are sufficiently able bodied. We will be outdoors as much as possible, and for as many activities as possible; however, the Retreat Room is available for the duration of the retreat as needed. It is recommended that guests wear comfortable clothing and bring outdoor clothes and shoes, including raincoat and waterproof trousers, so that some of the activities can continue outdoors even in the event of some rain. 
 
BOOKING:
 
An optional deposit of £20 or €25, payable by bank transfer or Revolut, will guarantee your place on this retreat, with the balance payable on arrival at the retreat. It is not necessary to pay the advance deposit, but priority places are given to those who do choose to reserve a place in this way. This deposit is fully refundable up until 7 days before the event, whereupon it becomes non-refundable, but remains fully transferable to any other Being Zen half day event.
 
RETREAT SCHEDULE:
 
The retreat schedule will look something like this, but may be adapted to some degree to make the most of the weather conditions on the day and the fitness level of the group as a whole:
 
12pm - Meet at Knockmany Forest Park, located 2 miles from Augher in County Tyrone, in the "Retreat Room" beside the car park. This facility is all ground floor, has public toilets, and the Retreat Room has large windows looking out towards the Forest and double doors which open out onto a covered outdoor area. There is a large car park with ample space for parking. Guests are welcome to have tea/coffee. Black tea and a selection of herbal teas will be provided, as well as milk and sugar. 

1215pm - Qigong - indoors or out, possibly at the Anya's Grave viewpoint, depending on the weather and on how able bodied the group. In any case, we have several lovely spots close to  the  Retreat Room in Knockmany from which to choose for our qigong! 
 
115pm - Simple and light vegetarian lunch and tea/coffee. Any food sensitivities should be mentioned at time of booking. 
 
145pm - After lunch clean up.
 
2pm - Guided Meditation and Sound Bath. 
 
245pm - Walk and Forest Bathing.
 
430pm approx. - Close. 

Ikigai: Life Purpose Weekend Retreat

25th to 27th September 2026

£260/€300/pp

 

AVAILABLE!

 

Life Purpose Retreat drawing on various aspects of Japanese philosophy, including ikigai (reason for being), kaizen (continuous improvement), and hansei (self reflection). Other aspects of Japanese philosophy will also be touched on, such as mono no aware (a gentle sadness at the transience of things) and wabi-sabi (the beauty of imperfection). Join us for a weekend of introspection, meditation, relaxation, Japanese philosophy workshops and tai chi qigong. Holistic therapies are available on request for an additional fee. 

Ikigai Retreat Schedule

Friday


3pm onwards ARRIVAL and holistic therapies if requested. 

6pm DINNER
640pm Welcome and introduction to the Ikigai retreat with Sukhada.
7pm Chakra Dancing with Celine.
8pm Sound Bath with Sukhada.

Saturday
9am Qigong and an introduction to Hansei - the art of Self Reflection.
1015am BREAKFAST
11am Ikigai Workshop - Introduction to the philosophy of Ikigai, plus brainstorming, goal setting and CBT techniques for removal of obstacles. General tips for living Ikigai day by day.
1pm LUNCH
145pm Guided Meditation and visualisation.
3pm Walk with Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing.
4pm Free time for personal reflection.
6pm DINNER
7pm Introducing Kaizen  - the art of continuous improvement - Zazen with Fiona  - Zen meditation.

Sunday
830am Hatha Yoga with Sukhada.
945am BREAKFAST
11am Guided Relaxation with Sukhada.
1145am Close of retreat.

Photo: FGracey

Wildness and Wellness:

 "Calm & Connect"

Sunday 18th October 2026

£50/€60pp

AVAILABLE!

 

A half day retreat designed to calm the nervous system, encourage grounding in preparation for winter, and deepen our connection with nature, from 12pm to 430pm - in the hills and forests of the beautiful Knockmany Forest Park in the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland - and suitable for most fitness levels. Explore and enjoy yin yoga, restorative yoga, guided meditation, and sound bath, and a gentle forest walk with forest bathing in this beautiful location. Simple vegetarian lunch included. Places are limited to 8 people to ensure everyone's comfort and safety, and can be secured by paying a £20 or €25 deposit. Sensible shoes, comfortable, cosy clothing and a rain coat and waterproof trousers are recommended for the forest walk and forest bathing. Some of this retreat will be held outdoors, weather permitting, encouraging and enabling us to connect with Nature. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to switch off your mobile phone for a few hours to enjoy and benefit from a digital detox! 

Introduction, Booking and Retreat Schedule
INTRODUCTION:
 
This is a gentle retreat which aims to be accessible to as many people as possible. Yin Yoga is a gentle form of yoga where the postures are seated or supported on the mat and held for 3 to 5 minutes. In Restorative Yoga the body is fully supported by props to encourage deep relaxation. The yin yoga class and the Restorative Yoga with Sound Bath will be indoor events. The forest walk is also, for this retreat, largely on the level. There are a few forest bathing and outdoor meditation options, weather permitting, and one of these involves a short but steep incline; this option could be chosen only if all present are sufficiently able bodied. We will be outdoors for the forest walk and forest bathing, so it is recommended that guests wear cosy, comfortable clothing and bring outdoor clothes and shoes, including raincoat and waterproof trousers, so that these activities can continue outdoors even in the event of rain. 
 
BOOKING:
 
An optional deposit of £20 or €25, payable by bank transfer or Revolut, will guarantee your place on this retreat, with the balance payable on arrival at the retreat. It is not necessary to pay the advance deposit, but priority places are given to those who do choose to reserve a place in this way. This deposit is fully refundable up until 14 days before the event, whereupon it becomes non-refundable, but remains fully transferable to any other Being Zen half day event.
 
RETREAT SCHEDULE:
 
The retreat schedule will look something like this, but may be adapted to some degree to make the most of the weather conditions on the day and the fitness level of the group as a whole:
 

 

12pm - Meet at Knockmany Forest Park, located 2 miles from Augher in County Tyrone, in the "Retreat Room" beside the car park. This facility is all ground floor, has public toilets, and the Retreat Room has large windows looking out towards the Forest and double doors which open out onto a covered outdoor area. There is a large car park with ample space for parking. Guests are welcome to have tea/coffee. Black tea, coffee and a selection of herbal teas will be provided, as well as milk and sugar. 

1215pm - Yin Yoga - indoors. Participants do need to be able to sit on the floor on a yoga mat for this element of the retreat. 
 
115pm - Simple and light vegetarian lunch and tea/coffee. Any food sensitivities should be mentioned at time of booking. 
 
145pm - After lunch clean up.
 
2pm - Restorative Yoga, guided meditation and Sound Bath - indoor
 
245pm - Walk and Forest Bathing in the beechwood at Knockmany.
 
4pm to 430pm - Close. 

Silence and Calm: Vipassana Retreat

13th to 15th November

FULLY BOOKED! 

 

Fiona participates as part of the retreat team in this meditation weekend retreat hosted by Lake Isle Retreats in County Fermanagh. Lake Isle Retreats have been welcoming guests to Upper Lough Erne for two decades now and host a wide variety of wellness, yoga and spiritual retreats. The vipassana retreat is a silent, digital detox retreat designed to introduce various approaches to meditation and to begin to prepare you for more in-depth meditation retreats, such as 10 day vipassana retreats. It also provides an opportunity to relax, get away from it all, and enjoy some peace, quiet and good, wholesome vegetarian cooking in the welcoming atmosphere created by Lake Isle Retreats, while also engaging in a digital detox. For further information contact Fiona, or contact Lake Isle Retreats directly. To book your place, visit the Lake Isle Retreats website here: https://www.lakeisleretreats.com/

Photo: FGracey

Wildness & Wellness:

"Calm & Connect"

Sunday 29th November 2026

£50/€60pp

AVAILABLE!

 

Join Fiona for a half day retreat designed to calm the nervous system, encourage grounding in preparation for winter, and deepen our connection with nature, from 12pm to 430pm - in the hills and forests of the beautiful Knockmany Forest Park in the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland - and suitable for most fitness levels. Explore and enjoy yin yoga; restorative yoga, guided meditation and sound bath; and a gentle forest walk with forest bathing in this beautiful location. Simple vegetarian lunch included. Places are limited to 8 people to ensure everyone's comfort and safety, and can be secured by paying a £20 or €25 deposit. Sensible shoes, comfortable, cosy clothing and a rain coat and  waterproof trousers are recommended for the forest walk and forest bathing. Some of this retreat will be held outdoors, weather permitting, encouraging and enabling us to connect with Nature. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to switch off your mobile phone for a few hours to enjoy and benefit from a digital detox! 

Introduction, Booking and Retreat Schedule

INTRODUCTION:
 
This is a gentle retreat which aims to be accessible to as many people as possible. Yin Yoga is a gentle form of yoga where the postures are seated or supported on the mat and held for 3 to 5 minutes. In Restorative Yoga the body is fully supported by props to encourage deep relaxation. The yin yoga class and the Restorative Yoga with Sound Bath will be indoor events. The forest walk is also, for this retreat, largely on the level. There are a few forest bathing and outdoor meditation options, weather permitting, and one of these involves a short but steep incline; this option could be chosen only if all present are sufficiently able bodied. We will be outdoors for the forest walk and forest bathing, so it is recommended that guests wear cosy, comfortable clothing and bring outdoor clothes and shoes, including raincoat and waterproof trousers, so that these activities can continue outdoors even in the event of rain. 
 
BOOKING:
 
An optional deposit of £20 or €25, payable by bank transfer or Revolut, will guarantee your place on this retreat, with the balance payable on arrival at the retreat. It is not necessary to pay the advance deposit, but priority places are given to those who do choose to reserve a place in this way. This deposit is fully refundable up until 14 days before the event, whereupon it becomes non-refundable, but remains fully transferable to any other Being Zen half day event.
 
RETREAT SCHEDULE:
 
The retreat schedule will look something like this, but may be adapted to some degree to make the most of the weather conditions on the day and the fitness level of the group as a whole:
 

 

12pm - Meet at Knockmany Forest Park, located 2 miles from Augher in County Tyrone, in the "Retreat Room" beside the car park. This facility is all ground floor, has public toilets, and the Retreat Room has large windows looking out towards the Forest and double doors which open out onto a covered outdoor area. There is a large car park with ample space for parking. Guests are welcome to have tea/coffee. Black tea, coffee and a selection of herbal teas will be provided, as well as milk and sugar. 

1215pm - Yin Yoga - indoors. Participants do need to be able to sit on the floor on a yoga mat for this element of the retreat. 
 
115pm - Simple and light vegetarian lunch and tea/coffee. Any food sensitivities should be mentioned at time of booking. 
 
145pm - After lunch clean up.
 
2pm - Restorative Yoga, guided meditation and Sound Bath - indoor
 
245pm - Walk and Forest Bathing in the beechwood at Knockmany.
 
4pm to 430pm - Close. 

 

Gift vouchers are available for "Relax, Restore & Reconnect" and "Calm & Connect" Half-day Retreats. 

 

 

Data Protection: Your contact details and data will be handled solely by Being Zen Holistic Health and will not be shared or distributed with any other parties or for any other purpose other than the retreats or events you have booked. For retreats being organised in collaboration with others, your contact details and data are still strictly handled by Being Zen Holistic Health and not shared with others under any circumstances. If you share your personal data with any other individual or centre involved in Being Zen retreats, this is a separate agreement between yourself and said centre or individual. If you wish your details to be added to a general mailing list to be kept informed about upcoming events by Being Zen Holistic Health, please contact Being Zen to request this in writing.