Retreats

2025

 

Any upcoming weekend retreats, day retreats or half day retreats that Fiona will be running or participating in will be posted on this page. It is regularly updated. 

 

 

Tranquility Within

Sunday 21st September 2025

£40/pp

A half-day retreat with qigong, meditation, periods of silence and forest bathing. This is a gentle introduction to the popular silent retreat genre. It is also an opportunity to switch off your mobile phone for a few hours and enjoy a digital detox. 

Wildness and Wellness 

Sunday 28th September 2025

£20/pp

A walking, qigong and meditation half-day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Knockmany Forest Park, Clogher Valley, County Tyrone. Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic and join Fiona for a hike up to the stunning Anya's Grave viewpoint, followed by qigong and forest bathing and meditation in the beech forest. This is a Being Zen Holistic Health signature retreat created by Fiona to introduce wellness in wild spaces and to share the lovely Knockmany Forest Park with more people. This event runs several times a year. Please note that the hike up to the viewpoint is fairly steep and requires a reasonable level of fitness. 11am to 3pm approximately. 

Power of Manifestation 

Sunday 19th October 2025

£40/pp

 

Explore various manifestation tools drawn from life coaching, CBT, gratitude coaching, meditation, and self-hypnosis on this half-day retreat, which serves as an introduction to manifestation. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

Wildness and Wellness 

Sunday 26th October 2025

£20/pp

 

A walking, qigong and meditation half-day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Knockmany Forest Park, Clogher Valley, County Tyrone. Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic, and join Fiona for a hike up to the stunning Anya's Grave viewpoint for qigong, followed by forest bathing and meditation in the beech forest. This is a Being Zen Holistic Health signature retreat created by Fiona to introduce wellness in wild spaces and to share the lovely Knockmany Forest Park with more people. This event runs several times a year. Please note that the hike up to the viewpoint is fairly steep and requires a reasonable level of fitness. 11am to 3pm approximately. 

Silence and Calm - Vipassana Retreat 

14th to 16th November 2025

Fully Booked!

A silent, meditation retreat led by Fiona at Lake Isle Retreats in lovely County Fermanagh. This is a broad introduction to meditation and covers various methods and approaches. 

For further information contact Fiona. Alternatively, click on the link below, which will take you directly to the relevant page on the Lake Isle Retreats website:

https://www.lakeisleretreats.com/retreat-wellness-holidays-in-ireland-vipassana-silence-mindfulness-nov-14-16-25.html

Relax, Restore and Renew

Sunday 16th November 2025

£40/pp

A half-day retreat with a focus on relaxation and restoration. Includes Restorative Reiki Yoga and Sound Bath. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

GLAD

Grief Loss Anxiety Addiction Depression

21st to 23rd November 2025

Fiona leads this retreat offering support during challenging times with techniques drawn from Mindfulness, CBT and Life Coaching. Includes yoga and qigong, guided meditation and visualisation. A nourishing weekend retreat inviting you to take better care of yourself and to be gentle with yourself, acknowledging your pain and finding hope for the future.

For further information contact Fiona. Alternatively, click on the link below, which will take you directly to the relevant page on the Lake Isle Retreats website:

https://www.lakeisleretreats.com/retreat-wellness-holidays-in-ireland-retreats-for-depression-in-ireland-grief-loss-anxiety-stress-nov-21-23-25.html

Journey into Inner Peace

Sunday 7th December 2025

£40/pp

A half-day retreat with qigong and meditation, periods of silence, and an opportunity to switch off mobile phones for a few hours of digital detox. A gentle introduction to the silent retreat genre. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

2026

 

GLAD

Grief Loss Anxiety Addiction Depression 

23rd to 25th January 2026

 

Fiona leads this retreat offering support during challenging times with techniques drawn from Mindfulness, CBT and Life Coaching. Includes yoga and qigong, guided meditation and visualisation. A nourishing weekend retreat inviting you to take better care of yourself and to be gentle with yourself, acknowledging your pain and finding hope for the future.

For further information contact Fiona. Alternatively, click on the link below, which will take you directly to the relevant page on the Lake Isle Retreats website:

https://www.lakeisleretreats.com/retreat-wellness-holidays-in-ireland-retreats-for-depression-in-ireland-grief-loss-anxiety-stress-jan-23-25-26.html

Power of Manifestation 

Sunday 25th January 2026

£40/pp

 

Explore various manifestation tools drawn from life coaching, CBT, gratitude coaching, meditation, and self-hypnosis on this half-day retreat, which serves as an introduction to manifestation. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

Journey to Self-love

13th to 15th February 2026

£250/€300

 

Develop love and compassion for self, and others, on this self-care retreat. Includes yoga, meditation, cacao ceremony and other activities designed to nurture self-love, kindness, and appreciation. Holistic therapies available on request. 

Includes accommodation for 2 nights and delicious vegetarian meals. Accommodation for up to 6 people on-site, with space for camping and campervans at a reduced rate of £170/€200. Airport transfer from Belfast and Dublin available on request for an additional fee of £100/€115. 

Yoga & T'ai Chi Qigong

Sunday 22nd February 2026

£40/pp

 

Enjoy a yoga class and qigong forms during this half-day retreat. Includes Hatha Vinyasa Yoga and the qigong form of the Eight Brocades. Connect with your body and your breath. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

Relax, Restore and Renew

Sunday 22nd March 2026

£40/pp

 

A half-day retreat with a focus on relaxation and restoration. Includes Restorative Reiki Yoga and Sound Bath. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

Power of Manifestation

10th to 12th April 2026

£250/€300

 

Learn how to harness the power of the mind, body and emotions to manifest your desires. This retreat draws on mindfulness, CBT, life coaching, gratitude, self-hypnosis, and various other techniques to help you create your best life possible. Holistic therapies available on request. 

Includes accommodation for 2 nights and delicious vegetarian meals. Accommodation for up to 6 people on-site, with space for camping and campervans at a reduced rate of £170/€200. Airport transfer from Belfast and Dublin available on request for an additional fee of £100/€115. 

Yoga and Mindfulness

Sunday 19th April 2026

£40/pp

 

Yoga and Mindfulness half-day retreat by the shores of Upper Lough Erne in beautiful County Fermanagh. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

Photo: DBreenPhotography

Wildness and Wellness 

Sunday 26th April 2026

£20/pp

 

A walking, qigong and meditation half-day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Knockmany Forest Park, Clogher Valley, County Tyrone. Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic, and join Fiona for a hike up to the stunning Anya's Grave viewpoint for some qigong, followed by forest bathing and meditation in the beech forest. This time of year is also bluebell season, and the bluebell woods in Knockmany are particularly lovely! This is a Being Zen Holistic Health signature retreat created by Fiona to introduce wellness in wild spaces and to share the lovely Knockmany Forest Park throughout the seasons. It runs several times a year. Please note that the hike up to the viewpoint is fairly steep and requires a reasonable level of fitness. 11am to 3pm approximately. 

Yoga & T'ai Chi Qigong

8th to 10th May 2026

£250/€300

 

Explore various yoga styles and qigong forms during this weekend retreat. Includes Hatha Vinyasa Yoga and the qigong forms of the Eight Brocades and the 18 form Shibashi. Connect with your body and your breath. Holistic therapies available on request. 

Includes accommodation for 2 nights and delicious vegetarian meals. Accommodation for up to 6 people on-site, with space for camping and campervans at a reduced rate of £170/€200. Airport transfer from Belfast and Dublin available on request for an additional fee of £100/€115. 

T'ai Chi Qigong

Sunday 24th May, 2026

£40/pp

 

Explore T'ai Chi Qigong on this half-day retreat in lovely County Fermanagh. Introducing the Eight Brocades and Shibashi forms. Delicious vegetarian lunch included. 

Photo: DBreenPhotography

Wildness and Wellness 

Sunday 31st May 2026

£20/pp

 

A walking, qigong and meditation half-day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Knockmany Forest Park, Clogher Valley, County Tyrone. Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic and join Fiona for a hike up to the stunning Anya's Grave viewpoint, followed by qigong and forest bathing and meditation in the beech forest. This is a Being Zen Holistic Health signature retreat created by Fiona to introduce wellness in wild spaces and to share the lovely Knockmany Forest Park with more people. This event runs several times a year. Please note that the hike up to the viewpoint is fairly steep and requires a reasonable level of fitness. 11am to 3pm approximately. 

Yoga Warrior 

Sunday 21st June, 2026

£40/pp

 

A half day retreat focusing on developing your inner warrior, helping you to harness inner strength both on and off the mat! A Hatha Vinyasa Yoga class and a yoga workshop session designed to familiarise you with a number of poses and encouraging and developing your ability to self-adjust, empowering you to use yoga at home. There will also be time to relax! Includes a healthy and nutritious vegetarian lunch. 

Touching the Earth

26th to 28th June 2026

£250/€300

 

A Grounding Retreat with Yoga, T'ai Chi Qigong, Forest Bathing, Therapeutic Gardening and Meditation. This retreat encourages grounding and earthing the body, and quieting the mind. Guests are encouraged to switch off their mobile phones for all or much of the retreat so as to immerse themselves more deeply in the present moment. Holistic therapies available on request. 

Includes accommodation for 2 nights and delicious vegetarian meals, with an emphasis on root and ground vegetables to enhance the grounding experience. Accommodation for up to 6 people on-site, with space for camping and campervans at a reduced rate of £170/€200. Airport transfer from Belfast and Dublin available on request for an additional fee of £100/€115.  

More information

Touching the Earth Weekend Retreat Schedule:

FRIDAY
Guests are welcome to arrive at Shambala Holistic and Retreat Centre from 4pm onwards, unless booked in for a therapy treatment at an earlier time. Therapies are available from 3pm for an additional fee. Therapies cost between £30 and £40. Anyone desiring a therapy during the retreat should request a detailed price list and book in advance.

3pm Therapy Option
4pm Therapy Option
5pm Therapy Option

6.30pm DINNER

7.30pm Welcome to Touching the Earth retreat, introduction and meditation and visualisation.

SATURDAY

8.30am Morning Yoga

10am BREAKFAST

11.15am Restorative Reiki Yoga

1pm LUNCH

2.15pm Walk, barefoot grounding and Forest Bathing

3.30pm Therapy Option
4.30pm Therapy Option
5.30pm Therapy Option

7pm DINNER
8.15pm Sound Bath (optional extra at £10/€12 per person)

SUNDAY

8.30am T'ai Chi Qigong

10am BREAKFAST

11am Meditation/visualisation

11.45am Close of retreat.

Shambala Holistic and Retreat Centre is located a short walk from the quay where the boat departs for Inis Rath Hare Krishna Island. Any retreat guests wishing to attend the weekly Sunday Programme on the island should make their way to the quay for 12pm. Further information about this event is available on request.

Crystals for Grounding:

Black Tourmaline
Shungite
Smoky quartz
Onyx
Red Jasper
Hematite
Pyrite
Obsidian
Lava
Jet
Garnet
Tiger's Eye
Amethyst
Moss agate 

Photo: DBreenPhotography

Wildness and Wellness 

Sunday 30th August 2026

£20/pp

 

A walking, qigong and meditation half-day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Knockmany Forest Park, Clogher Valley, County Tyrone. Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic and some snacks, and join Fiona for a hike up to the stunning Anya's Grave viewpoint for some qigong, followed by forest bathing and meditation in the beech forest. This is a Being Zen Holistic Health signature retreat created by Fiona to introduce wellness in wild spaces and to share the lovely Knockmany Forest Park with more people. This event runs several times a year. Please note that the hike up to the viewpoint is fairly steep and requires a reasonable level of fitness. 11am to 3pm approximately. 

Wildness and Wellness 

Sunday 11th October 2026

£20/pp

 

A walking, qigong and meditation half-day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Knockmany Forest Park, Clogher Valley, County Tyrone. Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic and join Fiona for a hike up to the stunning Anya's Grave viewpoint for some qigong, followed by forest bathing and meditation in the beech forest. This is a Being Zen Holistic Health signature retreat created by Fiona to introduce wellness in wild spaces and to share the lovely Knockmany Forest Park with more people. This event runs several times a year. Please note that the hike up to the viewpoint is fairly steep and requires a reasonable level of fitness. 11am to 3pm approximately. 

 

 

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