be.in the Emerald Isle of ireland ~
September 14-19, 2025
space is limited to 16 pp
Join Kristin nestled in the lush countryside of East Cork, our journey will take us throughout County Cork, The Ring of Kerry + the Emerald Isle.
Our home away from home is the award winning, stunning
5 star boutique hotel Ballyamaloe, a Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, known worldwide for its award winning culinary school and farm-to-fork dining experiences.
We are perfectly situated just a few minutes from the ocean + cliff walks while close enough for amazing day trips with our private guide.
Each morning we will consciously explore breathwork and various yoga practices supporting more ease in Body, the Mind + our Spirits ( all levels and beginners invited! )
Afterwards, we will enjoy a full homemade gourmet Full Irish breakfast,
A farm to fork feast before we get ready to go exploring locally or on our private tour! Privately guided for the week with our driver and coach, we will not only get to ooh and ahh over the famous sights and scenery in this part of Ireland,
we will also enjoy several hamlets and artisan villages … you will LOVE these little towns!
( Itinerary below )
Each day at Ballyamloe there are options to do and not to do.
The property has daily tours ranging from historical, horticultural and of course there are wine cellar tours …
If you love to walk, there are complimentary boots to stroll the many groomed paths.
Do you have a great book? There’s also a heated outdoor pool calling your name!
PS - The famous Ballymaloe cooking school is just a few minutes from our accommodations and another possible experience to enjoy!
Pricing Includes:
~ 5 nights Luxurious Single or Double Accommodations at The 5 star, Small Luxury hotel of the World ~ Ballymaloe House
~ A.M. + several p.m. yoga sessions with Kristin focused on ease, space + freedom
~ Herbal Teas and Fruit Each Morning Before Yoga
~ Daily Farm to Fork Full Irish Breakfast After Yoga
~ Daily Afternoon Tea + Cookies
~ Farm to Fork 4 course Dinner our First evening
~ Farm to Fork Dinner our Final Evening
~ Privately Guided DayTrips ( Itinerary below :)
~ Picnic lunch on our oceanfront bluff walk
~ Local Cultural Historian accompanying our tours below
~ Private Coach for our group
~ Guided history, garden and sommelier tours at Ballymaloe
~ All Entrance Fees listed below
~ Opening + Closing Festivities
~ Be.Surprises woven throughout our time together!
~ All Resort Fees + VAT Taxes
Pricing Excludes:
~ Airfare to Ireland ( Cork, Shannon and Dublin are all options and DIRECT is available to several airports from both BDL and BOS ~ this is about $400 )
~ Transfers to Ballymaloe + Airport although I am happy to help arrange
~ Travel Insurance - Please purchase, it is such a small price for peace of mind
( We have always had positive feedback with Global Allianz + World Nomad)
~ Passports which must be valid for duration + 1 blank page
~ Optional Excursions on Free Day
~ Any Meals or Alcohol not listed
~ Tips to guides, at hotel, drivers etc - Please allow $10-15 p/p per day
OPTION TO JOIN KRISTIN PRE + POST TRAVEL FOR EVEN MORE FUN :)
Itinerary:
Sept 14 - Arrive and Settle into our home away from home the 5 star Small Luxury Boutique Hotel - Ballymaloe House. After a cup of tea and perhaps strolling the gardens we will ease onto our mats and EXHALE. Enjoy sunset and changing from your travel clothes for an evening of award winning farm to fork dining.
We will enjoy a wonderful private 4 course dinner before floating off to bed!
Sept 15 - Early Morning Yoga will stretch out our low backs and legs for our full day of adventures! But first after Yoga, an incredible diverse and decadent full Irish breakfast with homemade breads, jams and delights. Our coach will pick us at 9 am up along with our private cultural historian as we venture to Blarney Castle and the Woolen Mills. Our gentle backbends in class will come in handy should you decide to lay down on your back and lean over to KISS The Blarney Stone! After exploring the castle & gardens we will head to the shop :) The Blarney Woolen Mills. Heading from there our journey will take us to Cork city for a panoramic drive through tour before arriving to Charles Fort. Last but not least we will journey to the adorable town of Kinsale & explore for a bit before heading back to our home away from home about 5 pm for a relaxing free evening.
Sept 16th - After a big day of sightseeing we will enjoy a bit of a lower key day! We will enjoy Yoga before breakfast and then ponder Eggs Benedicts or scrambled eggs, various juices, baked goods and other delights. The morning is free to explore Ballymaloe grounds which are amazing or perhaps a historical tour of the Inn. Read in the library or lounge by the heated pool with a book as well, no one will think you are being lazy! After a relaxing morning we will depart for a lovely hike along the Ballycotton Ocean Trail. There may be a few surprises along the way before arriving back to decide nap or yoga :) After Yoga we have a free evening to have dinner at the Inn or locally before heading to bed early … we have another big day tomorrow!
Sept 17th - Early Morning Yoga and then to enjoy another delicious full breakfast. At 9 am we depart for another full day of adventures. Our first stop will be the colorful village of Kenmare & explore the artists galleries and town. From here we begin the gorgeous, stunning journey of the Ring of Kerry! Some of our ooh’s and ahh’s will include Mol's gap, ladies view, driving through Killarney national park, Torc Waterfall & Muckross house. PHEW! After Muckross house our last stop will be into Killarney town. After leaving Killarney you may wish to nap in the van … it will be about 90 min back to Ballymaloe. Enjoy another free evening!
Sept 18 th - After morning Yoga and breakfast, we will enjoy a free day. Some options are to stroll the grounds, shop in one of the nearby towns, sightsee to another amazing location, head to the beach for a stroll and sauna … Get a massage … Its up to you! We will gather for our final Yoga session and a dinner recapping our week of adventures :)
Sept 19th - Sleep in, enjoy a leisurely morning and breakfast exchanging contact information with your new friends! Transportation can be arranged to your airport for your flight or if your travels are carrying you onwards, repack and plug in your next destination in the GPS!
THE ITINERARY ABOVE MAY CHANGE SLIGHTLY … EVERYTHING IS OPTIONAL EACH DAY FOR YOU TO ENJOY OR PASS ON!