be.in the Emerald Isle of ireland ~ sold out
April 25 - 30, 2026
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 and cooking school Ballyamaloe,
A Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, known worldwide for its award winning culinary school and farm-to-fork dining experiences. The owner Dafina and her daughter Rachel are top chefs in Ireland with a TV show and best selling cookbooks,
we are in for a TREAT ( or two :)
We are perfectly situated just a few minutes from the ocean + cliff walks while close enough for amazing day trips with our private guide to iconic locations such as The Ring of Kerry and all throughout County Cork deeply steeped in history.
Each day 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 Ballymaloe 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.
If you love to bicycle? E bikes await you!
Do you have a great book? There’s also a heated outdoor pool calling your name!
PS - The famous Ballymaloe Cooking School is a short stroll from the “House” and
also holds a culinary adventure or two for us!
Pricing Includes:
~ 5 nights Luxurious Single or Double Accommodations at The 5 star, Small Luxury hotel of the World ~ Ballymaloe House
~ Yoga sessions with Kristin focused on ease, space + freedom
~ Herbal Teas + Coffee Each Morning Before Yoga
~ Daily Farm to Fork sweet, savory, healthy, decadent, homemade breakfast After Yoga
~ Daily Afternoon Tea, Cake + Cookies ( Gluten free as well :)
~ Farm to Fork 5 course Dinner our first evening
~ Visit to the Famous Ballymaloe Cooking School + Entrance to the Gardens
~ 1 Privately Guided DayTrip in Luxury Coach ( Itinerary below :)
~ Picnic lunch after our guided oceanfront walk Ballycotton Bluffs
~ Local Cultural Historian accompanying our tours below
~ Guided history, biodiversity and garden tours at Ballymaloe
~ Wine tasting in the original castle wine cellar
~ Outdoor Barrel Sauna use and plunge pool options :)
~ E Bikes to ride the 300 acres
~ Complimentary Wellies should you need :)
~ All Entrance Fees listed below
~ Be.Surprises woven throughout our time together!
~ All Excursion Costs, 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 )
~ Transfers to Ballymaloe + Airport although I am happy to help arrange
( Cork is 45 min., Shannon is 2 hr, Dublin is 3 hr )
~ 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 3 months past departure + 1 blank page
~ Optional Excursions during Free Times
~ Any Meals or Alcohol not listed
~ Additional Charges for Yoga Room will be shared
~ Tips to guides, at hotel, drivers etc - Please allow $10-15 p/p per day
Itinerary:
Yoga TBD Times + Number of Sessions.
April 25 - Arrive and Settle into our home away from home the 5 star Small Luxury Boutique Hotel - Ballymaloe House. After afternoon tea and baked goodies and maybe a stroll in the the gardens we will enjoy an evening of award winning farm to fork dining.
We will enjoy a wonderful private 5 course dinner before floating off to dream.
April 26 th - It’s possible we will enjoy Yoga before an incredible diverse and decadent full Irish breakfast of the menu and : or enjoy a lighter breakfast with homemade breads, scones, yogurts, granolas, fruit, jams, local cheeses and other delights. Homemade kefir? Yes, please! Our coach will pick us at 10 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.
April 27 th - After a big day of sightseeing yesterday, we will enjoy a bit of a lower key morning before heading to the cooking school! We will enjoy Yoga before breakfast and then ponder Eggs Benedicts or scrambled eggs, various juice blends, baked goods and other delights. The morning is free to explore as you wish! Ballymaloe grounds are amazing and wellie boots are provided :) or perhaps a historical tour of the Inn or lounge by the heated pool with a book as well, no one will think you are being lazy! Mid afternoon we will explore the famous Ballymaloe Cooking School! We might snack on homemade bread of the day and some fruit before strolling the gardens including their famous Seashell House. There is an opportunity to leave with spices from around the world, countless cookbooks, local delicacies and of course some lovely fresh tea! The evening is free for sauna and a plunge perhaps or lounging at the House with live music.
April 28 th - Sleep in or stroll the gorgeous property before another delicious full breakfast. This day is unscheduled at the time because there are many options!
( Previously we departed 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!
April 29 th - Perhaps we will enjoy Yoga before breakfast with plenty of time for a relaxed free morning. I love the guided walking torus and maybe you will also , perhaps the history or biodiversity walking tour... the sauna may also be calling your name! Early afternoon we will depart for a lovely guided hike along the Ballycotton Ocean Trail including a delightful picnic lunch, leisurely recapping our week. Depending on our mood and the weather we might take a short ferry to the Lighthouse, regardless of from where we will see the happiest sheep one cam imagine! Previously we found the picnic lunch to be so hearty after tea and cakes we walked and simply enjoyed wine and cheese in the drawing room swapping stories and sharing photos.
April 30 th - Depending on your flight time, sleep in or enjoy an early 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!