The Peace Retreat- A 3 day retreat for the New Year 2026 - NOW COMPLETED - Upcoming retreats yet to be announced. Email Susan to be added to the waitlist for upcoming retreats.
January 2nd - 4th, in the common knowledge centre in co. clare on the west coast of ireland
'The Peace Retreat' is held by both Dearbhla Glynn and Susan Quirke
Join Susan Quirke and Dearbhla Glynn for our ‘Peace Retreat’, a deeply restorative retreat to honour and celebrate the New Year. We invite you to step into 2026 grounded in peace, power, and purpose.
This is our third Peace Retreat, and we are so honoured to offer it.
A note to say our previous retreats fully booked out, so if this calls you, reach out to secure your spot. It would be beautiful to have you with us.
Join us for 3 days of nourishing yoga with Dearbhla, learn how to meditate with Susan, enjoy massage, sauna, céilí, fire ceremony, nature walks in west Clare, delicious food, craic, community and connection.
Our intention is to create a nurturing, healing space where we can gather during this pivotal time on Earth – to cultivate greater peace within our own hearts and beings, and radiate it out to the world around us.
In these profound and turbulent times on Earth, the need for peace has never been greater. As division and uncertainty ripple across the world, we gather with intention to generate peace and to celebrate the light within us and around us.
Peace begins within: This retreat's aim is to cultivate inner peace for a more peaceful world.
Our hope is that together, in shared community, we can co-create greater peace for ourselves and the world around us.
We’ve crafted a 3-day journey of yoga and meditation (beginners are most welcome) that serves as a deeply nourishing retreat. Held at the beautiful Octagon Room at The Common Knowledge Centre in Co. Clare from Friday, January 2nd to Sunday January 4th, 2026, this retreat offers a space to gather with a lovely community to celebrate the New Year.
We also want to offer this retreat to local people, and we have an affordable tiered price point on this retreat. See below for tiered costs (costs range from €390 - €790) and also for options to stay on site in The Common Knowledge Centre. You may also prefer to drive from your own home if living locally or book your own private accommodation.
Retreat Highlights
Two Daily Yoga practices with Dearbhla Glynn
A Morning Vinyasa, breathe, move, stretch and strengthen your body.
And a healing Yin and Restorative practice, let go of all tension and stress, open your joints, calm your mind and connect to the peace and stillness within.
Susan Quirke’s ‘Learn to Meditate Course: The Being Technique’
Susan will teach a powerful transcendental ‘Being technique’ in three sessions over the course of the retreat. You’ll leave with a meditation practice you will have for the rest of your life, along with an invitation to join Susan’s weekly online meditation gatherings every Sunday after the retreat.
Opening and Closing Circles
We’ll begin and end our time together in sacred circle and shared community.
Céilí, Cake and Craic!
We are inviting in more joy and dancing for the New Year - we will have a wonderful local céilí dance teacher from Kilfenora show us some moves. Cake and craic will be had.
New Year Fire Ceremony
Let go what no longer serves you, call in what you are most desiring, and let us celebrate this potent time in nature together with a fire ceremony
Nature walks, or feel free to book in for a massage and sauna
Explore the stunning Cliffs of Moher, visit Brigid’s holy well in Liscannor, enjoy walks in nature, and experience joyful activities like a hot sauna to warm the bones in winter. Massage is also available upon request.
Nourishing Vegetarian Meals
Enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals each day, a hearty brunch and a nourishing evening meal created by wonderful chef Ashley Gribbon. There will be herbal teas, fruit, and delicious overnight oats served before morning yoga and meditation.
The Common Knowledge Centre
Situated on 50 acres of natural bogland in the UNESCO Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark, The Common Knowledge Centre offers a serene and restful environment for our retreat. We have tiered options below for you to stay on site in The Common Knowledge Centre. Eircode V95DK38. The Lodge has a shared eating area and large sitting room with a stove for cosy nights. For those who want more privacy the Courtyard rooms are tucked away beside the Octagon.
The Lodge – Stay in a more simple grassroots and budget friendly option that includes private and dorm rooms in our main lodge.
The Courtyard – Stay in a more contemporary, comfortable and peaceful environment for your stay, with access to the Common Room in our Lodge.
Cost
See below for retreat prices. You can stay in The Common Knowledge Centre in a private room, double room, a room for three, or shared dorm for 4. Or you can also join if you live locally and stay at home. This retreat is open to everyone.
Prices range from 390 – 790 euro. To make your booking and process payment you can contact Susan directly here to let her know what option you are looking to book.
Full retreat cost for those living locally, who don't require accommodation and can drive locally each day - €390 PER PERSON
Options to stay on site in The Common Knowledge Centre
Room 1 (Lodge) - SHAMROCK ROOM FOR 3
Simple Triple, En-Suite for 3 people for 2 nights
€590 PER PERSON IN A 3 PERSON SHARED ROOM
Room 2 (Lodge) - THE PRIMROSE DORM FOR 4
Dorm-style shared room for 4 people
€520 PER PERSON
Room 3 (Lodge) - THE BIRCH TREE ROOM FOR 2
Simple twin en-suite room for 2 people for 2 nights
€790 FOR ONE or €680 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE SHARING
Room 4 (Lodge) - THE ALDER DORM FOR 4
Dorm-style room for 4 people
€520 PER PERSON
Room 5 (Courtyard) - THE HOLLY 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1
Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 6.
€720 FOR ONE
Room 6 (Courtyard) - THE OAK 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1
Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 5
€720 FOR ONE
Room 7 (Courtyard) - THE HAWTHORN 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1
Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 8
€720 FOR ONE
Room 8 (Courtyard) - THE WILLOW 'MONK' ROOM FOR 1
Standard single room for 1 person. Bathroom shared with Room 7
€720 FOR ONE
Room 9 (Courtyard) - TWIN HAZEL ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1
Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people
€790 FOR ONE PERSON OR €680 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE SHARING
Room 10 (Courtyard) - TWIN WILD CHERRY ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1
Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people
€790 FOR ONE PERSON OR €680 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE SHARING
Room 11 (Courtyard) - TWIN BOG COTTON ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1
Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people
€790 FOR ONE PERSON OR €680 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE SHARING
Room 12 (Courtyard) - TWIN APPLE ROOM FOR 2 / OR FOR 1
Standard Twin En-Suite Room for 2 people
€790 FOR ONE PERSON OR €680 PER PERSON FOR TWO PEOPLE SHARING
📅 Schedule Highlights:
🔸 Arrive at 2pm on Friday, January 2th, 2026, welcome tea, cake, and opening circle
🔸 Closing circle, finishing by 2pm on Sunday, January 4th 2026
Contact Susan here to make your booking or to ask any questions.
Dearbhla and Susan have already had a lot of interest in this retreat, so if you're wanting to book a room in The Common Knowledge Centre let us know before they book up.
Thank you for reading. Warmest wishes from the west coast of Ireland to you. We look forward to hearing from you.
With love, Susan and Dearbhla
PREVIOUS RETREATS HELD - NOW COMPLETED: Threshold - A 3 day Winter Solstice Retreat in Connemara, Ireland
December 20th - 22nd, 2024 - with susan quirke and body&soul founder avril stanley
✨ ANNOUNCING ‘Threshold – A Winter Solstice Retreat in Connemara from Body&Soul and Susan Quirke✨
Taking place as we cross through The Winter Solstice from December 20-22 by Lough Corrib, Connemara, Ireland.
I’m delighted to share that I’m running a retreat with one of my closest friends who is the founder of Body&Soul, Avril Stanley.
I first met Avril when I was managing the wellbeing area of Body&Soul and Electric Picnic a very long time ago.
You know those souls that you meet in life, look each other in the eye, and know it’s not your first time knocking around together? Avril and I had that experience. An immediate deep love and friendship flourished.
We’ve talked about running a retreat together for many years and it’s happening now.
Join Avril and I on the gorgeous shores of Lough Corrib for an intimate weekend honouring the energy of the Winter Solstice.
♾️ With only 8 spaces available this gathering offers a moment to pause, reconnect, and move in harmony with the season’s rhythms before the year’s end.
✨ I’ll be teaching a powerful meditation practice that you will have for the rest of your life - The Being Technique.
🩵 Complementing this, you’ll also experience grounding practices in Kum Nye, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra by the fireside, and relax with a lakeside sauna for deep renewal.
🔥 In the glow of the year’s final solstice, a lakeside fire ritual will mark our seasonal transition and close our weekend together. As a participant, you’ll also have access to free weekly online meditation gatherings with me afterwards, offering continued support in connection and growth.
Location: Threshold takes place near the village of Oughterard, at a charming home nestled along the shores of Lough Corrib.
Meals: Over the course of the 3-day retreat, you’ll enjoy seasonal meals prepared by our on-premise chef Hannah O’Sullivan, from only the finest locally sourced ingredients.
All of the details regarding accommodation and costs are here: Register your interest here.
It’s going to be beautiful.
Susan & Avril too