Ireland Women’s Retreat
Where ancient rhythms, women’s hands, and the whispers of the land weave us back to belonging…
4 Day Fall Equinox Retreat ~ September 19th-22nd, 2025
This 4-day immersive retreat invites women to return to their natural rhythm and ancestral roots through sacred making and sisterhood.
Nourished by the scenic beauty and ancient landscape of Western Ireland, we’ll gather as our foremothers once did: with our hands, our hearts, and the threads of story, song, and silence between us. This is a call to revive and awaken the threads of your lineage and the wild fibers of what it means to be a woman.
The cultural demands of Western life often drive our natural life force into the mind and head, creating unrest, disconnection, and feelings of loneliness. Returning to our hands is a remedy, and the specific practice of spinning and weaving cultivates presence and brings peace to the feminine.
By those who remember, weaving was said to be gifted to women by the moon. It is a language of the feminine — a way we rhythmically create, intimately write, and hear the whispers of our intuitions. Whether or not we are able to directly access our ancestral heritage, the memory lives in our bones, in our blood. It is through this practice, complemented by circle and song, that the living matrilineal memory of our grandmothers can begin to stir and awaken within. This nourishment and connection is an essential balm in the time of modernity — one that nourishes our belonging, restores cultural identity, and connects us with our natural territories.
You’ll be guided through hands-on sessions in spinning, natural dyeing, and wool craft with local artisan elders, with land journeys to breathtaking landscapes and holy wells to experience quiet rituals, weaving circles, and time for reconnection to your natural self.
Retreat Itinerary
Thursday, September 18th ~ Travel Day
- Arrive in Ireland
- Rest + Relax At Your Limerick B&B
Friday, September 19th ~ Day 1 ~ Natural Dyeing
- Carpool from Limerick
- Opening Circle + Connection
- Natural Ancestral Hand Dyeing Class
- Lunch
- Sacred Walk Along Cliffs of Moher
- Dinner in Doolin & Live Irish Music
Saturday, September 20th ~ Day 2 ~ Sacred Spinning
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Brigid’s Holy Well Visit
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Divine Feminine Meditation
- Natural Wool + Fiber Processing
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Lunch
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Fiber Arts Farm Tour
- Sacred Hand Spinning Workshop
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Sister Circle + Ancestral Song
- Dinner in Doolin
Sunday, September 21st ~ Day 3 ~ Weaving Together
- Botanical Apothecary + Tea Visit
- St. Coleman’s Well Land Journey
- Weaving Meditation
- Lunch By The Sea
- Drive to Connemara
- Private Sunset Sauna + Sea Dip
Monday, September 22nd ~ Day 4 ~ Equinox Harvest
- Traditional Willow Basket-Making
- Spiddal Craft Village Tour
- Lunch
- Brigit’s Garden Walk + Tea
- Equinox Meditation
- Closing Circle
- Travel Back To Limerick
The Gifts Of This Retreat…
Potent Availability To…
- Return to your natural rhythm and embodied feminine essence
- Awaken of your ancestral roots and guidance from your matrilineal treasures
- Access to intuitive trance states through spinning, ritual, and sacred making
- Cultivate peace and harmony through new handwork skills
- Reawaken your connection with the land and the living energy of Mother Earth
- Inspiration to reconnect with your creative life force and flow of manifestation
- Enjoy sacred time to slow down, restore your nervous system, and realign with the rhythms of beauty and benevolence.
Places We Will Explore
Cliffs of Moher, Brigid’s Holy Well, Dolmens, St. Coleman’s Hermitage, Spiddal Craft Village, Sacred trees, Powerful landscapes, Atlantic Coast, Living forests, and More!
From Sheep To Knit
The through-thread of our time together will be making a small heirloom garment — crafted from raw wool to finished knit. This hands-on journey is a living symbol of presence, intuitive flow, and the feminine way of creating. Through circle, handwork, and prayer, you’ll weave an inner map of manifestation to carry home and remember always…
As women, we are always “weaving” and creating. Through this retreat, we’ll drink and nourish ourselves from the well-spring within, to then overflow our prayers, yearnings, and dreams into our thoughts, words, and homes.
This retreat is an invitation to reweave yourself into the ancient lineage of women who shape beauty from the wild threads of life.
Your Retreat Host & Elder Guides
Bridget is an intuitive healer, international speaker, and author with a devoted following. She has led over 50 transformational retreats worldwide and is now hosting her fourth retreat in Ireland, connected to her ancestral roots. Bridget is passionate about gathering like-hearted women in natural, sacred settings described as “life-changing.”
For over a decade, she has focused on ancestral healing and awakening practices across cultures, engaging deeply with ancient traditions and communion with ancestors. This retreat marks a new evolutionary step: a soul-rooted gathering to strengthen cultural identities, foster empowerment, and offer nourishing, enlivening healing through the ancient handwork practices of our ancestors.
This retreat aims to honor the land and elder wisdom keepers who reside there. Through workshops, classes, and farm tours, we will learn from these women and elders to enrich our time together.
Jennifer of Apple Oaks Fibre Works – European Ancestral Dyes
Sandra King of Irish Fibre Crafters – Wool Preparation & Spinning
Katherine Live of Mother Knits – Knitting & Weaving
And other(s), including a traditional basket weaver guide!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
– 4-Day Life-Changing Retreat Experience
Personalized guidance and intimate shared group experiences including guided meditations, elemental rituals, and more.
– Immersive Weaving Workshops & Traditional Cultural Arts Experiences
Learn from 4 native teachers and elders in hands-on workshops exploring natural dyeing, fiber processing, spinning, weaving, and basket making. Includes 4 traditional craft sessions. Leave with completed herloom hand-made knit.
– Land Journeys & Sacred Sites
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of County Clare and County Galway, including visits to both iconic and hidden holy wells, wild coastlines, and a rejuvenating sea-side sauna experience.
– Intimate Sisterhood Connection
Connect deeply in an intimate group of 11 like-hearted women from around the world.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
– Airfare to Ireland via Shannon, Cork or Dublin Airport. Shannon is recommended!
– Transportation & Car Rental (Optional*). Transportation to and from the airport, and to our adventure destinations. *Most of the group can take a taxi/bus to/from the airport and ride with me (Bridget) or another participant throughout the retreat.
– Lodging. Numerous hotels and affordable Airbnbs are available in in Limerick and Doolin.
– Food. We’ll be eating at various cafes and restaurants as a group. You are welcome to go off on your own as well.
TRANSPORTATION
Flights: Airfare from the U.S. and Europe is currently quite affordable. We recommend flying into Shannon International Airport (SNN) if possible. If you need to arrive at a different airport, Bridget is happy to support you with travel logistics.
Car Rental & Transportation: Most participants will be able to ride with Bridget or fellow retreat guests. We’re looking for 2+ volunteer drivers (in addition to Bridget) to help carpool our group of 12 (4 women per car). We recommend renting a car at Shannon Airport (approx. $150 total). Volunteer drivers will receive a $100 discount on the retreat, and rental costs/petrol will be shared among passengers.
ACCOMMODATIONS
– Where to Stay: There are wonderful hotels, B&Bs, and Airbnbs throughout the region. A detailed list of recommended accommodations will be provided after your deposit is received.
We’ll begin in Limerick, then caravan together to remote towns and landscapes—spending 1 night in Limerick, 2 nights in Doolin, and 1 night in Spiddal. The final night you can stay in Limerick, or near the Shannon Airport to fly out the next day, or make your way home that evening. Nightly rates range from $100–$200+/night, and participants are welcome to share rooms if desired.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATION POLICY
You can apply some or all of what you have paid towards one of my other retreats or online programs. This will be determined by the date of cancellation, the amount paid, which retreat or training you apply it to, among other factors. There are no cash refunds. I recommend you get travel insurance, in case you need to cancel or something unexpected comes up. Deposits are non-refundable, but transferrable.
FAQ
What if I don’t have Irish roots? All are warmly welcome—this retreat is for all women. Across every culture, women wove; it’s part of what connects us. By engaging with Irish traditions, you can awaken a spark of remembrance within your own lineage and ancestral memory.
Is knitting or weaving experience required? Not at all! No prior experience is needed. I’m a student of this process too — learning from our elders right alongside you. That said, experimenting with some basic knitting before the retreat will enrich your experience. Once your deposit is received, we’ll send a simple video tutorial to help you get started.
INVEST IN YOURSELF
– Limited Spaces: Only 9 spots left (out of 11)!
– Deposit $295 reserves your spot!
– Early Bird Special Price $995 (£725 or €848) SAVE $155, if paid in full by August 15th, 2025. Price thereafter is $1,150.
– Balance Due After Deposit $700 if paid before August 15th, 2025. If paid after August 15th, the balance due is $855.
– Payment in Full Due 20 days before the adventure begins (August 30th, 2025).
To waive the 3% service fee, email me at bridgetnielsen1@gmail.com Payment plans available!
You’re invited to the feminine language of making, remembering, and connecting… through wild beauty and ancestral threads.
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Testimonials
“If something about Ireland speaks and stirs within you…do not think twice about this one-of-a-kind experience! Bridget weaved a womb of pure magic as we traversed over land and sea. The itinerary was thoughtfully curated and the offerings were genuine and pure. Although I’ve always felt deeply connected with Nature…this retreat has bolstered my sense of knowing in an invaluable way.
I feel inspired to grow and foster deeper intimacy and reciprocity with Nature and Spirit. As an added bonus, the folks that are drawn to these retreats are absolute *gems* so if you’re looking for soulful connection with like-minded people…this is your scene! Thank you, dear Bridget and Mara, we are so grateful for these magical adventures! You two are “the real deal” and the space you hold is a precious gift. Can’t wait to join you again sometime soon!”
“I cannot say enough good things about Bridget’s retreats or about Bridget herself … Bridget is one of the most lovely, fun, playful, sweet, wise, & endearing souls that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her wisdom & balanced energy is a gift to be around. It would be a welcomed blessing to attend many more of her beautiful retreats, as they facilitate my spiritual growth, balance my energy, raise my vibration, & feed my soul in a multitude of ways.
“My time with Bridget on this retreat was life-changing. A diverse group of women from all over the world gathered with the intention of opening our hearts and connecting to the divine feminine within. Bridget led us on a magical journey that brought us together as a community creating a safe and powerful space for us to embody more of our goddess nature. By the end of the retreat, my body felt satiated, nurtured and rejuvenated.”
“In the end, the most significant things in life are the matters of the heart. And if we are really lucky, there comes a moment in which we face the deepest wounds, with open eyes and humility, in order to heal. Being able to attend the Ireland Journey was that kind of moment for me.
I can not imagine being more fortunate… To be assisted and guided by Bridget through the sacred spirits of the Irish forests and ocean, helped me reach clarity and balance. Blessings, I am forever grateful.“
“If you are fortunate enough to attend a retreat with Bridget, do it – for your body and for your soul.”
