Notre Dame Kylemore offers residential spiritual retreats throughout the year, specifically themed and according to the liturgical calendar. In partnership with the Benedictine Community there are several opportunities to partake in a retreat at Kylemore Abbey, that are coordinated with the community at Kylemore. The Abbey’s environment is particularly well suited for contemplation with its location in the heart of Connemara providing a natural separation from everyday life that is necessary for efforts in contemplative prayer.
If you are interested in doing a retreat at ND Kylemore, please let us know:
Connemino: Holy mountains and sacred islands
This programme, designed in partnership with Irish sportsman and philanthropist Alan Kerins will take participants on a number of day hikes to mountains and islands around Kylemore that are steeped in Catholic tradition and history. Participants will have exclusive access to Kylemore estate, the quiet walks along the lake, the hidden forest trails in the majestic silence of Connemara mountains. Every day, there is an option to participate in Lauds, Mass and Vespers with the Benedictine Community who have been settled on the estate for centuries.
Yoga and Professional Development Retreat
The Eat, Learn, Grow: Finding Purpose, Finding Me programme blends the ancient wisdom of yoga with contemporary principles of Relational intelligence, Trust, Communication, Resilience and Career and Life Anchors. This retreat is thoughtfully guided by the husband-and-wife team, Dermot and Rosemarie Ryan.
Centering Prayer Retreat
This silent retreat offers the retreatant a deep immersion in the silence of Centering Prayer and will feature DVD’s of Fr. Thomas Keating to aide in the journey. The retreat will be enhanced by the unique opportunity to live in community with the Benedictine sisters who reside at Kylemore.