Welcoming all women
To be held in the quiet of winter’s belly
To gather, dance, share, and rest together
IN THE BELLY OF WINTER :
An invitation to gather in the belly of deep winter to reconnect with your natural rhythms, rest deeply and feel held by the soulful community of women.
We will come together in an intimate circle of women, nestled in the lush Kilkenny countryside.
“In the belly” aligns with Imbolc, the Celtic festival that marks the gentle turning toward spring - inviting us to notice the small stirrings of life beneath the surface in the belly of Mother Earth.
Together, we will create a space of trust and safety to listen deeply to what is quietly moving within - connecting with our bodies, our stories, and each other, and returning to ourselves with the gentle support of sisterhood.
Throughout the weekend, we will rest in the belly of winter - weaving yoga, gentle movement, ritual, song and community connection with time to commune with nature, enjoy sauna and cold dips, and pause, integrate, and simply be.
THE SPACE
The retreat will be held in The Yoga Barn, Kilkenny.
The Yoga Barn is a restored ‘clochán’ or Irish stone village, surrounded by green fields, trees, and big skies. Hidden away in the lush Kilkenny countryside, though only 20 minutes from Waterford City, the Yoga Barn breathes peace, calm, and tranquility.
"The psyches and souls of women also have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to the soul-place."
– Clarissa Pinkola Estes
"Women Who Run with the Wolves"
ABOUT ANNA
Anna is a Yoga Teacher, Women's Circle Holder and Somatic Therapist & Facilitator. Her work bridges ancient wisdom with modern embodiment practices. Anna is dedicated to creating spaces for connection, healing and community. Her approach is heart-centered and invites a gentle unraveling—an attunement to the body’s rhythms, the nervous system, and the wisdom held within the cycles of life.
IN THE BELLY RETREAT SAMPLE SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Day 1
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5pm : Arrival & check-in
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6pm: Welcome and Opening Circle
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7.30pm : Welcome Dinner
Day 2 & 3
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7am Morning Practice (2 hours)
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9am Brunch
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10:30am Free Time (Sauna & Cold Plunge, Walking, Resting). Snacks and soup available throughout the afternoon
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4-6pm Afternoon Workshop (embodied exploration through somatic movement, dance, song. active rest)
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6pm Dinner
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8pm Evening Practice /Song/Mantra
Day 4
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7am Morning Practice (1.5 hours)
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9am Brunch
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11am Closing Circle
Silence hours 10pm - 10am including silent breakfast
ACCOMODATION
The accommodation at this retreat is shared. Unless stated below, there are spaces available. I will update this page as bookings come through.
The Chalet (6 people)
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1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet (690 euro per person)
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1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet (690 euro per person)
The Cottage (2 people)
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1 x Twin bed en-suite (740 euro per person)
The Lodge (3 people) semi-private, en-suite
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1 x Double Bed in The Lodge (840 euro)
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2 x Single Bed in The Lodge (690 euro)
ROOMS
1 x Triple Room ensuite
€ 520 per person (3 spots)
4 x Twin Room ensuite
€ 570 per person (8 spots)
1 x Twin room ensuite (no river view)
€ 510 per person (2 spots)
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THE CHALET
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1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet (640 euro per person)
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1 x 3-Bed En-suite in The Chalet (640 euro per person)
THE COTTAGE
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The main house where we gather for sit down meals
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1 x Twin En-suite (740 euro per person)
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THE LODGE
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Semi-private areas in the Lodge with living area & en-suite
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1 x Double Bed in The Lodge (850 euro)
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2 x Single Bed in The Lodge (690 euro per person)
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Secure your spot
Please secure your spot in the retreat with a 150 euro deposit. You can make the payment via the link below or contact me at info@seedsofjoy.space to do a bank transfer. The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before the retreat (please reach out for other payment options).
Refunds & Cancellations
The deposit/full price is refundable if you cancel with minimum notice of 6 weeks (19 December).
After that, the deposit is not-refundable.
If you paid the full amount and choose to cancel with less than 6 weeks notice, you will be refunded 65% of the total amount.
If you cancel with less than 2 weeks' notice, there will be no refund.
Dietary information
Upon booking, I will share with you a form to fill out where you can share your dietary requirements. All the food served will be vegeterian. No alcohol served or permitted during the retreat.
Getting there
Please note there is no public transport to the Yoga Barn.
I recommend arranging private transport / carpooling or taxi/Uber from Waterford City.
If you are driving and would be happy to offer a lift or if you need one, please let me know and I will help to connect people to organise carpool.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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3 night x accommodation
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Vegetarian food
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3 x 2 hour yoga classes
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2 x Workshops + Rituals, Opening & Closing Circles
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Sauna & Cold Dip
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The use of the grounds of the Yoga Barn for rest, relaxation, self-reflection
Starts Feb 4, 2027
From 150 euros
KIND WORDS FROM WOMEN
"I had the most beautiful and meaningful experience at this four-day summer women’s retreat.
From the very beginning, a warm, safe and nurturing space was created where we could slow down, reconnect with ourselves and share the experience with other women in a very genuine way.
What I loved most was the richness and variety of the practices. Over the four days, we explored yoga, dance and free movement, somatic work, meditation and ritual, including the beautiful experience of creating and gathering around our altar. Each practice felt thoughtfully woven into the retreat and offered a different way of connecting with our bodies, our emotions and with one another.
Anna's way of facilitating is gentle, intuitive and deeply respectful. She creates space without imposing, allowing everyone to experience the practices in their own way and at their own pace. I felt supported and held, while at the same time completely free to listen to myself and my body.
I left the retreat feeling grounded, open, connected and deeply grateful. It wasn’t simply a few days away or a collection of practices — it felt like a journey back to myself, shared with an incredible group of women.
A truly special experience that I will carry with me for a long time. I would wholeheartedly recommend it, and I would love to experience another retreat with her in the future."
- Romina (Wild Heart Women's Retreat)
"For my first women's only retreat I didn't know what to expect but it went above any expectations. The weekend felt completely still as everyone was present in the circles, the practices and during the meal times. There was a perfect amount of free time whether you wanted to go inward or if you wanted to socialise with someone, there was always someone present. Anna curated the space with thought and care, it really showed. Every detail flowed perfectly into the next, I thank her for creating such a safe space for women. I loved the opportunity to try new things such as Kirtan, ecstatic dance and drumming. I learned new skills, I met amazing people and I felt in touch with myself. Thank you. "
- Beth (In the Belly of Winter Women's Retreat)
"In the Belly of Winter retreat was exactly what I needed at this time of the year. Anna managed to combine yoga, kirtan, story telling, dancing and even bracelet making into the weekend. She has thoughtfully crafted the schedule and didn’t leave anything to chance. Her beautiful energy, peaceful voice and professionalism were shining through the whole weekend. Anna’s yoga encourages to get into body and go within. Her gentle techniques are suited for anyone needing a nervous system reset and a break from the noise of the day to day world. There is a little magic that she brings that is hard to explain with words but that I feel so privileged to be able to experience and witness."
- Andrea (In the Belly of Winter Women's Retreat)