Yoga/Pilates & Golf Ireland

September 27th - October 8th 2012

Thursday 27th Depart USA for Ireland Friday 28th Shannon to Dingle: Welcome to Ireland Arrive Shannon airport and travel west through the picturesque village of Adare with its old world thatched cottages as we head for Tralee. Continue out along the Dingle Peninsula to the harbour town of Dingle for overnight. Welcome dinner this evening. Saturday 29th: Yoga morning & Dingle Peninsula. This morning enjoy Yoga/Pilates class in a local Studio. Later enjoy exploring the Dingle Peninsula at leisure with stunning seascapes and historic beehive huts surrounding you as we travel out to Slea Head and Gallarus Oratory, built between the 7th & 8th century and used by monks for solitary prayer. Return to Dingle with evening at leisure to explore the town with its wonderful restaurants,and pubs. Option to play a round of Golf at Ceann Sibeal. Sunday 30th: Dingle to Doolin: Cliffs of Moher & Irish Music After breakfast,depart for Tarbert and take the ferry across the Shannon to Killimer in Co. Clare. Continue to Lahinch and onto the Cliffs of Moher,watching the coastline rise 700ft above sea level from Hags Head to O’Brien’s Tower. Overnight and dinner in Doolin and Traditional Irish Music. Monday 1st: Doolin to Clare Island After breakfast,depart Doolin and travel through the lunar like landscape of the limestone region known as the Burren. Continue toward Galway and onto the village of Cong(famed for its part in the movie the quiet Man)with time to explore. Travel onto Westport and out to Roonagh Pier to take the ferry across to Clare Island,once the stronghold of Grace O’Malley the pirate. On arrival transfer to the Yoga Centre for overnight and dinner. An evening Yoga/Pilates session will take place (time permitting). Tuesday 2nd: Clare Island Leisurely day to explore Clare Island by bicycle and Yoga/Pilates sessions. Wednesday 3rd: Clare Island Leisurely day to continue exploration of the Island and Yoga/Pilates Sessions. Thursday 4th: Clare Island to Barna After breakfast depart Clare Island and experience the beauty of rugged Connemara,with its stunning bog and mountain scenery. Travel through Leenane and visit the town of Clifden with some free time. Continue to the village of Barna for overnight and dinner. Option to play a round of golf at the Connemara Golf club in Ballyconneely. Friday 5th: Galway Leisurley breakfast followed by a visit to the city of Galway,one of Ireland’s most captivating cities,and tour some of the historic sites. Enjoy free time to walk the bustling,narrow,and shop-filled streets before returning to the coastal town of Barna for dinner & overnight. Saturday 6th: Galway to Dublin and a visit to Clonmacnoise After breakfast,depart Barna and travel across the Midlands to the Castle and monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise,the 6th century settlement founded by St. Ciaran. Continue to Dublin and have the evening at leisure to explore the pubs, restaurants and culture of this lively city Sunday 7th: Dublin Exploration Get acquainted with Dublin on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Afterwards,there will be plenty of free time to explore the city sites,heritage on your own and the opportunity to take a Yoga/Pilates class at a local studio. To end your trip to Ireland,enjoy a farewell dinner with Irish folklore tales and music. Monday 8th: Depart for Dublin airport Depart your hotel for Dublin airport and your return flight to the USA.

Holly Schramm & Elizabeth Sullivan About Your Instructors: Elizabeth and Holly met in College. They were both dance majors, they had the same addidas shoes and they had matching schwinn bikes. Their journey took them to different colleges and countries but their friendship never waned. It just meant they got together at different colleges and different countries. They were in each others weddings and they have children the same age who are also friends. After professional dance careers (Elizabeth in Denver and Holly in Minnesota)Elizabeth became a Pilates instructor and opened her own yoga/pilates studio in Denver. Holly’s first yoga/pilates experience occured when Elizabeth called her up and told her she was doing a yoga/pilates retreat in Tulum Mexico. Holly of course wanted to be a supportive friend (you are kidding me). Elizabeth encouraged Holly to become a yoga instructor so they could do retreats one day together. Holly fell in love with the mat the day she stepped on it,so, now here they are ready and more than willing to give you a fabulous yoga/pilates/golf experience in Ireland! Elizabeth is also a darn enthusiastic golfer and well Holly owns clubs and shoes. Hope you are ready for one fantastic because we sure are! Namaste Elizabeth & Holly