Airbnb has listed its top ten holiday rentals in Ireland in 2016.
Monalea is number 3, according to the story on Newstalk. They all look pretty cool.
For a full list of forthcoming events, see our facebook events page.
Beyoncé Moves at Monalea
The Irish Times journalist, Dominique, reports on an event.
For all upcoming events see our facebook events page.
18 Feb: Birds of a Feather Yoga
21 Jan: Reboot & Rejvenate JSD
Lets take a giant big leap this year and challenge yourself to try one thing new every month and make 2017 the best one yet!!!! Join JSD for a fun filled kick ass blast of dance, toning, stretching, meditation & hiking in beautiful Monalea in Wicklow…
On this next 24 hour retreat, We shall be including a cooking demonstration from Raw food expert Siana O’ Connor from ‘Synergy foods’ who will be showing us how to prepare healthy easy-to-prepare snacks. We will also be introducing Orla Owens, expert chef from ‘Cook for Life’ who will be cooking the most delicious yummy wholesome veggie food.
The Dance sessions will be easy-to-follow grooves which will really help you to let go and allow you to lose all your inhibitions which is something that we need to more of in every day life. This is the year we are going to really let loose, laugh, feel free and be the very best you can be!
We are now taking reduced group bookings of a minimum of 4 people. Please email for all details.
All the information on Reboot & Rejuvenate 24 hour retreat is on www.janeshortall.com
Book now as places are limited!
Love Jane 🙂 X
2 Dec: Jennifer Keegan Yoga
2-4 December 2016:
Weekend retreat with Jennifer Keegan.
Contact for further information
4 Nov: Hayoka Yoga
Weekend Retreat with Amy Kokoszka and Katie Sanderson
Join us in the quiet Southern Wicklow mountains to deepen your yoga practice and nourish your being.
THE LOCATION
THE EVENT
Amy Kokoszka will be guiding you through deep yoga classes opening the heart and challenging the body. All will soothing the soul. She takes elements of Navtive America traditions and elements of classical Yoga traditions and weaves them together for a spiritual journey within.
Katie Jane Sanderson will be offering thoughtful and delicious food. Including, snacks,drinks, potions and gorgeous meals to share. Katie specializes in cooking with vegetables, seaweed, fermentation and food as a form of nourishment.
This is a retreat of indulgence and magic.
THE WEEKEND
Friday
You are welcome to join us anytime after 2 pm to settle into your room and get a feel for the beautiful setting.
6pm – 7:30 Yoga Flow a practice to start the process of letting go and grounding.
7:45pm Dinner (Karma Yoga for those who has selected that)
9:00pm – 9:30 – Yin Yoga with Yoga Nidra the magical combination for deep sleeping.
Saturday
8am wake up – nourishing smoothies, hot tea and coffee
8:30am – 11:30am Yoga workshop for building strength in your practice and finding balance.
12pm hearty nourishing lunch
Karma yoga – help in cleaning up
1:30pm – 4:30pm free time for hiking or resting and of course snacking and reading by an open fire!
4:30pm – 6:00pm a yoga flow to center and clear the heart.
6:15pm divine food and conversation.
8-9:30 pm Yin Yoga and Yoga Nirda a magical combination for sleeping.
10:30pm Bedtime.
Sunday.
8:30am wake up – nourishing smoothies, hot teas and coffee.
9am to 11am Yoga flow, how to bring a daily practice into your life.
11:30am Luscious Lunch
Goodbyes
PLEASE NOTE: All Karma Yoga options are now filled, If you are a student or underwaged and would still like to join please email Amy at for other options. For those of you who can not join us for the full retreat but would like to attend Saturday we also have a day option depending on participates, 4 places. Again please email Amy for further details.
Dates – November 4, 5, 6
There are four price options:
Private Room 350 Euro
Share with a friend 325
Shared Dorm 300
Karma Yogi 250
To register click here or contact
21 Oct: Positive Living
Weekend Retreat with Liz from Positive Living
WHEN Saturday, 22 October 2016 at 09:30 – Sunday, 23 October 2016 12:00
There is no better way to say ‘I love you’ to your body, mind and soul than a Wellness Retreat in the Wicklow mountains.
This weekend is all about you. Take time out and give yourself some well-deserved TLC and LOVE. Yoga, hikes, nature, yummy food and deep sleeps – lots of that feel good, self-care stuff we crave.
We will stretch, breathe, move, reflect, relax, nourish and simple BE, all in the beautiful surroundings of Monalea Barn. This stunning farmhouse nestled in a quiet valley high in the Wicklow Mountains at the foot of Croghan hill truly is a complete escape.
I promise you will leave feeling rested and reenergised and with a deeper sense of love for yourself.
Food
All of the food will be freshly made by the wonderful Joanna Bourke – http://www.thechoppingboard.ie/welcome
Joanna is just fabulous and her mindful, balanced approach to healthy eating is refreshing and inspiring. You will be very well looked after over the weekend with everything from green juices and beautiful brunches to healthy chocolaty treats and delicious dinners.
Accommodation
If you are unable to stay on Saturday night there is a one day ticket option available.
The Overnight Stay ticket includes all meals, classes and accommodation – the Saturday Only ticket covers all classes and meals on Saturday.
There are no single rooms but all the rooms are very comfortable and quiet. If you wish to come with a friend or a group please specify the number of people and each name of the attendee in your booking.
This is YOUR weekend so if there are activities / classes that you would rather not participate in that is entirely up to you!
Your blissful itinerary*
Saturday – Check in 9.30am
Green Juicy Reception – all of our food will be made fresh by the wonderful Joanna Burke
Vinyasa yoga class
Mindfulness / Meditation
Hike & snacks
Lunch
Free Time
Fitness Class
Dinner
Yoga Nidra/ Relaxation
Deep Sleeps
Sunday
Walk
Juice
Heart-opening yoga
Breakfast
Goodbyes approx 12pm
*Exact times tbc.
WHEN Saturday, 22 October 2016 at 09:30 – Sunday, 23 October 2016 12:00
WHERE Monalea Barn – Monalea Hill, Ballyfad,, Coolgreany
Contact for information
30 Sep: Yoga with Suki
Weekend of Yoga with Suki.
To find out more visit:
http://citywestyoga.com/#workshop
This event is currently SOLD OUT
21 Oct: Wellness Retreat
There is no better way to say ‘I love you’ to your body, mind and soul than a Wellness Retreat in the Wicklow mountains.
This weekend is all about you. Take time out and give yourself some well-deserved TLC and LOVE. Yoga, hikes, nature, yummy food and deep sleeps – lots of that feel good, self-care stuff we crave.
We will stretch, breathe, move, reflect, relax, nourish and simple BE, all in the beautiful surroundings of Monalea Barn. This stunning farmhouse nestled in a quiet valley high in the
Wicklow Mountains at the foot of Croghan hill truly is a complete escape.
I promise you will leave feeling rested and reenergised and with a deeper sense of love for yourself.
Food
All of the food will be freshly made by the wonderful Joanna Bourke. Joanna is just fabulous and her mindful, balanced approach to healthy eating is refreshing and inspiring. You will be very well looked after over the weekend with everything from green
juices and beautiful brunches to healthy chocolaty treats and delicious dinners.
Accommodation
If you are unable to stay on Saturday night there is a one day ticket option available.
The Overnight Stay ticket includes all meals, classes and accommodation – the Saturday Only ticket covers all classes and meals on Saturday.
There are no single rooms but all the rooms are very comfortable and quiet. If you wish to come with a friend or a group please specify the number of people and each name of the attendee in your booking.
This is YOUR weekend so if there are activities / classes that you would rather not participate in that is entirely up to you!
Your blissful itinerary*
Saturday – Check in 9.30am
Green Juicy Reception – all of our food will be made fresh by the wonderful Joanna Burke
Vinyasa yoga class
Mindfulness / Meditation
Hike & snacks
Lunch
Free Time
Fitness Class
Dinner
Yoga Nidra/ Relaxation
Deep Sleeps
Sunday
Walk
Juice
Heart-opening yoga
Breakfast
Goodbyes approx 12pm
*Exact times tbc.
WHEN Saturday, 22 October 2016 at 09:30 – Sunday, 23 October 2016 12:00
WHERE Monalea Barn – Monalea Hill, Ballyfad,, Coolgreany
14 Oct: Yoga Sybille Dallmann
14th to 16th October, 2016
This Weekend Yoga retreat with Sybille Dallmann has been cancelled.
Contact for alternatives and further information.