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Ireland

The Journey of the Mystic

September 22-October 1, 2025

Welcome to Ireland!

With a new earth emerging, the ancient wisdom of the Celts calls to many to help restore and reawaken our connection to the faerie realm. This connection is essential to furthering our evolution.

The age of separation is no longer a part of our story.

 

It's time you reclaim yourself as the living bridge between worlds.

 

Ireland, where the veils are notoriously thin, and the mountains and ancient wells in the Wicklow area that remain wild, is the ideal place for this journey.

Dates

Group Size

Logistics

Sept. 22 - Oct. 1, 2025

10-15 people

Arrive in Dublin. Depart from Dublin

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Receive in Brigid's Blessing

Your journey begins in Kildare where we'll visit the healing well of Brigid, and peer into her well, practicing the art of scrying.

What does she reveal to you?

We'll ask for her blessing on our journey through her magical lands of the Emerald Isle as we head to Ireland's ancient east, Wicklow, referred to as the Sacred Garden.

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Connect to Your Ancestors

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What You'll Receive

10-Day Mystical Journey

An immersion in nature, sacred landscape and sites that have held spiritual significance through out time.

Guided Self-Inquiry

Daily questions prompting you to explore and deepen your understanding of your most authentic self.

Course Curriculum

During our journey, I will offer teachings each morning on the Sacred Hallows and the Faerie Traditions while enjoying the forests of Wicklow. While visiting wells, we'll dive into the history of the

Well Maidens and their return to our modern-day world.

Grail Teachings

In terms of the Grail, Ireland is the root of all.  It's a place where we deepen our roots, and nourish our soul as we connect with the great mother goddess.

Live Calls

I'll offer a pre-journey, live call and meditation to prepare you for the initiatory aspect of this journey, as well as an integration call

upon your return.

Private WhatsApp Group

You'll be invited into our private WhatsApp group where I'll periodically share news, messages and gorgeous photos.

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Stirring Your Inner Cauldron

We travel deeper into the earth mysteries as we travel to the Ring of Beara, a wild and relatively unexplored area of Ireland where sea and rock meet.

Here, we'll commune with the Cailleach, Ireland's winter hag and creation goddess.

We'll reach deep into the Cailleach's cauldron as she stirs your soul awake, and the Weaver Goddess weaves our new stories, while diving deep into the old myths.

Receive in the Magic

Our journey continues through the iconic landscape of the Ring of Kerry and then on to the otherworldly landscape of the Dingle Peninsula, commonly called Corca Dhuibhne.

Its name means "seed or tribe of Duibhne", a Gaelic clan name from the Tuath of Corca Dhuibhne who once occupied the peninsula.

We'll stop to wander through Dingle -an enchanting Irish Village with colorful buildings that line the streets.

And later, we'll head north, through the unique geological landscape of the Burren where we'll visit the Cliffs of Moher.

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Glendadough Monastery

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Nestled in a glacier valley, overseen by the majestic mountains of Wicklow, is the Medieval monastery of Glendalough. This area was home to Saint Kevin during the early 600's AD.  He was a mystic that lived in a cave perched on the side of the Wicklow mountains. He was known for having miraculous healing powers, and pilgrims would set out on foot in search of him.

Eventually, a community grew up around him and became what we know as the Glendalough Monastery.

Today, the monastery exudes a sense of peace and solitude, as it's medieval, stone structures hold a prominent stature, so clearly protected by the surrounding mountains.

Oak trees that dominate the woodlands, line the trails that lead you to sparkling lakes, spectacular vistas, and time to commune with the faerie beings of Ireland.

Cultural Delights

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The Woolen Mill

The oldest woolen mill in Ireland offers some of the finest woven blankets and scarves of heirloom quality. We'll take a day trip to the mill, as well as visit other shops that offer crafts unique to the local area of Wicklow.

Traditional Irish knit sweaters are found in local shops and woolen mills all across Ireland.  And they are a treasure!  Living in the northeast US, my Irish knits are my go to sweaters for winter warmth.

 

Traditional Aran sweaters were born out of the seafaring communities of the Aran Isles and is the ultimate symbol of the Irish Clan Heritage.

Burren Perfumery

The Burren is an unusual geological landscape with a variety of unique plants.  Nestled amongst gardens, tucked away from the rest of the world is a lovely perfumery with scents and herbal products inspired by the Burren landscape, herb gardens and a sweet cafe.

Irish Coffee & Fresh Fish Stew

Traveling through Ireland's western shores, we will be warmly greeted by the Irish in their local pubs where we'll find fresh fish and lamb stews.  Later in the evening, as we retire to the cozy underground pub in our hotel, we'll warm our toes by a crackling fire as we sip a mug of hot Irish coffee.

Walking in what is believed to be some of the oldest footprints, we are anchored to both ourselves, the land, and the ancient Mother Goddess. Here we discover the incredible joy and safety in surrendering ourselves to the mother of the land.

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Time for Renewal

Your final two nights on the western shores of Ireland will be spent in lovely Galway --a bohemian city with a love of traditional music.

 

From here, we'll venture into the Connemara region.  Oscar Wilde described this area of Ireland as "savage beauty", and I think you'll agree as we make our way through mountainous terrain on our way to Kylemore Abbey.  After, you'll have time to soak in a hot seaweed bath - something the Connemara region is known for.

Returning to Galway from a day exploring, we'll take time to enjoy our cozy hotel, visit Irish shops and end our day with pub food, a Guinness or perhaps, a hot Irish coffee.

Entering the Womb

 

Your final day of our magical journey through Ireland will be spent at the megalithic sites in County Meath.  The ancient tombs where the light of the sun travels down into the womb of the earth is a place of spiritual conception.  Here, you'll be impregnated with the consciousness of light and gain both insight and inspiration for moving forward.  We'll follow in the footsteps of the Celts and the Druids as we visit Loughcrew, Newgrange and the Hill of Tara before returning to Dublin for our final night.

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Your Initiaton

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To discover the light within the earth, is to journey into the Underworld where the Dark Goddess resides, the Cailleach.  Newer myths and religious dogma pushed the Goddess underground.  Thankfully, in Ireland, the Goddess traditions were sustained longer than any place in the world.  Etched into the ancient stones, carried by the winds of the sea, the Goddess unveils herself to you as you attune to her realm.

This initiation is a return to your ancient lineage of oral traditions that will stir your soul awake. You'll be working closely with the power of the Cailleach and the Weaver Goddess, two of the oldest forms of earth energy.  Together we'll weave new stories into our lives and into the earth for humanity's blossoming consciousness. 

 

Any journey into the Underworld provides powerful healing and transformation.  It is the Cailleach's cauldron, the original grail, that discards the old and provides deep healing and renewal.

 

While wandering the shores of The Wild Atlantic Way, we'll search for hag stones, traditionally held in high regard for Druidic ritual.  Some say, that only through the hole of the hag stone, can you see the Cailleach, the old woman of the land.

After spending our days out in the elements, we'll return to our cozy lodging, settle in by a warm fire and partake in the ancient tradition of doll-making as a way to further connect to the Cailleach. 

If you'd like to continue your work with the Cailleach and the energies of the primordial goddess after this trip, consider joining the

Women of the Wildwood, a 6-month, online course where I guide you through the darker days of the nature year. Live calls, along with

four seasonal journals, The Crone's Cauldron

containing seasonal rituals, stories and my favorite

recipes and remedies to enhance your journey.

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"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." --WB Yeats

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The Venue

Comfort awaits our return from our days out exploring the rugged coastlines -- crackling fires to take away the chill and cozy pubs with food and drink unique to Ireland.

Our manor homes and bed & breakfasts have been carefully selected to provide you with a home away from home and with a taste of culture and local hospitality.

Because our lodging consists of renovated manor houses and B&B's, no two rooms are alike.  They vary in shapes and sizes.  Rooms will be fairly assigned based on order of registration.

Dietary Restrictions?

I'll make sure our hotels and B&B's are aware of any food allergies and sensitivities so you'll be well taken care of.

What's Included...

What's Not Included...

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  • Lovely & conveniently located accommodations.

  • All domestic travel within tour itinerary.

  • All breakfasts, and several dinners of traditional foods.

  • Entrance fees to all visiting sites.

  • Seaweed & steam bath

  • Initiation package.(as described above.)

Itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.

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  • Round-trip airfare from home.

  • Taxi service from hotel to airport upon your return.

  • Lunches and some dinners.

  • Wine and beer and other specialty drinks.

  • Gifts and other personal items.

  • Tipping our local guides, bus drivers and hotel services.

  • Personal transportation services.

  • Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance.

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Registration

Our tour begins at 9:00am on Monday, September 25th.  Our bus will pick us up at a Dublin airport hotel(TBA).  I suggest you arrive in Dublin on the 24th or earlier to give yourself some time to rest and acclimate to the time change. 

 

We will depart from Dublin airport on Wednesday, October 4th. 

 

If you'd like to spend extra days in Dublin, let me know, and I'll give you hotel information.

Fee:  $4,631.00

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