Sunday, May 25th, we will depart Dublin late morning and travel to the Creacon Wellness Retreat Center in Co. Wexford in south eastern Ireland.

Enjoy the beautiful emerald green surroundings and majestic hill top vistas on our one and a half hour bus ride down the eastern cost of Ireland to New Ross, Co. Wexford. This area is very popular with Dubliners who have second homes here or summer getaways.  The Kennedy family homestead-the birthplace of JFK's great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy is located here.

Upon arrival we will  check in, have lunch and explore and get acquainted with the center. There will be a late afternoon class, followed by dinner.

We will spend five nights at the Creacon Wellness Center enjoying healthy delicious cuisine, and daily Pilates and Fit Longevity classes and wellness sessions.

Enjoy time in the gym, sauna or get a massage or special treatment in Creacon's spa. There is also leisure time everyday to explore the beautiful grounds and gardens, or nestle up with a book in front of the fireplace in one of the center's cozy lounges.

After an early morning class and breakfast on Monday we will depart for the Dunbrody Abbey by bus.  

Only 15 minutes from Creacon, The Abbey is one of the finest examples of a Cistercian monastery in Ireland. It was founded in 1170 following the Norman Invasion and completed in 1220.  

Its beautiful medieval architecture and serene cloisters will transport you back in time.  Over the centuries, Kings, knights, monks and earls, have shaped the course of its rich history. 

The abbey grounds also feature a full size hedge maze-one of the only two in the Republic of Ireland.  You are welcome to explore its intricate pathways, and climb the Maze Viewing Tower for some breath taking views of the abbey on your own.

We will return for lunch at Creacon.  After lunch there is personal time to have a spa treatment, visit the gym or simply relax in one of the center's lounges or stroll the Creacon grounds and gardens.   

We will have a late afternoon class followed by dinner.

We will spend all of Tuesday at Creacon, with an early morning class before breakfast and another late morning class afterwards.  

After lunch, spend the afternoon at the gym or spa, indulging in a treatment, sauna or cold plunge.  Relax and enjoy one of the center's cozy lounges, or out door picnic tables or take a stroll through the Creacon grounds and gardens.  

There will be a late afternoon class followed with dinner.

After an early morning class and breakfast on Wednesday, we will depart by bus for a drive along the stunning and scenic Ring of Hook coastline. We will view crumbling fortresses, quiet beaches, wildlife, and the stately Tintern Abbey, located around the bends of the long and tapering Hook Peninsular.

The ride will culminate with a visit to the tip of the peninsula where one of the coast's greatest attractions is to be found-the medieval Hook Light House-the world's oldest operational light house. 

We will stop at the Hook Light House and other points of interest along the peninsular to admire the scenery and take photos. 

We will return for lunch at Creacon.  After lunch there is personal time to have a spa treatment, visit the gym or simply relax in one of the center's lounges or stroll the Creacon grounds and gardens.   

We will have a late afternoon class followed by dinner.

After an early morning class and breakfast on Thursday, we will depart for the Dunbrody Famine Ship by bus.  

Just 10 minutes from Creacon, the popular Dunbrody Famine Ship tour is a chance to experience the plight of the Irish associated with the Great Famine of the late 19th Century. 

The reproduced 1840 emigrant vessel is moored at the quayside in the town of New Ross, right next to the Emigrant Flame which burns permanently to remember all emigrants throughout the world. This guided tour includes costumed actors who help convey the bravery and fortitude the Irish people showed in the face of desperation.

After our tour we will have lunch out at the popular Captain's Table which overlooks the River Barrow with wonderful views of the Dunbrody Famine Ship and the Emigrant Flame.  After lunch we can explore the New Ross town center which is only a minute's walk away.  Note: This lunch is not included in your retreat package.

After lunch we will return to Creacon.  Spend the afternoon with a spa treatment, or a visit to the gym, or simply relax in one of the center's lounges or stroll the Creacon grounds and gardens.   

We will have a late afternoon class followed by dinner.

We will conclude our retreat with an early morning breakfast.

Checkout is at 11am.

We will help you organize your departure from Creacon to wherever you are traveling.  We will help pair people in cabs who have similar flight schedules.