Discover and explore beautiful Ireland on this holiday adventure that includes excursions, fitness, wellness, and farm-to-table food, all in an idyllic countryside setting.

We will meet in the cultural center of Ireland-Dublin—founded as a Viking settlement and famous for its literary legacy, museums, cathedrals, pub scene and warm and witty residents.  

We will have a welcome dinner at a classic Irish pub and a one-night stay at the 4-star Herbert Park Hotel in the Ballsbridge area of Dublin.  We will then travel together as a group by bus for a 5-night stay at the award-winning Creacon Wellness Retreat Center nestled in an emerald green enclave in Co. Wexford, southeastern Ireland.  

If you would like to arrive earlier in Dublin to explore the city on your own, see our itinerary section. 

May is a lovely time to visit and explore Ireland. Mark and I were here last May and it was simply wonderful. It's right before the tourist season begins in June so it won't be too crowded.

We visited the Creacon Wellness Retreat Center and it was magical. We were totally blown away with the food and the facilities and we are looking forward to hosting our retreat here.

The convenience of having bus transport to Creacon and to the places we will visit on our excursions allows you to see beautiful, verdant Ireland without the stress of driving and navigating ...(driving on the other side of the road and having the driver's seat on the other side of the car can be very challenging!) 

Exploring new places while meeting and making new friends, make the trip extra special and enjoyable.

It's a simple direct flight to Dublin and airfares are very reasonable in the off-season.

We have built a small community of travelers who enjoy fitness, great food and exploring new places. 

We are always pleased to meet and have new people in the group. All are welcome—men, women and families.

Dublin has a variety of experiences to choose from, including a visit to Trinity College and its famous Old Library and Book of Kells Experience. 

Or for a bit of medieval history, visit the old Dublin Castle, the famous St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the fascinating Dubliner (Viking) museum.  

And most won't want to miss sampling some iconic Irish beer or whiskey at the famous Guinness Distillery or in one of the city's many other distilleries and old pubs.

Once an Irish Inn, the property has been transformed into a charming retreat center, surrounded by lush gardens and nearby rolling green hills dotted with small farms, sheep and cattle.

The center features two inviting lounges with cozy sofas and chairs to curl up in, read a book, watch a movie, have a chat, or simply enjoy the warmth of the fireplace.

The center also has a library, tea room, arts and crafts studio, gift shop and restaurant.

Outside there are beautiful grounds and gardens to explore, including picnic tables for the afternoons and a fire pit and blankets for the evenings.

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Our Pilates and Fit Longevity classes and wellness and meditation sessions will take place in Creacon's grand and peaceful Meditation Hall.

The hall features wooden floors, a thin carpet, lots of windows and is adorned with spiritual artifacts gifted to Creacon from all over the world.

This fully equipped studio includes mats, belts, blocks, blankets and pillows and is the perfect zen place for our fitness classes, meditations and wellness sessions.

Our fitness classes and wellness sessions are open for all levels and will generally be scheduled in the mornings and late afternoons to accommodate all time preferences and excursions.  

Feel free to take as many classes as you like or just a few if you prefer. There is a spa and a gym at Creacon and beautiful grounds and gardens to explore. We want you to enjoy and spend your time in this special place as you wish.

*Creacon Spa —For the ultimate pampering, book a massage or special treatment, including facials, acupuncture and reflexology.

*These services are not part of your retreat package and can be purchased separately at the center. 

Creacon Gym— There is a private gym with cardio machines, fitness equipment and free weights, available complimentary.

*Post workout indulge in a sauna or take a cold plunge. 

*The gym and sauna are complimentary, but there is an extra charge of €12 for the cold plunge. .

Three meals a day—breakfast, lunch* and dinner are included from the center’s delicious and nutritious menu comprised of healthy grains, greens, soups, salads, seafood, meat, pasta, pizzas, wraps, smoothies and desserts. 

*There are two lunches out on your own for two of the excursions.

There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and all special diets and food allergies will be accommodated.

The inviting restaurant sports a full service bar and small lounge on one end, and on the other, a fireplace abutting long wooden tables—perfect for communal dining.

*The bar offers a selection of curated wines and alcoholic beverages. 

*Alcohol is not included in your retreat package, but you may purchase it on your own.

Creacon offers 16 deluxe en suite bedrooms with private bathroom. Wi-FI is included.

As part of Creacon's commitment to peace and good health, all rooms are media fee and provided with Kangen water to detoxify, purify and lower acidity levels in the body.

There will be three excursions over the week. 

Dunbrody Abbey

For some Irish Medieval history, we will visit the 800-year old Dunbrody Abbey with It's 13 century church, extensive remains and fascinating and fun outdoor maze. 

Dunbrody Famine Ship

For some more recent 19th century Irish history, we will visit the Dunbrody Famine ship learning about the Great Famine of Ireland and the mass exodus that ensued.

Hook Shore and Light House

Finally, we will explore and take in the natural wonders and beauty of Ireland on the south eastern coastal Hook shoreline with its impressive 800-year old Hook Light House—the oldest intact, operational light house in the world.

Transfers Not Included:

On your arrival, transfer from the Dublin airport to the city of Dublin is not included in your retreat package and must be set up on your own.  You may take a taxi or a bus from the airport to Dublin.

On your departure May 30th, transfer from from the Creacon Wellness Retreat Center to wherever you are headed is not included in your retreat package.  However, we will help you coordinate your departure that day, as many of you will be headed to the Dublin airport.

Transfers Included:

Transfer on Sunday, May 25th from Dublin to the Creacon Wellness Retreat Center and transfers for all excursions are included in your retreat package.

A Travel insurance policy is recommended, including trip cancellation and interruption, baggage, accident, emergency assistance and medical assistance.

A non-refundable $500 deposit is needed to secure your spot.

Final payments are due by April 24th, 2025.

If you cancel by March 24th, 2025, you will be refunded the cost of your trip less the non-refundable $500 deposit.

All details are subject to change in order to improve our client's experience.

To sign up, applications and waivers must be signed and completed in the participant information section.

All service fees will be absorbed by the participant.

The We Travel platform offers a payment plan option. 

Once you pay your $500 deposit, 4 installment payments will be scheduled.

Feel free to email linda@lindafit.com if you need assistance.

We will meet in Dublin on Saturday, May 24th for our welcome dinner at a classic Irish pub.  That night, at the request of our bus company, we are staying at a hotel in the Ballsbridge area of South Dublin.  We have chosen the 4 star Herbert Park Hotel and the bus will pick us up here late Sunday morning to take us to our retreat center in Co. Wexford. 

If you would like to arrive earlier to explore Dublin and all its delights, we will help you extend your stay at the Herbert Park hotel. These extra nights are not included in your retreat package and will be purchased separately.  

Or for your extra nights, If you prefer to stay in a different hotel in Dublin closer to the city center, you may do so and will set that up on your own. You may also extend your trip at the end of our retreat, but keep in mind air fares and hotels are cheaper in May and tend to escalate in June which is the beginning of high season.

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.