It is Samhain Eve; the night is cool, dark, and quiet. The gentle rolling hills of Ireland are cloaked in darkness, though bonfires dot the hilltops — an old custom in these parts. Around one of these fires stands a circle of witches, gathered on these ancient lands from all parts of the world. Their voices rise into the night air as they sing and chant, offering their words to the old ones. From the other side of the veil, the ancestors sing back…

Have you ever dreamed of being in community with likeminded souls? Of celebrating the pagan festivals with your fellow practicers of the craft? Of gathering in sacred circles and showing up as your truest, most magical self? Of attending “witchcraft school” at an enchanting Irish castle?

If so, this Samhain retreat is for you.

Magical soul, you are invited to attend this 5-day, 4-night witchcraft retreat in beautiful Ireland.

Together we will celebrate the pagan festival of Samhain, traditionally regarded as the start of winter (and the new year) according to the Celtic calendar.

During this week together we will gather in sacred circles, join our magic for group rituals and spells, connect with the land, build ancestral altars, broaden our magical understandings and abilities through witchy workshops, sit down for a festive Samhain feast, and — most importantly — claim and celebrate our power as witches.

This retreat will take place from October 21st – 25th, 2024 at a historic castle in rural County Offaly, Ireland.

We will have exclusive access to this magical castle nestled in the heart of Ireland for the duration of our retreat. ALL rooms in this castle are private with private bathrooms. The room options are as follows:

• Standard Room: Connected to the original castle and situated around the scenic abbey courtyard (located in the abbey wing), these rooms boast a magical feel with their original stone walls, wooden beams and floorboards.
• Superior Room: Located on the upper floor of the main castle, these stately rooms boast original period features such as fireplaces and cast iron roll top bathtubs.
• Suite: The castle suites are beautifully appointed and are all individually styled in keeping with the castle’s history and heritage. These spacious rooms are located on the lower floor of the main castle.

A deposit of $1,000 is required to secure your spot on the retreat. This deposit is non-refundable and goes towards the total cost of your retreat payment. The remaining balance payment will be due ninety (90) days before the retreat start date, on July 23rd, 2024.

Note: Due to the age, style and structure of the building, the castle does not have an elevator and all guest rooms are on split levels. For guests with limited mobility, I recommend booking a standard room — please include a note with your booking, and I will ensure you receive a ground-floor room (which still requires using some stairs, although minimal).

• Which airport should I fly into? The nearest airport is the Dublin Airport (DUB), located around 1.5 hours from the retreat venue. There will be a shuttle service from this airport to the venue.
• How will I get to the retreat venue? There will be roundtrip shuttle service departing from the Dublin Airport at 1:00pm on Monday, October 21st with the return trip departing from the venue at 12:00pm Friday, October 25th. If the planned shuttle time does not work for you based on your arrival time into Dublin, you will need to arrange transportation to the venue at your own expense (if this is the case, please contact me — I can suggest the best options for you).
• Who can attend this retreat? The Samhain retreat is open to ALL practitioners of magic, witchcraft, and paganism who are 18 years and older — including practitioners of all genders, experience levels, and backgrounds.
• What is the accommodation like? We will have exclusive access to the castle and grounds. All booking options include private rooms with private bathrooms.
• Can I book with a friend / partner? UPDATE 3/28 - All of the double occupancy rooms have been sold, due to total occupancy limitations it is unfortunately no longer possible to book two people per room. 
• How does payment work? A deposit of $1,000 is required to secure your spot on the retreat. This deposit is non-refundable and goes towards the total cost of your retreat payment. The remaining balance payment will be due ninety (90) days before the retreat start date, on July 23rd, 2024.
• What is the retreat cancellation policy? All payments made for the Beltane retreat are NONREFUNDABLE. If you decide not to attend after submitting your deposit, the deposit will not be refunded but can be applied to a future retreat. There will be no refunds provided due to cancellations for any reason, such as illness, injury, flight delays or cancellation, work or school scheduling conflicts, etc. However, if an unforeseen circumstance does arise and you need to cancel after making your full payment, you have the option to 1) find someone to take your place on the retreat, in which case you will be fully refunded after their payment is submitted, or 2) apply your payment to a future retreat (note that this will function as a credit; your payment will not be refunded). Cancellations made within thirty (30) days of the retreat start date will not be eligible to be applied to a future retreat — your entire payment will be forfeit.
• Do I need travel insurance? While travel insurance is not required for this witchcraft retreat, it is strongly recommended in the event of any unforeseen changes / cancellations / issues.