Past Trips

Reviews

I absolutely loved this retreat! I had the pleasure of meeting Tamika when I did my first Yoga Nidra class and The Ranch in Houston and from that point on I fell in love with her classes. I hadn’t been practicing my yoga as much as I would like these past… 10 years (haha) - but the minute I saw Tamika was offering a retreat in IRELAND I signed up right away as it was a great excuse to travel and get some yoga in. Whenever I take a trip, my identity is very much “traveler” vs “vacationer” so this was the perfect trip for me. Although I had been to Ireland previously and had already seen many of the major sites we were visiting, I was very excited to see Cliffs of Moher and Giant’s Causeway again. Whereas in my normal life, I am very much of a Type A person I appreciate when I travel to a different country I am able to relax and remind myself to “go with the flow”. The ‘considerations’ and ‘what’s included’ on the WeTravel website provided me with all the information I needed to know prior to the trip. A quick Google search of where we would be staying in comparison to the different places we would be visiting made me excited for the day trips we would have, perfect for the adventurer in me. Even though some of our day trips prevented us from doing yoga every single day - those trips and experiences outweighed the day or two when we didn't get yoga twice a day. I only wish we could have spent more time at these locations. However, as an experienced solo and group traveler - I understood how I never have enough time in a group setting as I want to see everything :). I appreciated how much we were able to see in such a short period of time and I’m already making plans to return to some of my favorite places (I see you, Belfast). Even with our adventures, I enjoyed the days when we had time to ourselves. I fully took advantage of this downtime by spending time laying in the sun with the sheep, and reading in the surrounding fields. My absolute favorite day was taking a 2-hour hike from our estate in Táin Way to the city of Carlingford where we were able to enjoy the scenery, views of the coast… and of course… sheep. Our hosts were extremely gracious and worked very hard to make sure we were well fed with delicious homecooked meals and considerations made for the many allergens our group had. As a meat eater, the vegan and vegetarian cuisine was very different compared to my “normal” but I enjoyed each meal and even got some ideas of meals for when I returned home. The daily yoga was exactly what I needed for my body and soul, and it helped jumpstart me into continuing my practice once I returned to the States. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and cannot wait until my next yoga retreat with Tamika! Thank you so much for all the care and love you put into creating this experience for us <3
By Kathryne d for The Ultimate Ireland Retreat on Aug 26, 2023
Such a beautiful experience! Ireland has been a dream destination for me, so I was thrilled when Tamika posted The Ultimate Ireland Retreat for Summer 2023. Having been on several of her previous retreats, I had high expectation for an experience that would be packed with memorable experiences and I was not disappointed! The week we spent at Eagles Rock Yoga retreat in the lush countryside near Carlingford was truly special. It was the perfect "home base" for the week with comfortable accommodations, fresh delicious vegetarian/vegan food, and a divine yoga shala with a breathtaking view of the green hills and the ocean in the distance. Daytrips to iconic destinations such as Dublin, Belfast, Giant's Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher, ancient Brú na Bóinne, and more were led by our charming and knowledgeable host, Stuart who provided educational and cultural interest. Adventures were balanced with delicious no-travel days in which we were able to enjoy our retreat home, ramble the breathtaking countryside, explore the nearby medieval town of Carlingford, or just curl up by the window with a cup of tea and a book or journal. And throughout, we were treated daily to Tamika's blissful yoga practices ~ restorative and spiritually renewing. It was the perfect first time Ireland experience for me and was over all too quickly, but the memories I carry will last a lifetime. I look forward to many more global experiences with my beautiful friend.
By Julie T for The Ultimate Ireland Retreat on Aug 11, 2023
Words are not enough to properly articulate how wonderful this entire retreat was to me. Yoga is an integral part of my life and I had always wanted to visit Ireland. This retreat was the best of both worlds. There is nothing quite like visiting spectacular sites in Ireland and returning to our lodgings to process our experience through move on the mat. Tamika and our hosts worked together to ensure we got the best weather (Ireland summers are tricky) even if it meant tweaking the itinerary. Such thought and care was definitely noted and needed to ensure an amazing trip. There was also something truly magical about being in a group of like-minded individuals. I am beyond grateful for Tamika for holding space for us and coordinating this entire experience. I am just as grateful for our delightful hosts Martina and Stuart who not only provided the perfect home for this retreat but also prepared superb meals throughout. Erin go bragh!
By Carolina L for The Ultimate Ireland Retreat on Aug 11, 2023
Thank you so much for such a joy-filled experience. I especially appreciated your dancing in Drogheda! Haha! So much of what makes a retreat worth doing is the people. 🙏🏾
By Tamika Caston-Miller on Aug 11, 2023
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