Retreats offer a break from everyday life while simultaneously providing skills to bring home with you to improve on your daily life. Fit and Healthy Journey’s retreats strive to give you a closer connection with both your body and the world around you.

The Harmonies of the Emerald Isle retreat has sadly drawn to a close but fear not for we are gearing up for future retreats in the coming year.

The word retreat comes from the Latin verb 'to pull back, to withdraw. Going on a retreat is like hitting the pause button.

As you prepare for your retreat there are certain things you should do to make sure you you get the most out of it and have that amazing experience that you deserve.

Imagine checking out this amazing living sculpture carved into the Irish landscape, where the blue of the sky meets the green of the hills.

Tipping is not mandatory and they don’t have a tipping culture like  the US.

Ireland is seeped in ancient history and there are hundreds of stone structures to confirm this throughout the land.

Gougane Barra is located in a beautiful part of the South West of Ireland, ideal if you are looking for some of Irelands scenic countryside to visit.

This is a 1,500 mile long costal road on the west side of Ireland.

The shamrock has three leaves and has been a symbol of Ireland for centuries, and there are many stories about the origins of this national icon.

Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle due to its vast green landscapes and rolling green hills. However, the Irish landscape has changed drastically over the last 10,000 years or so.

Where do you stand on Irish trivia? Here are 10 interesting facts about Cork, the county we will stay in during our retreat.

While English is the most common language spoken in Ireland, the Irish have their own language known as Gaeilge or Irish to English speakers. Irish is one of the most historic written languages in the world and is often said to have a poetic flow.

Everyone knows of St. Patrick’s contributions to Ireland but most don’t know of another Saint with his own holiday that has a connection to the Emerald Isle.

With the date of the retreat drawing closer and closer now is the perfect time to secure your spot. We are right in the sweet spot for buying plane tickets and you want ample time to prepare for your journey.

Our retreat will be the perfect combination of relaxing and exciting day trips. Each day will be specifically tailored to maximize our time in Ireland and feel relaxed and rejuvenated on our return home.

Exciting news! Get in the spirit of the Emerald Isle early with our limited time Saint Patrick’s Day Special.

With the date of our retreat fast approaching what to bring is high in everyone’s minds. May is one of the best times to visit Ireland as the weather is already starting to warm up, but the summer mayhem is not yet in full swing.

It has often been said that it is impossible to visit Ireland without falling in love with its beauty. From rolling green landscapes to fierce and wild coasts to ancient structures there is something for everyone in Ireland.

  There is an old saying “Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper,” and the traditional Irish breakfast embraces this principle.