Wellness Festival 2023

The invitation is to let go of ‘doing’ and to allow yourself to simply ‘be’.  

Join Pam / Chris / Teresa / Lisa for their yoga classes that will help you experience the rich benefits of the yoga practice and philosophy.

Pam will also be in conversation about the practical philosophy of yoga in the library on Sunday.

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Forest bathing is something we all need in our lives and can be enjoyed by all age groups with good mobility. Forest bathing is an experience offered to people who can de stress simply by going into the woods for a period of time and with guidance it can benefit our health greatly. Recent scientific studies in Japan have proven that forest bathing reduces our blood pressure, boosts our immune system, improves our sleep patterns and lowers our cholesterol.

Somatics is a movement therapy, a way of re-educating the way our brain senses and moves the muscles. It is an incredibly subtle but effective way of working with the body.

“Dancing as if language had surrendered to movement– as if this ritual, this wordless ceremony, was now the way to speak, to whisper private and sacred things, to be in touch with some otherness...” – Brian Friel, 'Dancing at Lughnasa'

With our workshops there will be much to absorb and enjoy such as Kirtan singing, shamanic & bio-magnetic healing, hurling workshop and more...

Experience lying above the bees...bees generate 35 degrees heat with a soothing vibration. This is an introduction to a new phenomenon with striking effects. It has been proven that those who sleep above bee hives have astonishing health results.

The Brick Barn at Lisnavagh is surrounded by nature and stillness that allows you to absorb the vibrations and ceremonial process with cacao...

Join us in the stables courtyard for an eclectic mix of live music ranging from special guests to local talent and our own Lisnavagh musicians on stage to bring you enjoyment and fulfilment.

Join us in the Library in Lisnavagh House for a series of enlightening talks, poetry, renditions and more from our guest speakers…

Learn how how to make simple delicious healthy food and how to make winter warming tinctures.

Forest School is an all year round holistic nature based education system. Practitioners are professionally trained and
calculated risk is encouraged to assist in the growth of the young person. The space is created for
young people to develop positive relationships with themselves, others and the natural world
around them.

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Let yourself go and dance to the meditative tunes deep in the Lisnavagh forest!

Ruairí is a DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and dawn chorus enthusiast.

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Deb - sheepskins & woollen products

Karen - gemstone jewellery

Fiona - Away with Nature natural skincare

Labhaoise - Natural Toothpaste & light energy foods

Hemp Harmonics - Hemp Natural Products

The Hemp Farm - Certified Organic Hemp

Martha Cashman - Clay Artist