Retreat Dates 2019Fri. 1st
- Sun. 3rd Nov. Samhain Boghill Centre Fri. 20th
- Sun. 22nd Dec. Yule Boghill Centre |
Samhain (Hallowe'en) Drum and Song Retreat
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Prices:Retreats in the Boghill Centre in Co. Clare.
Our 3 Day Retreats in The Boghill Centre, are priced on a sliding scale from, full price of €245 to our lowest available concession price of €180 per person. (note €140 of the above prices goes to the Boghill Centre for accommodation and meals). Our 4 Day Retreat (Bealtaine) is priced from, full price of €350 on a sliding scale down to our lowest available concession price of €245 (note €180 of the above prices goes to the Boghill Centre for accommodation and meals). Limited Private accommodation is available in the Boghill Centre for an extra €12 per night per person. Workshops run from 7.30pm on Friday night until 5.30pm on Sunday, apart from the Bealtaine (May) Retreat which runs until 5.30pm on Monday. Retreats in the Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre in Co. Wexford. Our 3 Day Retreats in the Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre are priced on a sliding scale from a full price of €300, to our lowest available concession of €260 per person. (note €160 of the above prices goes to the Ballyvaloo Centre for accommodation and meals). All Rooms in the Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre are single private rooms with en suite bathroom facilities. A limited number of double rooms are available on request. The Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre is also a Mobility friendly Centre with a limited number of wheelchair accessible en suite rooms available. If you need use of a wheelchair friendly room, please let us know when booking. |
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Prices include all meals, use of facilities, accommodation and all workshop facilitation.
The concession prices are available for people who are unwaged, low waged and for students and are offered in return for a little help setting up before and tidying up after the workshop.
Please get in touch with us if you would like to apply.
Tribal Spirit Weekend Workshops are aimed at adults, but older teens (15+) are welcome with an adult guardian.
All Tribal Spirit workshops are drug, alcohol, and mobile phone free zones.
See the full programme here.
Tribal Spirit Drum and Song
Samhain Hallowe'en Retreat November 2019
A weekend of Tribal Spirit Drum and Song with facilitator John Bowker at the Boghill Centre, Kilfenora, Co Clare.
Running over 3 days the event starts at 7.30pm Friday November 1st and runs through to 5.30pm Sunday November 3rd.
Hallowe’en, also known as Samhain, is the time of one of the ancient fire festivals of the Celtic people . In the northern hemisphere it was traditionally a time of taking a moment to adjust to the coming winter and its challenges. Working with music and traditions, from many varied cultures, this event will be a celebration of the dying year and our achievements, and an opportunity to deeply explore some of the magical, mystical and healing concepts associated with this time.
The 'gateway between the worlds' is said to be at its thinnest at Samhain, a time for honouring and remembering ancestors and of those lost to us , for letting go of the past and embracing the new, recharging energy and gathering the fortitude for the next stage of our lifes’ journey.
The retreat will include; Introduction to the drum, explorations of powerful multi part group rhythms from West and Central Africa and the West Indies. Dance drum sessions for celebration, healing and trance dance. Rainforest songs from the traditions of the Baka peoples of central Africa, late night Lullaby sessions, and Heartsong Project workshops. Absolute Beginners Absolutely Welcome, no experience needed, just a sense of adventure and an open heart. Wonderful drums are provided.
John Bowker is one of the most experienced community musicians and facilitators working in Europe at this time. He is well known for his ability to playfully yet powerfully lead a group deeply into magical and uplifting experiences of music. He brings a vast repertoire of songs and dance rhythms and a friendly and light hearted facilitation style.
Price : €245 (Concessions on a sliding scale to €180) includes all workshops, meals and accommodation.
(The Boghill Centre's fee of €140 per person is included in the above)
For Retreat bookings please email us or call (067) 41721
Note: the Brigit, Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox weekends are special beginner friendly workshops open to absolute beginners and experienced players as well. No previous experience of making music is needed. Starting at the very beginning, exploring the drum and playing music together, we will wander playfully and deeply into a journey of very powerful and beautiful music.
Bealtaine, Samhain, and Yule are all aimed at those who have been to at least one of the regular Tribal Spirit classes or day workshops led by John Bowker.
For more information on the beautiful Boghill Centre visit www.boghill.com
Directions to the Boghill Centre are here
The Boghill Centre is signposted off the road between Kilfenora and Lisdoonvarna in North West Clare. Contact the Centre directly on 065 - 707 4644 for further directions.
For more information and for Directions to the
Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre visit www.ballyvaloo.ie
The Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre is situated right on the beach, approx. 15 km from Wexford Town and 25Km from Enniscorthy town in Co. Wexford.
Contact the centre directly on 053 913 7160 for further directions
Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre visit www.ballyvaloo.ie
The Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre is situated right on the beach, approx. 15 km from Wexford Town and 25Km from Enniscorthy town in Co. Wexford.
Contact the centre directly on 053 913 7160 for further directions
