Festive Retreat: Mindful Hike + Riverside Sauna! 13 December, Derrybawn & Glendalough

from €40.00

Take a gentle pause before the holiday season with a Festive Winter Retreat in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Valley.

This is a day to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the still beauty of winter — a space to find calm and light as the year comes to a close.

We’ll begin with a mindful forest hike through quiet native woodlands, guided by forest bathing and mindfulness practices that invite you to be fully present with the sights, scents, and sounds of the season. As we walk, we’ll notice winter’s textures — crisp air, soft light, and the peaceful hush of the forest.

After the hike, we’ll gather at a private riverside sauna by the Avonmore River at Laragh’s new Axe Club sauna — with time for optional cold-water dips and a calming tea ceremony to close the day in warmth, reflection, and connection.

🎄 What’s Included:
🌿 A mindful winter forest walk at a relaxed pace
🌲 Forest bathing and reflection stops to embrace the season’s stillness
🧖‍♀️ Private riverside sauna session for our group
❄️ Optional cold river dips
🍵 A peaceful riverside tea ceremony to restore and renew
🕯️ Time to rest, reflect, and set gentle intentions for the year ahead

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 December
📍 Location: Derrybawn & Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
⏰ Time: 10am – 4.30pm
💰 Price: €40 per person / €70 for two

No hiking experience is needed — just warm layers, curiosity, and a willingness to slow down.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
You’ll receive an email one week before the retreat with parking details and a what-to-bring list.

This event is a collaboration between Nature Tales & Trails and Nature To Go.

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Take a gentle pause before the holiday season with a Festive Winter Retreat in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Valley.

This is a day to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the still beauty of winter — a space to find calm and light as the year comes to a close.

We’ll begin with a mindful forest hike through quiet native woodlands, guided by forest bathing and mindfulness practices that invite you to be fully present with the sights, scents, and sounds of the season. As we walk, we’ll notice winter’s textures — crisp air, soft light, and the peaceful hush of the forest.

After the hike, we’ll gather at a private riverside sauna by the Avonmore River at Laragh’s new Axe Club sauna — with time for optional cold-water dips and a calming tea ceremony to close the day in warmth, reflection, and connection.

🎄 What’s Included:
🌿 A mindful winter forest walk at a relaxed pace
🌲 Forest bathing and reflection stops to embrace the season’s stillness
🧖‍♀️ Private riverside sauna session for our group
❄️ Optional cold river dips
🍵 A peaceful riverside tea ceremony to restore and renew
🕯️ Time to rest, reflect, and set gentle intentions for the year ahead

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 December
📍 Location: Derrybawn & Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
⏰ Time: 10am – 4.30pm
💰 Price: €40 per person / €70 for two

No hiking experience is needed — just warm layers, curiosity, and a willingness to slow down.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
You’ll receive an email one week before the retreat with parking details and a what-to-bring list.

This event is a collaboration between Nature Tales & Trails and Nature To Go.

Previous hike participant's reviews:

“We had a wonderful hike today with Kamila and Anthea, on a less trodden path from Laragh to Glendalough. What a great way to spend a Sunday morning. A workout for your heart and soul.”— David D. - August 2023

"A wonderful mindful walk today in Derrybawn and on into Glendalough. Lovely gentle pace with stops to reflect and notice flora and fauna and learn new stuff! I really enjoyed it and recommend Nature to Go’s outings." — Annemarie N. - August 2023

"Thanks for a lovely relaxing and interesting hike today feel great after the walk will definitely take part in another walk with Nature to Go" — Bruno J. - August 2023

"After a long while out of my hiking boots it was time to get back. I decided to go with nature to go and I was not disappointed. OMG what an amazing day. Thank you so much Kamila and Anthea @Nature Tales and Trails It was a mindful, forest/nature bathing hike. Just amazing and so beautiful. I loved every minute of it. I highly recommend this experience to everyone to do. Thank you again Kamila and Anthea. You will see me again. Ann x" — Ann F. October 2023