We are proudly partnering with the local people of West Cork in the Rebel County here in Ireland, to bring the magic of Ireland to you. Come awaken your senses with us!

Retreat to Ireland is Perfect for You if you…

Like independent travel
Are interested in staying in one area and getting to know it
Enjoy and can participate in moderate physical exercise such as yoga and outdoor adventures (walking, kayaking)
Have always wanted to go to Ireland – you know that in your bones

Retreat to Ireland isn’t for those who…

Expect access to technology such as internet and TV
Have trouble “going with the flow” and moving at the slower pace of life that is Ireland
Cannot walk or move easily
Want to tour as much of Ireland as possible (although this is possible for you before or after the retreat)

Retreat to Ireland Provides:

Daily yoga, nature, and cultural adventures guaranteed to connect you more deeply with yourself, the landscape, and the people of Ireland.
A Tour of West Cork like no other. We will explore many places, but we will be doing what we like to call Slow Travel. You’ll get a chance to sink into the landscape and get to know the people of this area. We want you to feel more like a local and less like a tourist.
Intimate local knowledge that will enhance your experience of this beautiful part of Ireland.
Travel guidance from start to finish. We will answer all those pesky questions that you’ve always wondered about.

Kat Koch
The first time I went to Ireland was on April 15th, 2009. That’s right, tax day! I’ll never look at tax day the same. I spent 2.5 months exploring the perimeter of the country, spending a large portion of time in SW Cork. I fell in love with Ireland. That smile you see on my face, that is pure joy right there. In 2015 I moved to County Cork and have been living there full-time learning the mysterious ways of the Irish.

I have been traveling nationally and internationally since childhood. I would say, without a doubt, it is my passion. When I was 10 years old I spent the summer in Angers, France. When I was a junior in high school I spent 6-weeks in China teaching English to 6-12 year old kids. As an adult I’ve taught international yoga workshops, international nature connection workshops, and spent countless hours exploring the back roads of Ireland. If you’re looking for a tour guide that gets mistaken for a local, you’ve found her!

In March 2010 I completed a 28-day intensive yoga teacher training with Ana Forrest in Seattle. I continued my yoga education the following year and graduated from the year-long Forrest Yoga Mentorship Program in NYC. And in the summer of 2012 & 2016 I graduated from the 9-day Forrest-Yoga Advanced Teacher Training. I taught yoga in the greater-Seattle area for 5 years before moving to County Cork, Ireland. I love yoga. In my opinion it is an amazing tool for self discovery and health.

I am also a vocalist and dancer. During my time in Ireland I’ve sung in pubs, traded songs with locals, and learned traditional Sean Nos and Set Dancing. It is a joy and a privilege to receive the opportunity to guide you on the Ireland Retreat. I look forward to connecting with you and spending time together in an ancient land full of magic. If you have any questions, just email me: [email protected]

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