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SPIRAL JOURNEYS TO IRELAND

mealUnpack only once and settle into our Irish home, Ashley Park House.

Exclusively ours, this 18th Century, 76 acre bird sanctuary estate boasts elegantly appointed spacious en suite bedrooms, ancient wooded walks, luscious gardens, mystical lake, Neolithic remains, a Fairy Fort, and our very own gourmet chef!

Our First Day in Ireland!

10 AM, Shannon International Airport. Following Customs, Immigration & baggage claim, the group will gather at the Spiral Journeys sign in the Arrivals Terminal. Ann will be there to greet and assist you as you disembark.

Our local woman driver/guide and private coach will be awaiting us. As we wind our way East, we will make our initial introductions, and Ann will orient us with stories of the landscape and the region.

11 AM: A warm welcome awaits us at our Irish home for the week, *Ashley Park House, Nenagh, Tipperary. We'll find our rooms, unpack and refresh.

12 Noon: Meet in the dining room for welcoming luncheon reception

*Ashley Park House. In the heart of Ireland lies the historic, 18th century, Ashley Park House. The estate borders the shores of Lough Ourna and contains nearly 80 acres of mature beech woodland, fairy forts, tree-lined drives, formal gardens, lakeside paths, lodges, even a castle! Since the estate is maintained as a bird sanctuary, it is protected, and peaceful–perfect for Spiral Journeys' visitors to enjoy a wide range of activities: birding, sailing, rowing, horse riding, hiking, and magical meanderings.

4-6 PM: Our group gathers for our first Circle where we'll share stories about ourselves, how we chose this journey (or how the journey chose us) and what we hope to find.

7 PM: Dinner is served! Each night a full, four-course meal in the elegant red dining room surrounded by gilt mirrors and gazing over the lake.

8 PM: We gather to outline our first full day’s adventure.

General Guide for our days together
(adjustable to the groups's requests)

6:45 AM, Yoga and mediation offered for those who wish.

7-8:30 AM: Breakfast

9 AM: With our cooler and boxed lunches aboard, we're in the coach and off for each day's unique adventure

4:30 PM: Return to Ashley Park House for rest and refreshment.

5:30 PM Meet-up in Circle, to share stories, music and laughter!

7 PM Dinner and Entertainment

9 PM or Thereafter: Off to bed for sweet dreams!

Initial Description of Day Trips from Ashley Park House

Based in County Tipperary, in the Province of Munster, we will be making day trips to the Lower Shannon River Region. The surrounding Counties of Clare, Galway, and Limerick hold riches for our day trips. We will be visiting castles, walking the famous limestone rocks in the Burren Region, delighting in afternoon tea in the artist colony town of Ballyvaughan, letting ourselves be blown away at the famous Cliffs of Moher, wandering the lovely shops in the magical small town of Ennis, and much, much more! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact ann@spiraljourneys.com • 617-416-9695.
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