With 2 Venues: Sandhill House, Tranquility in Donegal and Studio Be, Revitalise in Glenavy.
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16/04/2026
Change can feel unsettling… especially when we’re used to holding everything together.
But what if this phase isn’t something to rush through or “fix”…
but something to be supported through?
As women, we move through many transitions across our lives; and each one asks something different of us.
More space.
More listening.
More trust.
If you’re in a season of change right now…know that this is a process that will leave you feeling stronger and more resilient as you navigate the waves of transition.
L x
09/04/2026
People arrive as strangers…
and leave as friends.
That’s the quiet magic of retreat life 🌊
Our recent Wild Adventure Donegal Retreat brought together ocean dips, surfing, breathwork, forest bathing and deep rest…
but what unfolds beyond the activities is something much more powerful.
Connection.
To nature
To ourselves
And to each other
If you’ve been craving space to reset, slow down and reconnect - this is your sign.
Join us at our next Wild Adventure Retreat | 9-11th October
07/04/2026
📝 For years, journaling felt like “one more thing to do.”
This year, I started a simple morning practice…and now it’s something I genuinely miss when I don’t do it.
Journaling helps clear the mind.
It creates space.
It brings perspective.
I’ve found using prompts makes it easier to begin…and somehow, I always finish with gratitude, intention and a softer mindset.
A small practice… that gently shifts your whole day 🤍
Annette Kelly journal was the one that helped me build this habit, which is why each woman on our Journey Retreat will receive a journal as a gift ✨
Connection is one of the most powerful ways to support our nervous system.
Not something to do or achieve…
but something to experience.
A conversation.
A shared space.
A moment of being seen.
Connection is at the heart of everything we do on all our retreats and this is how the reset begins🤍
24/03/2026
If you’ve ever thought, “I just need to get away for a couple of days”... this is why.
What I love most about hosting retreats is that these are the spaces I once needed myself.
A pause from the noise.
Fresh air.
Movement.
Deep rest.
Real conversation.
And something beautiful always happens…
Strangers arrive.
Friends leave.
Forty-eight hours can feel like a week (in the best possible way).
You can almost see the shift .... that first real exhale, shoulders soften, that feeling of “I didn’t realise how much I needed this."
It’s always an honour to hold these spaces.
L x
20/03/2026
Spring Equinox 🌿
Today marks the moment when day and night are equal.
A still point.
A turning point.
From here, the days grow longer and the light slowly returns.
Our nervous systems feel this too; moving from winter’s inward energy toward expansion.
The Equinox is a reminder of balance:
Rest and action.
Effort and ease.
Where could you invite a little more balance right now?
L x
17/03/2026
The Align Reformer Retreat, Donegal
Align was born from my own search for balance.
After years of high-intensity training, I learnt that embodied strength comes from balance, not burnout.
Eventually I slowed down because my body needed me too!
Align is a restorative Reformer Pilates retreat for women at Sandhill House, Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way.
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Welcome to Sandhill House - a specialist retreat venue in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
Welcome to Sandhill House, an experiential getaway focused on health and wellness. The house is situated 1km from the vibrant village of Dunfanaghy, surrounded by the glorious landscape of Co. Donegal in Ireland and located on the Wild Atlantic Way. The house has ten bedrooms and is a centre of wellness, owned by Lucille Cassidy; a Physiotherapist and Pilates, Yoga and Qoya teacher.
It is an ideal location for large group gatherings including health and wellness retreats, sport & outdoor pursuit weekends and corporate events. We aim to provide you with a sense of retreat, with an added touch of luxury and breathtaking ocean views.
Whatever the weather, you can gather around the fire in our cosy BBQ hut or relax in our hot tub with it’s glass roof to enjoy the amazing Donegal starry skies. To unwind further you can enjoy a massage in our treatment room or escape to one of the quiet spaces in the house and lose the inner chatter of a busy life and enjoy moments of silence and stillness. Our hope is that you will return home feeling nurtured, rested and restored after immersing yourself in the Sandhill Experience.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Sandhill Experience, a great starting point is our website www.sandhillhousedonegal.com
Whether you are a HR Manager planning a wellness retreat for your executive team, a yoga instructor wanting to facilitate a wellness weekend or perhaps a personal trainer wishing to hold a fitness weekend with a difference; we have the perfect space for you. No matter what reason you come here for, our hope is that you will return home feeling nurtured, rested and restored after immersing yourself in the Sandhill Experience.
