Ireland: Beltaine 2027
April 27 - May 9, 2027
Registration is open!
Journey into the heart of Ireland for the cross-quarter fire festival of Beltaine - the beginning of the Celtic summer and the light half of the year. On this journey we will be joining the revelry, music, arts, performances, and ceremonies in both Dingle (County Kerry) and Uisneach (Ireland's sacred and geophysical center in County Westmeath) in the beginning of May. We will be weaving patterns (blessings) at holy wells, stone circles, and other sacred sites in Munster, the wild southwest of Ireland. Additionally, we will participate in a natural plant fiber clothing, woad dying workshop with friends in County Clare - and meet the plants we are dying with. We are going home to Ireland to give back in gratitude and grace.
Celebrate thousands of years of tradition at the Hill of Uisneach.
In this small journey to Ireland, limited to 8-9 people, we will spend our first few days weaving patterns/sharing blessings with the holy wells in central and western County Clare - via song, flower mandalas, and tending. While in Clare, we will be guided in traditional dying of handmade nettle fabric dyed with woad - both plants grown by friends in the months before we arrive.
Winding down the Wild Atlantic Way, we will spend 5 nights in Dingle participating in the annual Beltaine festival and parade. The festival features artists, storytellers, musicians, workshops, crafting, walks, boating, races, and more. We will also spend time in relationship with the mountains, sea, and ancient sites on the peninsula.
A couple of days in the Killarney National Forest in relationship with the ancient forests and a Celtic soundbath to boot, will send us on our way to the Hill of Uisneach for the Beltaine festival at Ireland's naval - and where it has been celebrated for thousands of years.
April 27 - May 9, 2027
12-night immersion in the Irish-Celtic mysteries
Infusion w/ Trad music, seanchaí, sound healers, crafting, and...participation in the
Beltaine Festival in Dingle & Beltaine Festival at Uisneach
Cost: $3,650.00
if $500.00 deposit is received before February 22, 2027
$3,950.00 if deposit received after February 22, 2027
Additional $900.00 for a single room (when still available)
~ Balances are due in full by March 17, 2027 ~
Price Includes:
Transportation in 9-passenger van throughout the journey
Shared accommodations (single rooms +$900)
Twin and Double/Queen/King beds available variably
All breakfasts included
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Visits to sacred sites and holy wells
Tickets to Beltaine at Hill of Uisneach
Tickets to Féile na Bealtaine (Dingle)
Woad dying workshop of handmade nettle cloth
Story telling with seanchaí
Celtic sound bath and journey
Learn Irish songs and chants
Guided by Jeremy w/ +21 years of experience & publications