Equestrian & Yoga RetreatImagine galloping through a lush field in the Irish countryside, enjoying home-cooked healthy meals, and practicing yoga as the sun sets... sound like a dream? After bringing this magical experience to life in May, we are excited to offer it again in September 2018 and May 2019! All riding levels are welcome.
Riding & Fitness: Each day we will have 1-2 group rides on picturesque grounds. Depending on your individual experience and goals, your rides will vary between trail rides in the woods, cross country jumping lessons on the fields, and ring work. You'll have your own horse for the week so you can start a bond and grow confidence as you take your riding to the next level! We will balance riding with three yoga sessions led by a motivating local instructor to stretch and strengthen our riding muscles and entire body. Plus, Stacy (Ketanga's founder) will be leading optional strength & conditioning classes on the stunning grounds, for anyone looking to pick up the intensity! Adventure: To add to the excitement of our riding adventures each day, we will also go on two excursions to get to experience more of the beautiful country. One day, we'll trek a nearby mountain for incredible views and fresh country air, and another day we'll visit the town of Kilkenny for a bike tour, castle visit, and time to walk around. Relaxation: In between rides and activities, there will be plenty of time to relax in the house, walk around the stables, or take a ride into town. There are quiet areas for reading a book or taking a nap, and there's always the option to have a glass of wine (or Guinness) with your new friends! |
PricingAvailable dates:
September 10-15, 2018 - on sale now May 13-18, 2019 - pre-registration open Pricing:
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The Crossogue Equestrian CenterThe Crossogue Equestrian Center is located in Thurles, Ireland, about an hour outside of Dublin. The estate is run by Mark Molloy, one of six children who grew up on the property, and his parents still live there and make homemade (award winning) preserves that we will enjoy with breakfast earch morning!
A guest house for 25 years, Crossogue is a member of the Green Hospitality program, striving to work in harmony with nature through implementing energy saving, recycling, and renewable energy policies. The same care is in place for the horses which live outside year round and only come in to be ridden. The excellent instructors make sure to pair the right horses with appropriate riders and ensure proper care is given to everyone. The environment at Crossogue is one of comfort, relaxation, and fun, and it makes for one of the best experiences a horse lover can have! |
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The Accommodations
Guests will stay at the private guest house on the Crossogue property in one of eight cozy shared rooms. Four rooms are Classic Shared Rooms upstairs, which accommodate 2-3 guests and are more spacious, and four are Economy Shared Rooms downstairs, which are smart dorm style rooms accommodating up to 4 guests in single beds. (Private rooms may be available by request at an additional fee). The bathrooms are all shared, except for 2 ensuite Classic Rooms. The house also has common areas indoors and outdoors for relaxing and reflecting. Just beyond the house are the stables and fields where we can see our horses grazing when we're not riding.
Testimonials“This trip was a lot of firsts for me: traveling solo, traveling to Europe and riding English style cross country horses. The venue was amazing: great hospitality and accommodations , wonderful food and amazing horses, trainers and grounds. We had the luck {of the Irish } to have Stacy, the founder of Ketanga Fitness, as our lead along with amazing weather. Loved the workouts, activities and sightseeing! Also had an amazing group of people to share all of the experiences with! Definitely an experience not to pass up! I will definitely repeat this retreat again!" - Cheryl, WA
"I wanted to thank Mark, Stacy as well as the rest of the staff at Crossogue for a fun time. Jennie and Sylvia’s food was simply amazing. I had a great experience and appreciate all the patience with training. Thank you for opening up your home and sharing your life in Ireland with us. I hope to continue riding. Stacy, thank you for sharing this jewel you found years ago. Many thanks and hugs!" - Amy, NY |
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