“Advanced Inner-Work Retreat” with Marion Gilbert
Are you feeling the call from deep within to reconnect with your essential nature?
Would you like to go deeper into the mystery of who you are and learn to embrace all of yourself there?
The Inward Turn Retreat in Ireland in June 2025, facilitated by Marion Gilbert R.P.T. in the beautiful surroundings of Dromgarriff estate, is a call deep within ourselves to find our heart and who we were created to be.
WHEN: June 2–8 2025
WHERE: Dromgarriff Rainforest Estate, Co Cork, Ireland
ELIGIBILITY: Participants need to have completed Somatic Enneagram Modules 1 and 2 or have completed the “Fundamentals of Somatic Enneagram Practice” offered and delivered by Heather Brown, Somatic Enneagram UK.
Upcoming Prep Course: Fundamentals of Somatic Enneagram Practice
- When: Seven Monday evenings | FEB 17 and 24, MAR 3, 10, 17, 24, APR 7.
- Cost: £105
- Time: 6.15 – 8:00 p.m. UK time
- Info and Registration: email Heather Brown
SPACE IS LIMITED: 19 Registrants Maximum
TUITION FEE • includes ACCOMMODATIONS and MEALS
Option 1: Shared room, twin bed, shared bath
Option 2: Shared room, twin bed, ensuite
Option 3: Single room (double bed), ensuite
- Through FEB 14 2025
Early-bird Rate Option 1: $1995.00
Early-bird Rate Option 2: $2195.00
Early-bird Rate Option 3: $2395.00 - From FEB 15 2025
Regular/Standard Rate Option 1: $2295.00
Regular/Standard Rate Option 2: $2495.00
Regular/Standard Rate Option 3: $2695.00
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This very special retreat features guided and personalized Somatic Enneagram practices to deepen our inner witnessing capacity and experience our true essential nature.
We will live in community at the Dromgarriff’s Silver Birch House—one of the stunning houses on this estate in South West Ireland, with spectacular views of Bantry Bay.
Sessions facilitated by Marion Gilbert will deepen our understanding and increase our capacity to experience three-centered awareness. We will work to develop the different levels of Inner Observing. We will learn to consciously work with the defense system, which contains the convertible energy for transformation.
Gurdjieff said, “Self-remembering requires conscious work and voluntary suffering.”
Experiential activities include inner practices and somatic activities to connect with body intelligence, integrating all three centers energetically. We will walk the Enneagram symbol with music and movement to sense deeply into our whole being.
The grounds are ideal for walking and introspection, journaling and reflection. Additional activities can include enjoying the sauna, swimming in the ocean, or strolling in Glengarriff Village, only minutes away.
Everyone will be guided through their own inner process, meeting you where you are, facilitated by Marion Gilbert R.P.T. Participation is limited to 19 individuals.
“Join us as we descend from the head to the heart and into the belly to witness the integration of our three centers of intelligence. As we experience that everything belongs equally in the field of awareness, we can witness the reconciling force within us and experience a transformative, more expanded view of ourselves and life.” — Marion Gilbert
For questions or further details, contact event coordinator, Heather Brown, Somatic Enneagram UK via email.
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GREAT PLACES TO VISIT WHILE IN COUNTY CORK
The Glengarriff area and surrounding Beara Peninsula are rich in Celtic remains. You’ll find various prehistoric sites, including standing stones, stone circles, ringforts, and other megalithic structures. Specifically, the Sheen Valley near Glengarriff offers trails with archaeological sites from the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages, including a stone circle and ringfort.
Great sites to visit:
https://visitglengarriff.ie/things-to-do-in-glengarriff/
https://roaringwaterjournal.com/2022/02/27/stones-alone/
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations cancelled on or before FEB 1 2024 will receive a full refund minus a $50.00 processing fee. Cancellations on or before FEB 15 will receive a full refund, minus a $200.00 processing fee. Cancellations after FEB 15 2025 will not be refunded, but can be applied to a future Somatic Enneagram Certification training, minus a $200.00 processing fee. The program tuition credit (minus a $200.00 processing fee) will be held as a credit for one year. Cancellations after FEB 28 2025 will not be refunded nor credited, and accommodations fees will be forfeited.
Arrival and Departure Details
You can arrive any time from 4pm on Sunday 1st June, to 10pm on Monday 2nd June.
Food is not supplied on 1st or 2nd June. You may bring your own food to cover those dates (or buy it in the village of Glengarriff).
The retreat ends on Saturday evening 7th, at 18.00. Your fee includes dinner and accommodation on the night of 7th, but you can leave as soon as you like after the end of the workshop.
What to Bring
Dress code is casual; you might like to bring swimming gear for using in the onsite sauna or for nearby sea swimming. I will be in touch nearer the time with further details about how to prepare for the retreat.
If you want to stay longer in the area, do visit https://www.dromgarriff.com/new-page-2 to see other activities you can do in West Cork.
Travelling to Dromgarriff
Dromgarriff Rainforest Estate is on the shores of Bantry Bay in County Cork, Ireland.
- The best way to get there is to fly into Cork Airport (Code ORK). There are direct flights from London Heathrow.
- From there, take a bus or taxi to central Cork Bus Station.
- You can then take a bus to Glengarriff (operated by Transport for Ireland – see this link for timetables and to book tickets https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/)
- At Glengarriff, take a taxi to Dromgarriff (5 mins) or hopefully we’ll be able to arrange pick-up from Glengarriff.
- When you leave, you need to allow a similar time to get to back to an airport, so a Sunday evening or Monday morning flight home from Cork or Dublin might be best.
Nearer the time we will invite participants to share email addresses so that you can co-ordinate your transport and arrive/depart together!
We hope this information is helpful, and we look forward to seeing you at the Retreat!