The Reflective Soul
Reclaiming Peace Through Mindful Restoration
A one-day retreat to rest, reconnect, and restore
Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, Wexford
️March 28th 2026, 10 am – 4.30 pm
6 CPD Points | €110 including 3-course lunch, tea/coffee & refreshments
Alternatively, book via Revolut @hilaryconnor / (+353) 0868494646
Welcome
Step into a day designed entirely for you — a sanctuary of stillness and soul nourishment set against the soothing backdrop of the Wexford coastline.
Held in the peaceful surrounds of Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, The Reflective Soul invites you to rest your body, quiet your mind, and reconnect with what matters most through mindfulness, reflection, and gentle restoration.
What to Expect
During this nourishing day retreat, you will be gently guided through:
Mindful meditation to centre and ground
Reflective journaling to gain inner clarity
Mindful walking on the beach to connect with nature
Learn grounding techniques to regulate the nervous system and support emotional balance
Develop restorative skills that support long-term wellbeing and prevent burnout
Creative visualisation for inspiration and renewal
A subtle spiritual depth is woven throughout, supporting you in reconnecting and aligning with purpose and meaning along your life’s path.
️3-course lunch and refreshments — no extra costs on the day
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is designed for anyone seeking rest, reconnection, and renewal — especially those who support others or work in high-demand environments. It’s a day to be held, restored, and reminded of your own inner peace.
Perfect for:
✅ Corporate professionals experiencing burnout or overwhelm
✅ Counsellors, psychotherapists & coaches
✅ Parents & caregivers
✅ Holistic therapists & energy workers
✅ Nurses, carers & healthcare workers
✅ Educators & school staff
No previous mindfulness experience is needed.
| ️ Date | March 28th 2026 |
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| Time | 10:00 AM – 4.30 PM
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| Location | Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, Blackwater, Co Wexford
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| Cost | €110 – includes everything
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| Meals | 3-course lunch, tea & coffee
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| CPD Points | 6 CPD hours awarded – certification emailed after the retreat.
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A Day Just for You
This is a full day of care, calm, and connection. Park your car, put your phone away, and be looked after from start to finish — no wallet needed, no roles to play.
Leave feeling replenished, reconnected, and supported to sustain your wellbeing long after the retreat ends.
What to bring on the day
To support a deeply nourishing experience, you’re warmly invited to bring along a journal and pen for reflective writing. You may also wish to bring a blanket, a small pillow, and a yoga mat if you’d prefer to lie down during meditations. These are optional, and you’re encouraged to bring whatever helps you feel most comfortable, relaxed, and at ease.
Wisdom would also encourage us to arrive prepared for the Irish weather! Therefore, pack a rain jacket and factor 50 sun cream.
Ready to Join Us?
Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, nourishing experience.
Secure your place with a non-refundable deposit of €50 – balance due 14th March .
[About Your Retreat Facilitators
Hilary Connor, MSc
Mindfulness Teacher • Spiritual Wellbeing Coach • Author
Hilary Connor is a highly qualified and compassionate mindfulness teacher and wellbeing coach with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals in finding inner peace, clarity, and renewal. She brings a unique blend of academic rigour and spiritual depth to her work, creating spaces that are both grounded and soul-nourishing.
Hilary holds a Master of Science in Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing, a Higher Diploma in Coaching and Coaching Psychology from UCC, and advanced certifications in teaching mindfulness in the workplace, workplace resilience from Oxford University, UK & UCC, along with certifications in neuroscience and spiritual healing. Her teaching is grounded in evidence-based mindfulness and coaching practices, enriched by a deep, intuitive understanding of the human spirit.
As the facilitator of The Reflective Soul, Hilary invites you to experience a day of gentle restoration through mindful meditation, reflective journaling, spiritual connection, and creative inner exploration. Her calm presence and skillful guidance will support you in pressing pause, reconnecting with yourself, and reclaiming peace.
Whether you’re feeling depleted, navigating change, or simply yearning for space to breathe, this retreat offers an opportunity to be held, nourished, and renewed.
Co-Facilitator: Denis O’Connor
Psychotherapist • Supervisor • Facilitator
Denis brings over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, supervision, and training to The Reflective Soul, adding a grounded and insightful presence to the retreat space. Working in private practice, he has supported individuals and professionals across a wide range of life experiences, always with a focus on empowering sustainable personal growth and emotional wellbeing.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Supervisory Practice from Dublin City University and a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University. In addition, Denis is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management, Sports Mind Coaching, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
At The Reflective Soul, Denis brings a calm, insightful energy that complements the retreat’s restorative focus. His wealth of clinical expertise and deep understanding of the human psyche enrich the reflective and therapeutic aspects of the day, offering retreat participants a safe and supported space for deeper inner awareness and integration.
His facilitation style is gentle, wise, and responsive, helping participants feel seen, grounded, and held — whether they come seeking renewal, clarity, or simply time to reconnect with themselves.
