Autumn Equinox Retreat at Lisnavagh House

What to Expect

Lisnavagh House at Rathvilly hosts an autumn equinox retreat with Pam Butler from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026. The equinox is the point where daylight and darkness balance and the year tips towards winter, and the retreat is built around that turn: slowing down, drawing in and restorative time rather than a hard physical programme.

The teaching covers mindful movement, breathing work including alternate nostril breathing or nadi shodhana, and hatha yoga. All experience levels are catered for, from complete beginners to long term practitioners. Weekend guests stay in the Stables Courtyard or in the house itself, with full tuition and all meals and refreshments included. There is also a day option: the Saturday programme on 19 September starts at 10am and includes lunch, refreshments and a take home goodie bag.

Lisnavagh is a Victorian house on a working estate in the north of Co. Carlow, with walled gardens and woodland walks, and September is a good month to be in them.

Good to Know

• Dates: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026.
• Day retreat option: Saturday 19 September only, starting at 10am, €90 per person.
• Weekend, two nights: €450 to €590 single occupancy, €395 to €500 per person sharing, depending on room.
• Weekend price includes accommodation in the Stables Courtyard or House, full tuition and all meals and refreshments.
• Suitable for all levels, beginners included.
• Booking and enquiries: Lisnavagh House and Gardens, 059 916 1473 or events@lisnavagh.com.
• Lisnavagh runs several retreats through the autumn, including The ReSet Retreat from 23 to 25 October 2026.

Getting There

Lisnavagh House is at Rathvilly in north Co. Carlow, eircode R93 PX61, signposted off the N81 between Baltinglass and Tullow. From Dublin the N81 runs south through Blessington and Baltinglass, roughly an hour and a half. From Carlow town take the N80 to Tullow and then the N81 north, about 20 minutes. From the M9, leave at junction 4 for Castledermot and cross east on local roads. There is ample parking on the estate. There is no public transport to the gate, so a car or a taxi from Carlow or Tullow is needed.