"A fantastic, invigorating,energising, thought provoking weekend."
Learning, discovery, celebration and fun for women of all ages - 8 - 10 May 2009
Join the 5th annual reunion of women on their journey to wisdom - connect with old friends and like minds as we celebrate the Celtic festival of Bealtaine, a season when life is bursting with the power of potential.
At the Wise Woman Weekend there are no spectators. Everyone contributes her unique talents and knowledge which are honoured and shared in a safe place, a communion that inspires and regenerates, where we are not alone.
Leave behind the ordinary and come learn of the traditional wisdoms, remember our heritage as women, and celebrate all things feminine. This is a time for you - to rest and rejuvenate, to explore and learn, to be received and affirmed, to become energised and transformed, to laugh out loud and have fun.
All events will take place in Dromahair, Co Leitrim. Dromahair means the ridge of the two air spirits and the village is nestled amongst the trees beside the River Bonet, 17 miles from the transportation hub of Sligo. The international airport at Knock is only an hour away.
Our website includes a list of accommodations, restaurants, a car pool and other useful information to plan your stay.
Friday
The weekend begins at Ard Nahoo Eco Resort, marking a return to our spiritual home. Through ritual, music, song and dance we create a safe place in the awesome beauty of nature as the full moon beams down on the Wise Woman Mandala.
8 - 9:00 Community choirs will welcome us in song as we gather - feel free to join in
9-10:30 Opening ceremony (There is no parking at Ard Nahoo. A shuttle bus will operate from 7:45 – 8:45 pm from the Abbey Manor Hotel in Dromahair)
Saturday
9:30 am - Greetings to the Day
10 am - 1 pm - workshops
1 - 2.30 pm - lunch break
2.30 - 5.30 pm - workshops
Saturday Evening - Wild Woman Banquet and Open Mic Social
8 pm - Wild Woman Vegetarian Banquet
9.30 - The Wild Woman Social. Come prepared to share your gifts of
music, songs, words and dance - a supportive audience and lots of fun
is guaranteed.
Sunday Morning
9.30 am - Greetings to the Day
10 am - 1 pm - workshops
1 - 2:30 pm - lunch break
Sunday Afternoon
2:30 – 3:10 ‘Catch your dreams before they run away’ a talk by
Órfhlaith Ni Chonaill
3:10 - 3:30 Standing Women saving the world, led by Judith Hoad
3:30 – 4:30 Bealtaine Ritual lead by Amantha Murphy
