The Retreats
About the Retreats
¨Who am I?¨
This is the question of questions upon which the Being with Cows Retreats are founded.
In essence, they are an invitation to simply be quiet. To acknowledge thought as just being thought, nothing more, nothing less and nothing to do with our real self.
They are an opportunity to see without identifying with what is seen, to be rather than believe, imagine or expect.
There is no guide or guru to teach you the way, for you are the way itself.
Safe in the arms of a very beautiful natural landscape, it is the Heart we are in essence that reaches out in stillness.
The cows, the forest, the flower meadows, the birds and bees and host of wildlife that light up this beautiful land, simply serve to remind us of what it means to be quiet and free of even the faintest idea of separation.
During the days spent together, there arises quite naturally a deep sense of family, of being held by something familiar yet somehow forgotten or hidden away behind so much thought and thinking. Family equates to togetherness and being together can only ever mean settling down into the very centre of the Heart itself.
What To Expect at Our Retreats
Practically speaking, the Retreats follow the same form throughout the season and may typically include:
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Quietness ‘greet the day’ session each morning from a fantastic viewpoint looking right into the heart of the farm;
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Meditational quietness sessions in the company of the cows, which we call cowfulness;
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Walking meditations in and around the farm and beautiful local landscapes;
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Wildlife walks with opportunities to see wild boar, roe and red deer, badgers, foxes, genets and a host of birdlife including vultures and golden eagles;
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Moonlit walks in which we soak up what the mellowness of a summer’s evening brings;
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Quiet time spent alone or in the company of fellow guests with plentiful opportunities to explore the landscape, sit under a favourite tree or spend more time with the cows.
Whatever shape or form the Retreats may take, the essence always remains the same – simply being quiet.
Accommodation
Guests are invited to choose between our glamping tents which are sited in particularly cosy wooded locations, providing a nest-like experience and shelter from the summer sunshine and rooms in the house.
The tents are a one minute walk from the house, specifically sited to give an air of privacy and cocooning whilst being close to the main hub. Birdsong is your natural alarm clock!
Rooms in the house are simple yet welcoming, offering both single person or couples’ options.
Please be aware that the rooms form part of our family home. The main essence of the Retreats is a deep sense of family, of natural togetherness where the emphasis is on quietness and not on being Instagram perfect.
If you are looking for luxury accommodation to form part of your experience, then perhaps this isn’t the place for you. If you are, however, happy to accept that the true luxury is only ever found in the Heart, then you are most very welcome indeed.
Food and dietary requirements
The food plays an important part in the Retreat programme. Inspired as we are by the life and teachings of Ramana Maharshi, the meals offered are as simple as possible. Using ingredients that are known to support quietness, rather than excite the emotions, what we eat becomes part of our meditational commitment.
The emphasis is on combining natural flavours to provide a delicious, wholesome taste, rather than relying on spices and other additives to achieve this aim.
All meals are 100% organic, vegan and at the very least vegetarian. As much produce as possible is either homegrown or sourced from as close to the farm as possible.
Here at Being with Cows, simpleness doesn’t equate to tastelessness or bland cooking; in fact, it’s quite the reverse.
We are of course happy to accommodate special dietary requirements on request, although please be aware that the majority of meals are already gluten-free.
Upcoming Dates
Summer Retreat 1 2026
Monday 6th - Saturday 11th July
565 €
Summer Retreat 2 2026
Monday 20th - Saturday 25th July
565 €
Summer Retreat 3 2026
Saturday 1st - Thursday 6th August
565 €
Summer Retreat
Friday 7th - 12th August
565 €
Upcoming Events
Please read our cancellation policy before booking.