A serene body of water, surrounded by rocky shoreline and rolling hills under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Steps away from our bright yoga studio retreat space at Sona Retreat on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula in West Cork.
The studio at Sona Retreat, a bright healing space with high quality Manduka yoga mats and props. A central altar with candles, crystals, and flowers is decorated on a cloth. The room has wooden flooring and a window with natural light.

A healing retreat venue in magical West Cork

The view to the north outside of the studio space at Sona Retreat. A partly cloudy blue sky over rolling green hills is seen through the window and a piece of driftwood and a round incense burner serve as an altar on the windowsill.

ABOUT SONA

SONA Retreat in West Cork, Ireland, is a serene and rejuvenating retreat venue and studio space on the stunning Sheep’s Head Peninsula in West Cork, Ireland. Surrounded by Atlantic sea views, wide and wild landscapes, and quiet country roads, Sona Retreat offers the perfect setting for yoga retreats, wellness weekends, workshops, and healing gatherings. With thoughtful touches conducive to peace and healing, our space is designed to support rest, connection, creativity, and deep transformation for facilitators and guests from Ireland and beyond.

Yoga mats and meditation cushions arranged in the peaceful studio space at Sona Retreat with a window showing a cloudy sky, illuminated by a hanging lamp.
  • We offer a unique location for retreats in Ireland, combining coastal scenery, quiet countryside, and a powerful sense of peace. The Sheep’s Head Peninsula is known for its sweeping views, breathtaking cliffs, abundant walking trails, friendly locals, and healing natural energy. Sona Retreat is on a quiet section of the world-famous Sheep’s Head Way walking trail, near the small village of Kilcrohane, Co. Cork.

    Guests at Sona Retreat can enjoy:

    • Wild Atlantic Way landscapes

    • Sea and mountain views

    • Quiet roads for walking and cycling

    • Sacred natural sites, wells and stone circles nearby

    • Proximity to plenty local food, markets, and artisan producers

    This makes Sona Retreat an ideal destination for international retreat leaders as well as Irish facilitators looking for a special place to host their events.

    • A thoughtfully-designed healing yoga shala space stocked with high-quality mats and props by Manduka; a well-stocked kitchenette, with two-burner stove, cooking equipment, and fridge/freezer; and a bathroom with electric shower.

    • Abundant garden space with picnic table, outdoor seating, and a firepit with grill for snacks, chats and stories around the fire.

    • Plentiful accommodation options including onsite camping space for tents/vans plus proximity to local accommodation in Airbnbs, traditional B&Bs, glamping pods, etc.

  • Sona Retreat is available to rent for one-day events, weekend retreats, and multi-day retreats throughout the year. Our rates vary seasonally and depend on the length of your stay, group size, and the type of event you are hosting.

    We are delighted to work with yoga teachers, healers, facilitators, and group leaders to create packages that suit a wide range of needs and budgets. Whether you are planning a yoga retreat, healing retreat, workshop, training, or private gathering, we aim to make hosting your retreat as smooth and supportive as possible.

    Because every event is different, we offer personalised pricing rather than fixed packages. This allows us to consider:

    • Time of year and seasonal availability

    • Number of days

    • Group size

    • Use of studio space and accommodation

    • Catering and special requests

    To receive a custom quote for your retreat in beautiful West Cork, please get in touch with your preferred dates, estimated group size, and the type of retreat you are planning. We are happy to discuss your vision and help you create an experience that feels aligned, beautiful, and sustainable for everyone involved.

  • Sona Retreat is a heart-led retreat venue created for yoga teachers, healers, facilitators, and group leaders who want to offer meaningful experiences in nature.

    As experienced practitioners and teachers ourselves, we have lovingly designed this space to be ideal for yoga retreats, meditation retreats, women’s circles, men’s groups, breathwork, sound healing, massage, Reiki, energy work, holistic hen and stag parties, art therapy, shamanic journeys, holistic therapies, and all forms of healing modalities.

    Whether you are hosting a day experience, weekend retreat, or a longer immersive experience, Sona Retreat provides a calm and supportive environment for you and your clients’ deep work.

    We are proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly and enthusiastically welcome facilitators and guests from groups underrepresented in the wellness arts.

REVIEWS

Taylor reviews SONA Retreat

“I attended a yoga & wellness retreat at SONA Retreat in September 2023. It was nothing short of perfect! The retreat space was clean, spacious, and a welcoming space to reconnect with myself and others through yoga and meditation. There is ample outdoor space for camping, eating, and other activities which we utilized since the weather was amazing! There is also a pier with a beach for swimming less than 10 minutes walk away! I definitely recommend SONA Retreat.”

Taylor, retreat participant

Isabelle Geraghty, a yoga teacher, a young woman with brown hair pulled back, wearing a white shirt and jewelry, standing outdoors with a scenic background of trees and hills, smiling and holding her hands together in a prayer-like gesture.

“I held my first ever yoga retreat at Karen’s space and I honestly could not recommend it more! It’s so perfect for retreats or any events you want to hold there. It is in the most beautiful, nature-filled area. Also, the shala is so gorgeous and fully-stocked. The best part was that it was just a ten-minute walk to the sea, and we all went for a dip! All of my guests couldn’t get over how beautiful the space was. I highly recommend SONA Retreat to anyone who is looking for the perfect, cozy Irish escape! I can’t wait to be back.

Isabelle, yoga teacher @journeytoselfyoga

Linda Casey, a yoga teacher, practicing yoga on a sandy beach, striking a peaceful warrior pose with her right arm raised and her left hand on her left knee, wearing black athletic clothing and sunglasses, with the ocean in the background.

“The location is amazing, close to the sea and on walking trails. The studio is fully equipped with great quality mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets etc. There is a 2 ring hob, cutlery, crockery etc along with really thoughtful items such as herbal teas, candles etc. Karen was an absolute pleasure to deal with, friendly, organised and really helpful. Instructions were clear and she really thought of everything. Looking forward to hosting more retreats here 🙏”

Linda Casey, yoga teacher, @linda_casey_yoga

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