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Retreat Sample Schedule

Below is a rough outline of a typical retreat at Sanctuary, no matter if you’ve booked a two, three, five, or seven-night retreat. Retreat activities may include group yoga classes, hiking in the ancient forest, working in the gardens, and of course intimate teaching sessions with Lorna. All retreat activities and schedules are subject to change.
 

Check-In Day: Arrive at Sanctuary

  • 3pm, guests check-in at Kilfane House. Please note we are a small team and a Sanctuary staff member might not be available to assist you right away. We invite you to enjoy a cup of tea and explore the grounds as you wait.
  • 6pm, dinner is served in Kilfane’s dining room.
  • 7:30pm, guests enjoy coffee with Lorna.

Intermediate Day 

  • 8am to 9:30am, a light continental breakfast is served in Kilfane’s dining room. Guests are free to explore Sanctuary’s grounds and forest.
  • 10am, Lorna meets guests at the entrance hall of Kilfane to begin the retreat.
  • 11:30am, guests have a short break.
  • 11:45am, Lorna and guests meet in the event room.
  • 1pm to 2:30pm, lunch is served in Kilfane’s dining room.
  • 2:30pm, Lorna and guests reconvene in the event room.
  • 3:45pm, guests have a short break.
  • 4pm, Lorna and guests reconvene in the event room.
  • 5pm, guests have time to themselves to rest and explore Sanctuary’s grounds.
  • 6pm, dinner is served in Kilfane’s dining room.

Intermediate Day

  • 8am to 9:30am, a light continental breakfast is served in Kilfane’s dining room. Guests are free to explore Sanctuary’s grounds and forest.
  • 10am, volunteer time on Sanctuary’s grounds. Meet Pearl, Lorna’s daughter, in Kilfane’s entrance hall.
  • 11:30am, coffee and tea is served in Kilfane’s library.
  • 11:45am to 1pm, volunteer time on Sanctuary’s grounds.
  • 1pm to 2:15pm, lunch is served in Kilfane’s dining room.
  • 2:15pm, guests have time to themselves.
  • 3:30pm, Lorna and guests meet in the event room.
  • 6pm, dinner is served in Kilfane’s dining room.

Check-Out Day: Depart Sanctuary

  • 8am to 9:30am, a light continental breakfast is served in Kilfane’s dining room. Guests are free to explore Sanctuary’s grounds and forest.
  • 9:30am, farewell with Lorna.
  • 11am, guests check out.