GATHERING THE SENSES
Ballyfad Woods, Wexford
18th October, 2026
An Autumnal Day Retreat of Pilates, Forest Bathing, Scent and Sound. As the Irish landscape turns to gold and the air turns crisp, late October invites us to slow down, turn inward and find our centre. This Seasonal Sensory Retreat is a curated, immersive day designed to wrap you in comfort, anchor your energy and restore you nervous system before the shift to winter.
WHAT THE DAY LOOKS LIKE
Grounding Pilates Flow
Begin the day by anchoring into your body. We will move through a gentle, restorative, pilates practice focused on alignment, deep core stability and releasing unwanted tension. Safe and nourishing for all levels.
Seasonal Vegetarian Lunch
A nourishing, vibrant lunch designed to ground the body and warm the spirit after a morning of practice. Every dish features wholesome, plant-based ingredients that celebrate the rich flavors and colors of the autumn.
Guided Forest Walk
Step beneath the golden canopy in the local woodlands for a mindful forest walk. Breathe in the crisp October air, listen to the rustle of the fallen leaves and let the quiet strength of the trees ground your mind.
Optional swim in the organic pool
Take a crisp autumn breath and sink into the living, filtered waters of our organic pool, where the changing season meets pure, natural renewal.
Scent Alchemy Workshop
Immerse yourself in the healing power of aromatics. Explore botanical oils and layers of seasonal scents and learn to blend your own grounding scent to take home with you.
Sound Alchemy Bath
We will close the day completely cocoon in warmth. Lay down as teh resonant frequencies of sound bowls and acoustic instruments wash over you, melting away any remaining stress and leaving you deeply restored.
145 euro day pass
Sheena Kennedy
Sheena Kennedy is the founder of CANTA Retreats and our resident Pilates practitioner. An experienced Polestar Certified instructor, Sheena established CANTA in 2018 to blend her passion for focused, alignment-based movement with restorative travel. Her sessions are designed for all experience levels, guiding you through mindful mat Pilates to cultivate deep core strength, physical alignment, and a true mind-body connection. Today, Sheena is here to help you move with intent, leave your daily stress behind, and find your center.
isabel @ sound soul journey
Isabel is a Spanish-born, Dublin-based holistic pharmacist, certified sound healer, scent alchemist and the visionary founder behind Sound & Soul Journey. Bridging the gap between modern science and ancient spiritual arts, she blends over 19 years of pharmaceutical expertise in Dublin with natural healing modalities to restore individuals to their natural, harmonious frequency. Isabel has collaborated with us many times during CANTA Retreats in Ibiza and we are excited to have her join us this Autumn in Ireland.
good to know
The venue is located on the border of Wicklow and Wexford, just over an hours drive from Dublin
There is parking for up to ten cars but we encourage car sharing
The day will begin at 10.30am and end at 5pm
Places are limited to ten guests
