The Spiritual Care Centre
A Haven of Peace
Spiritual care is person-centred compassionate support that helps us reconnect with our own inner wellbeing and sense of meaning, whatever our background, life-story or beliefs. The Spiritual Care Centre was created to allow our guests experience this kind of support and so to inspire a sense of calm, ease and wellbeing.
Whether you come to rest and replenish, to avail of listening support in challenging times, or bring a group to deepen connection and resilience, you will be assured of a warm welcome from our hospitality team.
We offer seven en suite rooms, four of which are fully wheelchair accessible, with conservatories with spectacular ocean views. The centre has a beautiful meditation room with expansive windows overlooking Bantry Bay. Self-catering dining is in a shared area with fully equipped kitchen, and supplies for a vegetarian breakfast as well as a wide range of teas and coffee are included.
Rest and Renewal Breaks
The Spiritual Care Centre is a perfect place to treat yourself to a reflective break alone, or to visit with family or friends, away from the busyness and distraction of daily life.
Unwind in the peace and quiet, take uplifting walks through gardens and clifftop meadows, nourish yourself with vegetarian lunches and treats in our friendly café and bookshop, join free daily drop-in meditation sessions – mornings in the temple (7 days) and afternoons in the Spiritual Care Centre itself (Mon-Fri).
Stay as long as you like and take time in your own way to release tension, relax deeply, and rediscover your personal inspiration.
Support Breaks with One-to-One Listening Sessions
If you are living with an illness, recovering from treatment, grieving the loss of a loved one–or if you are supporting someone with these challenges–you may wish to consider a Support Break.
As a Support Break guest, you can avail of one-to-one listening sessions, for which there is no charge.
These sessions are held by experienced spiritual care practitioners. You can speak about whatever is in your heart, share your story, thoughts and feelings, or sit in silence if words feel too much. You will be listened to with mindful attention, compassion, and without any agenda or judgment. If you wish you can also use this opportunity to learn about meditation, but above all, this is time for you.
Whether you seek solace, clarity, or simply a moment of peace, our team is here to support you.
If you feel this kind of break might be helpful for you (or someone you care for), please fill out an expression of interest form here, or to learn more contact Amanda by email or phone us at +353 27 73370
Bring Your Group to the Spiritual Care Centre
We welcome organisations with a caring mission and support groups that would like to offer their members an experience of rest, connection, and reflection, in a place that naturally supports healing.
Come with your own programme
You are welcome to use the centre in whatever way best supports the wellbeing of your members. Some groups hold workshops and activities that help them reconnect with their deeper selves and each other. Time can also be incorporated for resting, alternative therapies, yoga, sharing meals, or taking walks. Whatever programme you bring it is our hope that your members will find the atmosphere here encourages openness and tranquillity.
Deepen your experience with our support
If you wish, our team of experienced instructors can guide simple practices for your group, that help cultivate mindful presence, compassion and insight. We offer guided meditations and concise workshops on themes including bereavement and loss, healing, compassionate accompaniment, resilience, deep listening and more, all of which can be tailored to the interests of your members.
For more information and group bookings contact Maria by email or phone us at +353 27 73370 or fill out this Expression of Interest form.