Terms and Conditions

We aim to create a welcoming, safe, and brave space for personal reflection and community experience, and look forward to the prospect of you joining us. The terms and conditions below are legally necessary for us to host the retreat, but rest assured we are a friendly and welcoming group!

This event is wholly produced and owned by Dryad Publishing, Inc (DBA Ireland Retreats/The Porch). All applicants to any of these retreat agree to hold harmless Dryad Publishing, Inc. from any claims and/or litigation that may arise from any actions connected with the retreats. Applicants shall fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless Dryad Publishing, Inc. from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, causes of action, loss, liability, injury and/or damage of any kind whatsoever including without limitation all claims for property damage, monetary loss, personal injury, equitable relief, and/or wrongful death, whether brought by an individual or other entity or imposed by a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state or local governmental body or agency that arises out of any acts negligence omission or willful misconduct in any way on the part of Dryad Publishing, Inc. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitation the payment of all penalties, judgments, fines, awards, attorneys’ fees degrees and related costs or expenses and any reimbursements to Dryad Publishing, Inc. for all legal fees, expenses and costs that are incurred by it. Applicants agree that they will follow any retreat policies regarding public health and COVID-19. Dryad Publishing, Inc. strongly recommends that participant take out adequate personal travel insurance. The agreement shall be binding in the state of North Carolina and throughout the world.

A note on healthcare: The National Health Service in Northern Ireland offers world-class care, in some cases free at the point of need for visitors. Medical emergencies are of course, rare, and also possible, and if any emergency arises we will of course use our best efforts to connect you with the care you need, the cost of which will be your responsibility. For this and other reasons, we do strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance in advance of the retreat.

Updated 09.15.2024

IN ADDITION TO OUR SCHEDULED RETREATS, WE ALSO SOMETIMES OFFER RETREATS TO FOLKS WHO WISH TO TRAVEL TOGETHER AS A GROUP. If you can gather a minimum of ten people, contact us to discuss the possibility - we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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  • “ A recent participant wrote to us after our retreat, saying it was “…one of the most profound spiritual journeys I have ever undertaken, in the delightful company of deep spirited and utterly engaging fellow travelers. At the right time in the right way, it has changed my life…” ”
  • “ “…a fabulous opportunity to experience the physical beauty, the political culture and history and the warm, friendly people of Ireland. An opportunity to slow down, reflect and connect with interesting, diverse people in substantive, heart-level ways…” ”
  • “ “…a unique experience…to journey with total strangers through the beautiful city and countryside, learning about conflict and peace both in the healing of Ireland and our own internal search for peace. With storytelling, poetry, mysticism to round out a life-changing adventure while developing lifelong friendships.” ”