Autumn Unfolding Mindfulness & Meditation Retreat

Autumn whispered to the wind, I fall; but always rise again." 

— Angie Weiland-Crosby

Autumn Unfolding Creating Inner Peace and Resilience As Life Keeps Changing

Release. Renew. Rise.

Autumn has something to teach us here. It's the one season that doesn't resist change — it moves through it. The leaves don't cling on. They turn, they let go, they fall, and in doing so they make space for what comes next. There's no struggle in it. Just a quiet, natural unfolding.

This retreat is built around that same idea: that peace isn't something you wait for once life calms down. It's something you create, especially in the middle of change, stress, and uncertainty — not despite it.

This retreat centres on three things: release — letting go of the stress, worry, and fear about the future that stand between you and a peaceful body, heart and mind; renew — opening to the possibility that peace isn't something you wait for, but something you create, even in the middle of a busy, uncertain life; and rise — leaving not just calmer, but equipped and ready to meet your life differently.

Life doesn't pause to let you catch up. Always somewhere else to be, something else to finish, never quite present. Peace can feel like something reserved for other people — for monks, for retreats far away, for a life less busy than yours. This autumn, give yourself a day to find out that it isn't.

This isn't a lecture on the theory of peace. It's a day of real, hands-on practice — tools that put peace within reach in your own ordinary life, long after the retreat ends. No monastery required. No extra hours in your day. Just a different way of meeting the time you already have, and the peace that's been waiting underneath it.

Autumn is unfolding around you. This is an invitation to let something in you do the same — to shed what no longer serves you, and take responsibility for the peace only you can create.

Location

Scala retreat centre, Blackrock Cork city. Scala is a oasis of calm in the midst of the city. The meditation space and gardens are beautiful and inspire slowing down and contemplation.

People share that they feel more at peace, more grounded in the body, heart, soul and deeply rested after these days.

Investment (not including booking fee)

Early Bird € 55.00 (Bookings made up to the 09th of October)

Standard € 65.00 (Bookings made from the 10th of October)

Early booking is advised as these days tend to book out quickly. 

Please contact me directly for more information on 086-3261305 or e-mail authenticwellbeingforlife@gmail.com

What You Will Experience

Through a carefully curated series of mindfulness practices, you'll discover how to bring full awareness to every aspect of your life:

Guided Meditations - Rediscover the profound joy that arises when you settle into stillness and return home to yourself. Through compassionate guidance, you'll learn to observe your thoughts without judgment and reconnect with an inner happiness that has always been there, waiting to be noticed.

Walking Meditation in Nature - Experience the simple delight of each step as you move slowly and intentionally through the natural world. You'll rediscover the happiness hidden in ordinary movement—feeling the earth beneath your feet, noticing the play of light through leaves, and awakening to the aliveness of each moment.

Eating Meditation - Reclaim the joy of nourishing yourself by bringing full awareness to each bite. You'll rediscover gratitude and pleasure in the simple act of eating, noticing flavours, textures, and sensations you may have overlooked for years, transforming meals into moments of genuine happiness.

Mindful Movement - Reconnect with the joy of inhabiting your body through gentle, aware movement. You'll rediscover the happiness that comes from moving with intention and care, releasing tension and awakening to the wisdom and vitality that live within you.

Loving-Kindness Infused Full Body Relaxation - Sink into deep rest while cultivating warmth and compassion for yourself and others. You'll rediscover the profound happiness that emerges when you soften into complete relaxation while holding yourself in loving awareness, experiencing both peace and heartfelt connection.

These aren't just exercises for the retreat—they're practical tools you'll carry into your daily life, transforming ordinary moments into opportunities for peace, presence, and genuine happiness.

What You Will Gain

• Learn to slow down and establish a connection to inner stillness and peace. This can help with relieving stress, anxiety and insomnia.
• Time to connect with what brings you joy
• Tools to create more space and spaciousness in your life
• An opportunity to become more grounded and to soften around tension held in the body
• A nurturing space to turn towards difficult experiences with kindness and care
• An opportunity to connect and practice with others in a supportive space
• Help to establish a simple meditation practice at home which will serve you for many years to come.

This retreat is for you if...

• You are stressed, tired or overwhelmed and need a proper pause
• You want to feel less anxious and more calm in your daily life
• You have lost contact with what brings you joy and contentment
• You give a lot to others and rarely take time for yourself
• You want practical tools to manage stress and reconnect with vitality and inner joy
• You are curious about mindfulness and meditation but have never tried it before
• You simply feel that you need something to change and you are ready to take a step

Who can Benefit

• Beginners who are new in the practice of mindfulness meditation.
• Those with previous experience of mindfulness and meditation looking for an opportunity to take it further with a day of shared practice
• More experienced mindfulness practitioners who want to cultivate more balance and depth in their practice
• Those with an interest in exploring mindfulness and meditation who want to learn how it can enhance their lives and how to bring it more fully into their day-to-day experiences.

Any Questions: If you have any questions, please contact me on 086 3261305 or by email at authenticwellbeingforlife@gmail.com

The day is about being relaxed and at ease. The aim is for you to be as comfortable as possible, so please bring whatever you need to take good care of yourself.

About your Instructor;

Sinéad Collins is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher having completed a 2-year training programme with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield through Sounds True and the Greater Good Science Institute, Berkeley University.

Sinéad is on the board of directors of Mindfulness Ireland, a network of people in Ireland who aspire to practice mindfulness meditation and weave it into their life to support a more heart centred and awakened journey.

Sinéad cultivated a deep practice in mindful living during her 2-year residency in the mindfulness retreat centre of Plum Village in France where she lived as a long-term resident and volunteer. She has co-organised a number of large retreats attended by retreatants from around the world. She been on interview panels for Plum Village led retreats in France and in Ireland.

Sinéad is passionate about mindful living, nature and well-being. She has practiced meditation for the past 25 years and throughout her 18-year career in the corporate sector. She has a keen interest in the connection between ancient wisdom teachings and science, when it comes to meeting the challenges we face in our own lives, our relationships and in the world.

Refund Policy

No refunds given however in the event that you cannot attend you are welcome to transfer your ticket another person. 

"Autumn leaves don't fall they fly.
They take their time and wander on this their only time to soar. 

— Delia Owens