Ireland
Summer Vitality: A luxury movement, play and deep rest retreat.
Country Wicklow · Five nights · Intimate small group
5th–10th July 2027
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Bookings close 31st May
About
Feel more alive in the world around you
Longer days, warm evenings and the irresistible pull of the outdoors. Early summer calls us outside to move with complete freedom, soak in the light and remember how good it feels to inhabit our bodies. Summer Vitality is an invitation to step into that open, expansive energy.
At Wildfitness, we believe feeling well isn't a chore to complete or a regime to follow. It lives in the balance of natural movement, unrestrained play and deep, restorative rest. Together, they are how we connect with the land, awaken physical confidence, let go of everyday seriousness and experience the simple thrill of being fully alive in the open air.
Set among the ancient forests and quiet lakes of County Wicklow, this six-day retreat brings that philosophy into the landscape. Based at an eco-sanctuary where thoughtful comfort meets the wild, we weave together natural movement, lake swims, playful exploration, nourishing food and time to simply be still.
There is steady guidance, the easy warmth of a small group and room to pause whenever you choose - with no performance targets and no pressure to prove anything. Just the space to let the season set the pace, feel at home in your body and come alive to the world around you.
The Benefits
What your days will hold
Move with freedom and confidence
Explore natural movement through practices that develop strength, ease, coordination and body awareness. Try different ways of moving, respond to new challenges and discover what feels possible when you approach your body with curiosity.
Follow your curiosity
As adults, we can forget the joy of being spontaneous, curious and playful. Through playful movement, games and shared adventures, reconnect with your sense of wonder, let go of the everyday and rediscover how good it feels to have fun just for the sake of it.
Explore the natural world
The forests, mountains and lakes of Wicklow are an integral part of the experience. Spend time outdoors, take in the landscape and let the changing surroundings become part of how you move, rest and reconnect.
Find the balance between energy and rest
Feeling alive isn't about being active all the time.
Mobility and restorative practices, sauna and time to yourself provide room to recover and integrate the day's experiences.
Nourishment in every sense
Seasonal food, beautiful surroundings and the pleasure of sharing meals bring another kind of nourishment to the retreat.
Our hospitality is designed to help you feel welcome, comfortable and free to settle into the experience without having to worry about anything else.
Carry the feeling into every day life
Time away from the usual demands of life creates space to reconnect with yourself. Notice what brings you alive, what restores your energy and what you want more of. Return home with a fresh perspective and a clearer sense of what helps you feel your best.
Your Days
A day at Summer Vitality
The longer summer days offer plenty of opportunity to move, explore, rest and enjoy the surroundings. Each day follows a natural rhythm, with a balance of guided practice, nourishment, outdoor experiences and time to yourself.
07:00
Morning movement & play
Begin the day with a playful practice to awaken coordination, energy and connection with your body.
08:30
Breakfast
Gather for a nourishing, chef-prepared organic breakfast before the day unfolds.
09:30
Mindful movement practice
Explore natural human movement through skill-based practice that develop strength, mobility and body awareness.
12:30
Lunch
Enjoy a wholesome seasonal lunch prepared by our private chef.
13:45
Afternoon movement and exploration
Continue your movement journey through playful exploration, partner work and physical challenges that build confidence, adaptability and ease.
15:45
Time to restore
Relax in one of the many woodland saunas, cold plunge, or wellness spaces, enjoy the surrounding, book an optional massage or simply take time to yourself.
17:30
Deep rest & mobility
A restorative practice combining gentle movement and deep rest, allowing the body to settle after the day's experiences.
19:30
Dinner
Come together over a beautifully prepared seasonal meal, followed by a relaxed evening with the group.
A season to open up and explore
Everyday life rarely leaves room to simply follow where curiosity leads. We spend so much time operating within familiar boundaries, measuring outcomes and keeping pace with expectations.
Summer Vitality creates the space to step outside those patterns and meet yourself differently. Without the need to achieve, perform or hit a target, movement becomes genuinely liberating and rest becomes entirely guilt free. You might surprise yourself with your own resilience, find confidence navigating a forest trail or rediscover the unguarded laughter of play that adult life so easily forgets.
There is an effortless magic to shared discoveries in the wild - the bond of moving together, swimming in cool water and sharing stories at the end of an active day.
You do not need an agenda or a fitness goal before you arrive. Simply give yourself permission to explore, arrive with curiosity and carry that sense of expansive vitality back into your life long after summer fades.
A place to reconnect with nature
Your Irish eco sanctuary
Tucked into the landscape of County Wicklow, this thoughtfully designed eco retreat brings otgether the beauty of the Irish countryside and the comfort of a private hideaway. Forests and mountains surround the sanctuary, with lakes and open landscapes adding to the sense of space and possibility. It's a place that invites you to step outdoors, explore at your own pace and experience the changing light and atmosphere of summer.
Handcrafted Shepherd's Huts and beautifully designed eco cottages offer comfortable accommodation, with private spaces to unwind and welcoming shared areas for time together.
Japanese-inspired spa pools and woodland saunas provide space to restore, while the natural surroundings make it easy to move between activity and quiet.
Its a setting that allows you to feel immersed in nature without having to give up the thoughtful comforts that make a stay feel special. Starting at £3,455 double occupancy per person sharing and £3,695 single occupancy cottage.
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Included
Everything you need,
thoughtfully considered
Five nights in luxury accommodation in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains.
Daily guided movement, play and exploration sessions designed to build strength, confidence and connection with your body.
Evening mobility and restoration sessions.
Seasonal meals, snacks and refreshments prepared daily
Access to the Japanese-inspired spa pools, wellness spaces, woodland saunas and hydro pool
Curated welcome gifts and retreat materials
Post-retreat movement guides and lifestyle resources
An intimate small-group experience with highly personalised coaching throughout
Time for rest, integration and personal exploration
Extras
Not
included
Travel to and from the retreat
Massages (available as an optional extra)
Detailed information on recommended travel and local transport options will be provided upon booking.
Summer Vitality
Come as you are
You might come to Summer Vitality for the movement, the landscapes of Wicklow or simply the chance to spend a few days doing something different.
There is room to challenge yourself, try something unexpected or follow a quieter path through the experience. You can share in the energy of the group, spend time exploring the natural surroundings or take a step back and enjoy a slower moment. There is no single way to make the most of your time here.
What brings everyone together is the opportunity to step outside the familiar, experience the world a little differently and rediscover the pleasure of feeling fully alive.
Whether you come on your own or with someone else, you'll find a warm welcome, thoughtful guidance and space to make the experience your own.
July 2027
5th – 10th July
Double occupancyfrom £3,455 pp
Single occupancyfrom £3,695
Not sure if it's for you? Talk to us.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you decide whether Summer Vitality is right for you.