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BALLYVOLANE HOUSE NEWSLETTER, FEBRUARY 2009 :: SPECIAL OFFERS :: GIFT VOUCHERS

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Ballyvolane House and Blackwater Salmon Fishery
Wellness weekend at Ballyvolane House
Ballyvolane House

REST AND RENEW WITH YOGA AND MINDFULNESS

Ballyvolane House is offering an opportunity to rest and renew with yoga and meditation with two of the most experienced and best qualified instructors in Ireland. Stay for two nights arriving in time for dinner on Friday, 03 April 2009 and depart after breakfast (served till noon) on Sunday, 05 April 2009. The yoga and meditation session will be held on Saturday, 04 April 2009. The course is aimed at everyone regardless of fitness level or age.

One of Ballyvolane's fantail dovesThroughout the session, participants will slow down, listen deeply, practicing yoga movements, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. This brings about deeper contact with the self.

Benefits of Yoga:

Increased energy levels, release of tensions, cardiovascular conditioning, More flexibility, improved concentration, body awareness, Skills to help with mindfulness in daily life.

Marianne Gabriel

Marianne is a long time student of Yoga/Movement, she is a qualified Yoga Teacher with Kripalu, and British Wheel of Yoga. Her journey took her into Expressive Arts (Cork Crawford Art College) where she qualified as Community Arts Facilitator. Yoga/Movement for her own pleasure was another deep discovery having been inspired by many soulful teachers – studying Somatics Movement as Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation.

Charlie Stevens MA

Charlie has trained yoga teachers for the last 20 years, is a co-founder of Contemporary Yoga and is an accredited psychotherapist (MIAHIP). He is also practiced in Zen Meditation and Sufi dances.

Course schedule

Friday, 03 April 2009

7:30pm   Pre-dinner cocktails
8pm   Four-course seasonal set menu in the dining room

Saturday, 04 April 2009

8am to 8.30am   Morning Meditation
9am   Breakfast
10.30am to 12pm   Yoga
1pm   Light lunch
2pm to 4pm   Free time: enjoy the gardens, have a nap, go for a walk, relax and read by the fire
4pm to 5pm   Meditation and Yoga
7.30pm   Pre-dinner reviver cocktails
8pm   Four-course seasonal set menu in the dining room

Sunday, 05 April 2009

7.30am to 12pm   Breakfast and Sunday papers
  SEMINAR RATES Relax in a warm bath

WHAT:

  WELLNESS WEEKEND

WHERE:

  Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Co. Cork

PRICE:

  Large double room @ €420 per person.

TO BOOK:

 

» PHONE: 025 36349
» EMAIL: info@ballyvolanehouse.ie
» BOOK ONLINE

     

INCLUDES:

   
  • Two nights accommodation with full Irish breakfast
  • A full day’s session of yoga and meditation with Marianne Gabriel and Charlie Stevens
  • Light lunch on the Saturday
  • Two four-course seasonal set dinner in the dining room
  • Pre-dinner reviver cocktails

 

Please note a single supplement charge of €35 per night may apply. Non-residential rates available subject to availability.
  Special Offers Norman Gillett FLy fishing on the river Blackwater
 

We've never had so many fantastic deals on staying at Ballyvolane and the way things are right now, there's no excuse to miss out on a bargain.

» VIEW ALL OUR CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS

 
  Gift Vouchers Artichoke
 

Treat a loved one or colleague to a Ballyvolane House Gift Voucher for a special occasion, birthday or Mother's day.

To order a voucher, please contact us by phone on 025 36349, email info@ballyvolanehouse.ie or...

Garden lovers - Few places left on 2 day gardening seminar with Brian Cross

Jeremy in the walled garden at BallyvolaneSpring is by far the best time to visit the beautiful gardens of Co. Cork. Celebrated garden designer Brian Cross will be hosting a two-day gardening seminar at Ballyvolane House on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 April 2009. A few places are still available:

» BOOK HERE

Salmon fishing season opens on Feb 1st - Dates announced for Fly fishing School

Flyfishing on the river BlackwaterWith the fishing season now open and what better time to either learn or to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane House is now offering a fantastic opportunity to learn to fly fish on the renowned river Blackwater with one its most experienced and talented fishing guides. To secure a place:

» BOOK HERE

Fly fishing courses at Ballyvolane have been scheduled for the following dates in 2009:

  • May 25th to 27th
  • June 8th to 10th
  • July 20th to 22nd
  • August 10th to 12th

If you are traveling from the UK, Ballyvolane is only 35 minutes by car from Cork Airport. Please see www.corkairport.com for the latest flight schedules.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ballyvolane.

Best regards,
Justin and Jenny Green.

BALLYVOLANE HOUSE
& BLACKWATER SALMON FISHERY

Castlelyons, Fermoy
Co. Cork
Ireland

t : +353 25 36349
f: +353 25 36781
e : info@ballyvolanehouse.ie
w: www.ballyvolanehouse.ie
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