Thurs 26th Feb – Sun 1st Mar 2026
BE YOUR BEST SELF
“The Cave You Fear To Enter Holds The Treasure You Seek” [Joseph Campbell]
You are invited to a unique and very special experience, designed to replenish your body, mind and soul; guiding you to BE YOUR BEST SELF
ABOUT
Much is possible here, depending on what you are seeking…
Looking to let go of self-doubt and limiting beliefs and to develop a confident mindset? Let’s teach you HOW CONFIDENCE WORKS.
Interested in deepening your understanding of your thoughts and feelings? And how to process this rich information? Let’s teach you to TRUST ALL OF YOURSELF.
Facing a transition or big change in your life? Let’s give you the tools to navigate change & develop a RESILIENT MINDSET.
Aware of any self-criticism or judgment? Let’s teach you self-compassion and soften those hard edges. Let’s teach you the POWER OF COMPASSION.
Feeling lost or stuck? Looking for purpose & meaning? Let’s discover IKIGAI, learn to listen to the life that is inside you and begin to TRUST YOURSELF.
Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? Let’s make SPACE to escape, to breathe, to find clarity, to dream & learn practical skills to live your best possible life.
You are also welcome to bring whatever is going on in your life right now. Whatever question you may have for yourself, whatever experience you may be having in your life; it is all welcome here.
ACCOMODATION
We are so delighted that Hannah & Paddy Flynn have made their magical
Georgian Country Home, Roundwood House available exclusively to us.
Located just 75 minutes from Dublin, we chose Roundwood House
because, first and foremost, it is a family home. Offering a warm welcome,
comfortable accommodation, gorgeous food and the most beautiful setting
to escape, surrounded by nature. Please check it out even if you can’t join
us in November, it is a slice of wonder – www.roundwoodhouse.com.
FACILITATORS
Stephen O’Reilly ran this retreat for several years on the Sunshine Coast of
British Columbia in Canada, developing and refining it over the years. He
has been practicing as a COACH & THERAPIST for 20 years. Trained &
educated in Psychotherapy, Philosophy, Theology & Business Science,
Stephen brings all his experience & blended skills to THE RETREAT. You
can find out more about him & his work at www.lifeworks.ie.
Stephen is teaming up with Ben Doyle & Una Groogan who have created their own extraordinary community dedicated to movement, health and healing, called One.
Una Groogan is an experienced PILATES INSTRUCTOR, who utilizes Breathwork, Meditation and Mindfulness to develop a strong mind – body connection and find joy in movement. Una works with clients with complex health issues and helps them find comfort in their body, as well as inner strength and inner calm. Before discovering Pilates, Una worked with young people with disabilities as a Speech & Language Therapist, helping them to find their voice and self-advocate.
Ben Doyle is a SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST with 15 years’ experience. His work with complex patients has given him an insight into the importance of treating both body and mind to improve pain and dysfunction. Ben specializes in sports injuries, orthopedic rehab and persistent pain. Ben is skilled in the de-layering (and simplifying) of the physical and psychological root of pain and injuries which are intertwined. Ben’s philosophy has always been ‘movement is medicine’.
Please check them out here – www.weareonehealth.ie.

WHY IS OUR RETREAT SO SPECIAL?
- Our Retreat is a uniquely skilled combination of Mind and Body and Spirit: Ben, Una & Stephen bring a culmination of over 45 YEARS JOINT EXPERIENCE.
- Our Retreat includes special creative exploration and sensory experiences that will help you cut through the noise of life and CONNECT with what you truly know deep inside yourself.
- Our Retreat is LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE to allow space for each person and to ensure a more personal & exclusive experience.
- Our Retreat offers you meaningful tools to create SUSTAINABLE CHANGE to live the life inside you.
- Our Retreat has selected Roundwood House as a perfect SANCTUARY for us to retreat, relax and reflect. Enjoy delicious, wholesome meals each day and luxurious, private rooms.
- Our Retreat offers a PRE-RETREAT virtual check-in to answer any questions or concerns prior to full commitment.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment” [Ralph Waldo Emerson]
PRICE
€2000.00 [All Inclusive: Private Room: All Meals: All Working Materials]
Booking Deposit of €500.00
To register your interest, please email stephen.oreilly@lifeworks.ie, call Stephen at 087 6740014, or fill out the form below.