Retreat 2025

Join Wexford Pride this October for our very first in-community retreat, nestled in the heart of the Wicklow mountains.

Over the course of two nights, this retreat offers an opportunity to unplug from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with yourself and your community in a supportive, inclusive environment. Delicious home-cooked meals will nourish your body, with vegetarian and vegan options available, ensuring everyone is catered for.

Taking place in the stunning Mucklagh Lodge retreat centre, you will be tucked away between mountains and woodlands. Because of the rural location, there is no internet or phone reception on-site. But don’t worry, you won’t be bored! The weekend will be packed with a wide range of activities, from movement sessions and life drawing classes, to zine making workshops and our Saturday night talent show (plus much more).

Need some alone time? We’ve got you covered. Whether you're strolling through the woods, dipping your toes in the stream or simply sitting and soaking in the mountain views, the natural surroundings will provide you with plenty of space to reflect, breathe and decompress.

Accommodation is in shared rooms with a range of single beds and bunk beds available. There is one fully wheelchair accessible bedroom and the communal areas of the centre are also wheelchair friendly.

As a voluntary organisation, we are committed to making this retreat as accessible as possible. We're not making a profit on this retreat and are supplementing the costs to keep ticket prices affordable. The full weekend is just €50.

For those who would like to sponsor someone else’s ticket, we offer a Pay-It-Forward ticket for €50, allowing you to support someone else in need. You can also donate any amount to help us fund this and future Wexford Pride events.

If money is a barrier to attending, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@wexfordpride.ie for a subsidised ticket, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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FAQs

Wheelchair access

There is one single bedroom and bathroom on-site that is fully wheelchair accessible. The communal areas of the retreat centre are also wheelchair friendly.

Sleeping arrangements

There are 21 beds laid out over 5 shared bedrooms (a combination of single beds and bunk beds). Attendees will choose their own bed upon arrival on a first-come first-served basis.

Food

All meals will be prepared on-site and vegan-friendly. Meals will be eaten communally in the shared dining room. Meals will consist of dinner on the day of arrival (Friday), breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Saturday and breakfast on the day of departure (Sunday). Dietary restrictions and preferences will be taken into consideration and catered for to the best of our ability. Please make us aware of any dietary needs when booking your ticket. Attendees are also welcome to bring and prepare their own food if they prefer.

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Schedule:

Friday

2pm Check-in 

3pm - 3:30pm Welcome (Rules and program)

4pm - 5pm History of Zine Workshop with Rían

6pm - 7pm Zine writing with Veronica

7pm - 9pm Dinner

9pm - 11pm Bonfire

Saturday

8am - 10am Breakfast

9am - 10am Movement with CC

11am - 1pm Sex & Shame Workshop with Veronica

1:30pm - 3:30pm Lunch

4pm - 6pm Zine Printing with Veronica and Rían

7pm - 9pm Dinner

9pm - 11pm Talent Show

Sunday

8am - 10am Breakfast

9am - 10am Movement with CC

11am - 1pm Life Drawing with CC

2pm - Check-out

Ongoing activities:

Board games room

Community Library

Clothing optional outdoor area

Nature walks and meditations

Quiet room

Arts & crafts table