Winter Retreat

Before the busyness of Christmas begins, gift yourself an afternoon to slow down, replenish your energy and fill up your cup with love, joy, creativity and connection.

Through nourishing practices and soulful rituals, this will be a space to reflect and celebrate all that this year has been, gently release what we're ready to leave behind, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Bective Mill, Co. Meath
Sunday 29th November | 12.30-5.30pm

You'll leave feeling nourished, inspired and full of life. With a lot of love and gratitude for 2026 and a little more clarity about what you want to carry forward.

Here’s how our day will flow

Gentle, intuitive movement

We'll begin with gentle, intuitive movement to awaken the body, shift stagnant energy and help you settle into the space.

Cacao + Reiki

Then we’ll move into a beautiful Cacao Ceremony, with sound healing, poetry, beautiful music + aromatherapy to make it a deeply sensory and nourishing experience.

And you will receive hands-on Reiki energy healing, allowing you to relax, receive and be held by two experienced energy healers.

Breathwork + Meditation

We'll journey through breathwork and guided meditation, creating space for reflection, fresh perspectives and creativity.

Creative Journalling

There will be a creative journalling session, soulful rituals, oracle card readings wholesome snacks and treats throughout the day.

Nature, Hot Box Sauna, Connection

There will be time to soak up the magic of Bective Mill, surrounded by nature and the river.

After the retreat finishes, you’ll also have the option to stay on and enjoy the Hot Box Sauna which is on the premises. And a dip in the river if you are brave enough!

Winter Retreat | Bective Mill, Co. Meath | Sunday 29th November

A day to nourish your body, heart and soul - with yoga, journalling, breathwork, nature, a cacao ceremony, beautiful music, poetry and connection. You will leave feeling balanced, replenished and RESET, your cup overflowing with energy and love.

Sunday 29th November  | 12.30-5.30pm
€99.00 EUR

A little break away from the everyday...

Imagine arriving at the retreat venue and immediately feeling yourself exhale.

Your phone away. The river flowing beside you. A warm cup of cacao in your hands. Time to breathe, move, journal, rest and reset.

No rushing. No pressure. Nothing to achieve. Just an afternoon all for you.

You will leave feeling...

- More grounded and present
- Calm, nourished and deeply restored
- Clearer on what you need in this season of your life
- Lighter and more energised
- Connected to a beautiful community of like-minded people

A few little reminders..

No yoga experience is needed. All practices are accessible and beginner-friendly.

This retreat is suitable for all ages and stages of life and during pregnancy (gentle adaptations always offered).

About your facilitator

Hi, I'm Olivia, founder of The Light Practice - a space where I bring together Reiki energy healing, breathwork, meditation, ceremonial cacao and other holistic practices to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves and feel more grounded and present.

My own journey into this work began through my own experience of healing, self-discovery and learning how to move through life in a way that feels more connected and intentional.

I’m a Reiki Master & Teacher, holistic therapist, cacao facilitator and trainer, and over the past 4 years I’ve had the privilege of holding space for hundreds of people through 1:1 sessions, ceremonies, retreats and Reiki trainings.

My retreats are a little pocket of time away from everyday life where you can slow down, be looked after, connect with yourself and with others, and hopefully leave feeling a little more like you.

I can't wait to welcome you to Bective Mill and share this beautiful afternoon together 🤎

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Carol, July 2025

“Before coming to the retreat I felt anxious and lost. Olivia made me feel so safe and welcome. It was a powerful experience, the energy we shared as a group was out of this world. The cacao ceremony was beautiful the warm fuzzy feeling from the cacao felt like pure love. I loved the meditation and the yoga too. This retreat gave me the guidance and support to look within in a very safe and non judgmental environment! I felt like a brand new person at the end of the day WOW”
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Jenna, June 2024

“For the longest time I contemplated going to a retreat but I was apprehensive about going by myself. If this is you, take this as your sign and go! It will be one of the best decisions you make. Olivia creates a beautiful, strong and powerful retreat. The energised feeling you have after is like no other.”
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Chloe, August 2024

“I have attended a couple of events with Olivia and they have been nothing short of amazing 🫶🏼 I cannot recommend attending one of her an events or retreats, you will be grateful for showing up for yourself 🤍”
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Barbara, April 2025

I attended Olivia's 'Awaken your Inner Goddess' retreat and it was such a beautiful, soulful day from start to finish. Every aspect of it was carefully thought out and planned and all of the little details were so special. We done yoga, a sharing circle, journalling, a workshop on awakening your inner Goddess, cacao ceremony and meditation. The connection and energy between everyone was amazing and I left feeling so fulfilled and uplifted. I would absolutely do this retreat again, it is such a special gift to yourself. Olivia is so inspiring and has the kindest soul. Thank you for such an amazing day!

The Power of Breathwork + Cacao

Drinking cacao helps you become more focused and connected to your body

You may feel your heart open, waves of love, joy, oneness and bliss flowing 

Stagnant may begin to release, allowing emotions to flow and dissolve 

Breathwork and cacao can help you access expanded states of awareness, gain clarity on what is ready to shift, and connect more deeply with your intentions, creativity and authentic self

What is Ceremonial Cacao?

Ceremonial cacao is made with integrity in Guatemala - it has been ethically produced by indigenous people who have used it for ceremonial & medicinal purposes for centuries and honour its sacredness.

There is an energy, a spirit, sometimes referred to as Mama Cacao, that works through this plant and helps to activate a beautiful feminine energy within you.

This energy will helps you get out of your head and into your heart, where you can experience deeper relaxation, love, compassion, creativity and connection with yourself.

Cacao is packed with magnesium, iron, calcium, anti-oxidants and other things that make it one of the world’s most nourishing superfoods.

Anandamide - Known as the "bliss molecule", the word "Ananda" is sanskrit and means happiness and really helps to boost our mood and feelings of love, joy and acceptance.

Theobromine - Promotes the release of dopamine with cognitive enhancement properties it improves our focus and concentration, helping us get much deeper into our meditation and helps with connecting to our inner selves.