Divine Darkness (Fully Booked)
January 23rd -26th 2026
Divine Darkness - A Sacred Grief Experience for the embodiment of Divine Love
Remembrance & Rebirth of the Sacred & Ancient ways of our Ancestors……..
Remembrance & Rebirth in the womb of the Primordial Mother….
Join us at the enchanting Westcove Estate nestled in the magical kingdom of Kerry ,just outside Sneem, for a transformative keening and grief retreat, Divine Darkness. This extraordinary event will take place on January 23rd, starting at 5 PM and concluding on Monday morning at 10 AM, with a culmination of our journey on Sunday night at 8 PM.
As Winter begins to transition towards Imbolc, it is the perfect time to prepare your inner landscape for new beginnings in the Spring, as we embrace the return of light both in nature and within ourselves.
Divine Darkness speaks to the deep, potential void before creation, as seen in Genesis. It represents a mystical concept of ultimate reality that transcends human understanding—a supernal state of being infused with divine wisdom. This darkness is not an absence of light, but rather a primordial source, full of potential that beckons us to connect deeply.
In this sacred space, we will honor Goddess Bridget as we approach February 1st. Bridget, the first keener in Ireland, guides us in embracing the grief of our ancestors through our connection with her essence within us all.Her presence is widly felt by many Irish women in these recent years.She has called these women to her to awaken these ancient grief rituals.But we also may have taken unconscious vows within our family system and may carry grief out of blind loyalty to our ancestors.We explore what needs to be seen around this through family constellation movements and allow the grief we are holding to pass through in our Keen so we may bring resolution within our maternal blood line.
Grief resides in our very bodies:
– in the hips that can prevent us moving forward
-in the knees where we knelt through many dark nights of the soul in grief & despair
– in the diaphragm, where we once cried.
– in the feet, where we once walked beside someone we loved Or walk the path of an ancestor through blind love & loyalty to the tribe
Grief hardens the fluid spaces, holding heat in the body and curling the shoulders forward—like a huge weight. It looks for a doorway , and keening will support this quest.
Through the transformative practice of breathwork, we will tap into the energy of Divine Love. Symbolized by the rose, this gentle yet fierce love nurtures and heals.
In our journey together, we will bring awareness to our inner Masculine, granting him space to express his grief through specially created practices. We will also engage in family constellation movements to explore our own energy dynamics.
We are excited to have the beautiful Fiona O'Neill lead a Singing Workshop where we will open our voices, singing together in harmony and weaving a keening song during our session
This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with our bodies and attune to the Divine within. Expect a stunning weekend filled with magic, mysticism, and beauty as we engage in heartfelt practices, including working with the sacred oils & alchemical oils to celebrate completed journeys & long chapters in our lives.
Grief is not merely sadness—it is a profound memory held within our cellular structure, an echo of what once was. It resides not only in the mind but throughout our bodies.
We come from all walks of Life and bring many faces of grief into the space -some are grieving loved ones and some are grieving old world, some grieve for the happenings in other countries and more grieve for ancestors who never got the chance and whose grief is carried out of blind loyalty……..its all one grief but expressed through us in different ways. At our Keen we will cry our grief through tears and hold others in theirs with The Caoin Method and through channelled song and sound we c0-create with the Divine.
As we engage with the darkness, we will find that the soil is set and ready for new seeds to be sown .
Let us come together to honor our grief and celebrate the returning light within.
This Retreat is the perfect starting point if you would like to offer keening yourself as part of your work with others using The Caoin MethodTM. which will be an online offering in Autumn 2026. Accommodation is in the quaint and cosy cottages in Westcove. Simple but cosy and overlooking the sea and rugged landscape .Enjoy a herbal sauna on site as one of our grief rituals.
Rebirthing Breathwork, Family Constellations, Womb Breathwork, Dynamic Meditation & Movement, Herbal Sauna Ritual ,Vocal Embodiment all to prepare for our Keening Ritual
Limited to 12 Women
Accommodation Shared - 600 eu or Single Occupancy - 800
Booking is by email 200 euro non-refundable and non transferable deposit to secure your place
Grief is wave of consciousness that rises and falls as its needs to.The very ancient & sacred practice of Keening gives us the opportunity to access & meet that grief in safety & beauty & offers it a passageway out of our body.
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Due to the depth of the weekends it is good to give a quick check in before you book ,especially if have any medical conditions,illness or have not done anything like this before .I can guide you to the most suitable retreat if needed xxx
Testimonials
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Discovering Geraldine's breathwork retreats has been a game-changer for me. From the first session, I knew she was different. Geraldine is the epitome of authenticity. She doesn't pretend to have all the answers or portray an idealised life. Instead, she's real and unapologetically herself, guiding with a gentle hand while encouraging self-exploration. What I love about Geraldine's approach is the balance of guidance and personal freedom. She's there, not as an all-knowing guru, but as a supportive peer. She gives you the room to navigate your own path, to delve into your inner world at your own pace. Her sessions are down-to-earth, nothing too far-fetched or overwhelming. Geraldine has this remarkable ability to handle whatever comes up, making you feel safe and validated in your experiences. She creates a space where it's okay to be vulnerable, to explore the depths of your emotions without fear or judgment. I've always felt incredibly safe in Geraldine's hands. There's a sense of security in her sessions that has allowed me to confront aspects of myself I never thought I would. She's more than a teacher; she's a guide who's helped me to unearth strengths and insights I didn't know I had. I am deeply grateful for the journey I've embarked on with Geraldine. Her guidance has been instrumental in my personal growth, and I cannot recommend her enough to anyone seeking a genuine, transformative breathwork experience.
Maeve
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Having recently attended the Grandmothers Keening and rebirthing weekend with Ger and Tomas, I can honestly say it was one of the most powerful and profound journeys of my life. I began in March at the Maidens Keen and so much has transformed in my life this year because of this journey. For me safety and integrity in being held through such deep processes is paramount. So too is wisdom and experience. Both Ger and Tomas have all of this and more in bucket loads. They are pioneers for deep healing and true connection. Their ability to work and weave together and with the group is incredible and inspiring. To hold and tend to such grief and pain is a testament to the amount of love and connection one is able to hold. Geraldine and Tomas hold and tend to both in equal measure creating an amazing experience for all. I could not recommend their hearts and their pioneering work more highly.
Melanie Taylor
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My experience at Geraldines retreat has been the most profound to date not because of the incredible experience but due to the massive shifts in my life afterwards.I faced parts of myself on that weekend that I never knew existed.I thought I knew healing but this was on a whole other level.Because the focus was not on healing but on meeting and feeling I came into so much acceptance of my past and my perspective on life instantly shifted.Geraldine will take you to the depths of your body and shadow whilst Tomas takes you into the deeper parts of your consciousness.Together they will take you on the most profound journey over the course of 3 days.I highly recommend paying these guys a visit.They are 2 of the most down to earth,ordinary people I have met and in their ordinary is their extraordinary.
Maura