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Ard Nahoo Eco Retreat
"It is a magical place that I would advise everyone to see at least once in their life. The scenery is spectacular and the people amazing. It's one corner of the world not spoilt by too much tourism. A must for everyone.""
Why not spend a few more days in this largely untainted region and learn about this most inaccessible area of Ireland.
Ard Nahoo is located 2 miles outside the traditional Irish village of Dromahair in County Leitrim and only 12 miles from the transportation hub city of Sligo. Overlooking Lough Nahoo and the unspoilt countryside you can enjoy the relaxing and restorative powers of a retreat.
Ard Nahoo is the only Irish retreat included in The Guardian (UK) “Top ten retreats in the world.
Accommodation at Ard Nahoo include three eco cabins – 2 are suitable for groups of up to 6 people and one cabin sleeps four people. Much of Ard Nahoo was designed by eco architect Peter Cowman. It is an idea place for a group of friends or family to enjoy a few days in the countryside.
Ard Nahoo is one of 15 enterprises in Ireland awarded the EU Eco Label for tourist accommodations. This label is the only sign of environmental quality certified by an independent organization and valid throughout Europe.
Enjoy the following attractions on site:
The Celtic Nature Trail – detailing the mythological
and medicinal history of the native plants and trees.
Wise Woman Mandala – a walking meditation circle
originally conceived for the first Wise Woman Weekend in 2005.
Uisce – based on the tradition of the Japanese
bath house, the Uisce at Ard Nahoo includes a jacuzzie hot tub, steam
room, detox box and rain barrel.
Yoga , massage and other treatments may be arranged
with advance notice.
It is just a nice walk into the village of Dromahair for a meal or visit to the pub. According to some, Stanford’s Pub has the “best pint of Guinness in Ireland”. The trad sessions certainly attract numerous quality musicians.
Dromahair is lucky to have one of the best restaurants in Leitrim at the Riverbank, located in a beautiful pagoda like building designed by eco architect Colin Bell.
Other
activities within an easy drive of Ard Nahoo include a boat trip on
Lough Gill to learn about the local myths and folklore of the area,
including places that W.B. Yeats wrote about like the Isle of Innisfree;
a boat trip to the important monastic Island of Innis Murray off the
Sligo coast; h
For more details about Ard Nahoo and activites in the area log onto
www.ardnahoo.com