Studio 1: Namasté
(Namasté is a Sanskrit concept “The Divine Light in Me recognises the Divine Light in You”)
Studio 2 Anam
(Anam is an Irish concept “Soul Friend”. Interestingly, it is also the Arabic word for “Blessing”)
Studio 3 Ohana
(Ohana is a Hawaiian concept for “Family or Community”)
Additional Venue Facilities
- Croíthe (describes where the heart is – the kitchen) A fully-equipped kitchen and adjoining dining area. It is a beautiful gathering space for groups and is available as self-catering or can be fully catered for from our superb chef.
- Sunroom – An upstairs conservatory with panoramic views of the River Laune and surrounding McGillycuddy Reeks mountains. Seating consists of 2 couches & leads to a balcony area with comfortable seating and it’s stocked with board games and guitars. It’s a lovely space to relax, meditate, read in or even ideal for a livelier evening
- Reading Room – a cosy lounge with fireplace & “teeny tiny library” situated off the Reception area.
- Kitchenette – a small space inside the main house for preparing teas, coffees & snacks. Equipped with kettle, toaster, microwave, table, chairs and basic amenities.
- Private Gardens – overlooking the River Laune with a hammock for relaxation beneath the trees, garden benches that provide panoramic views and meditation spaces. For children, we have a trampoline & swings.
- Parking – we have 2 entrances with parking spaces for about 8 cars each. “The Fairfield” parking area is a 1-2 minute walk from Aloha House
Location
Aloha House is situated on the outskirts of the quaint town of Killorglin Co. Kerry within the Reeks District overlooking the beautiful River Laune and is surrounded by the world-famous McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range.
The Reeks District is the beating heart of the Kingdom of Kerry and is only 20 minutes from Kerry Airport, 25 minutes from Killarney, 35 minutes from Tralee and just two hours from Cork and Shannon. Killorglin is also situated on the Ring of Kerry and The Wild Atlantic Way and is best known for one of Ireland’s oldest, longest and unusual festivals, Puck Fair which is celebrated every year on August 10th.
The region of Kerry is often referred to as an ‘adventure playground’, where you can go from Blue Flag beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way to towering peaks in less than an hour. There is so much on offer for the outdoor enthusiast, from mountains to the sea. But there’s also more to its admittedly, great outdoors. It’s also steeped in myths, from tales of the magical sorcerer Cú Roí mac Dáire, to King Puck’s warning against the approaching Cromwellian armies. Not to mention it’s amazing food choices for foodies and street festivals, traditional horse shows and live music in bustling pubs that provide a traditional Irish welcome.
We would be delighted to advise you on the various adventures you could include as part of your program.
Residential retreat accommodation options
Tastefully decorated with a real homely feel, up to 15 guests can sleep at Aloha House comfortably. We offer many accommodation and catering options to match your needs and would be delighted to work with you to ensure that your retreat/event goes to plan and your stay will be full of great memories.
View more information on our accommodation options here or contact us directly to talk about the options in for detail.