The day retreat at Carlingford Yoga is really great - amazing yoga, a lovely walk and delicious vegetarin food. I've been twice - in early September on my own and last Sunday with a friend. Both times the yoga was brilliant. I'm new to Iyengar yoga but, as so often with yoga, found it was exactly what I needed! The teachers, Martina, last Sunday, and Claire Ferry, in September, were incredible, so precise, inspiring and enabling. And on both Sundays the sun shone during our lovely walk. Eagle's Rock is a beautiful welcoming place. Thank you Martina and Stuart! Helen Mahony

We went to an Iyenger yoga retreat last weekend with Claire Ferry yoga and it was just superb. Fantastic facilities with Stuart and Martina being the most unbelievable hosts. The food was to die for (I'm a chef!) and our guided walk over the mountains with Stuart on Saturday down to Carlingford Town was brilliant. We have booked our own retreat here for a weekend of yoga in January 2024. The rooms and great and very spacious. This is a magical location with the best energy. Thankyou Stuart, Martina for your hospitality allowing us to share your beautiful home and Claire for the great yoga.

The Christmas yoga retreat at Carlingford Yoga surpassed all expectations. The welcome from Stuart and Martina into their beautiful cosy home at Eagles Rock Retreat instantly made us feel comfortable and at ease. Martina is an immensely talented and skilled teacher of Iyengar yoga. The morning and evening sessions were meticulously planned and taught with great patience, understanding and precision. Martina's keen eye misses nothing and she instills a trust and confidence in the student to allow one to progress and reach a deeper practice and be motivated to continue along that path. She is utterly generous with her knowledge of yoga, meditation and holistic nutrition. The daily hikes led by Stuart were relaxed and full of good cheer sprinkled with snippets of history and tales of folklore as we explored the beautiful hidden valley and meandered into Carlingford Lough. The vibe was always chilled out and the way planned so that we could make the most of the time and views and see the best of the countryside with a minibus organised to bring us back to base on two of the days so as to conserve energy and not have to retrace our steps. That really was thoughtful and going the extra mile for us! The food at Eagles Rock Retreat was absolutely fabulous. A varied range of vegan feasts that were balanced, generous and nutritious were served at brunch and dinner everyday, and although I have to exclude certain vegetables that are normally a staple part of a vegan diet, considered and thoughtful adaptations were made so that I could still partake of the gorgeous tasty dishes that were being served. I think this is a real testament to the hospitality and the care with which the team cater for every guest. A huge thanks to Mary, Martina and Stuart for this. We are still dreaming and talking about the food having never realised that vegan food could be so delicious! There is a beautiful warmth and energy at Eagles Rock Retreat. Stuart and Martina have really created something special. We feel very privileged to have been able to escape to this retreat, enjoy the wonderful hospitality and company and good humour of fellow yogis in such a peaceful place and return feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Thank you. Namaste.

The yoga style was amazing in a gorgeous purpose built studio in a stunning location. Amazing home made vegan food- still thinking about the desserts! Would really recommend the hike to Carlingford but also its an environment where you can opt out of parts of the retreat to rest/read if you want. Hosts, Stuart and Martina, were welcoming and Martina was very encouraging at pushing yourself to try more challenging positions in Iyengar yoga, which I had never tried before

I had an amazing weekend at Eagles Rock retreat full of lovely yoga with Sinead. The studio was just gorgeous and so warm and cosy with a fire. It was so well equipped and loved the ropes. We were hosted by Mary and Paul who were amazing with attention to detail making sure we were happy, warm and very well fed, with plenty of good wholesome food. We had a lovely walk over the hill to Carlingford as well as a meditation walk the following morning. Also loved the very gorgeous and friendly lion cat.

Great day last weekend with Stewart (funny chats) and Martina (amazing cook). It was my 3rd visit, so they're doing something right! Thanks also to Susan and Gillian of Inner Glow Retreats who brought us there for Funky Flow and Yin classes in the beautiful room overlooking the hills and Carlingford Bay. We were blessed with the weather too. I'll be back for the Raw Banoffi cake. Thanks again, Charlie.

Had such a lovely time at this yoga retreat. I’m fairly new to yoga, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Yoga, hiking, pleasant weather and great food. Would absolutely recommend.

From the outset of arranging vouchers (Christmas present) to attending the Yoga retreat day itself, Hosts Martina and Stuart made the logistic process as seemless as the event itself. A very idyllic location set in a glen (valley). Friendly and inviting hosts made us feel welcome right from the start. Had not tried Yoga before so with all the equipment supplied and Martina guiding the group, it was a very enjoyable experience. The group itself was quite a mix - from beginners all the way up to instructors. Nicely timed with lunch and an afternoon walk through the glen followed by cake and an afternoon of restorative Yoga. I liked the fact that the day was relaxed, guided by but not run by the clock. Not surprisingly, it rained for the day but as the hosts advised on appropriate outdoor gear, the walk only added to the positive experience of the day. I am not a Vegan but thoroughly enjoyed the lunch and afternoon tea and cake.

I was there in July 2023 and back now in June 2024 for the Solstice weekend. The house is beautifully decorated, and even inside feels like you're out in nature. The hosts Martina and Stuart are the best! Very helpful, sweet, calm and fun, keeping the vibe always up and comforting. Martina's classes are so precise! She's very dedicated to the atendees, watching everyone and fixing us so we can get the best out of the practice. The food prepared by them is gorgeous, OMG! The beds and pillows are very comfortable. I wish I could express more, but words will never describe what this place is like.... Will keep going back.

Amazing weekend retreat of yoga,meditation, walking and wonderful food in the most peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Martina & Stuart are such attentive and welcoming hosts doing everything possible to ensure guests have everything they need. The yoga studio is such a lovely space and Martina is a fantastic teacher. encouraging and supporting each person with kindness and a great sense of fun. Using so many props was not something I'd done before and I loved how it allowed me to stretch my body and let go mentally and physically. Thank you Martina for creating a safe space to do so. A perfect place to come if you want to feel gently challenged, relaxed, refreshed and renewed. Loved every minute of it and will definitely return.