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Slow Down to Go Fast

January 23 - 24, 2026

Galway, Ireland

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Hosted By

MaryPat Kavanagh

7 followers

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2 days

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10 person retreat

Highlights

  • Business Planning

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Fairy Garden

  • One Page Plan

  • Self-compassion

Details

Strategic Planning for the Lifestyle Entrepreneur and Today’s Business Owner How are you feeling about your accomplishments in your life and business to date? Hopefully you are proud of what you have accomplished and you want more! You have worked hard! As you might know, I love to plan! I have a few strategies that really work and I’m going to invite a small group of lifestyle entrepreneurs to workshop some practical solutions to create your best year yet! During these workshops, we will: - Reflect on our past efforts – what has worked well? What do you want more of? What do you want to let go of? - Find the gratitude for the small moments - Identify the 6 main areas of your life to get “balanced” (spoiler alert: balance is a farce) - Set intentions that will push beyond your current state AND be achievable using my proven method that I personally used to move to Ireland 5 years ago - Increase (or develop) your clarity about your Mission, Your Message and Your Market - Identify your internal compass that will guide your actions, connections, and accomplishments this year - Create a realistic action plan that will support your intentions in your life and your business. Image Credit Professor Chaosheng Zheng.

Location

Galway, Ireland

Taylor’s Hill Road in Galway, Ireland is a quiet, residential area just south of the city center, known for its leafy streets, period homes, and relaxed atmosphere. The road sits close to both the University of Galway and the scenic Salthill Promenade, offering easy access to coastal walks, beaches, and views over Galway Bay. With nearby cafés, local shops, and green spaces, Taylor’s Hill Road balances suburban calm with city convenience, making it a desirable location for students, professionals, and visitors seeking a peaceful base within walking distance of Galway’s cultural and historic core.

Venue

The Ardilaun Hotel

4.3 1975 Reviews

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The 4* Ardilaun hotel now boasts 123 luxury bedrooms, a superb conference centre, a beautiful wedding venue and leisure club facilities. To ensure continued excellence in business, the hotel invested in the Optimus Programme. The Ardilaun Hotel was the first hotel in the West of Ireland to achieve this mark of recognition and each year since investing in the programme in 2005 has been awarded the Optimus Mark of Best Practice. Other awards achieved include ‘Irelands Top Wedding Venue of the Year in Connacht’ in 2011 and AA Irelands ‘Courtesy & Care Award for 2011-2012’. Celebrating its 61st Anniversary this year, since 1962 the hotel has been owned and managed by the Ryan family. John Ryan is the Managing Director of the hotel and, together with the proud Ardilaun team of over 130 staff, provides a very high standard of quality and service in a most friendly and efficient manner to all those who visit this well loved hotel.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

Pool

Pool

Towels

Towels

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Coffee / Tea

Coffee / Tea

Restaurant

Restaurant

Free Parking

Free Parking

Shower

Shower

TV

TV

Accommodation

Retreat Access without Accommodation

4 Spots Left

Participants to organize their own lodging or commuting.

$799 USD total

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Meals

Meals provided

Lunch

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly

Coffee, tea, and scones upon arrival each morning. Lunch is included. As a group, we will move to the hotel restaurant and order from the menu. The menu can be found on the hotel website. The Ardilaun Bistro Traditional locally produced food with wholesome flavour At The Ardilaun Bistro, located in one of the finest Salthill Hotels in Galway, we seek out and promote West of Ireland artisan produce, locally grown, seasonal fruit and vegetables to offer the best in variety and quality. Our food is sourced and prepared by people who enjoy good food and fresh food. There is just so much energy and passion going into the making of some first-class ingredients. Simply put, we are very serious about making people happy through our food.

Schedule

Each day balances guided sessions, reflection time, and spacious breaks to support clarity and integration including walks through the on-site fairy garden. Morning: Arrival, grounding, and guided sessions Midday: Lunch and personal reflection time Afternoon: Strategic exploration, journaling, and facilitated discussion Late Afternoon: Gentle closing and integration There is intentional space built into each day to pause, reflect, and absorb insights rather than rush from one activity to the next.

Testimonials

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I absolutely loved the Slow Down to Go Fast retreat! It was incredibly thought-provoking, helping me see the bigger picture and set meaningful goals. From reflecting on past efforts to creating a personalized action plan, it provided invaluable tools to navigate life and business with clarity and purpose.

Jamie Dent, United States of America

Mary Pat has a gift of being able to cut out all the noise in your mind and guide you towards what really is in important in your life! I got so much from the workshops and I recommend that everyone who wants to live your life with intention -- please attend!

Sinead Burke, Ireland

I highly recommend! MaryPat does an amazing job to get you recentred and refocussed.

Ciara McCarthy, Ireland

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Host

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MaryPat Kavanagh

Galway, Ireland

MaryPat Kavanagh helps leaders and changemakers slow down—not to lose momentum, but to find meaning. Her work blends strategy, story, and stillness to create the space where clarity, courage, and conn...

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English

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What's Included

Lunch both days

Journal

Kit for a personalized Gratitude Candle

Not Included

Accomodations

Meals beyond the mentioned lunch

Travel

FAQs

Cancellation policy

Balance due on arrival and refundable up until day of arrival.