Art Retreat is over! Returned to Dublin today. Goodbye Roderick and Helena, thank you for your wonderful kind hospitality, the Amazing food. Thank you to the chef! ( George!!) The directions to venues! Your Awe upon seeing our paintings! 😉😉 and welcoming us into your home!! Not to mention the Incredible Live music!! That was the icing on the cake! Just WOW!! 20 minutes from the town of Sligo a smaller intimate community as compared to the bigger city atmosphere like Dublin. Sligo Tours bus driver Eugene Gilligan was excellent guide and driver who toured us around to wonderful scenic spots to paint or just take photo. The whole week was Exceptional! 7 stars out of 5!
Retreats · County Sligo · Est. 1665
Host Your Retreat at Temple House
The perfect setting for yoga, art, writing, mindfulness, or creative renewal.
Looking to join a retreat rather than host one? See upcoming retreats & events
A Peaceful Haven
For connection
and creativity
Temple House offers an idyllic, tranquil, and flexible setting, perfectly suited to retreats and gatherings of all shapes and sizes. The fresh air, clean energy, and tranquillity of our estate provide a beautiful backdrop for reflection, movement, and connection.
The core philosophy of Temple House as a retreat environment revolves around “Your Retreat, Your Way” — an approach rooted in complete exclusivity, natural tranquillity, and flexible, unscripted freedom. Rather than running a rigid, pre-packaged wellness schedule, Temple House acts as a grand, historic canvas for external retreat leaders, creators, and groups to design their own experiences. In other words, just ask.
Accommodation & Exclusive Use
One house, given over
entirely to your group
Booking a retreat at Temple House grants you exclusive take-over of the Big House for your group’s private use.
- 10 dedicated rooms in the Big House (B&B)
- 16 separate beds (6 single/twins, 4 single/doubles)
- All with private bathroom, 9 en suite — view the bedrooms
The optional cottage
A separate, private cottage that sleeps 8 people (2 twins, 2 doubles, 2 bathrooms). Leaders often choose this space for their own privacy and planning. It is on the estate, 600 m from the Big House.
10
bedrooms, 9 en suite
+8
sleep in the cottage
1,000
private acres
Ideal Spaces for Your Retreat
Room to move,
and room to be still
We have the facilities to support all your activities, indoors and out.
The Activity Room
A beautiful 22 × 32 ft space featuring a gorgeous skylight. We can provide yoga mats and blocks — and if you need tables for writing or drawing, that is good too.
Breakout rooms
Two comfortable sitting rooms are available for smaller group work, quiet time, or one-on-one sessions.
Outdoor sessions
The garden or lakefront offer stunning alternative locations for sessions, weather permitting.
Host Your Own Retreat
You bring the theme,
the people, and the energy
There is no set retreat schedule at Temple House — instead, we welcome organisers to design and host their own. We provide the peaceful surroundings, beautiful accommodation, and space for workshops, movement, meditation, and meals.
Your Retreat, Your Way
Host your own retreat or event — yoga, art, mindfulness, or even a hen party.
Wellness
Wellness sessions and nourishing meals to restore body and mind.
Creative Retreats
Inspire your inner artist with writing, painting, or photography workshops.
Private Parties
Create your own personal escape or host your own group retreat.
Where Nature & History Meet
A tranquil oasis of lakes,
woodland, and rolling green fields
The 19th-century country house combines timeless charm with modern comfort, offering a warm and restorative environment.
View the GalleryDining & Rest
Comfort and nourishment
for every guest
Temple House offers elegant country-house accommodation with bright, spacious rooms — perfect for groups or solo reflection. Meals are freshly prepared using local ingredients, and organisers can work with our team to arrange dining that complements the retreat’s theme and rhythm.
Guest Letters
What our guests say
“Lovely venue for a private event/celebration! Very fancy and special place. We throughly enjoyed our stay.”
Aj “AJH Art” Higgins
Google review · private celebration
“From the moment we arrived everything was perfect and we were made to feel welcome and at home in these stunning surroundings. The food was sensational.”
Sarah Hall
Google review · group event
“He provided great contacts for hen party activities including a yoga session and sauna on the estate making organisation a breeze!”
Lisa Prior Duignan
Google review · hen weekend
Plan Your Visit
Discover the beauty of Sligo
and the peace of Temple House
Temple House is just a short drive from Ballymote, County Sligo — a hidden gem surrounded by lakes, woodland, and open countryside. Whether you’re coming from Dublin, Galway, or Belfast, your journey leads you straight into tranquillity.
Retreat Leaders
Plan your retreat
Tell us your dates, your numbers and the shape of the retreat you have in mind — we will reply with availability and a tailored proposal.