Amy Jennings
Amy Jennings is a botanist, conservationist and beekeeper with a deep appreciation for plants and nature. A masters in biodiversity conservation allowed Amy to further explore her interest in ethnobotany, which looks at the connection between people and the plant kingdom.
This research took her to countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, India, Tibet and Tanzania. Amy runs an organic farm, Glendalough Organics, where she practises sustainable growing methods, Amy also runs meditation retreats where she teaches mindfulness techniques that help connect people with the natural environment.
Upcoming Programs by Amy Jennings
Awakening - A Seasonal Retreat at The Deerstone
Also With Shifu Yan Xin, Isis Neal, Suphi McCabe and Kylie Maher
Description: As winter slowly loosens its grip and the first hints of spring begin to show, The Deerstone invites you to take a pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and the world around you. Awakening is a gentle and grounding seasonal retreat inspired by Brigid’s Day and the Celtic festival of Imbolc, a time of […]
Flourish - A Spring Retreat for Growth and Expression
Also With Shifu Yan Xin, Isis Neal and Suphi McCabe
Theme: Spring is in full bloom, a time for energy, expansion, and creative momentum. Flourish invites guests to step into their own creative momentum, reconnecting with the rhythms of nature and the vitality of body and mind. Our retreats are team-led, bringing together a variety of teachers who each share their own wisdom, perspective, and […]
Radiance - A Summer Solstice-Inspired Retreat
Also With Shifu Yan Xin, Suphi McCabe and Isis Neal
Theme: A celebration of light, confidence, and joy, this retreat harnesses the brightness of summer to awaken your inner radiance - encouraging connection, renewal, and deep appreciation for the season of abundance. Our retreats are team-led, meaning you’ll be cared for and guided by a group of skilled facilitators, each bringing their own expertise and […]
Harvest - A Retreat of Reflection and Gratitude
Also With Shifu Yan Xin, Suphi McCabe, Isis Neal, Maria O’Reilly and Paul Quinn
Theme: A slower-paced, soulful retreat designed to reflect on what has grown and to harvest the lessons, gratitude, and energy of the year so far. The Deerstone Retreats offer a supportive environment where you can step away from everyday demands, recharge, and reconnect with yourself. Led by a team of experts across a variety of […]
Embers – A Retreat for Rest, Depth & Renewal
Also With Shifu Yan Xin, Suphi McCabe and Isis Neal
Theme: The descent into winter, a time to turn inward, rest, and reconnect with inner wisdom. Inspired by the Celtic festival of Samhain, this retreat invites release, reflection, and renewal. Silent Mornings: Silence will be observed from wake-up until lunch on Days 2 and 3. Guests are encouraged to embrace this as a meditative practice. […]
Stillness – A Winter Retreat for Reflection & Presence
Also With Shifu Yan Xin, Suphi McCabe and Paul Quinn
Theme: Quiet restoration. A deeply restorative close to the year, the Stillness retreat invites guests to rest, reflect, and find peace amid the calm of winter. This retreat is designed to slow down the pace, allowing time to reconnect with yourself, tune into the rhythms of the season, and gather energy and clarity for the […]