Making Friends with Life Retreat
Finding Peace in a Crazy World
Join us for a truly special two-day retreat in the beautiful village of Oranmore on the banks of Galway Bay.
Guided by Angelina Hynes, Debra Simmons and Bec Sheffield, this retreat is designed for anyone who wants to slow down, reconnect with themselves and find a sense of inner peace.
Simply put, life is an experience to be cherished. Life is the most precious gift we have; however quite often it seems life is a struggle, an uphill battle, an effort. This is a simple misunderstanding of who we are and how our experience is created moment to moment.
Over this 2-day retreat we will explore deeply who we really are and how we are the creators of our life’s experience. As we begin to understand how the system works we begin to see the opportunities and possibilities available to us and how simple it is to make friends with life.
It is like learning to drive a car. The first time you get into the driver’s seat it is all very daunting. There are keys, steering wheel, switches, levers, pedals, gear stick, hand-brake - how overwhelming. And then, you are told to drive. At first there is a lot of spluttering, the car jerking forward, cutting out, starting all over again. This is nerve-racking, worrying, sweaty palms. ‘This is impossible’; you think. ‘I’ll never master driving’. It is an incredibly uncomfortable, bumpy ride when you first start driving.
It occurs to you to get some driving lessons and suddenly what seemed like a formidable task, an impossibility, becomes easier and the car ride now becomes mostly a comfortable, relaxed journey.
The same can be said of life - knowing and understanding how life really works makes the experience more comfortable, relaxed and joyful whether in relationships, parenting, money, the crazy times we live in, the everyday ups and downs, whatever it is you may find difficult to navigate.
Most of us have never been told or taught how life works so we go through life as if we are a learner driver when actually there is a very simple explanation of how it operates.
Event FAQ’s
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Limelight Creative Arts Centre, Carraig Láir Shopping Centre, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
It is located above Lidl supermarket. The retreat venue is accessible via escalator and lift.
There is plenty of parking available in both the above-ground and underground car-parks. -
Knock Airport 94km to Galway
Shannon Airport 74km to Galway
Dublin Airport 209km to Galway -
Shannon to Galway Bus Timetable
https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/51Knock to Galway Bus Timetable
https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/64Dublin to Galway Bus Timetable
https://www.citylink.ie/timetables/761/Car Hire is also an option
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This is an in-person event.
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Making Friends with Life: Finding Peace in a Crazy World Retreat takes place on 20th and 21st Sept 2025.
Both Days: 10am until 4pm with morning break (refreshments included).
Lunch 1pm-2.30pm
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Entry to the 2-day retreat and morning refreshments.
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Accommodation at Oranhill Lodge B&BA limited number of rooms are available at Oranhill Lodge B&B, a beautiful, family-run guesthouse located just across the road from the retreat venue.
Rooms can be reserved through Angelina after you’ve booked your place at the retreat.
€100 per night for a single room.
Payment is made directly to the B&B on check-out.
Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is a large range of accommodation available in Oranmore Village and the surrounding areas from hotels, to B&B’s, airBnB’s and rental properties.
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It is highly recommended that you take out travel insurance.
In the event that you have to cancel, tickets are non-refundable, however if you are able to transfer your ticket to another participant you may do so.
Please refer to our Booking Terms & Conditions for further details.
General Terms and Conditions
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The organiser of this event is Angelina Hynes.
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The fee for the event must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Confirmation of registration will be sent via email upon receipt of payment.
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In case of event cancellation by the organiser, a full refund, minus transaction fees, will be issued to all registered participants.
In exceptional circumstances a transfer of registration to another participant will be facilitated, a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to the event is required.
The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event and in such circumstances, participants will be offered a full refund, minus transaction fees, or the option to attend the rescheduled event.
Tickets are non-refundable.
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The organiser is not liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property during the event.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and associated costs.
Participants are advised to take out travel insurance.
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Participant information will be used solely for event-related purposes and will not be shared with third parties without consent.
By registering, participants agree to receive communications related to the event.
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The organiser shall not be held responsible for delays or cancellations due to circumstances beyond their control, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, or government restrictions.
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The organiser reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated to participants promptly.
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For any questions or concerns regarding the seminar, please contact the organiser at angelina@sassyspirituality.com
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By registering for the event, you confirm that you have read and understood these terms and conditions and agree to abide by them.