Schedule
Day 1 – Arrival
• Check in at 15.00
• Relax, take a walk around the beautiful gardens or in the cosy front room.
• 18.00 – Dinner, a delicious organic and heart warmer dish will be served followed by a tasty desert
• 19.30 – 19.45 An Introduction and schedule sharing
Day 2
• 8.00 – A light continental breakfast served
• 9.00 – Silent walk no matter the weather, take this time to get out in silents and become present with what is in and around you.
• 10.00 – Work with Lorna
• 11.30 – Break Tea & Coffee
• 11.45 – 13.00 – Work with Lorna
• 13.00 – 14.15 – Lunch, enjoy lots of beautiful organic food, feed your tummy and soul
• 14.15 – 16.30 – Work with Lorna
• 16.30 – 18.00 Your own time
• 18.00 – Dinner, more lovely homemade organic healthy food followed by a tasty treat.
Day 3 – Departure
• 8.00 – A light continental breakfast served
• 9.00 – Silent walk no matter the weather, take this time to get out in silents and become present with what is in and around you
• 9.30 – 10.30 Farewell with Lorna
• 11.00 Check out.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sanctuary, Kilfane Demesne, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, R95 T6D0, Ireland
Directions
Sanctuary is situated on the former Kilfane Demesne estate in Thomastown, Co’ Kilkenny, Ireland. It comprises of two main properties, The Lodge and Kilfane House, a fully restored historic Georgian home (circa 1705 – 1798). These properties are across the road from each other. Sanctuary also includes a smaller period property the Caretakers Cottage which is situated behind Kilfane House.
Check in for all guests takes place at Kilfane House.
ADDRESS
Sanctuary
Kilfane House,
Kilfane Demense,
THOMASTOWN
County Kilkenny,
R95 T6D0
IRELAND
Email: services@lornabyrne.com
GOOGLE MAPS
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JkRMKZAeEfVCWACN8
Dublin Airport:
Dublin airport is our closest airport. You can catch a taxi from the airport directly to Sanctuary.
For more information of taxis at Dublin Airport see
https://www.dublinairport.com/to-from-the-airport/by-taxi
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Bus
Expressway/Bus Eireann has a great service from Dublin (airport or city centre) to Thomastown. Please visit their website for up to date time tables and costs:
www.expressway.ie/route/4-x4/dublin-airport-to-waterford/2023-03-1
Expressway arrives and leaves from the centre of Thomastown. It is a 30 minute walk from the bus stop to Sanctuary or you can pre-arrange a taxi in advance to pick you up from the bus stop to transfer you to Kilfane House or The Lodge. (Please note you must book this taxi in advance if required, there are no taxis in Thomastown without booking)
www.norecabs.ie
Phone: +353 83 889 9043
Train
Thomastown is our local train station: www.irishrail.ie
Trains to Thomastown leave Dublin from Heuston Station
CAR RENTAL:
Renting a car is the easiest way to get around Ireland – it is a small country, and it means you can enjoy the local towns and sights without relying on public transport or taxis. As the area is rural, hiring a car is the most convenient way to reach The Lodge at Sanctuary.
Cars can easily be rented from Dublin or Shannon airports.
Dublin airport to Sanctuary: 1.5 to 2 hours
Shannon airport to The Lodge at Sanctuary: Approx 2.5 hours
DIRECTIONS FROM M9 (FROM DUBLIN DIRECTION)
Take junction 7 off the m9 with Applegreen service station (with Burger king & Costa coffee).
At the 1st roundabout take 1st exit.
At the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit for R448 Gowran road.
After you have gone through Gowran village, you’ll pass by the outside of Gowran Park racecourse.
Travel further along the R448.
You will pass through the village of Dungarvan, with Cleere’s pub on the corner.
Continue along the R448 until you see a sign for the Longman pub.
After this on the right-hand side you will see the roof of a gatehouse and two large pillars with a period gated entrance. This is the entrance to the estate. Kilfane House is situated at the very end of this driveway into the estate.
DIRECTIONS FROM THOMASTOWN:
Eircode for Satnav: R95 D1R8
We are situated 4kms from Thomastown. Drive out of Thomastown onto the Dublin Road. We are then situated on the right-hand side a short distance before The Long Man Hotel.
MAP
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JkRMKZAeEfVCWACN8
Accommodation
Sanctuary has a variety of single, double and shared accommodation across the three properties to suit every taste. From traditional style rooms and a cosy cottage at The Lodge, to newly designed contemporary ensuite rooms in the Caretakers Cottage to the exquisitely restored Georgian bedrooms in Kilfane House with their high ceilings, magnificent views and light filled atmosphere.
The Glebe Twin Room (VAT Excluded)
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Share your space with a fellow retreat member in a period-style room at the Glebe, featuring two single beds, a shared bathroom, antique Georgian furnishings, and access to the Glebe's self-catering kitchen to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House. *Each shared room will be assigned by gender. Room styles may vary from pictures shown.*The Glebe is a 15-minute walk to the main house and a two-minute drive. We offer pick-up and drop-off in the mornings and evenings.
Kilfane House Triple Room (VAT Excluded)
Triple Room with Ensuite in Main House Share your space with two fellow retreat members in a luxurious room at Kilfane House, featuring three single beds, a large ensuite bathroom, and access to Kilfane's self-service pantry to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All rooms at Kilfane House have their own unique features, such as decorative fireplaces, reading nooks, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed brick detailing. Many have gorgeous views of the Irish countryside and Sanctuary's ancient forest. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House.*Each shared room will be assigned by gender. Room styles may vary from pictures shown.
The Glebe Single Room (VAT Excluded)
Single Room with Shared Bathroom Enjoy a period-style room at the Glebe, featuring a single bed, shared bathroom, antique Georgian furnishings, views of the Irish countryside, and access to the Glebe's self-catering kitchen to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House. *The Glebe is a 15-minute walk to the main house and a two-minute drive. We offer pick-up and drop-off in the mornings and evenings.
Rose Cottage Twin Room (VAT Excluded)
Cottage with Twin Room and Ensuite Bathroom Share your space with a fellow retreat member in a period-style cottage situated in the gardens behind the Glebe. The Rose Cottage features two single beds, an ensuite bathroom, a small cottage kitchen, and views of the Irish countryside. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House. *Each shared room will be assigned by gender.*The Rose Cottage is a 15-minute walk to the main house and a two-minute drive. We offer pick-up and drop-off in the mornings and evenings.
The Glebe Master Twin Room (VAT Excluded)
Master Twin Room with Ensuite Share your space with a fellow retreat member in a period-style room at the Glebe, featuring two single beds, an ensuite bathroom, antique Georgian furnishings, and access to the Glebe's self-catering kitchen to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House. *Each shared room will be assigned by gender. Room styles may vary from pictures shown.*The Glebe is a 15-minute walk to the main house and a two-minute drive. We offer pick-up and drop-off in the mornings and evenings.
Kilfane House Twin Room (VAT Excluded)
Twin Room with Ensuite in Main House Share your space with a fellow retreat member in a luxurious room at Kilfane House, featuring two single beds, a large ensuite bathroom, and access to Kilfane's self-service pantry to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All rooms at Kilfane House have their own unique features, such as decorative fireplaces, reading nooks, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed brick detailing. Many have gorgeous views of the Irish countryside and Sanctuary's ancient forest. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House.*Each shared room will be assigned by gender. Room styles may vary from pictures shown.
The Glebe Double Room Ensuite (VAT Excluded)
Double Room with Ensuite Enjoy a period-style room at the Glebe that comfortably accommodates a couple or individual, featuring a double bed, an ensuite bathroom, antique Georgian furnishings, and access to the Glebe's self-catering kitchen to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House. *Room styles may vary from pictures shown.*The Glebe is a 15-minute walk to the main house and a two-minute drive. We offer pick-up and drop-off in the mornings and evenings.
Caretaker's Double Room (VAT Excluded)
Double Room with Ensuite Enjoy a fully-renovated room at the two-story Caretaker's Cottage, located directly beside Kilfane House. The double room comfortably accommodates a couple or individual, featuring a double bed, an ensuite bathroom, reading nook, mid-size wardrobe, and access to the cottage's self-catering kitchen to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House.
Kilfane House Double Shared Ensuite (VAT Excluded)
Double Room with Shared Ensuite in Main House Enjoy a luxurious room at Kilfane House that comfortably accommodates a couple or individual, featuring a double bed, a shared ensuite bathroom, antique Georgian furnishings, spacious living space, and access to Kilfane's self-service pantry to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. The shared ensuite bathroom is connected to the adjacent room, with each room having its own separate access door. All rooms at Kilfane House have their own unique features, such as decorative fireplaces, reading nooks, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed brick detailing. Many have gorgeous views of the Irish countryside and Sanctuary's ancient forest. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House.*Room styles may vary from pictures shown.
Caretaker's King Room (VAT Exluded)
Master Suite with Ensuite Bathroom Enjoy the fully-renovated master suite at the two-story Caretaker's Cottage, located directly beside Kilfane House. The master suite is the largest room in the cottage and comfortably accommodates a couple or individual, featuring a king bed, an ensuite bathroom, spacious living space, views of Sanctuary's ancient forest, and access to the cottage's self-catering kitchen to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House.
Kilfane House King Room Shared Ensuite (VAT Excluded)
King Room with Shared Ensuite in Main House Enjoy a luxurious room at Kilfane House that comfortably accommodates a couple or individual, featuring a king bed, a shared ensuite bathroom, antique Georgian furnishings, spacious living space, and access to Kilfane's self-service pantry to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. The shared ensuite bathroom is connected to the adjacent room, with each room having its own separate access door. All rooms at Kilfane House have their own unique features, such as decorative fireplaces, reading nooks, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed brick detailing. Many have gorgeous views of the Irish countryside and Sanctuary's ancient forest. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House.*Room styles may vary from pictures shown.
Kilfane House Double Ensuite (VAT Excluded)
Double Room with Ensuite in Main House Enjoy a luxurious room at Kilfane House that comfortably accommodates a couple or individual, featuring a double bed, an ensuite bathroom, antique Georgian furnishings, and access to Kilfane's self-service pantry to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. All rooms at Kilfane House have their own unique features, such as decorative fireplaces, reading nooks, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed brick detailing. Many have gorgeous views of the Irish countryside and Sanctuary's ancient forest. All guests at Sanctuary are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the pink dining room at Kilfane House.*Room styles may vary from pictures shown.