In this one day retreat we’ll explore the organic intelligence of breath work as a means of connecting to our bodies and amplifying the power of our prayers.
Humans are bio-energetic beings and when we can learn to access the power of nature and be led by the power of the Holy Spirit, new dimensions of our lives can be opened anew.
Join Patrick-Joseph and Melanie O’Driscoll for a day retreat at An Tairseach, a 70-acre organic farm and retreat centre in the heart of Wicklow town.
Whether you are new to Christian ways of praying or have been practicing for years, you are welcome to join us for a day of reflection, prayer and fellowship on the Ancient East Coast of Ireland.
About this retreat:
Paddy and Mel will guide you through an exploration of faith, with a series of questions and conversations designed to re-enliven, deepen and nourish your faith.
Melanie will offer teaching on the spiritual technology that is the Rosary, using sacred art to deepen the experience.
Then you’ll join us for a light lunch made with organic ingredients from our garden and farm.
Training in the WimHoff technique, Patrick-Joseph will then guide you in a scripture-based breathwork practice designed to help you embody the teaching, insights and revelations in a whole new way.
In a world that is rapidly being more mechanical, high-tech and dominated by AI we believe the solution is to become more human….
More in contact with our bodies
More connected to the beautiful messy reality of living and loving
More rooted in place and cultural heritage
More confident in our ability to pray, to love and to heal
Let’s gather and see where this journey of “more” may take us…
DATES
January 31, 2026
TIME
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
LOCATION
An Tairseach Ecology Centre
CATEGORY
In Person One Day Retreat
FEE
€120
Patrick-Joseph is a seasoned holistic health practitioner with a deep focus on breathwork, using it as a bridge between the physical body, emotional landscape, and conscious awareness. Through Breathe Trust Flow, he has built a space where breath becomes a practical tool for grounding, resilience, and honest self-connection. He is also the co-founder of Men Rising Together, one of Ireland’s leading men’s mental health organizations, known for creating environments where men can meet themselves with courage, truth, and accountability.
Currently studying Level 8 Honours in Psychotherapy and Counselling, he blends academic discipline with years of lived, integrative practice. This mix is shaping a grounded therapeutic approach, pairing clear psychotherapeutic understanding with embodied methods that meet people where they are, with sincerity and structure.
Since 2020, Patrick-Joseph has been a committed Wim Hof Method Advanced Instructor, guiding individuals into deeper physical and emotional capacity through breath, focus, and cold exposure. He is also the founder of Moonstock, host of the “Doing Me Thing” podcast, and co-founder of The Anam Tuatha Soul Tribe retreat, each offering its own pathway into community, connection, and meaningful growth.
Faith in God, and his return to Christ underpins the hearth of his work. It informs the way he listens, the way he serves, and the way he understands human change, not as a performance, but as a return to truth. Through this foundation, he supports individuals in uncovering purpose, building structure, and stepping into a life shaped by integrity and potential.
Melanie O'Driscoll
In 2020 Mel trained as an interfaith minister with the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation, gaining a solid, foundational training in spiritual counselling skills, ceremony, ritual and personal development. She has since reverted to the Catholicism of her ancestors and is passionate about supporting people to re-engage with their ancestral faith in new and dynamic ways.
She is a group facilitator with 15 years of experience in environmental education, and faith based, trauma informed reclamation of the Christ-led way. She focuses on creating brave and compassionate spaces where people feel encouraged to share with depth and honesty. As a storyteller, she's passionate about enhancing communal communication skills. She uses sound healing, meditation and voice work to help people feel and access their creative power. Her work invites people to live courageously and to actively co-create a future that is nourishing and regenerative for all life on Earth.