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Unfortunately we will not be open to the public for events or accommodation for 2023, apologies for any inconvenience and we hope to be welcoming you back in 2024
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm will be hosting Ebb & Flow Yoga and their Wild & Simple Retreat August 27th & 28th 2022 .
Soul Retreat with Belinda Murphy Wellness October 8th 2022
Drum Workshop October 15th & 16th 2022
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is delighted to be able to offer this 2 day workshop with Daithi Dubh from Wild Spirit Drums.
This 2 day workshop will give you a hands-on experience in making your own tribal drum and beater.
At the end of it all you will take away your own specialized, designed, and birthed drum ready for use. The knowledge you will gain in drum making as well as some Shamanic practice while spending 2 days with Daithi Dubh is priceless. Daithi has recently relocated to the US so this may be your only opportunity this year to attend one of his workshops here in Ireland.
Here is an idea of what your journey with Daithi will include for the 2 days in September
Day 1 – Saturday 15th october
*Begins at 10am
* Begin with a journey to gather your intention for your drum and meet with the Spirit animal of your drum.
* Learn about what it takes to start a drum from 'scratch', including a drum rim making demonstration.
* Choose a section of the hide you wish to use for your drum, cut it along with the lacing and ready it for soaking.
* Make your own beater. You can bring a special piece of wood (min. 1-1/2" thick and 12" long), or we can supply them, stitch the beater head leather, stuff it and decorate it.
* Prepare your rim with special engraving, your name, date, or symbols that mean something to the power of your drum.
Day 2 – Sunday 16th October
* Any required prep work on the rim or beater that didn't get finished in day one can be done at the beginning of day 2.
* Stretch the soaked hide over the wooden drum rim and bind it with the hide lacing. This sounds much easier then it is, but there is a process to do it right and Daithi will guide you through that.
* Hold ceremony to birth your drum to infuse it with your intention and awaken it to purpose. This is a very important and respectful ceremony of thanks and intent.
*Learn how best to care for your drum to keep it in the best condition and vibration.
COST & DEPOSIT
Reserve your space for the 2 day event with a non-refundable deposit of €50 no later than August 1st.Total cost for the event will depend greatly on the particulars of the drum you wish to create. All available skins are from wild animals with healthy organic lives, which gives their hides great variability for vibration and sound. The spirit of the animal lived in its true environment, not farmed, so the life lives magically in the hide. It continues to live and be honoured in the drums made from their essence.
Here are the examples and corresponding cost that you can choose from:
16" Ash or Oak rim
* Red Stag €280
* Reindeer €305
* North American Elk €330
* North American Bison €330
18" Ash, Oak, or Maple rim
* Red stag €305
* Reindeer €330
* North American Elk €355
* North American Bison €380
20" Maple rim
* Red Stag €330
* Reindeer €355
* North American Elk €380
* North American Bison €405
Location
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is located approx 20 mins drive from Killarney – for directions and location see http://www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com/location.html
Postcode : V93E5C0
Accommodation
There is 1 Yurt and 1 Bell Tent available, each one sleeps 4 – there’s a double bed and 2 single sofa beds in each one – these are €100 per night for 4 people.
Camping pitches available for anyone wishing to spend the night - you will need your own tent, etc. - €20.00 per night
Teas/Coffees/Refreshments will be provided, you will need to bring your own lunch
Payments can be made by revolut: revolut.me/carrauntoohileco
Bank transfer: IBAN - IE57BOFI 905766 19150199BIC - BOFIIE2DXXXBAN - IE57BOFI 905766 19150199Contact Vikki: [email protected]
Phone – 086 3630147
www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com
Looking forward to meeting you,
Vikki & Daithi
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is delighted to be able to offer this 2 day workshop with Daithi Dubh from Wild Spirit Drums.
This 2 day workshop will give you a hands-on experience in making your own tribal drum and beater.
At the end of it all you will take away your own specialized, designed, and birthed drum ready for use. The knowledge you will gain in drum making as well as some Shamanic practice while spending 2 days with Daithi Dubh is priceless. Daithi has recently relocated to the US so this may be your only opportunity this year to attend one of his workshops here in Ireland.
Here is an idea of what your journey with Daithi will include for the 2 days in September
Day 1 – Saturday 15th october
*Begins at 10am
* Begin with a journey to gather your intention for your drum and meet with the Spirit animal of your drum.
* Learn about what it takes to start a drum from 'scratch', including a drum rim making demonstration.
* Choose a section of the hide you wish to use for your drum, cut it along with the lacing and ready it for soaking.
* Make your own beater. You can bring a special piece of wood (min. 1-1/2" thick and 12" long), or we can supply them, stitch the beater head leather, stuff it and decorate it.
* Prepare your rim with special engraving, your name, date, or symbols that mean something to the power of your drum.
Day 2 – Sunday 16th October
* Any required prep work on the rim or beater that didn't get finished in day one can be done at the beginning of day 2.
* Stretch the soaked hide over the wooden drum rim and bind it with the hide lacing. This sounds much easier then it is, but there is a process to do it right and Daithi will guide you through that.
* Hold ceremony to birth your drum to infuse it with your intention and awaken it to purpose. This is a very important and respectful ceremony of thanks and intent.
*Learn how best to care for your drum to keep it in the best condition and vibration.
COST & DEPOSIT
Reserve your space for the 2 day event with a non-refundable deposit of €50 no later than August 1st.Total cost for the event will depend greatly on the particulars of the drum you wish to create. All available skins are from wild animals with healthy organic lives, which gives their hides great variability for vibration and sound. The spirit of the animal lived in its true environment, not farmed, so the life lives magically in the hide. It continues to live and be honoured in the drums made from their essence.
Here are the examples and corresponding cost that you can choose from:
16" Ash or Oak rim
* Red Stag €280
* Reindeer €305
* North American Elk €330
* North American Bison €330
18" Ash, Oak, or Maple rim
* Red stag €305
* Reindeer €330
* North American Elk €355
* North American Bison €380
20" Maple rim
* Red Stag €330
* Reindeer €355
* North American Elk €380
* North American Bison €405
Location
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is located approx 20 mins drive from Killarney – for directions and location see http://www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com/location.html
Postcode : V93E5C0
Accommodation
There is 1 Yurt and 1 Bell Tent available, each one sleeps 4 – there’s a double bed and 2 single sofa beds in each one – these are €100 per night for 4 people.
Camping pitches available for anyone wishing to spend the night - you will need your own tent, etc. - €20.00 per night
Teas/Coffees/Refreshments will be provided, you will need to bring your own lunch
Payments can be made by revolut: revolut.me/carrauntoohileco
Bank transfer: IBAN - IE57BOFI 905766 19150199BIC - BOFIIE2DXXXBAN - IE57BOFI 905766 19150199Contact Vikki: [email protected]
Phone – 086 3630147
www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com
Looking forward to meeting you,
Vikki & Daithi
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is delighted to be able to offer this 2 day workshop with Daithi Dubh from Wild Spirit Drums on April 2nd and 3rd 2022
This 2 day workshop will give you a hands-on experience in making your own tribal drum and beater.
At the end of it all you will take away your own specialized, designed, and birthed drum ready for use. The knowledge you will gain in drum making as well as some Shamanic practice while spending 2 days with Daithi Dubh is priceless. Daithi has recently relocated to the US so this may be your only opportunity this year to attend one of his workshops here in Ireland.
Here is an idea of what your journey with Daithi will include for the 2 days in April
Day 1 – Saturday April 2nd
*Begins at 10am
* Begin with a journey to gather your intention for your drum and meet with the Spirit animal of your drum.
* Learn about what it takes to start a drum from 'scratch', including a drum rim making demonstration.
* Choose a section of the hide you wish to use for your drum, cut it along with the lacing and ready it for soaking.
* Make your own beater. Bring a special piece of wood (min. 1-1/2" thick and 12" long), stitch the beater head leather, stuff it and decorate it.
* Prepare your rim with special engraving, your name, date, or symbols that mean something to the power of your drum.
Day 2 – Sunday 3rd April
* Any required prep work on the rim or beater that didn't get finished in day one can be done at the beginning of day 2.
* Stretch the soaked hide over the wooden drum rim and bind it with the hide lacing. This sounds much easier then it is, but there is a process to do it right and Daithi will guide you through that.
* Hold ceremony to birth your drum to infuse it with your intention and awaken it to purpose. This is a very important and respectful ceremony of thanks and intent.
*Learn how best to care for your drum to keep it in the best condition and vibration.
COST & DEPOSIT
Reserve your space for the 2 day event with a non-refundable deposit of €50 no later than March 1st.
Total cost for the event will depend greatly on the particulars of the drum you wish to create. All available skins are from wild animals with healthy organic lives, which gives their hides great variability for vibration and sound. The spirit of the animal lived in its true environment, not farmed, so the life lives magically in the hide. It continues to live and be honored in the drums made from their essence.
Here are the examples and corresponding cost that you can choose from:
16" Ash or Oak rim
* Red Stag €250
* Reindeer €275
* North American Elk €300
* North American Bison €300
18" Ash, Oak, or Maple rim
* Red stag €275
* Reindeer €300
* North American Elk €325
*
* North American Bison €350
20" Maple rim
* Red Stag €300
* Reindeer €325
* North American Elk €350
* North American Bison €375
TRANSPORTATION
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is located approx 20 mins drive from Killarney – for directions and location see http://www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com/location.html
Postcode : V93E5C0
Camping pitches available for anyone wishing to spend the night - you will need your own tent, etc.
Teas/Coffees/Refreshments will be provided, you will need to bring your own lunch
Payments can be made by paypal : paypal.me/carrauntoohilecofarm or by bank transfer
Contact Vikki: [email protected]
Phone – 086 3630147
www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com
This 2 day workshop will give you a hands-on experience in making your own tribal drum and beater.
At the end of it all you will take away your own specialized, designed, and birthed drum ready for use. The knowledge you will gain in drum making as well as some Shamanic practice while spending 2 days with Daithi Dubh is priceless. Daithi has recently relocated to the US so this may be your only opportunity this year to attend one of his workshops here in Ireland.
Here is an idea of what your journey with Daithi will include for the 2 days in April
Day 1 – Saturday April 2nd
*Begins at 10am
* Begin with a journey to gather your intention for your drum and meet with the Spirit animal of your drum.
* Learn about what it takes to start a drum from 'scratch', including a drum rim making demonstration.
* Choose a section of the hide you wish to use for your drum, cut it along with the lacing and ready it for soaking.
* Make your own beater. Bring a special piece of wood (min. 1-1/2" thick and 12" long), stitch the beater head leather, stuff it and decorate it.
* Prepare your rim with special engraving, your name, date, or symbols that mean something to the power of your drum.
Day 2 – Sunday 3rd April
* Any required prep work on the rim or beater that didn't get finished in day one can be done at the beginning of day 2.
* Stretch the soaked hide over the wooden drum rim and bind it with the hide lacing. This sounds much easier then it is, but there is a process to do it right and Daithi will guide you through that.
* Hold ceremony to birth your drum to infuse it with your intention and awaken it to purpose. This is a very important and respectful ceremony of thanks and intent.
*Learn how best to care for your drum to keep it in the best condition and vibration.
COST & DEPOSIT
Reserve your space for the 2 day event with a non-refundable deposit of €50 no later than March 1st.
Total cost for the event will depend greatly on the particulars of the drum you wish to create. All available skins are from wild animals with healthy organic lives, which gives their hides great variability for vibration and sound. The spirit of the animal lived in its true environment, not farmed, so the life lives magically in the hide. It continues to live and be honored in the drums made from their essence.
Here are the examples and corresponding cost that you can choose from:
16" Ash or Oak rim
* Red Stag €250
* Reindeer €275
* North American Elk €300
* North American Bison €300
18" Ash, Oak, or Maple rim
* Red stag €275
* Reindeer €300
* North American Elk €325
*
* North American Bison €350
20" Maple rim
* Red Stag €300
* Reindeer €325
* North American Elk €350
* North American Bison €375
TRANSPORTATION
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is located approx 20 mins drive from Killarney – for directions and location see http://www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com/location.html
Postcode : V93E5C0
Camping pitches available for anyone wishing to spend the night - you will need your own tent, etc.
Teas/Coffees/Refreshments will be provided, you will need to bring your own lunch
Payments can be made by paypal : paypal.me/carrauntoohilecofarm or by bank transfer
Contact Vikki: [email protected]
Phone – 086 3630147
www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com
We are delighted to announce that we will back up and running for the season in 2022. We will have our Luxury Yurt and Bell Tent and a number of camping pitches available starting from June 2022 right through until September.
We also have a number of retreats and workshop weekends that we are hoping to run - please sign up for our newsletter to be kept up to date on these.
Our first confirmed workshop of 2022 will be a drum making workshop with Daithi Dubh of Wild Spirit Drums and myself Vikki Cullen. This will be run over 2 days Saturday the 2nd of April and Sunday the 3rd of April. Further details to follow.
Gift Vouchers also available
We also have a number of retreats and workshop weekends that we are hoping to run - please sign up for our newsletter to be kept up to date on these.
Our first confirmed workshop of 2022 will be a drum making workshop with Daithi Dubh of Wild Spirit Drums and myself Vikki Cullen. This will be run over 2 days Saturday the 2nd of April and Sunday the 3rd of April. Further details to follow.
Gift Vouchers also available
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is now closed for the 2020 season, we hope to be re opening again in May 2021, depending on restrictions, we will also be running a number of events in the new year, if you would like to be kept up to date of these please subscribe to our newsletter below.
BEALTAINE FIREWALK MAY 3RD 7.30PM - 10.30PM 2019
Bealtaine marks the mid point between the Spring Equinox and the summer solstice. Come and celebrate Bealtaine here with us at Carrauntoohil Eco Farm as we will walk on fire to reawaken our passions and spark our creativity and enliven our souls.
The name is said to derive from Old Irish, meaning "bright fire"
Traditionally the main fire was lit at Uisneach - the centre of Ireland, the previous night all fires around the country would be extinguished and runners with fire from the main fire at Uisneach would pass the flame to light the fires in each townland. It was considered a rite of purification to pass through 2 bonfires and and sick animals would also pass between them for healing. Fire jumping was also common place to ensure fertility. Bealtaine is a time when man and woman would join together, later marrying at Lughnasa in August.
The warrior Goddess Maedbh and the God - The Green Man - preside over this festival - Maedbh is a Great Earth Goddess and The Green Man represents nature. Maedbh reminds us of our passions, what moves us and wakes us up and makes us come alive.
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is nestled in scared magical land at the foothills of Carrauntoohil.
Please note there is no pressure to walk on the fire on the evening.
Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear (boots) - as some of the ground may be muddy and we will be outside for the majority of the evening. You will also need a torch or head torch if you have one, you may want to bring a towel to dry your feet afterwards if the ground is wet.
If you have a drum or rattle you are welcome to bring this along also.
The event will be hosted by Vikki Cullen - who owns and runs Carrauntoohil Eco Farm
Contribution for the event is €50.00
To secure your place payments can be made with our paypal link https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/carrauntoohilecofarm or contact the page for bank details for bank transfer
Please PM the page or contact Vikki – or email [email protected] to confirm attendance as numbers are limited.
Camping is available for anyone wishing to stay the night also.
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A Firewalk to Release
As we approach Samhain towards the end of October and the pagan year comes to a close - we can review the past year and months and bring forth anything within us that we wish to release.
The evening will consist of a fire blessing, sacred ceremony and walking on hot coals - with possibly a few other surprises along the way.
Firewalking can be hugely transformative - we will walk with the intention to leave behind in the fire anything which no longer serves us as we carry forward with us our intentions that we bring forward as we move through the fire and step into our power - transmuting any fears held within us through the flames.
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is nestled in scared magical land at the foothills of Carrauntoohil.
Please note there is no pressure to walk on the fire on the evening.
Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear (boots) - as some of the ground may be muddy and we will be outside for the majority of the evening. You will also need a torch or head torch if you have one.
If you have a drum or rattle you are welcome to bring this along also.
The event will be hosted by Vikki Cullen - who owns and runs Carrauntoohil Eco Farm along with Daithi Dubh from Wild Soles Firewalking.
Contribution for the event is €50.00
To secure your place payments can be made with our paypal link https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/carrauntoohilecofarm or contact the page for bank details for bank transfer
Please PM the page or contact Vikki – or email [email protected] to confirm attendance as numbers are limited.
Bealtaine marks the mid point between the Spring Equinox and the summer solstice. Come and celebrate Bealtaine here with us at Carrauntoohil Eco Farm as we will walk on fire to reawaken our passions and spark our creativity and enliven our souls.
The name is said to derive from Old Irish, meaning "bright fire"
Traditionally the main fire was lit at Uisneach - the centre of Ireland, the previous night all fires around the country would be extinguished and runners with fire from the main fire at Uisneach would pass the flame to light the fires in each townland. It was considered a rite of purification to pass through 2 bonfires and and sick animals would also pass between them for healing. Fire jumping was also common place to ensure fertility. Bealtaine is a time when man and woman would join together, later marrying at Lughnasa in August.
The warrior Goddess Maedbh and the God - The Green Man - preside over this festival - Maedbh is a Great Earth Goddess and The Green Man represents nature. Maedbh reminds us of our passions, what moves us and wakes us up and makes us come alive.
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is nestled in scared magical land at the foothills of Carrauntoohil.
Please note there is no pressure to walk on the fire on the evening.
Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear (boots) - as some of the ground may be muddy and we will be outside for the majority of the evening. You will also need a torch or head torch if you have one, you may want to bring a towel to dry your feet afterwards if the ground is wet.
If you have a drum or rattle you are welcome to bring this along also.
The event will be hosted by Vikki Cullen - who owns and runs Carrauntoohil Eco Farm
Contribution for the event is €50.00
To secure your place payments can be made with our paypal link https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/carrauntoohilecofarm or contact the page for bank details for bank transfer
Please PM the page or contact Vikki – or email [email protected] to confirm attendance as numbers are limited.
Camping is available for anyone wishing to stay the night also.
===================
A Firewalk to Release
As we approach Samhain towards the end of October and the pagan year comes to a close - we can review the past year and months and bring forth anything within us that we wish to release.
The evening will consist of a fire blessing, sacred ceremony and walking on hot coals - with possibly a few other surprises along the way.
Firewalking can be hugely transformative - we will walk with the intention to leave behind in the fire anything which no longer serves us as we carry forward with us our intentions that we bring forward as we move through the fire and step into our power - transmuting any fears held within us through the flames.
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is nestled in scared magical land at the foothills of Carrauntoohil.
Please note there is no pressure to walk on the fire on the evening.
Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear (boots) - as some of the ground may be muddy and we will be outside for the majority of the evening. You will also need a torch or head torch if you have one.
If you have a drum or rattle you are welcome to bring this along also.
The event will be hosted by Vikki Cullen - who owns and runs Carrauntoohil Eco Farm along with Daithi Dubh from Wild Soles Firewalking.
Contribution for the event is €50.00
To secure your place payments can be made with our paypal link https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/carrauntoohilecofarm or contact the page for bank details for bank transfer
Please PM the page or contact Vikki – or email [email protected] to confirm attendance as numbers are limited.
Upcoming Event: Shamanic Drum and Rattle Making
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is delighted to be able to offer this 2 day workshop with Daithi Dubh from Wild Irish Drums.
This 2 day workshop will give you a hands-on experience in making your own tribal drum.
At the end of it all you will take away your own specialized, designed, and birthed drum ready for use. The knowledge you will gain in drum making as well as some Shamanic practice while spending 2 days with Daithi Dubh is priceless. Daithi has recently relocated to the US so this may be your only opportunity this year to attend one of his workshops here in Ireland.
Here is an idea of what your journey with Daithi will include for the 2 days in October
Day 1 – October 13th
*Begins at 10am
* Begin with a journey to gather your intention for your drum.
* Learn about what it takes to start a drum from 'scratch', including a drum rim making demonstration.
* Choose a section of the hide you wish to use for your drum, cut it along with the lacing and ready it for soaking.
* Make your own beater. Bring a special piece of wood (min. 1-1/2" thick and 12" long), learn how to lathe it, stitch the beater head leather, stuff it and decorate it.
* Prepare your rim with special engraving, your name, date, or symbols that mean something to the power of your drum.
*Firewalk and Fire Ceremony – Saturday Evening 8pm- 10.30pm
Firewalking is an ancient tribal tradition used as a way to cleanse and purify yourself and to release anything that no longer serves us. In keeping with the theme of ‘birthing your drum’ you will be rebirthing yourself and holding the intention with your drum also, enabling you to move forward and set your intentions for your new journey in life with your drum
Day 2 – Oct 14th
* Any required prep work on the rim or beater that didn't get finished in day one can be done at the beginning of day 2.
* Stretch the soaked hide over the wooden drum rim and bind it with the hide lacing. This sounds much easier then it is, but there is a process to do it right and Daithi will guide you through that.
* Hold ceremony to birth your drum to infuse it with your intention and awaken it to purpose. This is a very important and respectful ceremony of thanks and intent.
*Learn how best to care for your drum to keep it in the best condition and vibration.
Light Lunch and Breakfast will be provided for those staying on site, please bring food to share for Saturday evening
COST & DEPOSIT
Reserve your space for the 2 day event with a non-refundable deposit of €75 no later then Sept 1st. This amount may be forwarded to another workshop event, should an emergency arise and you are unable to attend.
Total cost for the event will depend greatly on the particulars of the drum you wish to create. All available skins are from wild animals with healthy organic lives, which gives their hides great variability for vibration and sound. The spirit of the animal lived in its true environment, not farmed, so the life lives magically in the hide. It continues to live and be honored in the drums made from their essence.
Here are the examples and corresponding cost that you can choose from:
16" Ash or Oak rim
* Red Deer €250
* Reindeer €275
* North American Elk €300
* North American Mustang €325
* North American Bison €375
18" Ash, Oak, or Maple rim
* Red Deer €275
* Reindeer €300
* North American Elk €325
* North American Mustang €350
* North American Bison €450
20" Maple rim
* Red Deer €300
* Reindeer €325
* North American Elk €350
* North American Mustang €375
* North American Bison €475
Rattles - 100 - 150 Euro
Turtle Shell or Raw Hide. Rattle makers will be working along side the drum makers. Everything will be done by hand and you have a choice of an antler or wooden handle for the rawhide rattles. With Turtle shell wooden handles are preferable
TRANSPORTATION
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is located approx 20 mins drive from Killarney – for directions and location see http://www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com/location.html
Anyone travelling by train or bus we can collect you from the station.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you need accommodation, we can offer you the following options for an additional cost:
Yurt for one night €30.00 per person sharing– accommodates 3 – 1 double bed & 2 single futons
Camping grounds at Carrauntoohil Eco Farm €15/night
Firewalk cost - €30 for those attending the weekend, €50 for anyone else coming on the evening
Payments can be made by paypal : paypal.me/carrauntoohilecofarm or by bank transfer
Contact Vikki: [email protected]
Phone – 086 3630147
www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is delighted to be able to offer this 2 day workshop with Daithi Dubh from Wild Irish Drums.
This 2 day workshop will give you a hands-on experience in making your own tribal drum.
At the end of it all you will take away your own specialized, designed, and birthed drum ready for use. The knowledge you will gain in drum making as well as some Shamanic practice while spending 2 days with Daithi Dubh is priceless. Daithi has recently relocated to the US so this may be your only opportunity this year to attend one of his workshops here in Ireland.
Here is an idea of what your journey with Daithi will include for the 2 days in October
Day 1 – October 13th
*Begins at 10am
* Begin with a journey to gather your intention for your drum.
* Learn about what it takes to start a drum from 'scratch', including a drum rim making demonstration.
* Choose a section of the hide you wish to use for your drum, cut it along with the lacing and ready it for soaking.
* Make your own beater. Bring a special piece of wood (min. 1-1/2" thick and 12" long), learn how to lathe it, stitch the beater head leather, stuff it and decorate it.
* Prepare your rim with special engraving, your name, date, or symbols that mean something to the power of your drum.
*Firewalk and Fire Ceremony – Saturday Evening 8pm- 10.30pm
Firewalking is an ancient tribal tradition used as a way to cleanse and purify yourself and to release anything that no longer serves us. In keeping with the theme of ‘birthing your drum’ you will be rebirthing yourself and holding the intention with your drum also, enabling you to move forward and set your intentions for your new journey in life with your drum
Day 2 – Oct 14th
* Any required prep work on the rim or beater that didn't get finished in day one can be done at the beginning of day 2.
* Stretch the soaked hide over the wooden drum rim and bind it with the hide lacing. This sounds much easier then it is, but there is a process to do it right and Daithi will guide you through that.
* Hold ceremony to birth your drum to infuse it with your intention and awaken it to purpose. This is a very important and respectful ceremony of thanks and intent.
*Learn how best to care for your drum to keep it in the best condition and vibration.
Light Lunch and Breakfast will be provided for those staying on site, please bring food to share for Saturday evening
COST & DEPOSIT
Reserve your space for the 2 day event with a non-refundable deposit of €75 no later then Sept 1st. This amount may be forwarded to another workshop event, should an emergency arise and you are unable to attend.
Total cost for the event will depend greatly on the particulars of the drum you wish to create. All available skins are from wild animals with healthy organic lives, which gives their hides great variability for vibration and sound. The spirit of the animal lived in its true environment, not farmed, so the life lives magically in the hide. It continues to live and be honored in the drums made from their essence.
Here are the examples and corresponding cost that you can choose from:
16" Ash or Oak rim
* Red Deer €250
* Reindeer €275
* North American Elk €300
* North American Mustang €325
* North American Bison €375
18" Ash, Oak, or Maple rim
* Red Deer €275
* Reindeer €300
* North American Elk €325
* North American Mustang €350
* North American Bison €450
20" Maple rim
* Red Deer €300
* Reindeer €325
* North American Elk €350
* North American Mustang €375
* North American Bison €475
Rattles - 100 - 150 Euro
Turtle Shell or Raw Hide. Rattle makers will be working along side the drum makers. Everything will be done by hand and you have a choice of an antler or wooden handle for the rawhide rattles. With Turtle shell wooden handles are preferable
TRANSPORTATION
Carrauntoohil Eco Farm is located approx 20 mins drive from Killarney – for directions and location see http://www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com/location.html
Anyone travelling by train or bus we can collect you from the station.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you need accommodation, we can offer you the following options for an additional cost:
Yurt for one night €30.00 per person sharing– accommodates 3 – 1 double bed & 2 single futons
Camping grounds at Carrauntoohil Eco Farm €15/night
Firewalk cost - €30 for those attending the weekend, €50 for anyone else coming on the evening
Payments can be made by paypal : paypal.me/carrauntoohilecofarm or by bank transfer
Contact Vikki: [email protected]
Phone – 086 3630147
www.carrauntoohilecofarm.com
Some Reviews from Summer 2014
We have just spent 2 nights with the most wonderful hosts here at Carrauntoohil Eco Farm. 3 small boys (1 baby) loved exploring your fabulous farm. Edward especially loved finding all the fairy 'treasures' along the nature & fairy trail. the Yurt was amazing and absolutely furnished to perfection. We had all we needed. The boys loved feeding the animals it was James' favourite part of the visit, the donkeys being his favourite. Thank you so much and we would love to come see you all again, Karen, Peter, James, Edward & Henry
We had a really fantastic two nights here. All our plans to go training on the bikes went out the window because its just too hard to leave here. Breakfast and dinners looking up at the mountains - pure bliss! Thank you so much John and Vikki you are fantastic hosts and do your utmost to ensure we have everything we need! We will be back! Thanks again Aoife & Richard
We spent 2 nights in our Yurt. It was such a wonderful place, a very special place, with all the old stones around, we love the animals and Vikki and John are so friendly, lovely. For our boys (15 & 16) it was a great adventure to get lost in the mountains, a good experience for their life! We wish you all the best for your project and your farm and many many guests, Heike, Jurgen, Felix & Jacob (Germany)
We have just spent 2 nights with the most wonderful hosts here at Carrauntoohil Eco Farm. 3 small boys (1 baby) loved exploring your fabulous farm. Edward especially loved finding all the fairy 'treasures' along the nature & fairy trail. the Yurt was amazing and absolutely furnished to perfection. We had all we needed. The boys loved feeding the animals it was James' favourite part of the visit, the donkeys being his favourite. Thank you so much and we would love to come see you all again, Karen, Peter, James, Edward & Henry
We had a really fantastic two nights here. All our plans to go training on the bikes went out the window because its just too hard to leave here. Breakfast and dinners looking up at the mountains - pure bliss! Thank you so much John and Vikki you are fantastic hosts and do your utmost to ensure we have everything we need! We will be back! Thanks again Aoife & Richard
We spent 2 nights in our Yurt. It was such a wonderful place, a very special place, with all the old stones around, we love the animals and Vikki and John are so friendly, lovely. For our boys (15 & 16) it was a great adventure to get lost in the mountains, a good experience for their life! We wish you all the best for your project and your farm and many many guests, Heike, Jurgen, Felix & Jacob (Germany)
Blog coming soon
We hope to begin running some workshops, if there is anything that you may be interested in please let us know.
Some of the workshops/weekends we have in mind are:
Some of the workshops/weekends we have in mind are:
- Art weekends
- Stone Wall Building
- Seaweed Foraging
- Nutrition/Healthy Living
- Meditation Weekends
- Working with Crystals
- Felting
- Build a cob oven
Contact Number - 00 353 86 363 0147
Email: [email protected]
Address: Meallis, Beaufort, Killarney, Co.Kerry, IRELAND
Email: [email protected]
Address: Meallis, Beaufort, Killarney, Co.Kerry, IRELAND
