Who We Do
We invite people of all faiths or none to ‘Come away and rest awhile,’ living simply
in contemplative rhythm.
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Nestled in County Sligo’s Ox Mountains,
offering natural and spiritual beauty.
Free Retreats for Anyone Under 30
We offer free retreats to anyone under 30 years old who is willing to work for twenty hours a week doing gardening, maintenance, and housekeeping, and to pray with us on our regular schedule.
If you are interested, email us at bookings@holyhill.ie
RETREATS AND VISITORS
Holy Hill Hermitage offers a peaceful setting for individuals seeking silence, solitude, and spiritual renewal. Guests are welcomed into a rhythm of simplicity, prayer, and nature in the contemplative Carmelite tradition.
SPIRITUALITY AND INSPIRATION
Life at Holy Hill is shaped by daily prayer, silence, and solitude, fostering a deep listening to God and to the soul. The Carmelite contemplative tradition grounds the community in a rhythm of stillness and presence.
COMMUNITY
While valuing solitude, Holy Hill is also a small community of vowed and lay people living in mutual support and shared prayer. Guests experience hospitality that balances personal retreat with moments of gentle connection.
ARTS AND CREATIVITY
Rooted in the belief that creativity is a sacred expression, Holy Hill encourages guests to explore art, writing, and other creative practices as part of their spiritual journey. The quiet of the hermitage provides fertile ground for reflection and artistic inspiration.
Silence | Solitude | Retreat | Vocation
At Holy Hill Hermitage, silence and solitude are not just practices—they are invitations to encounter the sacred. Whether you’re seeking retreat, discernment, or a deeper sense of vocation, Holy Hill offers a peaceful space rooted in the Carmelite contemplative tradition.