Dia dhuit! Hello! I’m Randall Ulyate, and I will be leading this retreat. I am a Humanities professor and a 500-hour advanced Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor with a PhD in Mythology. I’m offering this trip in partnership with local Indigenous Irish cultural experts at Wild Irish.

This small group retreat focuses on Irish culture through workshops on language, story, movement, and craft. This retreat is limited to 12 participants to ensure quality of instruction and promote community building. With a daily schedule combining mythology, movement, language, and culture, participants will gain a deeper understanding of indigenous Irish traditions while reflecting on their own lives, connecting with their ancestors, and building community with the group. Join us as we kick off our shoes, shed the weight of modern life, and reconnect with the land, our ancestors, and ourselves in this once-in-a-lifetime retreat.

During this retreat, we will get creative the Irish way, learning from local experts through activities such as foraging wild food, hand-making traditional Irish crafts, learning Irish Gaelic words, participating in ancient ancestor healing ceremonies and storytelling sessions, and more! Just be sure to steer clear of the Fae traps! 

I look forward to sharing the beauty and magic of Ireland with you!

-Randall

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Myth & Magic in the Emerald Isle

29 March-4 April 2026

Randall celebrating Samhain 2024 in Ireland.

Why Fernweh Collective?

  • Our group is limited to 12 people to ensure quality and comfort, and to build community in an intentional way.

  • We will begin each morning with a yoga session to set our intention and end each day with reflective journaling and sharing.

  • Led by Dr. Randall Ulyate, a mythology expert, yoga instructor, and humanities professor with over 10 years of experience.

  • All cultural events are led by Indigenous Irish instructors. This ensures an authentic educational experience, never tourist traps.

  • This retreat qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit.