8 Day English and Surf Immersion

Retreat Highlights

• 37 years experience in welcoming students from around the world
• English language learning combined with wellness activities (ideal balance of study + relaxation)
• An immersive nature-based programme set on the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal
• Daily connection with nature through coastal walks, hill walking, and outdoor exploration
• Mindfulness-focused activities including meditation, yoga, pilates, tai chi, and forest bathing
• Active lifestyle experiences such as surfing and guided outdoor fitness sessions
• Creative and social wellbeing workshops (arts & crafts, social connection, cultural activities)
• Small international classes for personalised English learning
• Evening and social activities to encourage community and language practice
• Authentic Irish cultural experience in a safe, welcoming seaside town (Bundoran)
• Accommodation options included (residential, homestay, or hotel) close to the ocean and town
• Ideal for adults (18+) seeking renewal, well-being, and language immersion
• Beautiful coastal location with beaches, cliffs, and mountain scenery
• Free "Life's a beach" hoodie for each guest.
• DELS is everything I expected it to be! Great teachers, great classes, lots of extra activities in the summer. Bundoran is absolutely beautiful. As a student I felt very welcomed.
• Alice, Portugal—English & Nature Reset Experience

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Daniel

Gina

Daniel Browne

Daniel Browne brings years of experience in welcoming and leading international groups from all over the world, creating spaces where people feel at ease, connected, and inspired from the moment they arrive. With a natural gift for hospitality and group facilitation, he has supported a wide range of visitors through immersive cultural and learning experiences in Ireland. Deeply rooted in a love of nature, Daniel has a particular passion for hiking, surfing and the outdoors. He sees time in nature as an essential part of personal well-being and growth and often integrates this into the experiences he leads, whether through coastal walks, mountain hikes, or quiet moments of reflection in the landscape. As part of the retreat center at Donegal English Language School, Daniel plays a key role in shaping welcoming, grounded, and nature-connected experiences for groups seeking rest, learning, and renewal in the wild beauty of Donegal.

Gina Witherow

Gina is a mindfulness and well-being facilitator with a deep passion for creating meaningful, restorative experiences for others. She holds qualifications in mindfulness and well-being, counseling, and psychology along with forest bathing. These allow her to guide people in reconnecting with nature in a gentle and therapeutic way. For over 25 years, she has been welcoming people from all over the world, an experience that has deeply shaped her approach to facilitation, which is warm, inclusive, and grounded in genuine connection. Creating spaces where people feel at ease, supported, and inspired has always been at the heart of her retreats The retreats combine English language learning with mindfulness practices, nature immersion, and a nurturing environment to help participants slow down, reconnect, and restore balance. Whether through guided mindfulness, forest bathing, or simply holding space, our intention is to support each person in finding a deeper sense of well-being, clarity, and connection in a beautiful part of the world.

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