Shamanic Pilgrimage to Ireland
September 6th - 14th, 2026
A Journey with Celtic Goddesses, Ancestors, and Our Own Power
Dublin | Boyne Valley | Sligo | Donegal
We invite you on this spectacular spiritual adventure into the mythic heart of Ireland. This is more than a tour; it is a prayer in motion, and a pilgrimage to meet Celtic Goddesses and Gods in various forms. Ireland is a landscape of "deep time," where the veil is thin and the land is exceedingly alive. We carry with us an intention to honor the ancestors, work with the Goddesses of life, and steep ourselves in the mystery of being human. Come to have fun, for sure – and also to absorb spiritual energy, to reclaim and amplify your inner power.
Trip Itinerary
Note: This itinerary including the lodging mentioned, may shift as the journey’s "bones" develop.
Itinerary
All travelers must be in Dublin on the night of September 6th.
Part I: The Boyne Valley & The Seat of Kings
Monday, Sep. 7:
- Newgrange (Brú na Bóinne): Step inside a Neolithic passage tomb older than the Pyramids. Behold the world’s largest collection of megalithic art.
- Activity: 3-hour guided tour; easy walking with some stairs.
- The River Boyne Ceremony: A riverside ritual with the Goddess Boann, inviting her wisdom and "flow" into our lives.
Tuesday, Sept. 8:
- The Hill of Tara: Stand at the ancient seat of the High Kings. We will share myths and hold ceremony atop this royal landscape.
- Fuar Chnoic (Fourknocks): We step into the "fruitful darkness" of this magnificent passage tomb for an extended ceremony with the ancestors and land spirits.
- Stay: Two nights at the magnificent Bellinter House, near Navan.
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Part II: The Spiritual Center & The Otherworld
Wednesday, Sep. 9: We drive West, a three-hour journey toward Sligo, pausing at two powerful portals:
- St. Brigid’s Well (Cullion): A secret, quiet well for healing prayers to the Goddess of new life, who we will learn about and work with here.
- Oweynagat Cave: Known as the "Hell Gate of Ireland," this is the domain of The Morrigan, the goddess of fate, prophecy, battle and death. We enter (energetically and/or physically) to work with difficult transformation and new vision.
- Stay: Two nights in Sligo.
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Part III: The Great Wombs of Sligo
Thursday, Sep. 10:
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery: A cluster of passage tombs and giant central cairn. Here we step into the “Ancestral Womb." It’s well-maintained and deeply grounding. This is an easy, short hike on manicured paths, including a visitor center with great historical information.
- Knocknarea & Queen Maeve’s Grave: A moderate-to-strenuous ascent to the summit to meet the legendary Queen Maeve, fierce carrier of feminine sovereignty.
- The Cailleach: Throughout the day, we explore the stern, transformative energy of the Goddess of Winter and “shedding.”
Friday, Sep. 11: Temples and Wells
- Carrowkeel Cairns: A remote, unmanaged, and windswept "Wild Temple" on a high plateau. Possibly the oldest passage tomb in Ireland. A moderate-to-strenuous 40-minute steep hike.
- Tobernalt Holy Well: A respite for cleansing and reflection to integrate the intensity of Sligo before heading North to wild Donegal.
- Drive to Donegal: About 1.5 Hours
- Stay: Three nights in Donegal
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Phase IV: Donegal & The Edge of the World
Saturday, Sep. 12th:
- Slieve League: Experience the wild Atlantic at some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe—wilder and more potent than the m ore famous (and heavily touristed) Cliffs of Moher. A moderate hour-long hike.
- Maghera Beach & Caves: Beach time with the potential of exploring sea-carved caves and the rugged coast (tide permitting). Easy hike to the beach and caves.
Sunday, Sep. 13th:
- Beltany Stone Circle: A hilltop circle with 360-degree views that feels vibrantly "alive." Easy ten-minute hike.
- Grianan of Aileach: A royal stone ringfort aligned with the sun and the Goddess Grainne. A short but steep, "moderate" 1-mile round trip that usually takes 30–60 minutes to complete
Monday, Sep. 14th:
- Back to Dublin: About a three-hour drive
The Path of Reciprocity
Throughout this pilgrimage, we practice the art of offering and giving. While we will gain much for ourselves from this journey, we don’t just take – we offer breath, song, silence, flowers, gratitude and prayer. We are here to serve and feed the spirits of the land as much as we are here to learn from them.
| Sep. Day | Location | Key Sites | Intensity | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | All in Dublin | Dublin | ||
| 8th | Dublin to Boyne Valley, 2 sites | Newgrange & River Boyne Ceremony | Low (3 hr walk/stairs) | Bellinter House, Navan |
| 9th | Boyne Valley, two sites | Hill of Tara & Fourknocks Tomb | Low (Hilly terrain) | Bellinter House, Navan |
| 10th | Driving to Sligo | Brigids Well at Cullion & Oweynagat Cave | Low | Sligo Lodging |
| 10th | Sligo | Carrowmore & Knocknarea (Maeve’s Grave) | High (Strenuous ascent) | Sligo Lodging |
| 11th | Sligo, two sites and drive to Donegal | Carrowkeel Cairns & Tobernalt Well | High (Steep/Remote) | Donegal Lodging |
| 12th | Donegal | Slieve League Cliffs & Maghera Beach | Moderate (Coastal) | Donegal Lodging |
| 13th | Donegal | Beltany Stone Circle & Grianan of Aileach | Moderate (Hilltop sites) | Donegal Lodging |
| 14th | Drive to Dublin | Dublin |
Early Bird Price: $3,300 for the first 6 to register
After: $3,650 (SAVE $350)
Reserve your spot(s) by making a $500 deposit per person.
You may use the PayPal Button below (with a $15 PayPal fee) or you can pay through Venmo with no fee (@DrumSoul). If you use Venmo, you must add your email address to the note or I won't be able to contact you! You may also send a check to Drumming the Soul Awake, 4227 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409. An email telling me the check is on its way helps. If you mail a check, I cant guarantee that your spot won't be taken by someone paying online while the check is in the mail.
The deposit is non-refundable if you withdraw from the trip for any reason unless I can fill your spot. It is refundable if the trip gets cancelled from my end for any reason. This adventure needs a minimum of 6 people. Please don't book air fare until you hear form me that the trip is a "go."
The price includes lodging for seven nights in shared rooms (two per room). The fee also covers ground transport beginning from when we leave Dublin to when we return to Dublin.
If you want a single room add on $850 and let me know when you register. It makes it very difficult if you decide later to have a private room, and I won’t be able to guarantee it. Sharing a room with a total stranger is not something everyone can do well. If you are nervous person, or really need your space, if you tend toward cranky, or if you are someone who snores, or has a CPAP machine, or is a very light sleeper, or is up and down at night, I highly recommend you not try to save money by doing a shared room.
Questions: please contact me: Jaime@drummingthesoulawake.com
You will be responsible for booking and paying for your airfare, and for food and drink, and your hotel in Dublin the night of September 6th before our trip, and the night of the 14th as the trip concludes. After you register, I’ll send you suggestions as to where to book lodging in Dublin. You’ll also reimburse me for the entrance fees for Newgrange and the fees for guest speakers we engage (max of $150 per person). Based on previous trips, I think you can budget about $100 per day for food (not including alcohol and sticky toffee pudding).
What Previous Travelers Had to Say...
"Being in a class or ceremonial space with Jaime is the spiritual experience I always wanted from church but never found. Jaime moves easily between the sacred and the silly, putting everyone at ease and creating an amazing camaraderie and intimacy between strangers. The class was motivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking. I would take any class from Jaime because I know that in anything he leads, I will be reminded of how sacred life is and feel connected to my deepest self."
"Traveling with Jaime was a life-changing experience. He led us to places of extraordinary beauty and spiritual power, where we had a perfect mix of structured teachings and free time for personal exploration. What began as a group of strangers felt like a family by the end of the trip. For anyone interested in cultivating a more spiritual life, a trip like this is an invaluable opportunity to immerse yourself in a kind of beauty and wonder that can further you on your path. Since coming home I've felt stronger, more centered, and more peaceful than ever. I'm already planning my next trip abroad with Jaime!"