1-Day Nervous System Reset Retreat | Blue Mind Wellness
Dunmore East · County Waterford · 1-Day Retreat

Start to reset a burnt-out nervous system in one quiet day by the sea. Without therapy, medication, or a weekend you can't afford to take.

A science and experiential led day for anyone including people pleasers, parents & professionals whose bodies haven't properly switched off in months. No chanting. No forced vulnerability. Just evidence-based practices, coastal air, and space to finally exhale.

Restorative movementSouth East Irish Coastline
Breathwork
Sound Bath
Sensory Stimulation
Mindfulness
If any of this sounds familiar

Your body has been holding its breath for a long time now.

You know the feeling. The one you can't really explain to people, because on paper everything is fine. The job. The family. The life. And yet.

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You wake up at 3am with a heart that's already running, for reasons you can't name. Going back to sleep takes 90 minutes, if it happens at all.

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You've started snapping at the people you love most, and the guilt spiral afterwards is almost worse than the moment itself.

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The coffee, wine, scroll loop is your nervous system whispering "please, anything but feel this", and you know it, but the alternative feels impossible.

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You can sit on a beach in the south of Spain and still feel "on." The holiday ends, you come home, and the tightness in your chest was waiting at the door.

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Meditation apps, yoga classes, journals. You've tried them all. Some helped for a week. None of them stuck. You've started to wonder if it's just you.

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Deep down, you know this isn't sustainable. You just don't know what the alternative looks like, and you don't have a weekend spare to find out.

It isn't you. It's a dysregulated nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do. Trying to keep you safe in a world that rarely lets you rest.

The Blue Mind Reset Method
Why one day actually works

A specific sequence, designed to downshift the system. Not just distract it.

Most "wellness days" layer nice things on top of a body that's still locked in fight-or-flight. You leave relaxed for an afternoon and dysregulated by Tuesday. We do it differently.

Phase 1 – Arrival, Introduction, Connection & Relaxation

Down-regulate and introduction to the science behind why we feel how we do

We begin with introductions and "why you might be here". We then move to our first round of practices to help engage the vagus nerve and move you into your parasympathetic often within the first 30 mins. We then move to our Nervous System Regulation workshops and the science behind why you might feel how you do.

Phase 2 – Reset & Refresh

Vagal Toning

A specific series of practices with optional guided ocean immersion at Dunmore East. Clinically linked to heart-rate variability, mood regulation, and sleep quality within 24 hours.

Phase 3 – Integration

The 30-day take-home protocol

This is what makes a one-day retreat actually last. You leave with a printed integration plan (10 minutes per day, seven days) plus a check-in on day 30. No apps to download. No subscriptions. Just the practices that worked for your body, written down.

Exactly what you get

Everything included. From €149.

One price. No upsells on the day. No "add-ons" to pay for when you arrive.

The 1-Day Nervous System Reset
Here's what's included
Personal nervous system assessment
A short 1:1 either before the day or on arrival on the morning.
value €75
Guided breathwork
Evidence-based breathwork practices (no hyperventilation-style work).
value €120
Vagal toning & somatic practices
The core reset. Techniques you'll keep using long after the retreat ends.
value €95
Optional guided ocean immersion
Safely held, properly briefed. Opt in or sit out, zero pressure either way.
value €60
Nervous system regulation workshops
Science-backed workshops to understand and regulate your nervous system.
value €120
Thought and perceptions workshops
Practical tools for shifting thought patterns and expanding awareness.
value €120
Nourishing meals & herbal drinks
Lunch, snacks, teas, all provided. Locally sourced, nervous-system-friendly.
value €45
The 30-Day Protocol
Your take-home plan so the reset actually sticks long after the day ends.
value €40
30-day post-retreat check-in
A private message from your practitioner at day 30 to keep momentum honest.
value €35
Total value €525
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Upcoming dates

Small groups, deliberately.

We cap each retreat at 13 people. Once a date is full, it's full. There's no overbooking here, and no "bonus chairs at the back."

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What past attendees say

People don't come once. They send their sister, their partner, their team.

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I recently attended a one-day retreat at Bluemind Ireland, and it was a rejuvenating experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at ease. Lee was amazing, guiding us through the day's activities with warmth and expertise. His approach made the retreat both engaging and relaxing. I highly recommend Bluemind Ireland for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with themselves in a serene setting.
Claire H
Ireland
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My wife and I did a one day Nervous system reset. Lee was an excellent facilitator — calm, relaxed, and made sure we were ready to enjoy the day. We did breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, had a lovely lunch, a walk near the golf club and a restorative yoga session. It was a magical day and I would highly recommend it.
Denis M
Ireland
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It did not disappoint! The view from the space was amazing — looking out over the beach. Lee runs the course but it is full on with all participants sharing thoughts, feelings and personal experiences. Very zen and very beautiful. I would recommend the day to anyone that needs to chill out and get grounded away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living. Definitely going back!
Maureen B
Ireland
A quick word from the practitioner

I built this retreat because I needed it myself.

Years of helping other people through stress, burnout and nervous system dysregulation, while quietly running on empty. I know what it's like to know the theory and still be unable to get your own body to settle.

So I built the day I wish someone had built for me. One that takes the science seriously, respects your time, and sends you home with something you can actually use. No woo. No pressure. No performance.

Lee
Honest answers

The questions everyone asks before booking.

I've never done anything like this before. Will I stand out?
Most people haven't. Roughly 70% of our attendees are first-timers, and most arrive mildly skeptical. The day is structured so you don't have to perform, share, or "go deep" unless you choose to. You can sit quietly the entire time and still get the full benefit.
I'm not spiritual. Is this going to be woo-woo?
No. The work is rooted in polyvagal theory, breath science, and somatic practice. We don't chant, we don't do past-life anything, and you won't be asked to visualise your chakras. If something has evidence behind it, it's in the day. If it doesn't, it isn't.
What if I can't switch off? My brain doesn't stop.
That's exactly who the day is designed for. "Unable to switch off" is the symptom we're working with, not a reason you can't come. You don't need to arrive calm, you need to arrive open. We'll handle the rest.
What if I cry? Or panic? Or shut down?
All normal responses from a nervous system that's finally safe enough to release. Our practitioners are trained to hold these moments without drama. There's always a quiet space you can step into. You're never left on your own.
Can I come alone?
Most people do. Coming solo is often the better option. No one to perform for, nothing to manage. You'll leave with connections if you want them and without them if you don't.
Is €149 really the full price?
Yes. €149 is the current introductory rate for single attendees booking directly. There are no add-ons pushed on the day, and meals, materials, and the take-home protocol are all included.
I have a medical condition. Is this safe?
Every practice in the day is optional and scalable. The ocean immersion, in particular, is never required. If you have specific conditions, fill in the enquiry form below and we'll confirm suitability before you book. Your safety comes before the session.
A last honest thought before you decide

Six months from now, one of two things will be true.

The 3am wake-ups will still be happening. The tight chest will still be waiting at the door every Monday. The coffee-wine-scroll loop will have added another layer to the pile. You'll have told yourself "next month" seven more times.

Or, a single Saturday in Dunmore East will have been the quiet turning point. The day your body was finally allowed to stop, and discovered it could. The tools you take home will still be working. You'll know what regulation actually feels like, in your own body, not in a podcast.

For €149 (less than a night in a Dublin hotel) you get the day and the protocol that keeps working long after you've driven home.

The risk isn't booking a Saturday you could have spent working. The risk is another six months of the same pattern, quietly compounding.

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Max 12 per retreat
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Evidence-based protocol
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Tailored to your state
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Coastal Ireland setting