About Us
Healing At YRS – Organic Living At YRS – The Team
Discover the Healing Haven of
Yellow Rock Sanctuary
Welcome to Yellow Rock Sanctuary, a place where nature's beauty and serenity come together to offer a safe, holistic space for healing, peace & transformation. Nestled in the tranquil countryside of Lislea, Co. Armagh, Yellow Rock Sanctuary spans acres of lush plants, majestic trees & friendly animals. Here, we provide a unique environment where you can reconnect with nature, recharge your spirit & embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Discover the Healing Haven of
Yellow Rock Sanctuary
Welcome to Yellow Rock Sanctuary, a place where nature's beauty and serenity come together to offer a safe, holistic space for healing, peace & transformation. Nestled in the tranquil countryside of Lislea, Co. Armagh, Yellow Rock Sanctuary spans acres of lush plants, majestic trees & friendly animals. Here, we provide a unique environment where you can reconnect with nature, recharge your spirit & embark on a journey of self-discovery.
The Heart of
Yellow Rock Sanctuary
Yellow Rock Sanctuary is more than just a retreat, it's a sanctuary where you can find solace and inspiration. Our mission is to create a nurturing and peaceful environment that fosters healing and growth. The sanctuary is a testament to the dedication and love of the team that pour their hearts into creating a space that is both safe and beautiful.
The Heart of
Yellow Rock Sanctuary
Yellow Rock Sanctuary is more than just a retreat; it's a sanctuary where you can find solace and inspiration. Our mission is to create a nurturing and peaceful environment that fosters healing and growth. The sanctuary is a testament to the dedication and love of the team that pour their hearts into creating a space that is both safe and beautiful.
Organic Living At
Yellow Rock Sanctuary
One of the cornerstones of Yellow Rock Sanctuary is our commitment to organic living. We believe in the power of nature to heal and sustain us and this belief is reflected in everything we do. The sanctuary is home to a variety of plants, and animals, all of which contribute to the food we consume on-site. Our meals are prepared using organic, home-grown ingredients, ensuring that you receive the highest quality nourishment during your stay.
We cultivate a variety of herbs and plants that are used not only in our meals but also in our healing practices. Whether an oil from the spring flowers, a balm from the summer garden or a simple plant based hot drink in the winter we do all we can to include nature as a part of your healing journey. These natural remedies are an integral part of the holistic care we offer, providing essential vitamins and nutrients that support longevity and overall well-being. By nourishing your body with organic, nutrient-rich foods you pave the way for a future where your body, mind & spirit can thrive in unison.
Workshops, Retreats & Weekly Events
Yellow Rock Sanctuary is not just a place to rest your head & eat good food. It is a place that offers guidance, insight & education so you can learn to understand what healing is and begin to shift from pain, frustration & disconnection to peace of heart & mind.
Each day you can participate in our weekly mind, body & soul sessions, which include; meditation, stretching classes for flexibility, creativity sessions to tap into your hidden gifts, talents & emotions, body flow sessions for healing movement & calming the nervous system, sound healing sessions, yoga classes & much more. There is also an opportunity for one to one sessions as often as needed to help you on your healing journey, to reset your mind & help you understand some of the more profound aspects of life that are often unknown to people
On occasions we have some people who are not resident in the sanctuary joining us for the weekly events & special workshops. However, we limit those who attend from outside so those staying at the sanctuary can continue to feel safe, comfortable & protected as they sit with the kind of vulnerability a healing journey brings with it. The Yellow Rock Sanctuary community is not designed to be big in number, we prefer to keep numbers small and focus more on keeping the space peaceful and flowing in the context of our service to your needs. Those who do attend any event from outside the sanctuary are known to us, are a part of our community at some level or have been invited by someone already connected to the sanctuary.
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THE TEAM
Meet Pat
Founder & Partner
Pat suffered for many years with debilitating back pain, his healing journey was neither easy nor fast but today he lives pain free, happy, healthy & very clear on what it takes to create the kind of discipline needed for authentic healing. He is both a quiet & grounded man and it is rare to see him outside the gardens of Yellow Rock Sanctuary. When you come to visit this incredible place Pat's spirit, energy and commitment are evident everywhere. Everything you see and experience has been built, planted, grown, nurtured and loved by Pat for your healing journey.
Pat’s own personal healing journey inspired his desire to create a space for others to enjoy as they too searched for their healing & a way back to themselves. With his love for animals & nature he is dedicated to making the space that is Yellow Rock Sanctuary everything it needs to be for those who visit. His faith in every person’s capacity to find their own way as they begin to turn a bad moment into a powerful experience gives him the confidence to know that Yellow Rock Sanctuary is the perfect compliment to finding renewal & regeneration.
Pat utilizes his many years experience as a martial arts expert to help people find the physical balance in his weekly stretching class. The level of discipline Pat applies to his life is impressive at every level. For him living a life that is healthy, balanced & fulfilling must be experienced by actions that are healthy, balanced & fulfilling. He does not suffer fools gladly and has a great appreciation for grounded, logical perspectives. He is the wise man disguised as a great gardener.
Meet Mathilde
Partner
From a young age Mathilde was aware of the physical, emotional and psychological experiences of life as connected but also as, seemingly independent experiences. To say she suffered being in this world as a child would be a gentle way to speak of what she went through as she searched to find a sense of safety and to understand what is real versus what seems real but is not. She did not fit into the ‘ordinary, normal’ world too easily. Of course, that is common for children who are born with a certain perspective and the ability to see through facades, illusions & shallowness.
Mathilde plays a significant role in the gardens, grounds & polly tunnels at Yellow Rock Sanctuary and takes the lead in the creation of the oils, balms, herbs and other natural plant medicines used in healing process. Her focus in this respect is on the physical aspects of a persons healing journey and bringing the body the kind of balance it needs for well-being to become the primary experience. She also facilitates the weekly creativity and body flow class by way of supporting people as they explore what it is to tap into their emotional body
As a profound introvert Mathilde lives very happily in her own company and prefers silence over conversation, but when she speaks she speak great truth.
Meet Marcus
Partner
Marcus was once described by a corporate client as being ‘frighteningly comfortable with discomfort’. His ability to confront situations, circumstances & perspectives that most others run away from gives him a special position to help those who are struggling in life, those who are ready to go to the next level & those who want a complete emotional and psychological reset.
In Yellow Rock Sanctuary Marcus takes care of the guests healing journey when it comes to the world of mindfulness & mindlessness. He Says, ‘You will find what you need the most, beyond the mind, the problem is you only have the mind to go beyond the mind’. Marcus is a master at guiding people towards that place beyond the mind where the true self is and helping them realize what it takes to live from truth, authenticity & fearlessness. Albeit that Marcus believes compassion, gentleness & kindness should be included in the healing journey, he believes they should be used to sooth people in pain from the healing experience and never to nurture people in stories of avoidance, victimization or sabotage.
Marcus is a natural disrupter, he makes the comfortable uncomfortable & he awakens the sleeping. He knows that healing only has a chance when you shift perspective, confront avoidance & face what you are in denial of. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a psychological shift, emotional empowerment or physical healing… to Marcus its all the same thing from a different perspective.
Meet Pat
Founder & Partner
Pat suffered for many years with debilitating back pain, his healing journey was neither easy nor fast but today he lives pain free, happy, healthy & very clear on what it takes to create the kind of discipline needed for authentic healing. He is both a quiet & grounded man and it is rare to see him outside the gardens of Yellow Rock Sanctuary. When you come to visit this incredible place Pat's spirit, energy and commitment are evident everywhere. Everything you see and experience has been built, planted, grown, nurtured and loved by Pat for your healing journey.
Pat’s own personal healing journey inspired his desire to create a space for others to enjoy as they too searched for their healing & a way back to themselves. With his love for animals & nature he is dedicated to making the space that is Yellow Rock Sanctuary everything it needs to be for those who visit. His faith in every person’s capacity to find their own way as they begin to turn a bad moment into a powerful experience gives him the confidence to know that Yellow Rock Sanctuary is the perfect compliment to finding renewal & regeneration.
Pat utilizes his many years experience as a martial arts expert to help people find the physical balance in his weekly stretching class. The level of discipline Pat applies to his life is impressive at every level. For him living a life that is healthy, balanced & fulfilling must be experienced by actions that are healthy, balanced & fulfilling. He does not suffer fools gladly and has a great appreciation for grounded, logical perspectives. He is the wise man disguised as a great gardener.
Meet Mathilde
Partner
From a young age Mathilde was aware of the physical, emotional and psychological experiences of life as connected but also as, seemingly independent experiences. To say she suffered being in this world as a child would be a gentle way to speak of what she went through as she searched to find a sense of safety and to understand what is real versus what seems real but is not. She did not fit into the ‘ordinary, normal’ world too easily. Of course, that is common for children who are born with a certain perspective and the ability to see through facades, illusions & shallowness.
Mathilde plays a significant role in the gardens, grounds & polly tunnels at Yellow Rock Sanctuary and takes the lead in the creation of the oils, balms, herbs and other natural plant medicines used in healing process. Her focus in this respect is on the physical aspects of a persons healing journey and bringing the body the kind of balance it needs for well-being to become the primary experience. She also facilitates the weekly creativity and body flow class by way of supporting people as they explore what it is to tap into their emotional body
As a profound introvert Mathilde lives very happily in her own company and prefers silence over conversation, but when she speaks she speak great truth.
Meet Marcus
Partner
Marcus was once described by a corporate client as being ‘frighteningly comfortable with discomfort’. His ability to confront situations, circumstances & perspectives that most others run away from gives him a special position to help those who are struggling in life, those who are ready to go to the next level & those who want a complete emotional and psychological reset.
In Yellow Rock Sanctuary Marcus takes care of the guests healing journey when it comes to the world of mindfulness & mindlessness. He says, ‘You will find what you need the most, beyond the mind, the problem is you only have the mind to go beyond the mind’. Marcus is a master at guiding people towards that place beyond the mind where the true self is and helping them realize what it takes to live from truth, authenticity & fearlessness. Albeit that Marcus believes compassion, gentleness & kindness should be included in the healing journey, he believes they should be used to sooth people in pain from the healing experience and never to nurture people in stories of avoidance, victimization or sabotage.
Marcus is a natural disrupter, he makes the comfortable uncomfortable & he awakens the sleeping. He knows that healing only has a chance when you shift perspective, confront avoidance & face what you are in denial of. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a psychological shift, emotional empowerment or physical healing… to Marcus its all the same thing from a different perspective.
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