There is no quiet place in the white man's cities,
No place to hear the leaves of Spring
or the rustle of the insect's wings...
The Indians prefer the soft sound of
the wind darting over the face of the pond,
The smell of the wind itself cleansed by the midday rain,
or scented with pinion pine.
Chief Seattle ( 1786-1866)
Blathnaid believes that balancing work and life is the key to being content in business and leisure and has developed a unique still space for students to avail of when five minutes of peace is needed. The Manor Hotel have very kindly allowed Blathnaid to convert a quiet room into this gorgeous space where ‘peace will come dropping slow’.
The Manor Hotel is also running a full program of relaxation and exercise activities five days weekly. An early morning relaxation and gentle stretching class and evening classes of Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Iyengar and Hatha Yoga, Creative Dance and Pilates are also available ( for a small fee) to those who wish to unwind and give the brain a rest.
For those who like a more active way of de-stressing the Abbeyleix Golf Club are offering our students a three month membership.
Abbeyleix Soccer Club, GAA club and Boxing Club are also vibrant and would love to see you turn up for practice.
We have glorious walks and walking, cycling, fishing and a very passionate Grow It Yourself group.
We have a wonderful award winning Library where Enda and Laura and staff will help you to choose from an amazing range of books.
