Peaks & Tides Retreat was born from a story that comes full circle. Liam was born and raised just five miles away in Castlewellan, surrounded by the beauty of the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea. In his early twenties, he moved to New York City, where he built a long and successful career in construction — 45 years of craftsmanship, hard work, and dedication. Now retired, he’s returning home to the landscapes and community that shaped his early years.

I am a physiotherapist supporting children with special needs and a yoga and mindfulness instructor — practices that inspire the calm, restorative essence at the heart of Peaks & Tides.

Together, we created Peaks & Tides Retreat as a space that reflects what we value most: peace, simplicity, and nature’s quiet beauty. Their apartment, set between the sea and the mountains, is both a future home to enjoy in retirement and a place to share with others — a haven where guests can slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.

Splitting our time between New Jersey and Newcastle, we find balance between the energy of one and the tranquility of the other — two tides flowing in harmony together.

We look forward to welcoming you to our retreat by the sea and sharing the beauty of Newcastle. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Teri and Liam 🩵