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What is included

Pre-Retreat Zoom Session

Join me for a pre-retreat Zoom session where we can connect and put names to faces before our gathering! This will be a relaxed opportunity to discuss practical details such as what to bring, how to get there, and what to expect, helping to ensure that you're fully prepared and feel at ease about your travel and packing for the retreat.

Stay in Constant Contact

Join our private WhatsApp group, a convenient way to stay in touch during your travels, throughout the retreat, and beyond. Share updates, tips, and support along the way. It allows easy connection with Muireann, Letitia, and the rest of the team, ensuring everyone has a seamless experience.

Welcome Reception

All Meals Included

Forge deeper connections as we start our time together, relax, and settle in. On our first night together, join us for a special welcome reception at Renvyle Resort featuring a dinner at the award-winning Rusheeduff Restaurant to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for everyone.

During your stay, you'll enjoy a complete culinary experience, with all your meals included: six breakfasts, six lunches, and six dinners, carefully crafted to nourish and delight you throughout the retreat from the award-winning Rusheenduff Restaurant at Renvyle Resort, which has been honoured with prestigious awards for "Best Customer Service in Ireland 2024".

Meditation, Energy Work &Message

Private Room

Tuesday, start your incredible creative day with a calming session led by Katie McGreal from Solas Relaxation, our Irish mindfulness expert. Engage in the "Breathe & Be" meditation, which combines mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help you centre your thoughts and cultivate a peaceful mindset, setting a positive tone for your artistic endeavours. Thursday, restore balance to the mind, body, and spirit, empowering you to feel more energised, centred, and connected with yourself and the world. Experience energy work or dry message by Laura Staunton and Ben Dorotich from High Vibrations.

Instruction

Join us for an immersive painting experience with your resident artist, Letitia Hill. Create art in the studio or en plein air, working in acrylic or oil painting. Letitia, Muireann and Katie will be available during the morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. The sessions will be enriched by the stunning landscapes of Connemara, drawing inspiration from its breathtaking beauty and the rich tapestry of poetry, language, and music that permeates this enchanting region. Prepare for a joyful journey of creative exploration and artistic expression!

Indulge in the luxurious accommodations of our 4-star, family-owned, historic country house resort, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. We provide private rooms with bathrooms to ensure a comfortable space to rest and relax whenever you need a break from the lively activities. Each room is designed to provide a tranquil and inspiring environment for your artistic journey. Additionally, you're welcome to opt out of any activity if you want some quiet time to recharge.

Food to Table Tour

Immerse yourself in Connemara's Wild Atlantic Way with Margaret from Fable Tours. Meet the farmers and fishers, the cheese makers, the growers, the bakers, the foragers, and the innovative chefs. You'll meet native Irish speakers committed to preserving small-scale farming culture, and those who came for a holiday fell in love and stayed. Dine in cafes and restaurants with chefs who have developed relationships with the local producers, ensuring you can fully enjoy the region's rich culinary and cultural offerings.

Studio

You will have 24-hour access to a fully equipped studio with easels and drawing boards, allowing you to immerse yourself in your creative process at any time that inspires you. This open access ensures that your artistic journey remains uninterrupted, allowing you to fully explore and express your creativity.

All Art Materials Included

All essential art materials will be provided, including acrylic and oil paints, various mediums, brushes, and supports. This will ensure you have everything you need to unleash your creativity and focus on your artistic expression without worrying about sourcing or travelling with supplies.

Light Refreshments

Enjoy morning and afternoon refreshments with a selection of tea, coffee, homemade cakes, and fresh fruit available to keep you energized throughout the day.

Farewell Dinner

Join us for a heartfelt farewell dinner as we conclude our special creative week, celebrating the connections and experiences we've shared. This warm and friendly gathering will allow us to reflect on our time together and embrace a positive outlook for the future.

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Come paint with me, Connemara.

UPCOMING PAINTING RETREATS

AUTUMN 2026

SPRING 2026

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