THE DETAILS:

ART & ADVENTURE IRELAND

MAY 8 - 15, 2026

(Our private coastal house has 8 rooms - this trip is limited to 10 participants, see rooming options)

Arrival Airport: Cork, Ireland (ORK)

  • Destination airport transport provided by Alyssa and Chris

  • Alyssa can help with flight arrangements and traveling as a group if you desire

Highlights of Our 7 Days:

  • Stay in our beautiful 8 bedroom/9 bathroom Irish manor house on a wooded estate with castle ruin and path to Kenmare bay with private deck by the water. House is situated just outside the small town of Kenmare at the start of the Ring of Kerry.

  • See and experience the beautiful and colorful scenery of this dramatic landscape – skies, mountains, hills, and sea, as well as the colorful villages, cottages, and harbors that make the West of Ireland a visual gem! Throughout our week of exploring by foot and day trips along the coast from we will be inspired by and capture the beauty of this place through photos, in sketchbooks, plein air painting in watercolor, acrylic, and pastel. We will also immerse ourselves in the welcoming Irish culture of small villages, music, pubs, food, and people!

  • Visit Kenmare, Killarney, Valentia Island, Port Magee, Derrynane, Catherdaniel, the Cliffs of Kerry, Skellig Michael, Finian’s Bay, with their many coves, castle ruins, standing stones, sheep, cows, horses, waterfalls, and more!

  • As we wander we will dine on local specialties from tea and pastries to fish and chips and cottage pie at local pubs and cafes. After a long day of walks, art, and exploring, a good glass of wine, cider, or Guinness awaits as we watch sunset from the bayside deck or gather around the fireplace to warm up after a rain shower. At home, we will be treated with the wonderful culinary creations of our own chef and renowned restauranteur, Chris Goss, as he treats us to his interpretations of traditional Irish recipes with local ingredients including breakfast, picnic lunches, and cozy dinners!

  • Learn how to use your sketchbook to “capture the moment” through drawing, paint, and words. Create a precious memory book to which no series of photographs can capture alone embedding your memories, experiences, and all the sights, sounds, and scents of the hills, cliffs, and sea! Enjoy group artmaking events where we wine, dine, and create together through paint, collage, and enjoying the relaxing process of making art together!

  • Most of all, we will enjoy, savor, and relax in this beautiful place with a new group of friends and artists!

What Is Included:

  • 7-nights accommodations in our private home outside of Kenmare, Kerry Ireland

  • All transportation – airport transfers and day trips via private car

  • All meals and drinks – both at home and dining out

  • Sketchbooks and all artmaking materials!

What Is Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare

  • Trip insurance

  • Spending money

  • basic art kit (Alyssa will advise for drawing tools and watercolor set)

The Cost:

Shared room with en-suite bathroom -

$ 3695

(3 shared rooms available with 2 twins or a king bed)

Private room with en-suite bathroom -

$ 4095 ( 5 private rooms available)

  • Deposit of $500 due at registration to hold your space

  • 50% payment due January June 15, 2025

  • Remaining balance due January 15, 2025

Extended 5 days at Glengariff Lodge:

What Is Included:

  • 5-nights accommodations in our private thatched roof cottage and woodland estate

  • All transportation – airport transfers and day trips around the Beara Peninsula and County Cork via private car

  • All meals and drinks – both at home and dining out

  • All additional art materials for more in-depth art making

The Cost: (only four rooms available for this special trip extension)

$2095 per person

  • Additional deposit of $250 due at registration to hold your space

  • Remaining balance combined with your other trip fees due in June and January.

The Fine Print:

To protect your investment, I strongly recommend to take out trip insurance through a reputable insurance such as World Nomads, Travel Guard, or Allianz. If, God forbid, life throws you a lemon, you won’t lose your money. Workshop Cancellation: In the unlikely event the workshop is canceled by Alyssa DeLaBruere, all payments received will be refunded. Personal expenses like travel expenses will not be reimbursed, and are considered each individual’s own liability. Alyssa DeLaBruere will do her best to provide you with a safe and pleasant environment but cannot be held liable for illness, terrorism, or natural disasters and shall not be held responsible for any damages, loss, delay, omission, or irregularity which may occur, whether by reason of any act, negligence, or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out any of our arrangements or otherwise in connection herewith. Alyssa DeLaBruere cannot be held responsible for a client’s sickness or personal accident, forces of nature, or other problems. By registering for this retreat, you agree to these terms.