Join for this incredible experience where legends and landscapes will ignite the spark to your story and creativity!
Writers Retreat, Killaloe, Ireland
Locations
Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
1 night in Doolin
Retreat Dates
May 3-9, 2026
Group size
14 people maximum, co-ed
Cost to spark your creativity
$5,897 USD
$500 non-refundable deposit required
Bring a friend and you each save $250 USD!
Included
Hotel, entry tickets to planned activities, all transportation during retreat, majority of meals.
Excluded
Flights, transportation to/from retreat, applicable visitors visa, certain meals listed in itinerary, spa or wellness treatments, personal travel insurance, souvenirs.
Registration extended to March 8, 2026.
Nestled on the River Shannon, Killaloe is a quiet, quaint city just 18 miles/29.5 km north of Limerick. We are away from a touristy hub so that we can enjoy Ireland in all of its grandeur and authenticity. You will breathe in the fresh Celtic air, you will wander through ancient grounds, you will meet local writers whose heritage is steeped in the tradition of writing and storytelling.
As a writers retreat, our group will experience a balance of collaborative time, group activities, as well as free time to amplify the writer’s creative mind. With an exquisite 360 view of the Irish hills and constant breezes that seem to carry bygone voices, we will be immersed in the local culture, network with locals and with one another, encourage ideas and creativity. We will enjoy local cuisine and wander through historic sites, participate in activities all while taking time to grow and develop your own ideas for writing, storytelling, journaling, and reflecting.
Keep scrolling for the optional three days in Dublin, post-retreat!
The retreat is designed to stimulate creativity and storytelling in a deeply supportive cultural context:
Creative Focus: Participants spend meaningful time on their own writing projects — whether that’s journaling, fiction, memoir, poetry, or other forms of storytelling — with space to think, plan, draft, and reflect.
Cultural Immersion: Through local experiences, the local Irish writers are there to be a catalyst of inspiration and narrative fuel.
Community: The small group will build motivation and creative momentum together.
Exploration & Flow: Free time is also built into the schedule so you can wander, embrace your surroundings, and let ideas take shape at your own pace.
The overall vibe is less about formal workshops and more about creative presence, inspiration, and deep engagement with your own work in a culturally rich environment.
Add on 3 FUN days in Dublin that follow the literary theme!
Locations
Dublin, Ireland
Dates
May 9-12, 2026
Group size
No maximum, co-ed
Cost to spark your creativity
$2,149 USD
$300 non-refundable deposit required
Payments and Refunds Policy as listed in the Terms and Conditions.
Payment: You agree to pay the price of the Retreat as listed. You agree to the price of the Dublin Add-On as listed.
- 1. Deposit. We require a non-refundable deposit of $500 payable at the time of booking, but no later than 6 weeks before the Retreat.
- 2. Full payment. The balance is due no later than 30 days before the retreat.
Refunds and Cancellation: Our refund policy is as follows:
- 1. We understand that plans can change. If you can no longer attend, please notify us at least 60 days in advance to receive a refund of your payments, less the non-refundable deposit. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made less than 60 days before the event.
- 2. If Link2Cultures is unable to facilitate the Retreat and it does not proceed, we will refund 100%, including your deposit. However, Link2Cultures will not be responsible for any additional fees you may have paid to any third parties, such as travel companies, etc.