We’re delighted to announce a special 'Early Bird' discount on all our retreats next year, exclusive for ‘Friends of Ireland Writing Retreat.’ Save 450 euro.
Proud of having attracted more than 500 alumni over the last 13 years to our week-long retreats uniquely combining writing workshops with exclusive events and cultural excursions, we’d like you to take a moment to listen here to the experiences of past participants from many different countries and walks of life.
In this way, you’ll know.
What we promise, we deliver.
Lead writing coach, author and former foreign newspaper correspondent, Sean Hillen, will share with you some of his writing lessons he has learned over forty years working in the craft of words in both international journalism and novel and memoir writing, including this story, 'Finding Nature Right Before Your Very Eyes.'
Retreat co-founder and Master Medical Herbalist, Columbia Hillen, will lead you through a sensorial journey to delve deeper into memories and feelings with the help of plants from her garden, as described in this story 'Unique Sensorial Writing Workshop Hosted By Master Medical Herbalist.'
Other surprise guest speakers and authors will also voice their views on publishing and provide practical writing guidance, as you can see from these stories:
'Masterclass From Award-Winning Irish Writer At June Retreat'
'Ireland Writing Retreat Welcomes Exciting New Member To Our Diverse Team Of Tutors'
'Elvis, Herbs and Princess Anne'
Register for any 2026 retreats before Halloween, Saturday October 31 this year and you'll receive just over 15 per cent discount, amounting to 450 euro.*
Due to the bespoke nature of our retreats, we only accommodate 10 people in each so we urge you to book early and avoid disappointment. We think you deserve it. Don’t you? You’ve worked hard all your life. You’ve faced difficult challenges Life tossed at you. You’ve survived, you’re stronger.
Now enjoy your reward.
A relaxing week in probably Ireland’s most rugged and beautiful coastal region. Or amidst the bucolic countryside of rolling hills and vineyards in the sunny South of France.
Also, take a few moments to read about the story behind our specially-designed logo.
Tempus neminem manet.
