Sharon Blomgren President Arts + Cultural Travel 800-919-5904 http://artsandculturaltravel.com info@artsandculturaltravel.com Red Thread Retreat Ireland MAY 21, 2018 - MAY 26, 2018 "With the River Moy and Ballina, County Mayo as our starting point, and a driver and van available round the clock, we will gather awe while exploring the breathtaking Atlantic coast of Ireland and Ceathrú Thaidhg, home to over 5000 years of civilization and a profusion of cliffs, crags, caves, chasms and islands along the remote North Mayo Coast." - Lesley
Page 2 of 9 TRIP SUMMARY Day 1-Arrival + Transfers to Mount Falcon Estate - May 21 Day 1 Arrive Dublin Airport - Dublin Airport Meet Your Tour Director Mount Falcon Estate - Mount Falcon Estate Day 2-Studio Day - May 22 Day 2 - Studio Day with Lesley: Woodland Cottages - Woodland Cottage Mount Falcon Estate Art & Awe in Ireland with Lesley Riley Restaurants: Mount Falcon Estate Day 3 -Cliffs of Moher - May 23 Day 3 Cliffs of Moher Cliffs of Moher - Cliffs of Moher Day 4-Studio & Rosserk + Moyne Abbey - May 24 Day 4 -Studio-Rosserk Abbey-Moyne Abbey Rosserk Abbey Moyne Abbey Day 5-Studio Day & Afternoon Excursion - May 25 Day 5 - Studio Day & Afternoon Excursion Day 6-Departure Day - May 26 Day 6 - Departure Day
Page 3 of 9 DAY 1-ARRIVAL + TRANSFERS TO MOUNT FALCON ESTATE - MAY 21 Day 1 Arrive Dublin Airport Dublin Airport Dublin, DUBLIN, IE, 1 087 240 6339 Meet Your Tour Director There will be a scheduled private transfer from Dublin Airport to Mount Falcon on Day 1 (times to be announced) Travel Time: 3 hour drive through the gorgeous landscapes of Ireland - there will be stops along the way. Mount Falcon Estate Settle into your accommodations, wander the beautiful grounds and meet up with the group at Mt Falcon Estate for welcome dinner festivities along with an overview of your days ahead with Lesley. Accommodations: Woodland, Lakeside or Courtyard Lodge - All Bedrooms Ensuite Welcome Dinner Included Mount Falcon Estate Foxford Rd, County Mayo, IE DAY 2-STUDIO DAY - MAY 22 Day 2 - Studio Day with Lesley: Woodland Cottages After a hearty Irish breakfast the group will meet up at Woodland Cottage Studio located on the Mount Falcon Estate. During your break the group will venture into the town of Ballina for lunch and dinner. Breakfast Included Woodland Cottage Mount Falcon Estate
Page 4 of 9 Art & Awe in Ireland with Lesley Riley The Awe Let your attention and heart be open in exploration for what inspires awe. As we go awe walking through the coastal cliffs and Irish countryside, cameras and journals in hand, take note of the moments that bring you wonder, that give you goosebumps and fill your soul. These are the thin spaces, the opportunities for awe. The Art Ever the seeker of wonder and awe, Lesley will begin the week by guiding you in the experience of awe-walking and gathering far from the madding crowd. Back in the studio, we will make our souls visible, by translating our moments of awe and beauty into visual notes, mementos, messages and meaning through a variety of personal, expressive mark-making exercises. Lesley will guide you through adding layers of marks, paint, message and meaning, with an eye towards the use of line, composition and color inspired and guided by our awe walks. Your richly layered pages will be gathered into a simply bound, awe-inspiring journal by weeks end. Restaurants: Mount Falcon Estate http://www.mountfalcon.com/dining Follow the link to your different restaurant options during your stay at the Mount Falcon. Your accommodations in the lodges also have a fully equipped kitchen.
Page 5 of 9 DAY 3 -CLIFFS OF MOHER - MAY 23 Day 3 Cliffs of Moher After breakfast the group will head out to explore the wild and beautiful Cliffs of Moher. Don't forget your camera and sketchbook! We will stop for tea or early dinner at an out of the way circa 1820s Irish pub, frequented by the late John O'Donohue, Irish poet, author, priest, and philosopher, best known for popularizing Celtic spirituality. Return to the Mount Falcon. Feeling inspired Woodland Cottages Studio will be open. Breakfast Included Cliffs of Moher Cliffs of Moher
Page 6 of 9 DAY 4-STUDIO & ROSSERK + MOYNE ABBEY - MAY 24 Day 4 -Studio-Rosserk Abbey-Moyne Abbey After breakfast the group will meet at the studio for a morning creative session with Lesley. You'll break for an afternoon journey to the spectacular Abbey's of Rosserk and Moyne! Breakfast Included Rosserk Abbey http://www.mountfalcon.com/see-and-do/our-region/rosserk-abbey Moyne Abbey http://www.sacredlandscapes.ie/moyne-abbey.html
Page 7 of 9 DAY 5-STUDIO DAY & AFTERNOON EXCURSION - MAY 25 Day 5 - Studio Day & Afternoon Excursion After breakfast the group will meet up at Woodland Cottages for a morning creative session in the studio with Lesley. The group will break for an inspiring afternoon of adventures exploring more of area's wild and rich cultural heritage. Return to the Mount Falcon for your groups farewell dinner and festivities! Breakfast + Farewell Dinner Included DAY 6-DEPARTURE DAY - MAY 26 Day 6 - Departure Day After breakfast, we bid our farewells and make the journey to Dublin Airport and your flight home.
Page 8 of 9 Breakfast Included TRIP INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS Trip Information & Documents Destination Workshop: Ireland Red Thread Retreat with Lesley Riley May 21-26, 2018 Based on 12-14 Participants in Shared Accommodations $2,945.00 Single room upgrade: Add $500.00 Non-Participant Shared Accommodations: $2,625.00 Single room upgrade Add $500.00 INCLUDED: Full Time Driver + Guide Private Transfers and Activities as per the itinerary Private Scheduled Transfers to/from Dublin Airport/Mount Falcon Art Instruction: Lesley Riley Complimentary Sketchbook 5 Nights Accommodations 5 Breakfast, 2 Dinners Taxes and Service Charges NOT INCLUDED: International Airfare Passport and visa fees Gratuities for tour escort and driver Beverages with meals Room Service and Spa Services Arts + Cultural Travel will notify you by email when it's time to book your international flights Click For Trip Registration Registration/Payments Payment Deadlines: $650 Deposit to reserve your place.
Final balance due February 21, 2018 For all new enrollments after February 21, 2018 full payment is required. Travel Insurance We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for life s unknowns. We suggest a plan that offers coverage for medical and dental emergencies, lost baggage, missed connections, and trip cancellation. Arts + Cultural Travel, LLC is not responsible for cancellations due to medical emergencies or reimbursement of airline tickets in the event of a program cancellation. Here are a few suggestions: World Nomad Travel Insured Travel Guard Travelex Wish to linger longer in Ireland - we'd be happy to assist with accommodations and excursions. **The above tour details are an example of what to expect; the specifics may change slightly to allow for better scheduling, the inclusion of special events or life's unknowns. Page 9 of 9