Wednesday, June 9th - Monday, June 14th
Join us for our first international retreat in Inishbofin, Ireland!
For four full days and five nights we’ll be writing, drawing, and exercising all those creative muscles we rarely have the time and space to activate in our everyday lives.
Unlike other residencies, you don’t have to be a writer or an artist to join. You don’t need a portfolio or a writing sample. You don’t even need to have any experience writing or drawing. All you need is to want to spend a few days focused on your creative practice, and an interest in doing that work in a small community of 12-15 others.
Each day there will be a facilitated group workshop and a guided cultural activity. In between there will be private time to work and invest in your own artistic practice, as well as communal meals and space to explore one of Ireland’s most beautiful isles. Continue reading for a more detailed overview, and if you still have any questions, send us a message at info@littlenights.com
The Destination
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What’s Included?
Workshops
Each day there will be a facilitated group workshop featuring different narrative and visual art activities with Josh and Hannah. These activities include writing and drawing lessons, ways to practice your observation, and strategies to sustain that practice after the retreat is over.
We’ll also be joined by Brenna Casey, who’ll be…
Cultural Activities
Each day we’ll also have a new cultural activity planned as a way for you to further explore and experience the island. Activities include winding hikes along the dunes, saunas and cold-plunges, birding, yoga, conversations with local writers and interpretive historians, and, of course, pints at the pub.
Solo Time
In addition to our activities together, there is also intentionally unstructured time each day for you to write, draw, read, journal, meditate, or explore the island however you wish.
Housing
All participants will stay in one of the two neighboring hotels on the island, both of which we’ll use for communal meals and workshop activities
There are both private and shared rooms available. Please see below for a more detailed breakdown on housing options
Meals
We provide three meals a day, including breakfast staples, a sandwich and salad bar for lunch, and dinners out at the island’s restaurants, all of which include vegan and vegetarian options.
If you have any dietary considerations or food allergies, please let us know. You’re also welcome to bring any additional snacks you might want for the trip!
Community
The work you’ll get done on your own is only the beginning. After four days of making, sharing, and discussing your creative process, our hope is you’ll have grown your community and made connections that’ll continue to support your practice long after the retreat is over.
In addition to meeting the folks on your retreat, you’ll also become a part of our larger alumni community and invited to join all our alumni events, retreats, and gatherings.
What You’ll Need
TO-DOs
You know that project you’ve been meaning to work on, finish, or start? Make sure to bring it along. A core element of this retreat is providing space and time for you to dedicate to your creative practice, whatever it might be.
Draw, draft, journal, edit, read, knit, nap—the choice is yours, just remember to pack what you need.
TRAVEL
We’ll pick participants up from the Shannon Airport at noon on Wednesday, June 9th.
For those not traveling beforehand, we recommend the Tuesday, June 8th Delta flight that departs JFK at 11:55pm and arrive in Shannon on at 11:10am on Wednesday, June 9th.
On Monday, June 14th, we’ll have you back at Shannon airport by 12pm.
For those not continuing their travels afterward, we recommend the Monday, June 14th flight (via various airlines) that departs Shannon at 2:30pm and arrives at JFK at 5pm the same day.
TOILETRIES
Each room includes a full set of bedding and towels. Please bring any other toiletries you’ll need.
Pricing
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5 days and nights in a private bedroom
10 hours of interdisciplinary group workshops
4 guided cultural activities
3 meals a day, including our opening welcome dinner
All necessary supplies, including notebooks and all writing and drawing implements
Transportation to and from the Shannon Airport
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5 days and nights in a bedroom shared with one other
10 hours of interdisciplinary group workshops
4 guided cultural activities
3 meals a day, including our opening welcome dinner
All necessary supplies, including notebooks and all writing and drawing implements
Transportation to and from the Shannon Airport
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5 days and nights in a bedroom shared with two others
10 hours of interdisciplinary group workshops
4 guided cultural activities
3 meals a day, including our opening welcome dinner
All necessary supplies, including notebooks and all writing and drawing implements
Transportation to and from the Shannon Airport
Application
We ask everyone to submit a quick and simple application, not to judge the merit of your work but to better understand your experience, intentions, and current relationship to your own practice. All of this will inform our ability to build a dynamic and cohesive group and make the best possible retreat for everyone.
November 1st: Applications open
December 15th: Applications close
January 5th: Selection announced
There are limited spots but if we are not able to include you this time please apply again!
Ask An Alum
Connect with one of our alumni to get a sense of the spirit of our retreats and what a Little Nights Big Weekend is all about.
Instead of questions about logistics and specifics (which you can always ask us!) think of it as a way to learn more about the experience of being a participant.
Kajal Odedra, Feb. ‘24
IG: @kajalodedra
X: @kajalodedra1
Patrick Bagley, May ‘24
patrickjbagley@gmail.com
Cathy Cheng, Feb. ‘24
cathwhc@gmail.com
Eboni Porter, May ‘26
eboni.s.porter@gmail.com
Michelle Cassidy, May ‘24
michelleccassidy@gmail.com
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for cancellations. In the event of a cancellation, Little Nights is not responsible for any related travel expenses.