Ireland Details
Dates & Location
Dates: September 22-29, 2026
Location: Mulranny, County Mayo, Ireland
Group Size: 6 -12 participants
Registration Now Open - Closes August 31, 2026
$500 Deposit Secures Your Spot
Deposit & Payment Schedule
A $500 deposit is required to secure your place. This deposit is non-refundable and covers initial expenses, ensuring your spot is reserved.
The remaining balance will be divided into two payments, with invoices sent 30 days before each due date:
The first payment will be due May 1, 2026
The second payment will be due July 1, 2026
Payment in full is also an option for those who prefer.
No payment plans will be available after June 1, 2026.
After this date, full payment will be required.
All unpaid balances are due August 1, 2026.
Registration closes August 31, 2026.
The Mulranny Arts Center
Wild Atlantic Way, County Mayo, Ireland
Our retreat is set in one of Ireland’s most poetic coastal villages. With peat hills, crashing surf, and historic paths, Mulranny is where land and legend meet. The newly built Mulranny Arts Center #2 —and you’ll be part of that creative legacy.
Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Arrival day
4 p.m. - Meet at the Westport Train Station
5 p.m. - Welcome reception with light hors d'oeuvres and drinks
6 p.m. - Dinner
Check-in and evening free time
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Day 1
7:30 - 8 a.m. - Movement with Audra (Shake things up a bit and get your juices flowing for the day)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - Instruction / Studio / Class time
1 p.m. - Lunch
2 - 5:30 p.m. - Hands-on Applications
6 p.m. - Dinner
Thursday, Sept. 24 | Day 2
7:30 - 8 a.m. - Movement with Audra
8:30 - 9: 30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - Instruction / Studio / Class time
1 p.m. - Lunch
2 - 5:30 p.m. - Hands-on Applications
6 p.m. - Dinner
Friday, Sept. 25 | Day 3
7:30 - 8 a.m. - Movement with Audra
8:30 - 9: 30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - Guided tour
A full day guided tour of Achill Island taking the Wild Atlantic Way route. Achill with the highest sea cliffs in Western Europe, iconic beaches, soaring mountains, numerous lakes, amazing boglands and intriguing historical sites, all set under huge and ever-changing Atlantic skies. Lunch at the BeeHive Restaurant. https://achilltourism.com/experience-achill/videos/
6 p.m. - Dinner
Saturday, Sept. 26 | Day 4
7:30 - 8 a.m. - Movement with Audra (Shake things up a bit and get your juices flowing for the day)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - Instruction / Studio / Class Time
1 p.m. - Lunch
2 - 5:30 p.m. - Hands-on Applications
6 p.m. - Dinner
Evening free time or local cultural entertainment (date subject to change to another evening)
Sunday, Sept. 27 | Day 5
7:30 - 8 a.m. - Movement with Audra (Shake things up a bit and get your juices flowing for the day)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Hands-On Application
1 p.m. - lunch
2 p.m. - Half Day Excursion
Tour Guide, Colum Ginnelly, a local sheep farmer, will entertain the group sharing historical stories while taking ‘off the beaten track’ routes.
6 p.m. - Dinner
Monday, Sept. 28 | Day 6
7:30 - 8 a.m. - Movement with Audra
8:30 - 9: 30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - Instruction / Studio / Class time
1 p.m. - Lunch
2 - 5:30 p.m. - Hands-on Applications
6 p.m. - Dinner
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | Departure Day
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - Private Shuttle back to Westport Train Station
Additional information
All breakfasts will be self-catered buffet style and will be served at ‘The Main House’.
Other meals that are included will be served at the Mulranny Arts dining facilities or in a local restaurant. One lunch and two restaurant dinners are not included (as stated above).
Gluten-free and vegetarian meals can be provided upon request. Attendees are responsible for informing Design 7 Seven and Mulranny Arts of any dietary requirements or allergies prior to the start of the retreat, to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
All accommodation offered are within a few minutes’ walk of the Mulranny Arts facility, however, transportation can be arranged for students who are unable to walk, or if it is raining.
Please note: There is not an elevator, only stairs, in the facility. This could present a problem for persons with limited mobility. The facilities are not fully accessible for wheelchairs at the present time.
Accommodation is not available for students prior to or after the retreats scheduled dates.
Staff do not enter the bedrooms during the visit, but fresh towels and linens are always available should they be needed.
Hairdryers are available. However, people must bring their own plug adapters (not convertors) for charging phones and any other equipment.
Travel Information
A private shuttle bus will pick up students/guests arriving at Westport Train Station on the 12.45pm train from Heuston Station, Dublin. It arrives at 4pm where transport is provided for the 30-minute drive to the village of Mulranny. Pick up from other areas in Westport included at this time if people arrived earlier, but later trains require a private taxi service with fees of approximately €50.
A private bus will be available at the end of the Retreat to transport students back to the Westport Train station for the 9.45am train to Hueston Station, Dublin. These train times have not changed in years, but always check when planning – www.Irishrail.ie
For Students arriving at Knock Airport (1.5 hours’ drive from Mulranny): - a private taxi can be arranged for an additional fee of €70 (each way) - There is a public bus service from Knock Airport to Westport. Pick up arrangements from Westport can be made for an additional Taxi Fee of €50. (If not not able to avail of the pickup time in Westport stated above).
Travel Insurance
Participants are required to have travel insurance, and we strongly suggest workshop fee insurance to protect their investment in case of unforeseen events such as illness or travel disruptions.
We encourage you to purchase trip insurance immediately upon registering, especially a “Cancel for Any Reason” policy to cover unexpected circumstances. Purchase trip insurance when you book your trip if you wish to have this additional coverage.
Suggested Insurance Providers
Allianz Travel Insurance https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com
Squaremouth https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-insurance-quotes
More COVID policy information: https://www.squaremouth.com/press-room/travel-insurance-coronavirus
Recommended plans on Squaremouth:
HTH Worldwide – TripProtector Preferred (includes COVID cancellation)
Trawick Intl – Safe Travels Voyager (includes COVID cancellation)
TinLeg Gold (includes COVID cancellation)
Additional providers:
Insure MyTrip https://www.insuremytrip.com
Travel Insurance Marketplace https://www.aardy.com
While travel insurance is mandatory, workshop fee insurance is strongly recommended to protect your investment. This also ensures that the financial commitments made to our teachers and partners are upheld.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing a memorable and inspiring retreat with you.
Get In Touch
If you're interested in this retreat feel free to reach out for any additional questions.