AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
Discover Ireland
Photography & Mindfulness Retreat
This immersive international retreat invites travelers to deepen their experience of place through photography and mindfulness. Set on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula—celebrated for its striking natural beauty and enduring cultural traditions—the program encourages participants to slow down, observe closely, and engage more fully with the landscapes and communities they encounter. Photography and mindfulness work together to support presence, curiosity, and reflection.
Destination Workshop
Visit Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
Much of the Dingle Peninsula lies within the Gaeltacht, where Irish remains the language of daily life. The land carries visible traces of human history spanning thousands of years, from ancient settlements and monastic sites to working harbors and living craft traditions. Over the course of the week, travelers move between guided experiences and independent exploration, allowing space for both shared discovery and personal response to the rhythms of the land.
Daily activities weave together photography, walking, yoga, and mindfulness practices led by Andrea and Charlotte, alongside site visits with a local Irish guide. Emphasizing experience over output, the retreat invites travelers to consider how stillness, attention, and cultural context shape the way we see—and how photography can deepen our understanding of place rather than simply record it.
Itinerary
Dingle
August 30 – September 3, 2026
Begin your retreat on the Dingle Peninsula, a place of dramatic seascapes and ancient Celtic heritage. This vibrant coastal town is framed by rolling green hills and the Atlantic Ocean, home to colorful shopfronts, traditional Irish pubs, and a thriving artistic community. Explore sacred sites, hike the legendary Dingle Way, and venture to the westernmost point of Ireland at Slea Head.
Stay at the historic Benners Hotel in the heart of Dingle town, where traditional Irish hospitality meets modern comfort. From visits with local craftspeople to walking meditations through Celtic gardens, immerse yourself in the heritage and landscape of the Kerry Gaeltacht—an ideal setting to deepen your creative practice amid breathtaking coastal views.
Killarney
September 3–4, 2026
Journey inland to Killarney, gateway to Ireland’s first national park—a landscape of pristine lakes, ancient woodlands, and mountain peaks. Photograph the romantic ruins of Ross Castle and Muckross Abbey, medieval architecture rising from lakeside settings with the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains as backdrop.
Stay at The Lake Hotel, where panoramic views of Lough Leane and the surrounding peaks provide constant inspiration.
Dublin
September 4–6, 2026
Conclude your retreat in Ireland’s vibrant capital, a city steeped in literary heritage and alive with contemporary culture. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden corners on a guided photography walk, then delve into centuries of artistic tradition at Trinity College’s Book of Kells and Photo Museum Ireland, the national center for contemporary photography.
Stay at Trinity City Hotel in the heart of Dublin, perfectly positioned for both cultural exploration and independent discovery. The workshop concludes with a farewell dinner.
Faculty
Andrea Jenkins Wallace
Vice President of Artistic Affairs, Artistic Director of Photography and New Media
Andrea Jenkins Wallace is a photographer, educator, and arts leader whose work explores photography as a tool for storytelling, critical observation, and connection. She has taught photography and visual storytelling at the college level and in workshop settings, and her practice is informed by a long-standing commitment to education, dialogue, and interdisciplinary exchange.
Andrea currently serves as Vice President of Artistic Affairs at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, overseeing artistic programming across disciplines and working closely with artists, educators, and visiting faculty. Her approach to teaching emphasizes process, sustained looking, and the role of place in shaping photographic meaning. Through her work as an artist and administrator, she is deeply invested in creating learning environments that support curiosity, rigor, and meaningful engagement with contemporary practice.
Charlotte Roennau
Charlotte Ronneau is a yoga and mindfulness practitioner whose work centers on embodied awareness, contemplative practice, and the relationship between movement, breath, and place. Drawing from years of teaching experience in both studio and retreat settings, her approach emphasizes presence, accessibility, and attunement to the natural environment.
Charlotte’s teaching integrates yoga, walking meditation, and mindfulness practices designed to support sustained attention and creative inquiry. In retreat contexts, she works closely with artists to cultivate physical grounding and perceptual openness, encouraging participants to engage more fully with their surroundings and with their own creative processes. Her work supports artists in slowing down, listening closely, and developing practices that are both restorative and generative.
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Let’s Connect!
Please reach out to discuss this incredible opportunity. We are excited to talk through all of the trip details with you. Please contact Andrea Jenkins Wallace, Vice President of Artistic Affairs by phone or email to learn more.
