Discover Ireland
AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
Trip Itinerary
This 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.
Dingle
Day 1: Sunday, August 30 | Dublin to Dingle
Participants arrive at Dublin Airport and transfer by private coach to Dingle, County Kerry. The program begins with a welcome dinner and orientation.
Lodging: Benners Hotel
Day 2: Monday, August 31 | Dingle Town and Celtic Spirituality
The day begins with a morning yoga session, followed by a guided walking tour of Dingle that offers insight into the town’s history, language, and cultural life. We visit An Díseart, a center dedicated to Celtic spirituality, local heritage, and the arts. Participants will view the Harry Clarke stained glass windows and take part in a walking meditation through the Diseart Gardens. The afternoon is reserved for independent exploration and photography.
Lodging: Benners Hotel
Day 3: Tuesday, September 1 | Blasket Islands and The Dingle Way
A visit to the Blasket Centre introduces the literary and cultural history of the island community that once lived off the western coast. In the afternoon, participants hike a section of The Dingle Way (Slí Chorca Dhuibhne), encountering expansive views of sea and mountain, archaeological sites, and the distinctive ecology of the peninsula.
Lodging: Benners Hotel
Day 4: Wednesday, September 2 | Slea Head and Local Craft
An excursion along Slea Head, the westernmost point of Ireland, includes visits with local craftspeople and time for yoga and mindfulness practices integrated into the landscape. The day concludes with a return to Dingle.
Lodging: Benners Hotel
Day 5: Thursday, September 3 | Dingle to Killarney
Following a morning yoga practice, the group travels to Killarney. The afternoon is spent photographing in Killarney National Park, including Ross Castle and Muckross Abbey, where architecture, history, and landscape converge.
Lodging: The Lake Hotel, Killarney
Dublin
Day 6: Friday, September 4 | Killarney to Dublin
Travel to Dublin and take part in a guided walking tour of the city, focused on both landmark sites and lesser-known spaces. The afternoon is open for independent exploration and photography.
Lodging: Trinity City Hotel
Day 7: Saturday, September 5 | Dublin: Manuscript, Museum, and Farewell
Participants visit Trinity College Dublin to view the Book of Kells, followed by a guided visit to Photo Museum Ireland, the national center for contemporary photography. The program concludes with a farewell dinner.
Lodging: Trinity City Hotel
Day 8: Sunday, September 6 | Departure
The program concludes after breakfast.
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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.