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IRELAND
Southwestern Coast's Stunning
Seascapes & Villages
Wednesday, June 16 - Tuesday, June 29, 2004
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Click here to see a gallery of Ireland images
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The rugged southwestern coast of Ireland will function as our textural palette with the magnificent old seaport villages, the translucent lakes of the Kerry region and the changing light and atmosphere on the spectacular seascapes on the Dingle Peninsula with it’s fabled past, colorful stone houses and pubs on every corner. Our major base of the workshop will be the Village of Dingle on the special Dingle Peninsula with the harshly beautiful land and seascapes and friendly towns people. Our final base will be in Doolin, well positioned to absorb the scenery of County Clare, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher and castles. A final swing through the heart of Ireland with a Palladian home stay and the Rock of Cashel will conclude with a Dublin pub walk while staying in an upscale Georgian House!
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$2,935* 12 DAYS IN IRELAND
TOTAL WORKSHOP GROUND PACKAGE
DOES NOT INCLUDE US-SHANNON-DUBLIN IRELAND AIR FARE
AIR PACKAGE AVAILABLE OR MAKE OWN
*DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - 1ST CLASS PRIVATE COACH
NON-PARTICIPANT FEE/SPOUSE: LESS $100
*price based on 8 participants - 10 maximum
WORKSHOP WILL MAKE - IT IS A-GOING!
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GROUP LAND PACKAGES INCLUDE:
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12 days of thematic & organized painting sessions with a small group! |
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Informal group & individual daily critiques and demonstrations with inspirational imagery with private deluxe coach & local driver. |
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Most important group meals-all full Irish breakfasts, 12 fabulous dinners |
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All group ground transportation-private coach, boats, taxi |
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All group taxes, tips, assistance, entrance fees |
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NOT INCLUDED IN GROUND PACKAGE
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Roundtrip air fare to Shannon, Ireland from US Gateways. |
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Laundry, phone calls and personal items. |
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Passport |
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Lunch snacks on own. |
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Travel Insurance information will be provided. |
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TRANSPORTATION:
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*WW OFFERS AIRLINE PRICES FROM ALL US GATEWAY CITES*
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FLYING – WW will coordinate flight arrivals and departures into Shannon, Ireland for immediate departure for Dingle and departing Dublin, Ireland.
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LODGING
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All lodging will be 3-4* unique & traditional lodging with all private facilities and services. Please review the variety in the SCHEDULE.
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DAILY ROUTINE
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We are basically going to paint as much as possible each day given our locations and the weather conditions. There are alternatives each day and we will stay warm and dry with the coach nearby. After our daily breakfast, we will have a full day of exploration and an overload of imagery to deal with. Evenings will consist of exploring our local village bases before and after dinner in addition to hotel base.
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WORKSHOP DEMANDS
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There are no expectations in terms of the numbers of works one is expected to complete, nor the size of the work. Most of the workshop will be on flat ground with some stairs and inclines not required as part of the painting sites Our experienced driver will be nearby at all times.
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FOOD
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The groups will eat together at most meals experiencing the local cuisine. We will not be a part of a typical tour package and the cook on Mallorca will meet your dietary needs. There will be four open dinners in cities.
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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During an ideal day, everything and more will be completed. Weather will modify daily choices. Departure times will be announced the day before.
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AGENDA
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 |
DEPARTURE – US GATEWAY CITIES
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THURSDAY, JUNE 17 |
ARRIVAL -SHANNON, IRELAND
Coordinate arrival, Coach transfer, with stop in the beautiful village of Adare; Hotel check-in, 4 nights at the award winning Heatons Guesthouse, 4*- Dingle, base #1, stunning and rugged Dingle Peninsula, described by the National Geographic Traveler magazine as “most beautiful place on earth”.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 18 |
Full local day exploring the Dingle area-Celtic motifs, medieval lanes, harbor, beach, Cedarolann Craft Village, watch tower.
B, DINNER
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SATURDAY, JUNE 19 |
Dingle Peninsula-around the tip, including Slea Head and Dunquin-village where ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ was filmed, trip to Blasket Islands.
B, DINNER
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SUNDAY, JUNE 20 |
Painting day away from Dingle, scenic Connor Pass, The Blasket Centre, Reask, Gallarus Oratory, Kilmarlkedar Church, Loch a Duin..
B, DINNER
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MONDAY, JUNE 21 |
HOTEL CHECK-OUT, transfer to Doolin-County Clare via Tralee, ferry from Tarbert to Killimer, The Burren-north along the Cliffs of Moher, HOTEL check-in, Cullinan’s Guesthouse, 3*, 5 nights, base #2, great pub location with outstanding meals and own chef.
B, DINNER
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TUESDAY, JUNE 22 |
Back along the Burren area with stops at: Ailwee Caves, Ballykinvarga, pretty harbor village of Kinvarra, Dunguarie Castle.
B. DINNER
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 |
Inishbofin Island Cleggan pier at 11:30 am, weather will determine day and order from the Doolin base.
B. DINNER
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THURSDAY, JUNE 24 |
Connemara landscape, Clifden, Klyemore, Aughnanure Castle
B. DINNER
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FRIDAY, JUNE 25 |
Ardrhan, William Bulter Yeats’ thatched summer house at Thoor Ballylee and ending our day on the bay in Galway city.
B. DINNER
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SATURDAY, JUNE 26 |
HOTEL check-out, Ennis, Knappogue Castle, Angela’s Ashes Limerick town, Tipperary, Glen of Aherlow, Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny, HOTELcheck-in, 1 night wooded 18C Palladian house.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 27 |
HOTEL check-out, towards Dublin with stops at Powerscount Gardens & Waterfall, Glendalough, HOTEL check-in-heart of Dublin, 31 Leeson Close, ultimate Dublin Georgian house in Fitzwilliam Place designed by Ireland’s most famous architects, quiet; pub walk, Temple bar area, close for shopping on Grafton Street
B. DINNER
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MONDAY, JUNE 28 |
Dublin morning walk and tour, Trinity College-Book of Kells, National Gallery of Ireland, painting -Georgian style Merrion Square, final group portfolio showing, closing group DINNER, B
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TUESDAY, JUNE 29 |
HOTEL CHECK-OUT - Transfer to airport
ARRIVAL US GATEWAY CITIES OR EXTEND STAY
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CLOTHING/SUPPLIES
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Upon receipt of a deposit, a copy of a recommended personal packing and supply list will be sent to each participant. The usual
watercolor painting gear will be in order along with a change of some warmer clothes and a change of evening clothes. Casual clothes will work for the whole trip. It is possible there might be some light rain while in Ireland.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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$250 Deposit
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By March 15, 2004 or until filled
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$950 Payment
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April 15, 2004
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$1,735 Payment
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May 15, 2004
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To Be Billed
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Air Payment – Group Air $855 (if needed)
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Click here to schedule this workshop.
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