Lough Mardal Lodge | Lakeside Glamping and Eco Lodge | Donegal, Ireland
Dates
Sep 21st - Sep 24th 2025
Check-in:
Sep 21st at 2:00 PM
Check-out:
Sep 24th at 12:00 noon
Lough Mardal Lodge | Lakeside Glamping and Eco Lodge | Donegal, Ireland
Dates
Sep 21st - Sep 24th 2025
Check-in:
Sep 21st at 2:00 PM
Check-out:
Sep 24th at 12:00 noon
Sleep under the stars and wake to tranquil views that spark creativity and soul-deep inspiration.
Have ideas but no clear plan?
This is your chance to finally structure, write, and believe in your book journey.
This isn’t a write-your-book-in-24-hours crash course. It’s a deeply immersive retreat designed to give you clarity, confidence, and actual progress.
DAY 1 – Arrive & Activate
2:00 PM – Arrival & Check-in
2:30 PM – Cheese & Bubbles Welcome
3:30 PM – Afternoon Workshop with Catherine
(memoir, fiction, historical fiction—all welcome!)
6:30 PM – Dinner under the stars (woodfired and
fresh!)
7:30 PM – Fireside Chat with Baileys & Story Circle
DAY 2 – Deep Dive Into Writing
8:00 AM – Morning Walk & Beach Breakfast
9:00 AM – Writing Techniques Workshop (plus 11 AM tea)
1:00 PM – Chef’s Lunch & Optional Dip
2:00 PM – Private Coaching Sessions
6:00 PM – Gourmet Dinner
8:00 PM – Speaking Your Book & Feedback Circle
DAY 3 – Elevate Your Voice
8:00 AM – Tai Chi & Scenic Breakfast
9:00 AM – Manuscript Refining & Strategy Workshop
1:00 PM – Lunch + Beach Walk
2:00 PM – Coaching Focused on Publishing Options
6:00 PM – Dinner + Insights from Published Authors
Last Night Celebration & Writer Awards
DAY 4 – Wrap & Rise
8:00 AM – Sunrise Dip & Final Breakfast
9:00 AM – Action Planning & Book Goal Setting
10:00 AM – Farewell & Departure (with take-home materials)
Includes all accommodation, meals, coaching, and workshops
Payment plans available:
Flexible installments leading up to the retreat