Food Writing Retreat with Kate Ryan of Flavour.ie

This fully inclusive and immersive four-day residential writing retreat with award-winning food writer, Kate Ryan of Flavour.ie, takes place in the 17^th century historic house of Castle Townshend overlooking a picturesque ocean inlet in the gastronomic heart of West Cork from Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th October, 2026. This sanctuary-like venue, full of old-world charm and character, and exclusively ours for the duration of the retreat, is your escape into the world of writing, good food and hospitality...

For full information about the event, visit www.flavour.ie/retreat

In addition to the writing workshops, our retreat includes:

• Three nights’ single occupancy accommodation in an individually styled ensuite room at The Castle at Castletownshend with breakfast each morning.
• Two private dinners and two private lunches served at the castle prepared by luminary chef, Caitlin Ruth.
• A visit to Woodcock Smokery where we will meet one of Ireland’s pioneering artisans, Sally Barnes - the last person in Ireland to work exclusively with wild fish. Here, we will be treated to a foraging tour, hot smoking demonstration, stories of Ireland’s rare Wild Atlantic Salmon and its importance in our food culture, and a special long table lunch at The Keep.
• Dinner in the private dining room of Michelin-starred restaurant, The Chestnut. Head Chef Rob Krawczyk will take us on a seasonal culinary journey with a four-course tasting menu designed around nature.
• All selected drinks with meals; snacks and refreshments.
• Transportation to and from excursions.
• Fully insured.

What’s not included:

• Transportation to the retreat venue.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Any drinks not stated as included.