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APPLY ONLINE | THE MOTH RETREAT FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS
‘If you need a place to clear your mind, assemble ideas and create I can't recommend The Moth Retreat highly enough! Sublimely quiet, inspirational setting and the owners are amongst the nicest people I've ever met!’
Jo Withers
‘Everything about the retreat is inspiring.’ Carla Manfredino, writer
‘It is simply the most wonderful creative experience to immerse oneself in The Moth.’ Ken Farrell, musician
‘At the Moth Retreat I found the
absolute peace I needed to immerse myself in my novel-in-progress. It is a
thoroughly nourishing environment, created by the friendly but discreet support
of the hosts, Becky and Will, the homely accommodation, beautiful lakeside
setting and the endlessly entertaining scurry of a flock of hens in the garden.
I look forward to a return visit!’ Aisling Maguire, writer
‘The
Moth Retreat was exactly what I was looking for. A converted barn all to
myself, fresh veg from the garden and a daily delivery of eggs. Beautiful
countryside on the doorstep. I managed about a month’s worth of writing
condensed into one inspired week. Perfect.’ Susan Allott, writer
‘The atmosphere was very welcoming and the surroundings are beautiful.’ Marie Farrington, artist
You can also read about the retreat in the Homes & Property section of the Irish Times And you can read about the area in this article in the Guardian: ‘Ireland’s border country: walking the line and in love with the landscape’
ABOUT THE MOTH RETREAT
The Moth Retreat features a large studio/living area and kitchen/breakfast room downstairs, and a separate brush room, and a bedroom and bathroom upstairs.
The accommodation is warm and inviting and a keen eye has been kept on William
Morris’s golden rule: ‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be
useful or believe to be beautiful.’
There is a wood-burning stove, and bed linen and towels are provided. You will also have access to Wi-Fi. There is an easel in the living area/studio downstairs, and a writing desk upstairs, and a bicycle
is provided (though the publishers of The
Moth, Rebecca O’Connor and Will Govan, will generally be on hand should you need to
purchase provisions for your stay or a lift from or to the bus station in Cavan Town).
The Moth Retreat is situated along a beautiful country lane in Ireland (3 kilometres from the local
village of Milltown and 19 kilometres from Cavan Town) and surrounded by some
of the county’s famed 365 lakes. We have three dogs and a flock of hens. Just a few kilometres away is Drumlane Abbey, founded by
Saint Colmcille in the sixth century. The county also hosts the source of the River
Shannon and has its own Burren, with numerous geological sites recognised by
UNESCO.
Gulliver’s Travels was reputedly penned while
Jonathan Swift was on holiday in Cavan. Gulliver is said to be based on a
local giant of a man by the name of John Doughty, who was so strong he could
carry a pony on his shoulders.
The novelist and poet Dermot Healy grew up in Cavan Town (his wonderful
autobiography A Bend for Home is set
here).
Samuel Beckett went to school in Enniskillen, just a half an hour northwest of here.
The
homeplaces of such literary giants as Seamus Heaney, Patrick Kavanagh and John
McGahern are all within an hour’s drive, or you can strike out west towards Yeats Country.
Cavan is a central point between Dublin, Belfast, Donegal, Galway and Sligo. It is located on the N3 and is less than two hours from Dublin. There is
a daily bus service from Dublin Airport to Cavan Town.
HOW TO APPLY Accommodation is €400 a week and is self-catered. A minimum stay of 1 week is
required. The accommodation is specifically for
artists (of all disciplines) and writers. There is a supplementary fee of €100 a week if you wish to bring a partner or friend (at The Moth's discretion). If you are interested in booking accommodation please complete this simple application form. |
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