7 Night Ireland Fairytales and Flowers Retreat

Join renowned Knitwear Designer and Instructor Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches at Ballyseede Castle! Your project for this retreat is her stunning Spring Coinneal Cowl with bluebell stitch. This ethereal, lightweight cowl is just the thing for cooler Spring evenings!

Enjoy relaxing knitting in the castle lounges with Carol, along with flower arranging, whiskey tasting, Irish baking and so much more!

Immerse yourself in luxurious surroundings, steeped in history set within thirty acres of private gardens and woodland.

Ornate columns frame an elegant oak staircase in the lobby, teasing you with a taste of elegant and historic décor throughout the castle hotel. Stylish drawing rooms filled with antiques, decorative plasterwork and marble fireplaces are the perfect place to knit and sip from morning until night.

Each room has its own uniqueness, filled with elegance. Enjoy fine Irish cuisine made with carefully sourced ingredients, served in the regal dining rooms, restaurant or parlours. Stately accommodation, history and fairytales, surrounding by gardens, woodland and mountain views ensure your stay at Ballyseede Castle will be a most memorable one!

Zoe and Lionel of Ériu Farm to Yarn are dedicated to working with selected breeds and blends to produce quality Irish wool as a sustainable, natural resource. Ériu is the Irish goddess of fertility, sovereignty and abundance. They are situated in the wild Wicklow mountains at the foot of Lugnaquilla - blossoming beauty as the Garden of Ireland comes to life.The area is surrounded by fairy rings and stone circles so there is a particular magical element to this part of Ireland.

Enjoy an amazing farm tour, gentle river walk and be the see the new Ériu woollen mill! Have lunch on the farm (included) and learn about their latest yarn colour palette. Come away with your own gift of an accessory pattern and a skein!