| Studio na Mara Glashbeggan Burtonport Co. Donegal Ireland Tel: 00 353 74 95 42388 Email: paradiso@studio-paradiso.com |
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Set on the Northwest coast of Ireland, with views across the
Atlantic, Studio na Mara (Studio by the Sea) is the perfect retreat
for a weeks painting.
Donegal is situated high up in the West, where the air is clearer and
the light is different, attracting artists from all over the world, who
often choose to settle here. Donegal's breathtaking beauty lies in its
rugged coastline and landscape, which stretches out across the
County from the imposing silhouette of Mount Errigal in the north,
to the dark, foreboding beauty of the Blue Stack Mountains in the
south.
Studio na Mara is based in an area of Donegal known as The Rosses,
meaning the land that projects into the sea. The area is home to
the Gaeltacht, a land steeped in the rich heritage of the Celt and
the Gael, where the Irish language is still spoken.
Studio na Mara is set in two identical thatched cottages, Seal &
Otter, cottage on the edge of the sea, aptly named as when the
warm sun hits the rocks, pods of seals come out to bask in the
sunshine. And there are plenty of Otters too! Both cottages rest on
the edge of the sea, overlooking Arannmore island.
Accommodation comprises of two downstairs bedrooms both with a
double and a single bed and a shared bathroom, and a large en-suite
double room upstairs. Both cottages have a large open plan living
space with great views out to sea.
Tuition is from our very own Studio Paradiso regular Heidi Nguyen,
who lives and works locally. We will also visit Heidi's studio & have a
workshop there during the week. All meals are lovingly cooked and
prepared by Dermot who is swapping his Italian cuisine for his
traditional Irish fayre and delicious desserts baked by Kathryn.
A week at Studio na Mara is just like Studio Paradiso but without the
pasta!
You can expect:
We welcome painters of all abilities and we also welcome
non-painting partners, and Golfing, walking & fishing can be arranged
for these guests if so desired.
Our all inclusive prices includes:
Airport pick up from either Derry or Donegal airports,
(or we can meet the airporter bus in Derry city centre from either
Belfast City or Belfast International airports, or we can also meet the
Dublin bus at Letterkenny bus station), all meals, wine and
refreshments, accommodation in a thatched cottage with
spectacular views, tuition fees, easels, drawing boards and folding
chairs, all local travel, entry into Glenveagh castle and National
park and ferry ticket to Arannmore island (weather permitting).
Our holidays are seven nights full board and run from Saturday to
Saturday.
Downstairs bedrooms with shared bathroom: €775 per person
sharing (€100 single person supplement applies)
Price for upstairs double with en-suite: €825 per person sharing
(For couples sharing only)
Please contact us today using the form below if you are interested
in this week at Studio na Mara. We are only running one week in
2010 so book now to avoid disappointment.
Atlantic, Studio na Mara (Studio by the Sea) is the perfect retreat
for a weeks painting.
Donegal is situated high up in the West, where the air is clearer and
the light is different, attracting artists from all over the world, who
often choose to settle here. Donegal's breathtaking beauty lies in its
rugged coastline and landscape, which stretches out across the
County from the imposing silhouette of Mount Errigal in the north,
to the dark, foreboding beauty of the Blue Stack Mountains in the
south.
Studio na Mara is based in an area of Donegal known as The Rosses,
meaning the land that projects into the sea. The area is home to
the Gaeltacht, a land steeped in the rich heritage of the Celt and
the Gael, where the Irish language is still spoken.
Studio na Mara is set in two identical thatched cottages, Seal &
Otter, cottage on the edge of the sea, aptly named as when the
warm sun hits the rocks, pods of seals come out to bask in the
sunshine. And there are plenty of Otters too! Both cottages rest on
the edge of the sea, overlooking Arannmore island.
Accommodation comprises of two downstairs bedrooms both with a
double and a single bed and a shared bathroom, and a large en-suite
double room upstairs. Both cottages have a large open plan living
space with great views out to sea.
Tuition is from our very own Studio Paradiso regular Heidi Nguyen,
who lives and works locally. We will also visit Heidi's studio & have a
workshop there during the week. All meals are lovingly cooked and
prepared by Dermot who is swapping his Italian cuisine for his
traditional Irish fayre and delicious desserts baked by Kathryn.
A week at Studio na Mara is just like Studio Paradiso but without the
pasta!
You can expect:
 | Enthusiastic & inspirational tuition from local artists | |
| Accommodation in two very comfortable thatched cottages on the edge of | |
| the Atlantic with breathtaking views out to sea. | ||
| All home-cooked meals, served with wine, breakfast, lunch & | |
| refreshments throughout the day (except when on a sketching trip) | ||
| A night out in a local pub to listen to traditional Irish Music | |
| Sketch trips to Glenveagh National Park & Castle, Arranmore island, | |
| Golden beaches, Artist studios & galleries. | ||
| Landscape, still life, painting and drawing outdoors and indoors, using | |
| whichever medium you prefer to work with. Watercolours, acrylics, gouache, pastels, pencil, inks. |
We welcome painters of all abilities and we also welcome
non-painting partners, and Golfing, walking & fishing can be arranged
for these guests if so desired.
Our all inclusive prices includes:
Airport pick up from either Derry or Donegal airports,
(or we can meet the airporter bus in Derry city centre from either
Belfast City or Belfast International airports, or we can also meet the
Dublin bus at Letterkenny bus station), all meals, wine and
refreshments, accommodation in a thatched cottage with
spectacular views, tuition fees, easels, drawing boards and folding
chairs, all local travel, entry into Glenveagh castle and National
park and ferry ticket to Arannmore island (weather permitting).
Our holidays are seven nights full board and run from Saturday to
Saturday.
Downstairs bedrooms with shared bathroom: €775 per person
sharing (€100 single person supplement applies)
Price for upstairs double with en-suite: €825 per person sharing
(For couples sharing only)
Please contact us today using the form below if you are interested
in this week at Studio na Mara. We are only running one week in
2010 so book now to avoid disappointment.
| New for 2010 Painting Holidays in County Donegal, Ireland. 27 March - 3 April With tutor Heidi Nguyen |
welcome to
Studio na Mara
Studio na Mara
| View from the front door of Otter cottage |
| View from cottages across the bay |
| Sunset over the bay - view from cottages |
| Glenveagh National Park & castle below |
| Seal Cottage |