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Ireland

Ireland

Emotional Storytelling Workshop

Enjoy a special hide away place on the Wild Atlantic Way

This lakeside eco lodge with luxury

yurt glamping is waiting for you!

OUR COZY PLACE

LOUGH MARDAL

Off the beaten track on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.

This glamping site is perfectly located for adventurous elopements amidst the most spectacular sites of the Irish North West, such as cliffs, mountains, waterfalls and beaches.

As a participant, you will stay in a cozy and beautiful Skydome yurt. Lie in bed with a warm stove and gaze at the starry sky through the dome.

Why choose a five-star hotel when you can choose a five-billion-star glamping resort. Sleep under the stars and enjoy the comfort of your home surrounded by nature with views of the lake, forest and mountains.

What's so special about Lough Mardal: It’s sustainability. The lodge has been built from the ground up in harmony with the natural environment and with sustainability as a constant driving principle; from the straw bale and clay construction to the natural drainage system, from solar panels to composting toilets and a sustainability strategy that influences all aspects of the lodge's daily operations.

Join us around the campfire and experience the magic this place has to offer.

What you get

  • 3.5 days of an intensive storytelling workshop

  • 4 nights in a lakeside eco lodge with luxury yurt glamping

  • 3 classes about storytelling, style finding, mindset (who are you), well-being in the wedding industry, marketing & photo retouching

  • Authentic & complete portfolio shoot

  • At least 5 shooting parts / shootings in small groups (getting ready, wedding ceremony, couple shoot, dinner setting, wedding dance)

  • Optional morning routine (Yoga, meditation, well-being sessions)

  • 1 day for yourself, to unwind & reenergize

  • Relaxed & fun wine evenings around the fire

  • Final night highlight: Live music!

  • Full catering

EARLY BIRD
1.990,- €* plus TAX

Thank you bonus if you book for two:
Save 100,- € per person!**

NORMAL PRICE: 2.090,- € PLUS TAX

GOOD TO KNOW:

* Early bird price: For the first 5 bookings only.

** 100,- € thank you bonus per person if you book for two (including early bird).

+ Travel to the lodge in Donegal is not included.

+ Max. 12 participants.

+ 2-3 people sleep in one yurt.

+ Due to mainly german attendees so far, the main language will be German.

TRAVEL PLAN

Day 2

22.04.24 (Monday)

  • Morning: (Optional)
    Yoga/ Meditation

  • Breakfast

  • In the morning: Classes

  • Lunch

  • Portfolio photoshoot

  • Dinner

  • Sitting together with wine & fire

Day 1

21.04.24 (Sunday)

  • 3 PM: Welcome & check-in at 
    Lough Mardal Lodge in Donegal

  • Afternoon: Free time

  • Dinner

  • Sitting together with wine & fire

Day 4

24.04.24 (Wednesday)

  • Morning: (Optional)
    Yoga, Meditation

  • Breakfast

  • In the morning: Classes

  • Lunch

  • Portfolio photoshoot

  • Last evening with live music & party!

Day 3

23.04.24 (Tuesday)

  • Morning: (Optional)
    Yoga/ Meditation

  • Breakfast

  • Free time

  • Lunch

  • Free time

  • Dinner

  • Sitting together with wine & fire

Day 5

25.04.24 (Thursday)

  • Breakfast

  • In the morning: Final come together

  • 12 PM: Farewell & check-out

ADDRESS OF THE LODGE //
Lough Mardal,
Bradlieve, Ballintra,
Co Donegal, Ireland
Post Code: F94W4FE

HOW TO ARRIVE //
1. Take the plane to Dublin Airport. (Also possible: Airport in Belfast / Donegal / Knock)
2a. Take the bus (30 / X30) from Dublin airport to Ballyshannon. We collect you from there :)
(3 h one way. 32€ return ticket.)
2b. Get your own rental car to be free & enjoy the country.

DETAILED PLAN //
Participants will receive a more detailed schedule with exact times & content shortly before the workshop.

Only those who understand their own story can tell stories of others. 

In addition to storytelling techniques, our workshop is also about YOU! 

Unlike other workshops, you will create a COMPLETE wedding story that you can tell individually & use for your portfolio.

 FAQ

  • Due to many requests, we wanted to be open for attendees from all over the world. That means the main language will be English. If it turns out that we have german participants only, the workshop will be in German.

  • The workshop is for photographers. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced photographer. The focus of the workshop is on emotional storytelling in wedding photography.

  • Our workshop consists of the basic elements "Education - Retreat - Portfolio - Network". The main topic is emotional storytelling. There will be 3 classes, at least 5 portfolio shootings, daily relaxation sessions & most importantly wine evenings :)

  • Of course! Above all, you create a complete wedding story with us (unlike other workshops). We accompany a real couple through the getting ready, wedding ceremony, couple shoot, dinner setting & wedding dance.

  • Don't worry, everyone gets enough time to capture their photos. Photographs are taken in very small groups & there is always someone from the team to help & support you.

  • Of course a lot of curiosity to learn new things :) Don't forget your camera, your favorite lenses and your laptop (for image editing).