Irish Creative Retreats
WeSpark hosts creative getaways where you can switch off, slow down, and spend a bit of time being creative. No pressure. No experience needed. Just a change of pace, good company, and the simple joy of making things and being creative!
What is WeSpark?
WeSpark is a Dublin-based creative retreat series designed to help you reconnect with your creativity, community, and self.
Life is busy. Most of us don’t get much time to just do something just for fun or even to try something new. Our creative retreats give you the chance to step away for a night or a weekend, try something creative, eat well, and come home feeling refreshed.
Most people who come along are women, but everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be “creative” — you just need to show up.
Creative Retreats & Getaways
Our creative retreats in Ireland include overnight stays, weekend getaways, and occasional day workshops. Each retreat focuses on creativity, rest, and connection. There is no pressure or expectations, you just need to have fun. They’re designed to be easy, welcoming, and enjoyable, whether you’re picking up a craft for the first time or coming back to something you once loved.
Learn more about our creative retreats in Ireland
The three C’s of WeSpark
Community
We are all about bringing like minded people together. Each retreat builds a small, supportive group where everyone feels seen, heard, and part of something bigger than just themselves.
Connection
Step away from the rush of everyday life and reconnect with people who get it, and with your own creative skills and passions. It is about slowing down, tuning in, and just having fun.
Creativity
Whether you are finding your creativity or reigniting it. Our retreats offer time, space, and inspiration to explore, experiment, and create. Ditch the distractions and tap into your spark.
Who are the retreats for?
Lots of guests arrive solo and leave with new connections and friends.
- Feel busy, tired, or a little burnt out
- Miss being creative just for fun
- Want a break that isn’t rushed or over-planned
- Are happy to come on their own or with a friend
Our retreat venues
Most WeSpark retreats take place at our much-loved Mucklagh Lodge in Wicklow. It’s calm, cosy, and easy to get to. It’s the kind of place where switching off feels natural and creativity doesn’t feel forced.
We also host single day events throughout Dublin and beyond. The venue for our day trips depends on the events theme and activities. These day retreats allow you to escape day to day life for a couple of hours without needing the full commitment of our overnight retreats.
Upcoming creative retreats in Ireland
We host a small number of thoughtfully planned retreats each year to keep the experience personal and relaxed.Each retreat includes guided creative workshops, all materials, accommodation, and great food.
What our guests think
“I was nervous about not being creative enough — but it was so relaxed and welcoming.”
“I arrived exhausted and worn out and left feeling like myself again.”
“Such a lovely mix of creativity, rest, and connection.”
Meet the team
WeSpark was co-created by us, Jill & Manon — two women from different generations who crossed paths through work and discovered we shared the same creative heartbeat. What started as a casual idea on a work trip quickly grew into something bigger: a shared vision to build a space where creativity, connection, and calm could thrive.
Our partnership is at the heart of WeSpark. We believe there’s something truly powerful about different perspectives from different generations coming together. Manon brings youthful curiosity, fresh inspiration, and a passion for books. Jill offers grounding presence, thoughtful wisdom, and decades of experience in Design Thinking facilitation. Together, we balance each other beautifully, proving that creativity doesn’t belong to any one age or stage of life
Ready for a creative break?
If you’re craving rest, creativity, and a getaway that feels genuinely nourishing, a WeSpark creative retreat might be exactly what you need.