Photo by: Ron Rosenstock
Location: Croagh Patrick County Mayo Ireland
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PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
Ireland Be Inspired by the Beauty of Irelands West Coast
Tour Designed for Providence Art Club Members
The West Coast of the Emerald Isle has captured the heart and mind of many a traveler over the centuries. It has particularly inspired many an artist. Now it’s your turn. Join a small group to explore and experience this visually and culturally rich land in the inaugural tour of the Providence Art Club’s Exploration & Travel (PAC-ET) program as sponsored by Strabo International Tours of New York.
The trip at a glance
• Dates: May 1–10, 2022. Nine days in the region of Westport, County Mayo, led by Ron Rosenstock, a PAC member, award-winning photographer, and accomplished tour leader who was even named an honorary citizen of Westport.
• Group size: Tour limited to 12 participants; open to PAC members and a companion.
• $3,095 per person, exclusive of round-trip airfare.
• Itinerary: Relaxed pace with unique visits to local artists’ studios, museums, galleries as well as historic sites and rugged landscapes that you can sketch and photograph. Daily explorations should appeal equally to artists and non-artists alike.
• Accommodations: Venture throughout the region from the convenience of a single hotel as your base. Rooms at the Westport Coast Hotel offer a great view of the quay (harbor) and the hotel boasts its own spa and pool and a first-class kitchen. Spend evenings exploring entertainment options in town, including pubs featuring traditional Irish music. Breakfast is provided each day along with other meals as noted in the itinerary.
Region
Europe
Destination
Ireland
Dates
May 1-10, 2022
Duration
9 days
$3095
per person, double occupancy*
All spots are currently taken for this tour.
*U.S. dollars based upon minimum of 8 participants. There is a small group surcharge of $400 if 5-7 participants. We try to accommodate travelers who request single accommodations, as well as travelers who are looking for a roommate. If a single room is requested (subject to availability), or if we are unable to find a suitable roommate, there is a single room surcharge of $395.
Tour Overview
What makes this trip unique
1. This trip has been customized for PAC members to highlight the arts community in this region of Ireland. Meet local artists in their studios. See for yourself the landscapes that inspire them—from vantage points only locals would know.
2. Rather than adhere to a set, fast-paced itinerary, this trip will be more relaxed and opportunistic. While there are plenty of can’t-be-missed sites to visit during the course of the tour, the daily...
What makes this trip unique
1. This trip has been customized for PAC members to highlight the arts community in this region of Ireland. Meet local artists in their studios. See for yourself the landscapes that inspire them—from vantage points only locals would know.
2. Rather than adhere to a set, fast-paced itinerary, this trip will be more relaxed and opportunistic. While there are plenty of can’t-be-missed sites to visit during the course of the tour, the daily itinerary will be crafted based on the weather and local events.
3. A smaller number of participants (12 max.) means you can travel in a smaller van which can access locations not navigable by a conventional tour bus.
4. This is an opportunity to travel exclusively with your friends within the Art Club, to deepen your relationships and to share common sights that you can sketch or photograph and use to inspire artistic creations back home.
5. No other tour operator knows this geographic area quite like Ron. He has been leading tours here for decades. He knows local artists personally—as well as the best locations to visit and the best times to see them. Even non-artist companions will find their days amply filled with things to see and do.
About Ron Rosenstock
Since the mid-1970s, Ron has led hundreds of tours to many exotic destinations worldwide, including Morocco, Bhutan, Japan, Italy, and Greenland. While he has catered principally to photographers, he is customizing tours for the Providence Art Club to appeal to a broader range of artists. That said, he believes that all artists can improve their artistic vision by taking better photographs.
Ron taught photography at Clark University for 30 years while maintaining his tour business. He has published six books—based on his black and white work, color, and infrared photography. His work is featured regularly at PAC as well as other exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad, and his photographs are included in the permanent collections of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Worcester Art Museum, and the International Center of Photography in New York City. Check out his work for yourself at www.ronrosenstock.com