Serenity Press Retreats

22/09/2023

🌟SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🌟

We are delighted to announce that we will have David Walliams joining us on Day 5 of the 2023 Serenity Press Retreat 2 and for our Gala experience.

David knows how to write and sell books. Our retreat guests are sure to enjoy their exclusive meet 'n' greet with one of the world's top personalities!

We will be hosting an exclusive event on the morning of the 15th and will be inviting some local schools to join us. Watch this space!

Here's David's official blurb, prepare to be wowed!!!!

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and has become one of the most influential children’s writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 55 million copies, and his books translated into 55 languages across 38 titles. Collectively across his titles, David has celebrated 78 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the overall book charts and more than 239 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the Children’s charts – an achievement no other children’s writer has reached.

The latest book in the World’s Worst series, The World’s Worst Monsters, stormed to the top of the charts, becoming children’s number one for 7 non-consecutive weeks. David’s first release of 2023, the action-packed comic caper Robodog, also secured the children’s number one spot for 6 non-consecutive weeks. In 2022, David Walliams also hit the top spot with his two fiction releases Spaceboy and The World’s Worst Pets. Spaceboy held the industry number one for 2 weeks and children’s number one for 7 weeks including the coveted children’s number one across the Christmas period.

David’s publishing has evolved into one of the biggest multi-media entertainment brands in the UK today, engaging and delighting children across a multitude of platforms. The world beyond the books includes licensed product, TV adaptations, theatre productions, arena tours, and an attraction based on David’s perennial bestselling novel Gangsta Granny at Alton Towers resort.

28/08/2023

Who will our guests stand alongside on the grand staircase this year?
Our next retreat is in 10 weeks time!
If this calls you, dm me for more details.
This is an experience of a lifetime in the most gorgeous Irish castle.

19/07/2023

We are prepping for this years double retreat from November 6th to 11th and 11th to 16th.

We highly recommend this experience because it will never be duplicated. There are no two retreats the same and some profound always happens for our guests that elevates them.

We have so much fun during these 5 days and nights and as we have 2 retreats running this year we have a few spots left.
*please note that it is an exclusive retreat for only 20 guests per retreat.

Here is a quick day by day overview of what to expect:
Day 1: Champagne reception in grand hall. Evening dinner and fireside chats in the formal sitting room.
Day 2: Castle tour and boat trip. Special guest workshop. Writing time. Evening dinner and after dinner gathering in library.
Day 3: High tea speaker event in grand conservatory with audience. Afternoon workshop. Evening dinner and after dinner gathering in yellow sitting room.
Day 4: Morning session with special guest. Writing time. Irish food culture experience. Music and craic at Irish pub. Evening meal & fireside chat.
Day 5: Special guest meet 'n' greet. Black Tie reception & Gala dinner.
Day 6: Farewell breakfast and airport transfers.
Each day begins with a brisk morning walk in the castle grounds.
You can apply to join us by registering your interest here https://form.jotform.com/223318828014049 or comment below to receive information

Sonee Singh Author Michelle Weitering

04/07/2023

It's amazing how comfortable you can become in a castle!

Our 2023 Serenity Press Retreat is an exclusive all-inclusive Downton Abbey experience that we have been hosting since our first retreat back in 2017.

Every year we have hosted guests who have went on to achieve wonderful things afterwards. There is something special in the walls of this castle, something that you only get to experience by walking the exquisite halls.

Here is a quick day by day overview of what to expect:

Day 1: Champagne reception in grand hall. Evening dinner and fireside chats in the formal sitting room.
Day 2: Castle tour and boat trip. Special guest workshop. Writing time. Evening dinner and after dinner gathering in library.
Day 3: High tea speaker event in grand conservatory with audience. Afternoon workshop. Evening dinner and after dinner gathering in yellow sitting room.
Day 4: Morning session with special guest. Writing time. Irish food culture experience. Music and craic at Irish pub. Evening meal & fireside chat.
Day 5: Special guest meet 'n' greet. Black Tie reception & Gala dinner.
Day 6: Farewell breakfast and airport transfers.

Each day begins with a brisk morning walk in the castle grounds.

You can apply to join us by registering your interest here https://form.jotform.com/223318828014049 or comment below to receive information about our zoom session on Thursday.

31/12/2022

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2023.

The picture below is from the recent The Stevie Awards that the Serenity Press Retreat team, Karen Mc Dermott and Sonee Singh attended.

We are delighted to celebrate with that we are now an award-winning retreat! 💫🍾

29/11/2022

Who's coming with us to Ireland in 2023?
Next year we hiring the full castle and you have got to be there to experience the magic that is a Serenity Press Retreat.
We have been going to Crom Castle since 2017 and are now hosting 2 retreats this year as our special retreat formula creates a truly magical experience that you have to experience at least once!
1. Non fiction author retreat 6th to 11th November 2023
2. Fiction author retreat 11th to 16th November 2023
Register your interest here: https://form.jotform.com/223318828014049 and we will follow up with further details
Only 20 places per retreat!

16/09/2022

Experience the magic of a retreat through Juliet Marillier's wonderful insights.
https://writerunboxed.com/2022/09/14/the-magic-of-a-writers-retreat/?fbclid=IwAR2jH5AZcdm9nOwFeOYL6C8wNUFqNk2SfRjFT7-9WrKpZ0Kl80RpLwE4eNE

  Why would you go on a writers’ retreat? To network with fellow authors? To get intensive writing done without the usual interruptions from kids, pets, partners, the day job, real life? To ha…

24/07/2022

Day one of our Serenity Press retreat was all about getting to know one another.

🌟We hosted a champagne reception with the Earl of the castle in the grand hall.
🌟Our guests got settled into their castle room, looking out at the exquisite deer park.
🌟We all came together for an evening meal cooked by Cynthia the castle cook.
🌟All the while being taken care of by the treasure that is Joan the housekeeper (castle keeper) and Francis the Butler.
🌟We then retreated to the Yellow Drawing room for a fireside chat with a glass of whatever everyone fancies.

This is a beautiful foundational day as everyone will have travelled from far and wide to make it to the castle but when they walk through the castle doors, we believe that is when the serenity kicks in and the magic of this retreat takes over.

Registrations are now open for our 2023 retreat so register today to avoid disappointment. https://form.jotform.co/82678967842882

10/07/2022

At our 2022 Serenity Press Speaker Event at Crom Castle we had the joy of featuring the amazing Claudette Chant.

You can watch her talk here https://youtu.be/9t214HK3R2g

09/07/2022

Serenity Press Retreat Speaker Event at Crom Castle showcased Ukrainian author Dr. Lesa Melnyczuk

You can watch the talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzCp_AjpHh0

09/07/2022

On our Speaker event on June 15th we had the joy of having Nicole Johnson join us all the way from Texas. Her journey and insights are wonderful.
Check it out now https://youtu.be/71YjyNYkVFI

09/07/2022

We were delighted to have author and host Toni Lontis speak at our Serenity Press Retreat. Prepare to feel the feels and be inspired. https://youtu.be/9EHQYpVYUmQ

Serenity Press Retreat Speaker Toni Lontis.Toni Lontis is an International Radio and TV host, bestselling co-author, author, speaker, and visionary, Toni Lon...

08/07/2022

Introducing the wonderful Patricia Lovell who we were delighted to have speak at our recent Crom Castle event.
You can watch the talk here: https://youtu.be/Uh8ppylecO8

08/07/2022

Introducing the sensational Diana Dixon who recently spoke at our 2022 Serenity Press Retreat. Such an inspired insight she gifts us all.
https://youtu.be/zJPCQ5CAHQ4

08/07/2022

Our Serenity Press Retreat Event speaker Peace Mitchell inspired us all with her insightful talk. You can listen to it here :
https://youtu.be/o8pRS2abhCE

We were honoured to have Peace join us. It was at her and Katy's 2015 AusMumpreneur event that the idea for our retreats was born.

🌟Magic happens at this conference and at our retreat!🌟

08/07/2022

One of our 2022 Crom Castle Speaker Event Speakers was the exquisite Sonee Singh.
We were very honoured to have Sonee join us for her second Crom Castle retreat experience.
Thank you Sonee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzQ2uHVBUf0

08/07/2022

Our 2022 Crom Castle Speaker Event Keynote Speaker was the truly wonderful Juliet Marillier.
We were very honoured to have Juliet inspire our attendees at our event and during our retreat. She is very giving of her knowledge and her story is phenomenal.
Thank you Juliet.
https://youtu.be/44olw7vZ7vA

We were honoured to have the phenomenal Juliet Marillier join us as our 2022 retreat keynote speaker. Anyone who knows Juliet's writing will know her amazing...

08/07/2022

On June 15th we hosted our High Tea event at Crom Castle West Wing where many of our authors became international speakers in the most magnificent setting of an Irish castle.

The magnificent Earl of the castle was there to host us all and as always all of our author guests were inspiring.

We will share all of the recorded talks and photography from the event over the coming week. Everyone has a story to share and these are some magnificent ones.

First up is Cathy Dimarchos

https://youtu.be/eD0evtlmJYY

24/06/2022

31/01/2022

We have had a lot of inquiries about our 2022 retreat. As we had some guests transfer their stay until 2023 we have some rooms open up for our 2022 retreat.

Join us at the exquisite Crom Castle in June 2022, this is an opportunity of a lifetime.

https://www.flipsnack.com/karenmcdermott/serenity-press-2022-retreat-itinerary/full-view.html

15/09/2020

Sarah Ferguson

Check out author Cara Whyte as she reads her wonderful book Ocean Sea and me on Storytime with Fergie and friends.

10/06/2020

Magic happens on our Serenity Press Retreats. Artist and now soon to be published author Amanda Schubert is an example of what can happen at our retreats. Congrats Amanda

Nice little article in the Murray Pioneer today! 😁 so glad to have so much local support 💚

(Just one tiny clarification - the Irish mythology in my book centres around the Tuatha Dè Danann. An impossible thing to translate over the phone 😅)

29/02/2020

Crom's landscape

✅ Castle is booked 🏰
✅ Cottages are booked
✅ Minimum number of guests signed up for retreat to go ahead.
✅ Brochure is being designed.
✅ Getting ready to launch Serenity Press 2021 Crom Castle Writer's Retreat.

We are taking expressions of interest now so connect if you would like more info. Only 18 spots and 12 are filled.

Here is some beautiful Crom Castle West Wing landscape to enjoy.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crom/features/croms-landscape

Crom is an important conservation site due to it's varied landscape of woodland and wetland.

17/12/2019

Our 2021 page has just gone live and I am delighted to share that Juliet Marillier will be our keynote speaker at our High Tea event and a workshop facilitator for our guests at our January 2021 Serenity Press event.

With 11 people already signed up, it is important that you let us know if you intend to join us.
https://www.serenitypress.org/retreats

27/10/2019

Serenity Retreat Registration Form

We have booked our dates for our next Crom Castle Retreat and there is plenty of time to get ready. 11th to 16th of January 2021
If you are joining us next time I encourage you to book your spot early as we only have limited spots available.
We will be adding in some additional benefits and confirming special guests as the year evolves so prices may increase but not for those who have already secured their spot.

We are excited to announce writing rewards for those who reach writing thresholds at the castle and they will be presented at the Gala dinner by the Earl.

Here's the form to register your stay and pace your payments.

https://form.jotform.co/61617245228859

Please click the link to complete this form.