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

09/07/2022

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

You can watch the talk here:

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

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.

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