Song of the Sea:
“Sample” Itinerary at a Glance

Thursday, July 23rd - Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
The Song House
Donegal, Ireland

“Sample” Itinerary at a Glance:

Day 1: Arrive at The Song House for check-in at 3 pm. Settle into the beautiful surroundings, and behold the view of Muckish mountain to the east. Meet your fellow singers and enjoy a nourishing welcome dinner, followed by an evening song circle.

Day 2: After a hearty breakfast, start your retreat off with a heart-opening singing session. Sit in the sun with a freshly prepared lunch, then enjoy some afternoon free time before the evening's activity. In the evening, we’ll be treated to a special song workshop with authentic Donegal Irish seán-nos singers (an old Irish traditional way of singing).

Day 3: Stretch out with an optional sunrise walk before breakfast, and sink into our morning song circle. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time or optional group activities including a boat trip to a spectacular Donegal island. After a nourishing dinner, more singing with Mila around the fire, with the sun setting upon the “Seven Sisters” mountain range. 

Day 4: Continue your morning's singing with Mila after a hearty breakfast, followed by a peaceful lunch in the garden. In the afternoon, we’ll travel together to the best weekly Ceilidh in all of Donegal, as the locals say. Expect lots of fiddling! In the evening, more singing with Mila in the garden or workshop room.

Day 5: Morning song circle, followed by an afternoon of free time for rest, relaxation, or optional group activities including a hike up to the summit of Mukish mountain for a panorama view of all of Northwest Ireland. In the evening, we’ll circle up around the central hearth for some fireside storytelling of local Irish myths and folklore, with Donegal storyteller.

Day 6: With full bellies from breakfast, we’ll make our way to the beach for a morning song circle by the sea. Another afternoon of free time, followed by our final evening of singing together. And for those who want a late-night adventure, an optional Ceilidh with traditional Irish music at the famous Hudi Beag’s pub!

Day 7: Say our goodbyes after breakfast, before a mid-morning lift back to Falcarragh.

* This itinerary is flexible and open to change, spontaneity, and magic.