September 4-13, 2026
*Prices are based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are available. See itinerary for pricing details based on tour dates.
This 10-day journey through Ireland and Northern Ireland blends literature, history, and stunning landscapes. Begin in Dublin, exploring the city’s literary legends and vibrant culture before crossing to the wild beauty of County Clare and the Cliffs of Moher. Travel north through Galway and Sligo, tracing the life and works of poet W.B. Yeats, then immerse yourself in County Donegal’s dramatic scenery and local traditions. In Northern Ireland, explore Derry’s living history, the Giant’s Causeway, and Belfast’s complex past through dual-narrative experiences and peacebuilding initiatives. Along the way, enjoy locally inspired cuisine, meaningful reflection, and authentic connections that bring Ireland’s stories to life.
Kim Stafford is Emeritus Professor at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. He writes, teaches, and travels to raise the human spirit through poetry. In 1986, he founded the Northwest Writing Institute, and he has published a dozen books of poetry and prose, including The Muses Among Us: Eloquent Listening and Other Pleasures of the Writer’s Craft and 100 Tricks Every Boy Can Do: How My Brother Disappeared. His most recent book is the poetry collection As the Sky Begins to Change (Red Hen Press, 2024). He has taught writing in dozens of schools and community centers, and in Scotland, Italy, Mexico, and Bhutan. In 2018 he was named Oregon’s 9th Poet Laureate for a two-year term.
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