Community

I spent three weeks in the summer when I was 13, six years later I attended the gap year programme, and it changed the trajectory of my studies. Rosie and Frank are wonderful, empathetic, and caring hosts. The whole family creates an ecosystem supported by passion. Not only do they accommodate everyones needs, but they also really care about each student to have a beneficial experience, that contributes to their wellbeing and artistic development. The stay, food, art, and people facilitate the ideal atmosphere to learn and be creative. There is nothing one needs to worry about besides the thought of having to leave again.

Not only does the gap year programme immerse you into your own creativity, but you learn about Irish culture, get to meet amazing established artists, and you will see the most beautiful places. We travelled to Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Galway, Kilkenny, and the Aran Islands. During those trips we would meet the most wonderful people and it wouldn't be even always art related. What they all had in common was the passion and care they were putting into their daily life. This was one of the most formative aspects of the experience: learning how people managed a life driven by passion, care, and communal support.

I am very grateful for the CowHouse family for letting me into their life, be part of a beautiful community, and gently stirring me onto my artistic path.