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What’s Included

• 7 nights in a luxury hotel
• 2 hands-on baking and cooking classes
• Afternoon tea daily
• Breakfast daily
• Some lunches
• Three-course group dinner at Castlemartyr Resort
• Private tea-themed tours of Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Newbridge Silverware, Nicholas Mosse Pottery, and Waterford Factory
• Private transfers to/from scheduled retreat activities
• One-year subscription to TeaTime
• Many other treats and surprises

What’s Not Included

• Airfare/travel to/from Dublin
• Airport transfers
• Some meals

What’s Included for the Guest

• 7 nights in a luxury hotel
• Breakfast daily
• Some afternoon teas
• Some lunches
• Three-course group dinner at Castlemartyr Resort
• Nicholas Mosse and Waterford factory tours

What’s Not Included for Non-Baking Guest

• Airfare/travel to/from Dublin
• Airport transfers
• Baking classes
• Some afternoon teas
• Some meals
• Some tours
• One-year subscription to TeaTime

ACCOMMODATIONS
In Dublin, we’ll stay at The Merrion, which has a spa and several dining options including Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, the first restaurant in the city to hold two Michelin stars. In County Cork, the elegant and historic Castlemartyr Resort will welcome us for three nights. It features four restaurants, a spa, and more than 220 acres of gorgeous, walkable woodlands.

TRAVEL TO DUBLIN
Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Dublin and to The Merrion hotel on Sunday, September 29, when the retreat commences with afternoon tea. Guests will be responsible for getting themselves from The Merrion hotel to the airport or next destination on Sunday, October 6.

BOOKING
Half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours along with a signed travel waiver and cancellation policy acknowledgment to secure your reservation. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due March 31, 2024. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Amazon Pay, and check made payable to Hoffman Media LLC. Trip prices are in US dollars.

COSTS
The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, all baking classes, breakfast daily, afternoon tea daily, some meals, some activities, and transfers to/from scheduled retreat activities. Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and participant plus guest rates are available.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of TeaTime.

CANCELLATION
Since the trip is nonrefundable, we suggest buying travel insurance.

If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. 

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 16 participants have signed up by May 1, 2024. We will send an email confirmation to all participants when this number has been met. If TeaTime initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments.

Have a question about this baking retreat? Email ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com.

What airport do I fly into to begin the retreat in Dublin?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is accessible from the US with daily flights and located just outside the city center.

 Can I extend my stay at the hotels?
If you’d like to inquire about additional nights, please email ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com. Some guests prefer to book a room for the night before their arrival so it is ready after all-night flights from the US.

Can I upgrade to a suite?
Upgrades are available based on availability. Email us ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com for more information.

Is breakfast included?
Daily breakfast is included.

Are children able to attend this retreat?
All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this baking retreat.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?
Due to the uniqueness and European charm of the hotels, double-occupancy rooms might not have two beds. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed. 

What should I plan to wear during baking classes and on the retreat?
For baking classes, activities, and travel, the dress is smart casual. Tennis shoes are recommended for standing in baking classes and walking on cobblestone streets. In Ireland and around Europe, athletic wear is not frequently worn. For the welcome afternoon tea at The Merrion and dinner at Castlemartyr Resort, smart casual or semiformal attire is preferred.

How much physical activity can I expect?
Although we will have a private coach for most of our activities, walking will be required for tours and other sightseeing. Participants should be able to walk approximately ½ mile in less than 15 minutes and/or to climb a flight of stairs without extreme shortness of breath or other physical ailments. While in the baking classes, participants should be able to stand for long periods of time.

Are the baking classes hands-on?
Yes, all baking classes are hands-on.

Is this retreat better suited for professionals or home bakers?
Our retreats are geared for passionate home bakers, but professionals and beginners are always welcome.

What will we be baking?
We’ll master sweet and savory scones, biscuits, cakes, blinis, and other sweet and savory Irish classics.

Will we have any free time?
You will have some free time in all locations to explore the areas on your own.

I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in the baking classes. What can they do?
We offer a participant plus guest package for this very reason! This package allows you to bake and participate in all retreat activities while your travel companion explores on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, group dinner at Castlemartyr Resort, some tours, and transportation between destinations is included for your travel companion.

To reserve your space, email ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com. You will be required to pay your deposit within 48 hours and sign a travel waiver and acknowledgement of cancellation policy via DocuSign. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.