Irish Manor Houses + Dublin Mini Guide

Where to stay across the land of a thousand welcomes, and dodging mass tourism in Ireland's busiest city

Nov 19

1

Common Thread: The Joy of Ancestral Craft

Books and rugs and the shared humanity of making things by hand

Nov 5

7

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October 2025

Announcing: Fall Trip to Portugal 2026

An immersive, intimate trip into the craft culture of the Alentejo

Oct 16

5

Soundtrack to the Alentejo

A cowbell appreciation post; or simply, we need more cowbell

Oct 1

7

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September 2025

Creative Hands-On Retreats

Rag rugs in Sweden; thread-writing in Romania; Korean moon jars in France; and painting in Tangier

Sep 17

25

3

Loose Threads

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum as handwork treasure trove; hospitality craft-washing debate; and textile news

Sep 3

10

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August 2025

Design Pilgrimage: Cranbrook

The extremely special Saarinen family architectural/arts/design/craft compound, plus everything you need to see when you visit

Aug 20

8

1

South Tyrol: A Hike and a Hotel

When a hike is more than just a hike: the traditional wonders of South Tyrol

Aug 6

7

July 2025

Full of Soul: Rione Sanità

A hidden maison d’art; an ancient hypogeum that’s older than Pompeii; and the oldest glove shop in Naples

Jul 23

8

4

Destination: Connemara, Ireland

An old fashioned manor house from which to walk and walk and walk (favorite routes included)

Jul 9

5

1

June 2025

A Case for the Costa Brava

Beach-to-trail hikes, hidden coves, medieval villages, terra cotta, and the incomparable Cadaqués

Jun 25

14

6

Deep Dive: Grottaglie, Puglia

A day in Puglia’s most iconic craft village: generations of craftsmanship, ceramics magic, and archaeological finds

Jun 18

11

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