Stay in a mission-driven historic knitting factory in the heart of Connemara

Stay at The Old Knitting Factory

The Old Knitting Factory loves hosting artists, writers, academics, and anyone looking for restoration in the beauty and peace of Connemara. You can apply for a paid residency or retreat year-round, or request a booking for accommodation in the space, using the below form.

You can also book accommodation through our Booking.com or Airbnb listings, but you’ll get the best rates booking directly here.

Please note that his form is for paid stays at the knitting factory; applications for free residencies for single parents are open only in May.

The Old Knitting Factory exists to provide free retreats and residencies to single mothers and other single parents, to give them time and space to rest and make art. You can help us provide this support by booking overnight accommodation in our newly renovated guest space, or by applying for a paid retreat or residency. You can also join our founder and New York Times bestselling author Betsy Cornwell for online workshops and retreats or private writing mentorship, either by booking individual sessions or with a monthly or annual subscription that includes merch, access to all online workshops, and 10% off accommodation and residencies.

Paid residencies and accommodation are open to everyone, not just single parents! Your time here will help support the space’s mission, and we and the single parents we serve are so grateful. You can book accommodation or apply for a residency using the form above, and find our frequently asked questions here.