Poems On Being with Each Other
Join us at the White House for a sublime poetry retreat with Pádraig Ó Tuama.
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Poems on Being with Each Other
A Poetry Retreat with Pádraig Ó Tuama
What happens in between people?
All kinds of things: we love each other, we ignore each other, hate, attract, apall and admire each other. There are fights, misunderstandings, creativity, babies, beliefs and philosophies made in the space between us.
Join Pádraig Ó Tuama—host of popular podcast Poetry Unbound—for a two-day retreat on the poetry of human connection. We’ll read poems that hold the weight and wonder of being together. We’ll listen, write, and share in ways that invite understanding.
Retreat Schedule & Structure
Saturday, 26 April | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Welcome
- Session 1
- Lunch
- Session 2
- Dinner
- Poetry Reading & Sharing
Sunday, 27 April | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Session 3
- Lunch
- Session 4
- Session 5
Inclusions
All meals, snacks, beverages and endless connections.
This is a gathering for sitting with words, with each other, with the questions that poetry asks.
Please note, this retreat is non-residential. You will need accommodation for the evening of April 26.
We recommend The Prince Hotel on Fitzroy Street, which is within walking distance of the White House
“Spent the weekend at the Small Giants Poetry Retreat, nuzzling my brain into the beautiful and bewildering world of words. It’s been such a privilege to be in the same room as one of the voices I wholeheartedly admire. To pay attention to language and its power. To sit with wonder, time, the ordinary and the stories of others. To dance between the mechanics and magic of poetry on a page. To revisit, rewrite and rewrite again. To listen. To share and be seen. To walk away knowing I’ve bridged that gap (even if not completely) between shyness and showing up as the poet I want to be.
It has been everything. It has been so much. “ - Lynette (Pádraig Ó Tuama poetry retreat 2023)
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Read our community manager Van’s retreat reflections from our retreat with Pádraig in May 2023 Finding my voice and courage with Pádraig Ó Tuama
A selection of some of our favourite poems How to belong
A Conversation with Pádraig Dumbo Feather Issue 59
“Pádraig Ó Tuama is an extraordinary person, whose influence extends quietly and gracefully across the world. His poetry bears these same qualities and brings him close. It is a gift to us all.”
— Krista Tippett, Creator and host of ‘On Being‘
Retreat Facilitator
Pádraig Ó Tuama
Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet and theologian based in Ireland, whose work centres around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. A skilled speaker, teacher and group worker, his work has won acclaim in circles of poetry, politics, religion, psychotherapy and conflict analysis.
Pádraig presents Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios, a podcast that takes a deep dive into a single poem. With six million downloads of its first three seasons, Poetry Unbound is a powerful example of the appetite for poetry in dispersed and diverse populations.
Pádraig’s books include Sorry for your Troubles, In the Shelter and Feed the Beast. Most recently, he has released Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open your World, following the success of his podcast with On Being.
Our pricing reflects both the financial and love capital required to create this intimate and magical event.
We’ve kept it as accessible as possible, with a limited number of scholarship places available.
To apply for a scholarship, please complete this form.
Thank you for supporting Small Giants Academy, a not-for-profit organisation and an ACNC registered charity.
