Art on the Farm High School Program in Ireland

Our daughter was a participant in the Art on the Farm Summer, 2023 program. This was her first solo overseas travel, and, understandably, we were anxious about what the experience might hold for her. From the minute she arrived at the Dublin airport and was met by Frank, there was a palpable joy in her voice. The natural beauty of the farm coupled with the warm, welcoming presence of the staff created a space for the participants to grow as artists, as individuals and as a group of like minded creative spirits who celebrated one another as if they had be lifelong friends. Their connection was so evident when we arrived to pick our daughter up at the farm and we saw the participants, now friends, hugging and crying as they had to leave one another. They are still connected via social media and are still celebrating one another's artistic accomplishments, among other things. Our daughter discovered parts of herself as a traveler, an artist, a friend, a thinker, an explorer and a daredevil. She was transformed by her time at Cow House and is now seriously considering returning for the gap program in Fall, 2025. If you are seeking a truly unique and impactful experience for your young artist, Art on the Farm is the program for you.

I couldn't have imagined a better experience for my daughter. She had an incredible experience - from accommodations, to food, to friends, to the people who work at Cow House (and even the animals on the farm!). There were no negatives from her perspective and she came back with some incredible pieces that she had created over the summer.

For me, I felt comfortable the entire time. Everything was clear from the application process, to travel, to the time at Cow House. They were communicative and responsive. It was wonderful that I didn't have to worry about anything (this was her first time away from home and overseas) and it was a smooth, worry-free experience. Recommended without reservation!

One of the best things in this program, besides the wonderful facilities, staff, and teachers, was the accessibility to nature. My program was photography and Frank supported me even when doubting myself. All of the instructors were available to me during my stay there.
I enjoyed our day trips and exploring the surroundings on the farm.
Everything in this program is geared towards artistic and personal development.
I highly recommend this program to artists who want to expand their knowledge and get to know themselves more artistically.

One of our daughters attended Art on the Farm in 2021 and the second attended in 2024. Rosie, Frank & the rest of the team create just the right balance of structure & free time. Meals together helped the students bond and the day trips to various towns offer the students a great way to explore independently. Students receive instruction on various mediums and also have the freedom to explore on their own. Our daughters found the farm to be a calming place, immersed in nature that connected them with their own creativity. The studio spaces were thoughtfully designed and the Wexford countryside is just beautiful.

It was the best month of my life, I met a lot of cool and interesting people. We became a community, we got close and we'll sort of forever be tied together, which I find really cool. I got to create so much art and learn a lot of new things. All the members of the staff are really supportive, they are always ready to help. They gave me new perspectives on things. The program changed a lot about how I view the world. It was all really influental. It's hard to find words, this is just something you need to experience in order to know what's it like.

I attended the 2024 Art on the Farm program, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Every aspect of the program pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. I met people who I consider to have a lifelong bond with, who I made memories with that I would have never been able to experience if not for Cow House. Beyond that, being in an environment where I had hours to work on art, learn new skills, and develop the ones I already had, I fell even more in love with art. Even the grounds of Cow House contribute to the art-inspiring setting.

There are trips for fun, educational, cultural, and culinary experiences, this one on the Caw House my daughter Carolina made an ensemble of them all, the property is a landscape of Ireland’s countryside, which really breathtaking. A few times in life she has been pleased with almost all!!. The attention to detail from Frank and Rosy has to be mentioned apart, the friendly atmosphere among all the students and the teamwork they achieved made this experience extraordinary. Being in touch with young guys who share the same taste in painting, photography, and outdoor activities it’s priceless. She can’t wait to go back next year.

Mi hija de 16 años participó en Art on the farm Julio 2024, fue una experiencia maravillosa de cuatro semanas donde practicó y aprendió más sobre su amor al arte en vez de pasarse horas en redes sociales durante el verano, conoció su nuevo pasatiempo favorito, la fotografía, todas las noches me llamaba emocionada de las nuevas técnicas que aprendía y de lo bien que la pasaba rodeada de chicos de su edad que venían de otras partes del mundo. Cómo madre mexicana tenía muchas dudas de enviar sola a mi hija, afortunadamente tomé la mejor decisión al permitirle vivir esta experiencia, en un lugar seguro y muy bien cuidada de principio a fin.

My daughter attended The Art on the Farm 2024, having such a great time there practicing and learning new skills about art. Instead of being connected to social media during summer, she discovered her new passion for photography, every evening she called me, excited to talk about all the new techniques she was learning at the time she was having such a good time with the other teens from different parts of the world.

Art on the Farm was definitely a great experience in her lifetime. She developed skills not only in arts but also in human communication all in a safe and respectful environment, teachers were highly skilled and knowledgeable in how to deal with teens, and food and accommodation were excellent as well. Rosie and Frank are just the best in what they do. I definitely highly recommend Art on the Farm!!!