“Spes Mea in Deo (My Hope is in God)” ~ Guinness Family Motto 

Join Interest List for Spring 2026

What's the Focus

Few people have heard how faith inspired the Guinness family to transcend boundaries between the sacred and the secular.
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If you have a redemptive imagination and desire to be more intentional in integrating your faith and work we invite you to join us as we immerse into the story of how faith and business transformed a city.

Itinerary Highlights

Cliffs of Moher

Dublin City Tour

Guinness Storehouse

Doolin

Ashford Castle

Traditional Pubs

Wicklow Mountains

Powerscourt Gardens

Galway

Base Cost: $2,495 per person

(based on 8 participant minimum)

What's Included

• ​7 nights accommodation (4-star hotel properties with shared rooms)
• All transport within Dublin and Ireland
• Dedicated travel & experience guide 
• All tours, museums and local guides
• Special event with Locals
• Custom guidebook
• Pre-travel prep and content
• Welcome dinner & breakfasts​
• SOS (emergency evacuation only)​

What's not Included

• Airfare
• Airport transfer on day of arrival 
• Free day excursion/activities (optional add-on) 
• Single occupancy room supplement (optional add-on) 
• Passport, visa, or luggage fees
• Any personal purchases​
• Any meals not indicated on itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
• Recommended travel protection/insurance
• Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Itinerary Details

Dublin (4 nights):

• Arrival Day/Orientation/Pub 
• Arthurs Way Walk, St Patricks Cathedral
• Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience/Special Event with Locals
• City Tour w/ local historian (Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle)

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Galway (3 nights): 

• Powerscourt Gardens/Wicklow Mountains en route to Galway
• Free Day (Cliffs of Moher and/or Burren Landscape)
• Cong, Ashford Castle, Traditional Music Night​​
• Departure Day

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What to Expect:

• Expect city walking as we dive into the story of Guinness
• Expect unpredictable and wet weather
• Expect to see iconic scenes of Ireland (Dublin & West Coast)
• Expect intentional discussion on faith & work integration

Pre-Trip Preparation:
Read Stephen Mansfield’s, The Search for God & Guinness 

Happy People

TESTIMONIALS

"The story of the Guinness family invited me to reconsider my core attitudes towards work and challenged my preconceptions of the divide between the sacred and secular. Once you have completed this journey, you will be encouraged that compassion need not be sacrificed on the altar of success”. 
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​~ Alouette, Tech Sales

"I did not have expectations for this pilgrimage but I ended the adventure being blown away! Much praise for the quality of our experiences, the content, the tour guides, relevance to Faith & Work, and connecting with locals. I highly recommend to anyone."

~ Cary, Civil Engineer​

"Jon’s detailed knowledge of Ireland and the Guinness story made for a fantastic trip.  We were immersed in the rich history of one family’s faith journey and passion to make a good product, while doing the most good in their community. It was a great opportunity for our group to invest a week in strengthening our fellowship, furthering our real world faith and work connections, and enjoying all the beauty Ireland has to offer. "   
~ Malissa Mackey, Director Faith & Work Chicago​