06/13/2026
Meet the 2026 Pie Bird Culinary Retreat Creative Residents!
Thank you for your patience in our announcement, we received an absolute boatload of talented applicants. Magical humans from several continents applied and made this an incredibly hard decision. We are honored that you invested the time and effort to share your interest, thoughtful concepts, ideas and immense talent. Sadly we did not have the capacity to invite all of these bright lights to join us because that is a trip I want to be on!
We are so pleased to introduce two amazing woman…
Meet Shiv:
Shiv is Zimbabwean Irish singer, songwriter, and producer whose soulful, introspective sound blurs the lines between R&B, neo-soul, and lo-fi textures. A former DJ turned artist, she’s known for her warm, honey-toned vocals and diaristic storytelling, music described as “rich in emotion and personal insight… showcasing the depth and evolution of her artistry” (GoldenPlec).
Meet Kelly:
Kelly O’Neill is a multi talented farmer, baker, mother, storyteller, writer, and maker. Like most farmers, Kelly manages several aspects of their operations including chicken and duck flocks, weekly sold out donut drops with fresh eggs and extraordinary flavors, and writes a weekly print newsletter as the owner of Timberline Farms and Black Market Bakery.
We are delighted to welcome Shiv and Kelly to West Cork very soon and stay tuned for more about their creative pursuits and contributions during our time together in this Irish temperate rainforest.
To be connected with all so many wonderful creators through this process was thrilling, and we look forward to further collaborations and opportunities to work together. We will also be featuring many of the applicants in our stories so be sure to give them a follow💙