The Whitehouse | Lambay Island

11” x 11” Watercolor

4 hours layout, 51 hours total

A picture that I took along side Edwin Lutyen’s Whitehouse on Lambay Island while I was a guest with Lutyens Trust America.

Here is a link to the magical Lambay Island https://www.lambayisland.ie/castle

(AI Overview) Lambay Island, the largest island off Ireland’s east coast, lies 20 km north of Dublin and 5 km off the coast of Rush. Privately owned by the Baring family, this 630-acre sanctuary is famed for its intact Arts & Crafts castle designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, wild red-necked wallabies, and vast seabird colonies.

Wildlife: The island features a famous colony of red-necked wallabies (introduced in the 1950s/1980s), the largest breeding colony of North Atlantic Grey Seals on Ireland's east coast, and thousands of breeding seabirds including puffins and guillemots.Architecture: In 1904, Cecil Baring purchased the island and commissioned the renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens to integrate the 15th-century castle with beautiful walled, tiered gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll.

Sustainability: The island operates entirely off-grid, running on a renewable microgrid and even featuring a low-impact, sustainable micro-distillery for Lambay Irish Whiskey.Planning a VisitBecause it is a privately-owned family estate, public access is highly restricted and closely monitored to protect the ecosystem.Accessibility: Accessible only by boat; private vessels are not permitted to land without prior authorization.Boat Crossings: Guided historical, nature, and architectural tours can be booked, with open sea crossings taking roughly 25 minutes from Malahide or 40 minutes from Howth.