Month: February 2016

Learn to Build with Straw at Rock Farm

This April see’s the first of 2 residential strawbale buiding courses at Rock Farm Slane. The course offers the perfect opportunity for those looking to set about their own eco build project to learn directly from Strawbuild.org tutors, Bee Rowan and Chris Hawker. Course Dates: Sunday 17th April 2016, Rock Farm Slane (residential only) Sunday… Continue reading Learn to Build with Straw at Rock Farm

GreenLeaders Platinum Level

We are delighted here at Rock Farm Slane to have successfully achieved Platinum level in the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Programme.  All green practices: General Tracks energy use Regularly measures and records energy use (at least 4 times a year) Towel reuse programme Programme includes housekeeper training and regular checks Linen reuse programme Programme includes housekeeper training… Continue reading GreenLeaders Platinum Level

‘Symphony of the Soil’ screening in Navan

The latest film from Deborah Koons Garcia, SYMPHONY OF THE SOIL, will screen at the Solstice Arts Centre Navan on Thursday 18th February at 8pm. Tickets are €5 SYMPHONY OF THE SOIL is a feature length film that explores the complexity and mystery of soil. Filmed on four continents and sharing the voices of some… Continue reading ‘Symphony of the Soil’ screening in Navan