Rock Farm Slane are delighted to be part of this year’s Boyne Valley Food Series. We will be hosting 4 events taking place on the Farm between May to September Rock Farm Slane presents, in association with the Boyne Valley Food Series, Slane Food Circle and Newgrange Gold: Sunday 1st May 2016 – Bealtaine –… Continue reading Food Lovers Diary Dates for 2016
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Join our team
Campsite & Facilities assistant role: Rock Farm Slane are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hands-on campsite & facilities assistant that is interested in learning the workings of an ecotourism operation. This position will suit someone who loves the outdoors and has an interest in tourism/hospitality. This position will be covered by several operators and we… Continue reading Join our team
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
Top Eco Bloggers love Rock Farm Slane
Delighted to be featured in a HolidayLettings article written by some the top eco-bloggers in which they share their top ten places you need to visit for a true Eco holiday experience. The article features some amazing global eco tourism operations in Borneo, the phillipines, New Zealand and of course us here at Rock Farm… Continue reading Top Eco Bloggers love Rock Farm Slane
E-Bike Tour coverage – Australian Explore TV
Carina was recently interviewed by Australian TV from Gurus Explore and gave them an e-bike tour of the estate which included the glamping site, barley fields and the new whiskey project over at Slane Castle Why not consider adding an electric bike adventure to your stay with us this season?
Strawbale Building Documentary
We were so excited when Daren Howarth sent us through a copy of his short documentary (shot back in 2013) covering the work of Strawbale expert Bee Rowan during her consultancy here at Rock Farm Slane. A truly inspiring person we look forward to welcoming Bee back to Rock Farm in 2016 where she will… Continue reading Strawbale Building Documentary
Rock Farm Slane on film
Check out our new video footage taken by Big O Media – hold on tight as you take a birds eye flight around our luxury glamping site here at Rock Farm Slane, Co Meath, the heart of the Boyne Valley.
Festive Taste of the Boyne Valley
One for the diary: A Festive Taste of the Boyne Valley When:28th and 29th November 2015 (11-5pm) Where: Kilsharvan House Here at Rock Farm Slane we love to support local food, artisan and craft producers. We are delighted to participate with this exciting new Christmas market event (wearing our Slane Food Circle hat and apron… Continue reading Festive Taste of the Boyne Valley