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

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

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