Boyne Valley, where the adventure begins

Check out these great new videos from Discover Boyne Valley, showcasing the best of the Boyne Valley, the birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East. Discover spellbinding world-famous heritage sites or enjoy the best of family fun in the great outdoors. The Boyne Valley really does have it all. This is where the adventure begins! Rock Farm… Continue reading Boyne Valley, where the adventure begins

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

Natural Building Course – March 2015

There are still a few places left on our 1 day strawbale natural building course here at Rock Farm Slane. Learn how to build your own home or extension using natural materials this March! Natural building courses at Rock Farm Slane The course led by strawbuild expert Chris Hawker of Strawbuild.org  includes theory as well as… Continue reading Natural Building Course – March 2015

Course participants get to grips with strawbales

This weekend saw the first in a series of Strawbale Building courses at Rock Farm Slane.  Hosted by Chris Hawker of Strawbuild.org. Course participants enjoyed 2 days of theory and practical hands on experience.  The live building project enabled course participants to work with straw under the expert eye of Tutor Chris on our new… Continue reading Course participants get to grips with strawbales