This is a weekend of learning, discovery, celebration and fun for women of all ages. This annual event takes place in late May (May 25th - 27th, 2007) to coincide with the Celtic festival of Bealtaine.
The weekend honours female energy, ancient wisdoms and has a strong environmental theme throughout. It is inspirational, life affirming and energising. Just what every women needs from time to time - a bit of self space!
There is the option to join an all-women tour of this untainted region of Northwest Ireland.
www.wisewomanireland.com
phone: 353(0)71 913 4913
Located 6 miles from the Nortwest transportation hub of Sligo and an hour from the International Airport at Knock.
19 acres of beautiful demonstration gardens and polytunnels all cared for organically and set in fantastic rugged countryside of North Leitrim near the Fermanagh border.
A grass-roofed visitor centre houses the Grass Roof Cafe which is by far the finest vegetarian restaurant in Ireland and also has a really well stocked eco-shop selling fresh vegetables from the gardens, books, nice deli products and gardening supplies.
The Organic Centre runs courses throughout the year on subjects as diverse as micro-hydro energy production to basket weaving and humanure composting as well as many courses on gardening and cooking with organic vegetables and seaweeds and wholefoods.
There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere there and the staff are friendly and knowledgable. It's only €5 to get in and this is refunded if you eat at the restaurant.
Children are welcome and have great fun in the willow tunnels. Free kids activities are available in August.
The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
00353 (0) 71 985 4338
organiccentre@eircom.net
www.theorganiccentre.ie
Nearest transport hubs are Enniskillen in Co. Fermanagh or Sligo in Co. Sligo
A fabulous get away - relax, get some treatments, the flotation tank will really take you away from it all. Stay in the log cabin. Noeleen is simply the Earth Mother and a wonderful host. Then explore Yeats' country!!
www.ardnahoo.com
Ardnahoo
Mullagh,
romahaire,
Co. Leitrim
Tel: 071-9134939
Fax: 071-9164733
Email: info@ardnahoo.com
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