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In 1669 the Bunbury family bought the land at Lisnavagh in County Carlow.

Ten generations later, the gothic revival family home hosts wellness retreats, private weddings, a well being and arts festival, bespoke events, a market garden and cottage rentals Today, Lisnavagh House & Gardens hosts private weddings, parties or celebrations, short term private hire, yoga retreats and bespoke events. The Victorian farmyard is home to a growing number of small businesses including the Lisnavagh Timber Project and the Bunbury Boards.

02/09/2026

A little taste of Lisnavagh, all in one place 😋

Our Walled Garden farm shop is the perfect place to stop by on a Friday and discover what’s fresh, seasonal and homemade at Lisnavagh: From our own vegetables and herbs without chemicals to delicious homemade treats, there’s always something to take home!

You’ll also find seasonal produce such as preserves, jams, fermented foods, fresh bread, eggs, cakes, biscuits and other lovely Lisnavagh products. And, of course, you can enjoy freshly made coffee and something sweet while you’re here ☕🍰

Our farm shop is open every Friday from 9am to 4pm. So come for a coffee, enjoy the gardens, and leave with a little taste of Lisnavagh 💚

26/08/2026

What’s in your veg box this week? 🌱 One of the things we like the most about eating seasonally is the fact that we don't always know exactly what we'll be taking home. Our Lisnavagh veg boxes change with the garden, depending on what is ready to harvest each week.

We usually pick the vegetables when they are ready to go 🍅🥬 so your box is a selection of what is currently growing well in the Walled Garden bringing you more fresh, locally grown vegetables into your kitchen while supporting the work that goes into maintaining our Walled Garden and growing food in tune with the seasons.

We are now offering two sizes to choose from, medium and large, making it easy to find a box that suits your household and the amount of fresh vegetables you like to cook with each week 🥕🥬

We can send your veg box nationwide with a next day delivery order by ordering yours through the link in our bio. You can also collect it on Fridays at our Farm Coffee Shop which is now open every Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Come and see what's growing this week, pick up your vegetables and stop for a coffee and a homemade treat 😋

12/08/2026

A weekend of music, food, nature and good company is coming to Lisnavagh 💆🏽‍♀️🎶 From Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August, we’ll be welcoming Féile Vegan back to the estate for a weekend celebrating plant-based living, creativity, community and the outdoors.

Set among the lawns, gardens and woodlands of Lisnavagh, the festival brings together live music, inspiring talks, cooking demonstrations, wellness workshops, independent traders and plenty of delicious vegan food. It will be a weekend for discovering something new, meeting people, enjoying great music and spending time outdoors.

The festival is open to everyone, whether you're already living a vegan lifestyle, curious about plant-based food, or simply looking for a different kind of weekend. Children are welcome (under-12s go free!), and companion animals are welcome too.

📍 Lisnavagh House, Co. Carlow
📅 14th–16th August
🕜 Doors open at 1.30pm
🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in our bio.
🚗 Free parking available on site.

We’re also offering a Lisnavagh House Weekend Stay + Féile Vegan Weekend Ticket combo, giving you the chance to make the festival part of a proper countryside escape (available through the link in our bio). The package includes Friday and Saturday night accommodation, breakfast each morning and weekend access to Féile Vegan.

Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, explore the food and workshops, and enjoy a weekend surrounded by the beautiful magic of Lisnavagh.

For the latest festival news and lineup announcements follow 💚

11/08/2026

TONIGHT!! 🎭🤗

Come early to find your perfect spot on the lawn and make an evening of it. Bring a picnic blanket or camping chairs (benches are provided also) and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and let the summer evening unfold as the story comes to life beneath the open sky.

☕ Our Lisnavagh Café will be open throughout the evening, serving freshly brewed coffee, homemade cakes and a selection of delicious refreshments.

🕡 Gates open: 6.00pm

🎭 Performance begins: 7.30pm

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased on arrival.

🐕 Can I bring my dog?

Yes! Remember they must be kept on a lead and leave no trace applies.

We can't wait to share another magical summer night of theatre at Lisnavagh 🎭 See you there!

06/08/2026

Take time out to enjoy some hands-on experience with our market gardener and permaculture teacher, Andrew Jordan in the Lisnavagh Walled Garden where you will discover the methods used for crop management, sowing for winter season and how to deal with gluts of produce and more.

Join us on Saturday, 29th August! Together you'll explore how we manage crops throughout the year, prepare for the winter growing season through timely sowing, and discover creative ways to make the most of periods of abundance when the garden produces more than you can use 😋

Along the way, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, get your hands in the soil, and gain ideas you can take home and apply in your own growing space.
As always at Lisnavagh, the day is as much about slowing down and enjoying the surroundings as it is about learning. After the workshop you'll share a delicious vegetarian mezze lunch, made with fresh seasonal ingredients, and have time to wander through the gardens and woodlands, taking in the peace and beauty of the estate.

📌 When and where?

August 29 from 10am to 3.30pm at the Walled Garden of Lisnavagh. Option for overnight stay in Stables Courtyard with light dinner and light breakfast. Contact us through our email for further details: [email protected].

🎟️ Follow the link in our bio to book your spot.

🧑🏼‍🌾 Includes

🌱 Full programme

☕ Welcome drink & snack

🥗 Vegetarian mezze lunch

🌳 Access to Lisnavagh gardens and woodlands

🌿 Take home potted plant

05/08/2026

Another evening of open-air theatre awaits you at the lawn of Lisnavagh ✨

On Tuesday, 11th August, we're delighted to welcome Off The Ground Theatre back with their lively new production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night 🎭

This energetic performance combines Shakespeare's humour with storytelling, live music, colourful costumes and a touch of Wonderland-inspired magic 💫

Arrive early, find your perfect spot on the lawn and make an evening of it. Bring a picnic blanket or camping chairs, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and let the summer evening unfold as the story comes to life beneath the open sky.

☕ Our Lisnavagh Café will be open throughout the evening, serving freshly brewed coffee, homemade cakes and a selection of delicious refreshments.

📍 Tuesday, 11th August

🕡 Gates open: 6.00pm

🎭 Performance begins: 7.30pm

🎟️ To get tickets in advance follow the link in our bio, tickets can also be purchased on arrival. The performance will go ahead in most weathers, but may be cancelled in case of heavy rain or thunder and lightning.

🐕 Can I bring my dog?

Yes! Remember they must be kept on a lead and leave no trace applies.

We can't wait to share another magical summer night of theatre at Lisnavagh 🎭 See you there!

30/07/2026

“Silence is not the absence of something, rather the presence of everything”. We are happy to invite you to a new edition of our The Gift of Silence retreat with Abbie

In Laura’s words, “Silence has been one of my greatest teachers. During a period of solitude in the mountains of Nepal, I spent eight days in complete silence and isolation. Without distraction, the noise of the world faded, and in that stillness, life began to speak in a new language. What I discovered was profound: layers of gratitude rising to the surface, clarity unfolding where confusion once lived, and a deeper sense of peace that felt both ancient and alive”.

In the quiet, she began to understand that silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers. It holds the whisper of truth, of connection to nature, to the wisdom of the heart. “When you can bear your own silence, then you are free.”

This retreat at Lisnavagh is an invitation to explore that same freedom. We’ll begin and end our time together with gentle connection and community, but the heart of the retreat will be a journey inward: a space to rest in silence, to listen deeply, and to return to your own ānanda — your inner joy and peace.

🧘🏽‍♀️ This retreat is for someone who:

•⁠ Needs a break and some time away to reset
•⁠ Seeks to go a little deeper into a meditation practice
•⁠ Needs to reduce stimulation/ dopamine detox
•⁠ Seeks creative inspiration
•⁠ Open to trying a new experience
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📌 When and where?

Saturday, 29th August at Lisnavagh House. €90 per person including programme & lunch. Follow the link in our bio to book your place! For optional overnight stay please contact us to [email protected].

🤸🏼‍♀️ What's included?

💆🏽‍♀️ Full day programme

🥗 Nourishing vegetarian food from the Walled Garden

☕ Drinks & homemade snacks

🚶🏼‍♀️ Freedom to walk through acres of private woodlands

🌳 Access to woodland lake (sauna extra €18 per person)

🧘🏽‍♀️ Space & comfort

27/07/2026

We are happy to share with you that we will be hosting a new edition of the Féile Vegan ! A grassroots festival celebrating music, food and life 🎶🥗🌳 the only Irish vegan music festival, inspiring speakers and workshops, live acts, vegan food stalls, and a vibrant community vibe! All with an eco-friendly and inclusive community ethos.

📍 ‍When and where?

We are offering a Lisnavagh House Weekend Stay and a Weekend Feile Vegan Entry Ticket Combo! Stay in the luxurious Lisnavagh House whilst enjoying this vibrant music festival with a community vibe 💫 Includes Friday & Saturday night stay with breakfast menu each morning plus weekend access to Feile Vegan.

It all takes place from Friday 14th to Sunday,16th August in the stunning location of Lisnavagh House. This is a wonderful opportunity for all to meet-up and socialise amid the beautiful rolling hills and enchanted woodlands of Country Carlow.

- For tickets and more info about the accommodation follow the link in our bio.
- Both children and companion animal friendly, offering activities for the entire family.
- Children under the age of 12 go free.
- Free parking on premises.
- Doors open at 1:30pm.

🦋 About the festival

Join us this year for a weekend of fantastic live music, delicious vegan food and vendors, inspiring speakers, cooking demos and restorative wellness workshops organised with a sustainable and inclusive ethos. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply 'veggie-curious' and want to learn more about an ethical, animal rights way of life - veganism is social justice for all and the ultimate peace movement.

Féile Vegan also features a bustling marketplace with delicious plant-based food and artisan goods from traders across the country. Animal charities will also take part, so you can connect with like-minded individuals and organisations and show your support.

Follow the Féile Vegan main account for all event updates and lineup announcements 💚

24/07/2026

We are delighted to see that our Walled Garden Farm Shop features in this week’s edition of Irish Times Magazine! 🥰

It's always a pleasure to share the story of our Walled Garden and the simple joy of eating food that's grown with care, harvested by hand, and enjoyed in season.

Every Friday, from 10 to 4, our Farm Shop is stocked with fresh vegetables picked straight from the garden, together with homemade preserves, fermented foods, artisan breads, local eggs, cakes, coffee, herbs, seasonal treats and a growing selection of Lisnavagh products 😋 Every Friday is a little different, reflecting what's flourishing in the garden that week.

Whether you're calling in for your weekly vegetables, meeting a friend for coffee and cake, or simply taking a stroll through the beautiful Walled Garden, we'd love to welcome you 💚

Address

Lisnavagh, Rathvilly
Carlow

Telephone

+353599161473

Website

https://linktr.ee/lisnavagh

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