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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.

04/06/2026

Join us to our Return to peace retreat with Johanna Wakeham 💆🏽‍♀️💫 Celebrate, explore and learn what nature offers us for our well-being (mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally!).

Harnessing the healing power of trees, we will embrace the energy, unwind and grow through forest bathing, sound bath, dance, wild swims, sauna, nature journaling, foraging and fire ceremony, and feel grounded by the earth’s elements.

This weekend is an opportunity to learn how to invite more nature into your life to positively impact your wellbeing and the earth, and to plant new seeds for your relaxation and inspiration.

📌 When and where?

From Friday, 12th to Sunday, 14th June. A weekend with nature as your guide: to relax, connect, heal and grow.

Book your place by contacting us through [email protected] and enjoy a digital detox, relaxing and restoring your balance and energy.

🤸🏼‍♀️ What’s included?

🧖🏼‍♀️ Spacious rooms

💆🏽‍♀️ Enjoy optional massage treatments with Sylvia (booked separately)

🥙 Delicious homegrown organic vegetarian/vegan food

✨ Opening CIrcle: Meet for a warm welcoming circle, and get to know your host Johanna

🏊🏼‍♀️ Optional refreshing early morning swim

🌳 Forest Bathing Experience

📚 Time to rest, have a treatment, enjoy the garden or library, swim and relax

🎶 Drumming circle, gathered around the fire creating music and joy, followed by movement and dance

🧘🏽‍♀️ Relaxing Sound Bath in the woods

💫 Closing Circle (in the Library)

02/06/2026

Curious about growing your own food? 🌱 Join us in our Walled Garden at Lisnavagh for a practical, hands-on workshop with experienced grower Andrew Jordan.

This session is designed to give you a clear, accessible introduction to sowing and planting, with guidance you can take home and apply in your own space (whether that’s a garden, a few raised beds, or even pots!).

You’ll spend the day working directly with the soil, learning by doing, and gaining confidence in the basics of organic growing.

📌 When and where?

Saturday 13th June in our Walled Garden at Lisnavagh. €65 per person (includes workshop, lunch & a take-home potted plant)

With small group sizes, there’s plenty of opportunity to ask questions, get involved, and learn at your own pace.

Spaces are limited, book yours by following the link in our bio.

28/05/2026

Community alert!!! 🤗📣 Friday mornings coffees and walks are returning to Lisnavagh: Starting from tomorrow, our Walled Garden Coffee Shop will be open again every Friday from 9am to 12.30pm.

Drop by for coffee, homemade bakes, and a chance to enjoy the garden as the growing season gets underway. You’ll also be able to pick up fresh seasonal produce, veg boxes, preserves, jams, and other Lisnavagh products straight from the garden and kitchen 🌱👩🏼‍🍳

Whether you’re coming for a quiet morning, meeting friends, or collecting your weekly vegetables, we’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the Walled Garden for another season ✨

See you tomorrow 💚

26/05/2026

Wedding season has begun at Lisnavagh 💫 Over the past weeks we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming the first weddings of the season to the house and grounds, with friends and families gathering to celebrate in the spring sunshine.

It’s been wonderful to see Lisnavagh being enjoyed for such special occasions, a beautiful beginning to the season 🥰 Every wedding brings its own atmosphere and story, and we’re very excited to start sharing a few glimpses of them with you 🤍

22/05/2026

We’re delighted to share with you that our Walled Garden Coffee Shop at Lisnavagh will be reopening on Friday mornings (from 9am to 1pm) starting from Friday 29th May ☕🌱

The perfect excuse to take a break during the week and come for a coffee, enjoy homemade treats and spend a little time in the peaceful surroundings of our beautiful Walled Garden.

As the growing season begins, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to pick up your fresh veg boxes and a selection of seasonal products from the garden, including preserves, jams, rosehip creams, and other small-batch treats made here at Lisnavagh 😋

Whether you’re stopping by for a quiet moment, a walk through the gardens, or to stock up on fresh produce, we look forward to welcoming you back 💚

20/05/2026

There are certain corners at Lisnavagh truly unique as they invite you to slow down without even trying 💆🏽‍♀️ From these corners the views stretch over the gardens and surrounding landscape, bringing the outside gently into the house.

That's why these quiet spots beside the windows are our favourite places to sit with a coffee, read a few pages of a book, or simply look out across the grounds as the light changes throughout the day 😍

16/05/2026

Playing the music you want to hear! 🎻Come and join us on Sunday 17 May to Brass Fusion, an ensemble of experienced and talented players who bring fun and innovation to the world of brass music.

Brass Fusion offers a varied and enjoyable repertoire from dance music, through jazz and blues, to the classics. Whatever music you choose, Brass Fusion is guaranteed to make your event go with a swing. In addition to the 12-piece ensemble they can offer BF5+ a quintet plus percussion.

It has entertained audiences across the south of England at corporate events, weddings, concerts, dances, garden parties, fetes, bandstands and outdoor prom nights. Available for those more intimate events or just where space is an issue, the quality of performance remains the same high level.

Whatever your requirement they are sure to be able to provide music to your liking 🎶

📌 When and where?

Sunday 17 May on the beautiful lawn of Lisnavagh. €15 per adult, family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) €40, under 6 yrs foc.

Bring a picnic and enjoy snacks/drinks/beverages from our pop up cafe. Take this opportunity to walk around Lisnavagh gardens and woodlands. Dogs welcome on a lead and leave no trace applies to pets and humans!

12/05/2026

We are happy to share with you that we will be holding another Inipi Ceremony on Sunday, 17 May with Oscar & Yaneli! This Native American Sweatlodge is a sacred and ancient tradition that offers a profound and transformative healing experience. In a rustic dome that symbolizes the womb of Mother Earth, participants gather to purify their bodies and souls through a ritualistic combination of intense heat, aromatic and medicinal herbs, drumming, and spiritual chants.

The rising steam from the volcanic rocks carries the medicine of the four elements: earth, wind, water, and fire. These will purify our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. The Inipi represents a spiritual journey, a holistic healing process, and a deeply rooted cultural heritage.

In the depths of our beings, we recognise the power and wisdom that flows through our veins. Carried through centuries, these ceremonies connect us to ancestral practices that guide us toward a deeper understanding of our divine connection to the earth, the cosmos, and each other.

📌 When and where?

Sunday, 17 May in the beautiful woods of Lisnavagh. Fire starts at 9am and the ceremony from 10am to 6pm. Exchange €40 per adult (U12yrs FOC). Take into account that spaces are limited to 25 people. To book your place, follow the link in our bio.

This sacred ceremony grants us a unique opportunity to honor and embrace the profound teachings of the Native American ways and apply the teachings to our own journey.

Held by Oscar and Yaneli, wisdom keepers from Mexico, this sweatlodge is a space where we can greatly benefit, by healing and expanding awareness. May the echoes of our prayers reverberate through time and space, uniting our hearts in a pure intention ❤️

08/05/2026

We’re getting things ready for the reopening of our Walled Garden Coffee Shop at our Walled Garden, returning on Friday mornings from May 29th ☕🥀 We’re looking forward to welcoming you back for good coffee, homemade treats, and a relaxed setting in the garden as the season gets underway 💆🏽‍♀️💆🏼

In the meantime, our veg boxes are available to order: packed with fresh, seasonal vegetables grown here at Lisnavagh.

🥗 How to order your Veg Box?

Order your veg box by following the link in our bio, we have two sizes available (medium & large) plus bespoke options. Collections are on Friday mornings with delivery options available in select areas. You’ll also find a selection of our seasonal products available through the same link.

👉🏼 Why choose our Bunbury Veg Boxes?

🌱 Grown using organic, no-dig and permaculture principles

🍅 Seasonal, sustainable & straight from our garden

🕰️ Packed within 24 hours of harvest – freshness you can taste

👨🏼‍🌾 Supports local, sustainable food systems

Whether you're cooking for a family or just want to eat more consciously, our veggie boxes offer a simple and nourishing way to bring the garden to your table.

05/05/2026

Last Sunday, we had the pleasure of hosting a very special celebration at Lisnavagh: Maria’s 90th birthday 🎂 It was a lovely afternoon tea gathering, filled with warmth and a real sense of occasion.

Family came together to celebrate Maria in a joyful reunion that made the day memorable! ✨ Everyone really enjoyed the homemade sweets and savouries and the beautiful surroundings. The whole afternoon took place in a relaxed and easy way.

In one of Maria’s daughters' words “Thank you for putting on such a wonderful tea yesterday. Everyone really enjoyed the food and the beautiful environment and it all felt very relaxed. Your staff were particularly lovely and thoughtful and please extend our thanks to them too. My Mum (and all of us!) were so happy to get the chance to see so many of her cousins all together!".

Address

Lisnavagh, Rathvilly
Carlow

Telephone

+353599161473

Website

https://linktr.ee/lisnavagh

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