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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.

23/06/2026

One of the things we love most about hosting retreats at Lisnavagh is receiving feedback like this 🥰✨

"I thought the food was phenomenal, I’ve been thinking about it since I left. Absolutely gorgeous and so much of it, extremely generous and obviously made with great love and care ❤️

I think the house, Emily and the food were equally part of the weekend as much as each of us. She added to the relaxed atmosphere and the curiosity of flavours and food from the walled garden, the creativity of the dishes all added to and was in keeping with the overall theme of the weekend" ❤️

These weekends are always a collaboration between wonderful teachers, nourishing food, and the peaceful surroundings of Lisnavagh, and we are so grateful to share them with such lovely people.
Our recent retreat with Johanna was a beautiful example of this. With her calm and thoughtful approach, she created a welcoming space where guests could slow down, reconnect with themselves, and enjoy the simple pleasure of moving, resting, and spending time in nature. There was no pressure to achieve or perform, just an invitation to listen to the body, breathe deeply, and enjoy being present!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Wildtime for guiding such a gentle and restorative weekend. We look forward to many more moments like these ❤️

11/06/2026

There’s something satisfying about learning how to grow your own food and has to do with being in touch with the soil, understanding the seasons, and seeing how much can we grow from simple beginnings 🌱

Join us on Saturday 13th June in the Walled Garden at Lisnavagh for a relaxed and practical day with experienced grower Andrew Jordan, where you’ll explore the foundations of organic sowing and planting in a real working garden environment.

This workshop is ideal for beginners, curious growers, or anyone looking to reconnect with the process of growing food naturally. Andrew will guide the group through seasonal planting techniques, soil care, and simple approaches that can be adapted to gardens of any size.

📌 When and where?

Saturday 13th June in the Walled Garden of Lisnavagh. €65 per person (includes workshop, lunch, and a take-home potted plant). Spaces are limited - follow the link in our bio to reserve your place.

Small group sizes allow for a more personal and engaging experience, with lots of opportunity to ask questions and learn directly in the garden.

Expect a hands-on day spent outdoors, plenty of practical tips, good conversation, and a wholesome lunch shared together at Lisnavagh.

09/06/2026

Our retreats at Lisnavagh are all about taking a few days to properly switch off and restore your balance 💆🏽‍♀️💫 Focused on rest, movement, nature, and wellbeing all of them have their designed programme based on the time of the year, prioritising our inner connection through activities such as yoga in the morning light, walks through the woods or sound baths.

But what really connects them all is the atmosphere: relaxed days, good nourishing food, quiet surroundings, and space to slow your pace. Guests often tell us it’s the combination of the house, the gardens, the woodlands, and the simplicity of the experience that allows them to fully unwind 💚

Over the coming weeks, we’re looking forward to welcoming you for more weekends of restoration, connection, and time spent well. Keep an eye on our upcoming retreats:

🧘🏽‍♀️ Return to Peace Retreat with Johanna Wakeham: 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.

☀️ Summer Solstice Retreat with Lisa Quish: This half way point of the year offers an opportunity to celebrate our vitality, connect with the senses and mirror the abundance of the land around us.

You don’t need to be experienced in yoga or wellness practices to join us. All you need is the willingness to come looking for rest, fresh air and a break from routine.

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!

Address

Lisnavagh, Rathvilly
Carlow

Telephone

+353599161473

Website

https://linktr.ee/lisnavagh

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