Rock Farm, Slane

Rock Farm Slane is an organic farm, glamping, ecotourism and activity centre, on the Slane Castle estate in the Boyne Valley, stretching for 1.5km along the banks of the River Boyne. The long track to the farm takes in the views of Slane Village and the Hill of Slane, as you wind through fields of barley, agroforestry, cows, chickens and horses, to the Limehouse Ecolodge beyond, which has been built out of straw from the barley around us.

They are certified by The Organic Trust, under the trading name Conynghams and are proud to include beef, pork, egg-laying poultry and horticulture under our organic license.

Carina and Alex started farming in 2010 when they took on a lonely old farm known locally as the Rock, on the other side of the river from Slane Castle. They immediately threw ourselves into organic farming and have depended on the help and advice from good friends, neighbours (including the members of The Slane Food Circle) and other organic farmers from around the country and further afield; as well as the goodwill and enthusiasm of Wwoofers and other volunteers.

It is this enthusiasm and knowledge-sharing that has got us where we are today and we are massively grateful for that.

Experience Rock Farm for yourself and their weekly Farmer's Markets or on one of their tours.

GUIDED FARM TOURS
Guided tours of Rock Farm are a fascinating insight into this pioneering 90-acre organic farm and ecotourism destination on the historic Slane Castle Estate. Visitors learn about the life of an organic farmer and artisan producer while they walk through the farm that is home to rare breed animals like Dexter cows and Tamworth pigs as well as the happy flock of chickens who provide free range eggs. They tour the organic market garden which produces bumper crops of veg and see fields filled with the barley used for the whiskey made at Slane Distillery. It’s an opportunity to learn about eco-tourism, glamping and strawbale buildings. Regular Farm Tours will recommence later in the year and are bookable through the website. Private Farm Tours for groups of six people or more can be organised at any time of year by emailing info@rockfarmslane.ie.

 Business Details

Rock Farm,

Slane,

Co. Meath