Taste the Island Buyers Guide 2020

Flower Meadow FarmWalk with Bee Talk and Honey Tasting Business Details Brookfield Farm, Coolbawn, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary T  +353 (0) 86 855 1309 E  hello@brookfieldfarm.com W   www.brookfield.farm Busines Contact  Ailbhe Gerrard Experience Guided tour of approximately three hectares of flower meadows sown for bees and pollinators with award-winning farmer and beekeeper, Ailbhe Gerrard. See the beehives in apiaries across the meadows of this biodiversity working farm followed by a bee talk and honey tasting given by Ailbhe. In poor weather guests can take part in beeswax candle making workshops (with take away candle) and honey tasting. Tour takes place at two sites – the non-residential farm on lakeshore and the farm cottage, a short distance away. Guided tours in English. Print materials available. Short non-narrated videos available for non-English speakers. Duration 2 hours Pricing Standard Retail Price from € 10 per person depending on options chosen Tour Operator Rates  Y FIT Rate  Y Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates  Y Tour Series Rates  Y Group Bookings/Rates Contact  Same as above Minimum 4 pax. All groups require advance booking. Opening Details and Refreshment Open for bookings and scheduled events advertised on website/ social media. This is a working farm so not open for drop in visitors. The farm walk is seasonal and subject to weather conditions. If weather is unsuitable indoor alternatives will be offered. Light refreshments available subject to pre-booking. Parking, Accessibility and Special Requirements Coach and car parking available. Children welcome. The tarmac farm lane is accessible for wheelchair users and strollers but the fields and lakeshore are not.Waterproof boots and wind/rain protection advised. Nearest Accommodation Hub Coolbawn Quay (2 minutes drive) www.discoverireland.ie Nenagh (20 minutes drive) www.discoverireland.ie Portumna (25 minutes drive) www.discoverireland.ie Other Experiences Nearby Terryglass (12 minutes drive) www.discoverloughderg.ie/lough-derg-drive Portumna Forest Park and Portumna Castle (28 minutes drive) www.discoverloughderg.ie/portumna-forest-park Nenagh Heritage Centre and Nenagh Castle (28 minutes drive) www.discoverloughderg.ie/nenagh-heritage-centre I RELAND’ S HIDDEN HEARTLANDS 104