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About This Retreat: 

Re-Energise for Spring at Lisnavagh Estate this Easter – Saturday 4th April
2026

Celebrate the return of light and life with a nourishing Easter food experience atLisnavagh Estate, designed to gently reset body and mind as we step into spring.

Begin the day with a seasonal Get Growing talk led by Lisnavagh’s own gardeningexpert, Andrew Jordan, who will share practical insights on working with nature,planting for the months ahead, and reconnecting with the rhythms of the land.

From the garden to the table, guests will then move indoors for a vibrant juicing demonstration with wellness advocate and influencer Holly White, exploring how fresh, plant-powered ingredients can support energy, balance, and renewal after winter.

The experience concludes with a delicious, seasonal plant-based lunch prepared by the Lisnavagh kitchen — wholesome, colourful and deeply satisfying — enjoyed in the relaxed surroundings of the estate. Everyone will leave with a Bunbury Goodie Bag filled with delicious foods from the Estate.

Thoughtfully curated and restorative in spirit, this Easter gathering is an invitation topause, nourish, and re-energise for spring — Lisnavagh style.

The Walled Garden at Lisnavagh is a beautiful and tranquil space with a variety of old fruit trees and bushes and has recently been transformed by Andrew Jordan, expert market gardener.

In this workshop Andrew will cover all the basics to enhance your knowledge on permaculture. The aim is to give attendees all the necessary tools and information needed to get started in growing their own food the permaculture way.  We will cover the following topics;

  • Site selection and preparation [ Layout, Aspect, Soil Prep.]
  • Tools & Equipment [All you will need to get started, make the job easier and improve the result]
  • Construction of a No-Dig bed [based on the techniques employed by Charles Dowding]
  • Propagation [seed sourcing, selection, sowing, caring for your seedlings]

Lunch served in the Garden Wing of Lisnavagh House and take a moment to wander around the grounds of Lisnavagh House and meet our dogs, horses, two pet pigs, rescue chickens and a fine rooster!

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Start Date:

April 4, 2026

Days:

1

Saturday, 4th April

Price:

€75 per person including a light lunch (see payment link below) Times 10.00am - 4pm

Includes: 

Day programme with lunch and guest appearance from Holly White, health advocate and influencer

Option for on site accommodation available if required. Contact events@lisnavagh.com for further information

You can buy a gift voucher for a friend or family here

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About Your Teacher: 

The Teacher for this event

Andrew Jordan

Andrew has been involved in growing food since 2001, beginning his journey on organic farms and ecovillage projects in New Zealand and Canada.

There, he was introduced to concepts such as Permaculture, Seed Sovereignty, Agroforestry and the "Soil Food Web".

On his return to Europe, he spent several years travelling around the continent, training and working in all aspects of Regenerative Agriculture, Forest Farming, Market gardening, Therapeutic Horticulture and much more.

Returning to Ireland in 2012, he helped set up a training garden on the DCU campus in Dublin. From 2016 to 2019, he managed the walled garden at Sonairte, Ireland's National Ecology Centre. Following this, he set up his own market garden and CSA in Dublin, where he also held workshops in all aspects of growing and self sufficiency.

Currently, he is heading up the growing operation at Lisnavagh and still teaches horticulture part-time, with CDETB in Dublin.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

"This was my first retreat experience and it exceeded my expectations…The food was a delight and joy to eat.'

— December 2019

"The cookery demo had some great ideas to go away with…"

— Yoga & Cookery Retreat February 2019

I just wanted to say thank you again for a lovely weekend. I feel so rested! I really enjoyed Pam’s classes. The food was delicious. I will be back again at some point!

— Ruth, January 2019

"Nothing compares. A beautiful place and wonderful experience"

— November 2018 Yoga Sleep Weekend

"The food was exceptional and the cookery demo added to my enjoyment of the food."

— November Yoga & Cookery 2018