Discover the Foods & Crafts of the Boyne Valley

€5,000.00

Join us as we explore the land and produce of the Boyne Valley. Nestled in Ireland’s Ancient East on the Boyne River, the Boyne Valley is home to some of Ireland’s best food producers and crafters, including cheese makers, oil producers, distilleries and meat processors.

We will visit the farms and the factories, talk to the producers and sample their wares while engaging in some castle visits and cultural immersion.

Join us as we explore the land and produce of the Boyne Valley. Nestled in Ireland’s Ancient East on the Boyne River, the Boyne Valley is home to some of Ireland’s best food producers and crafters, including cheese makers, oil producers, distilleries and meat processors.

We will visit the farms and the factories, talk to the producers and sample their wares while engaging in some castle visits and cultural immersion.

Day 1: Arrive at your hotel and settle in. We will meet you for a welcome reception and introductions followed by the first meal of the week!

Day 2: Travel to the nearby heritage town of Trim for an historic amble around it’s colourful streets, cross the oldest working bridge in Ireland and tour it’s famous Castle. You will have some free time for lunch before we leave for a visit to a farm producing Rapeseed Oil. You are free for dinner tonight.

Day 3: Known for its rich pastures on the banks of the Boyne, Meath produces some of the best dairy products in the land. We will visit a cheese maker on his 400 year old farm. Cookery demo and Dinner with Irish produce in home Maura Keegan?

Day 4: Today we return to the village of Slane, famous for its Castle and grounds which form a natural amphitheatre which has hosted multiple rock concerts over the years. First we visit a local natural soap factory and learn about the handmade soap making process. We will visit Slane Castle where we will have lunch and then tour the Slane Whiskey Distillery.

Day 5: Breadmaking? In the afternoon we will visit a refurbished Castle estate which is home to a herd of venison. We will tour the estate and complete our tour with a specially prepared meal of local produce.

Day 6: You have come to the end of your Curated Adventure. Time to check out of your hotel and bid farewell to the Boyne Valley.