The land and buildings of meadowsweet farm owned by Paul & Debra Nortyn, is going to become part of the Meadowsweet Trust. This will be an umbrella trust for the many activities it supports, fostering a sustainable & self sufficient venture for the future, for the planet and its people.

The many facets of the trust will be to:

• Develop sustainability for the future. We are looking at wind power, and have already begun solar.
• Develop a vegetarian self sufficient lifestyle.
• Educational activities for resident home schooled children, visiting and local children.
• run holidays for orphans, and children from abroad. We have a link with Kitezh, a Russian eco village farm and community, which cares for orphans in the family homes within the community.

We also own land in Tenerife which will become part of the trust. The trees on the land produce a range of sub-tropical fruits. We aim to provide accommodation in the near future.

Come and visit a small farm in the west of Ireland run on organic, biodynamic and vegetarian principles.

We have 8 acres of land planted with many native trees, regenerating hedgerows, reed beds and ponds to encourage wildlife.

There are old & young orchards, vines, a willow tunnel, soft fruits areas, a pony to ride, goats, sheep, ducks & bees.

There are four poly tunnels and outside vegetable and herb areas.

Visitors may choose to rent our holiday cottage or our wooden house accommodation, and enjoy the local scenery, - lochs, hills, bogs and paths across unspoilt ancient landscape, or you may choose to stay around the farm and learn self sufficiency skills by helping us in our daily work.

Facilities

• A small communal conservatory attached to a playroom/schoolroom.
• To the rear of the cottage there is space which is used for workshops / yoga / healing room/office.
• All bedding and towels are provided, except beach towels.
• Hooded baby bath towels available, plus washable nappies.
• Use of washing machine and tumble dryer for a small charge
• We offer a home school, which all children staying can attend for two hours in the mornings. One parent must stay with the children. It will involve stories, gardening, vegetable picking, animal care, nature activities, music and art craft.
• We also grow indoor greens & sprouts, and juice regularly.
• We welcome parents with skills to share in home schooling activities.

Please no meat eating, smoking or drugs allowed, pets would also be difficult to accommodate.

Biodegradable toiletries only to be used.

Self Catering Accommodation

The accommodation comprise of a thatched cottage, and part of a wooden house . There is also a 4 berth caravan.

Thatched Cottage: - This comfortable Irish cottage has three bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, dining area & lounge with oak floor, bathroom. A well equipped kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher & a log burner in lounge. Suitable for large family with several children. £375 per week to include electricity & heating.

Wooden house: Part of a large wooden house, this accommodation comprises of large family bedroom, plus one small single bedroom, a lounge and kitchen area with two ring and oven cooker, sink, plus a shower. Shared WC. £150 per week to include electricity and heating.

Caravan: A 4 berth accommodation with gas hob, oven, fridge and shower, is located close to the wooden house, with a shared WC. £75 per week include electricity and heating.