Foraging and Lunch in Historic House Estate – Cork

What You’ll Do

Justin will take you through the woods, gardens and meadows of his historic home, where you will hear many stories, identify and forage for seasonal, wild edible plants.

On return, indulge in a delicious 3-course lunch made with seasonal ingredients from the walled garden and local artisan produce. This foraging and lunch experience will leave a lasting memory of the unique taste and flavours of this idyllic area.

Leaf and flower foraging from April to June only.

Wild mushroom and fruit foraging in the autumn only.

What’s Included

Guided foraging session for seasonal, wild edible plants

Three-course lunch including tea/coffee

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About Our Member

Situated on an estate of idyllic landscaped gardens and magnificent parkland, located in the historic region of the Munster Blackwater Valley, Justin and his family live in this fourth-generation family-owned period home. Growing up it was an active dairy farm where Justin recalls spending many a school holiday milking cows, driving tractors, feeding animals and digging holes.

After a career in the management of prestigious hotels around the world, Justin returned home with his wife Jenny in 2000 and took over the running of Ballyvolane House turning it into a perfect retreat for guest experiences and starting a distillery on the estate grounds.

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Key Information

Groups only

Minimum of 15 people

Leaf and Flower Foraging from April to June only

Wild Mushroom and Fruit foraging autumn only

Suitable for

Groups

Ballyvolane House is located in East County Cork between the townlands of Britway and Castlelyons, close to the market towns of Fermoy, Midleton and Tallow. Ballyvolane House is signposted at each turn from the R639.

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