Lisnavagh House and Gardens

13/01/2026

Winter evenings at Lisnavagh have a quiet presence of their own as the atmosphere invites us to a slower rhythm: Walks through frost-touched grounds, early nights by the fire, shared meals, and the simple comfort of being held by the house and its surroundings ❤️

09/01/2026

Yoga retreats at Lisnavagh offer you the chance to reconnect with your own time and movement 💆🏽‍♀️ Here, the day isn’t rushed. Practices are gentle, considered and adaptable, allowing you to reconnect with your body without pressure or expectation. You’re invited to move, pause, rest, and breathe at your own pace, guided rather than driven.

Our yoga classes invite you to tune back in finding your own rhythm, listening to your body and remembering the feeling of moving through time without pressures or schedules. And outside our Garden Wing, there’s space to wander the gardens, walk through the woods, or simply sit by the fire and slow down.

Meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish and restore yourself, using fresh and seasonal ingredients from our Walled Garden. Evenings unfold quietly, with space to rest, soak in a bath, curl up with a book, or share conversations by the fire. At the end, the rhythms from the night allows you a sense of balance and ease to return on its own 🧘🏽‍♀️

If you feel like slowing down and disconnecting from your routine, follow the link in our bio and book your space at our upcoming retreats during winter ✨

05/01/2026

Every season at Lisnavagh brings its own quiet magic ✨ But there's something different about winter as it’s a time to slow down and savour the season to reflect and renew ourselves.

One of the things we enjoy the most is people coming to Lisnavagh to experience forest bathing in order to reconnect with nature and themselves — simply by being present among the trees, the birdsong and the earthy scent of spring. Morning mist drifts over the woodlands and sunlight filters through beautiful trees, inviting you to slow down, to listen, to notice. To breathe deeply, and let the stillness of the forest steady the mind.

That’s why we like to think of Lisnavagh as a sanctuary shaped by nature, where each moment outdoors feels like a quiet reminder of balance and belonging, of breathing and reconnecting 💫

27/12/2025

Slow down and reconnect at Lisnavagh 🧘🏽‍♀️✨ We’re delighted to welcome you once again to our January 2026 Retreats - an opportunity for you to set good intentions for the year ahead and designed to help you slow down, restore balance and take a deep dive into your soul being.

📌 When & Who?

Yoga & Sleep Retreat with Pam Butler - from Friday, 23rd to Sunday, 25th January. The programme includes 2 night weekend stay (Lisnavagh Stables Courtyard or House) + Full programme & tuition + All meals and refreshments.

The Gift of Silence Retreat with Laura Lochab - from Friday 30th January to Sunday, 1st February. The programme includes 2 night weekend stay (Lisnavagh Stables Courtyard or House) + Full programme & tuition + All meals and refreshments.

Follow the link in our bio to book your place!

Delicious home prepared vegan and vegetarian food is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner with colour and style and made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from the Lisnavagh walled garden

Comfortable bedrooms and deep baths (and showers!) complete the experience, encouraging the kind of rest that lingers long after you leave 🧖🏻‍♀️

24/12/2025

15/12/2025

As we come to the end of another year at Lisnavagh, we find ourselves looking back with a deep sense of gratitude 💫 2025 gave us so many meaningful moments worth holding onto! Each season brought its own rhythm, and each event its own circle of people sharing meaningful moments, filling Lisnavagh with a sense of community

We met guests who arrived as strangers and left as friends. We welcomed familiar faces who continue to be part of Lisnavagh’s story. We walked the grounds with gardeners, artists, teachers, families, and curious visitors; we shared meals made from produce grown only steps away; and we watched as the estate offered its calm, beauty, and space to everyone who passed through.

Thank you for joining us and for supporting our different activities to keep Lisnavagh alive ❤️ As we get into a short winter pause we look forward to the year ahead — to new events, new harvests, and new moments of connection across the house, the gardens, and the woods.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year, we hope to welcome you back to Lisnavagh in 2026 ✨

09/12/2025

We’re delighted to share with you a few moments from this year’s Lisnavagh Christmas Market — a weekend filled with the warmth and the community spirit of the season ✨🎄 

Thank you to everyone who came along, wandered the stalls and shared the cosy atmosphere that made the Garden Wing feel so alive. And a huge thank you as well to our wonderful stallholders who brought such unique and beautiful creations! 

For those still looking for a Christmas tree, we have a small number left for collection locally — just get in touch 🌲

We hope the market has helped spark the magic of the season for you, and we wish you all a peaceful and joyful Christmas ahead.

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05/12/2025

Fancy a sauna during the Christmas Market? Take this opportunity to revive yourself in our beautiful newly built sauna in the woods of Lisnavagh. Designed (based on the old Irish sweat lodge Teach Allais) and built by George Quirke our sauna is nestled beside the woodland lake if you fancy a cold dip. There are also showers available.

Available 11-1pm Saturday and Sunday €15 per person for 30 minutes and payment is in advance through the link in our bio. After the sauna visit our cafe and market in the Garden Wing. See you there! 🔥

In 1669 the Bunbury family bought the land at Lisnavagh in County Carlow. Ten generations later, the gothic revival family home hosts wellness retreats, private weddings, a well being and arts festival, bespoke events, a market garden and cottage rentals

03/12/2025

This Christmas gift the magic of Lisnavagh ✨ If you're looking for meaningful presents filled with beauty and a sense of place, we have some thoughtful ideas to make this Christmas feel truly special. Inspired by our woodland and our gardens, each gift carries a story — and an invitation to slow down and enjoy life.

🪵 Bunbury Boards

Crafted from timber grown and milled here at Lisnavagh, each Bunbury Board is one-of-a-kind — shaped by history, nature, and skill. A unique piece for someone who loves to cook and appreciates the warmth of handcrafted design.

🎟️ Retreat gift vouchers

The perfect gift if you want to offer time, rest, and renewal. Our retreat vouchers invite your loved one to pause, breathe, and reconnect with nature, movement, and themselves.

🥗 Veg Boxes & Bunbury Boxes

And for those who wish to bring a little of Lisnavagh into everyday life, we now offer subscriptions for our Veg Boxes and Bunbury Boxes. Our Veg Boxes are filled with seasonal harvests from our Walled Garden — grown naturally, harvested with care, and rooted in the rhythms of the land. Each delivery brings a taste of the garden to your table, supporting a more mindful, seasonal way of eating.

Our Bunbury Boxes are a thoughtfully curated way to bring a slice of Lisnavagh home — whether it’s breakfast, brunch or lunch, each box is packed with quality ingredients, organic where possible, and designed to make time around food feel meaningful including different products like sourdough loaf, granola, jam/marmalade, apple juice, seasonal soup, hummus and kombucha, between others!

With every gift from Lisnavagh, you’re supporting local craft, sustainable woodland practices, and a tradition rooted in care for land and people. Follow the link in our bio and get your favourite gift 💚

01/12/2025

Our dear Tobar has finally left us after 16 happy years. Tobar, who always liked to do just what he wanted (right to the end) was a big character - sometimes facetious and mostly loving. He was highly intelligent and cost us a fortune in shoes and boots he would often carry one out into the woods in his mouth dropping it when he picked up an interesting smell. Carrying something in his mouth - including a giant teddy bear - was his way and quite often it was a log - the heavier the better which he would wrap his jaw around and carry it in his mouth in a systematic manner with his hang dog look. He hunted birds but guns was not his thing and when there was a clay pigeon shooting group at the house we put ear muffs on him which did the trick - in his latter years he turned deaf which helped him! What a character and he will live on in our memories. We will miss him greatly and so will our Lulu, Bear and Tumble. RIP ❤️💚💔 ✨

28/11/2025

Experience the magic of Lisnavagh Christmas Market 2025! On Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December, from 10am to 5pm, step into our cosy Garden Wing and enjoy a festive weekend where an array of local and sustainable stalls will showcase their handmade seasonal items.

💫 Here’s just a glimpse of what you will find
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Quirky greeting card company from Tullow that uses a rabbit as their main theme, drawing different adventures they go on or get themselves into.


Machine knitted garments using Soft merino wool from the Mills of Donegal which comes in an amazing range of colours inspired by the Irish landscape. You will find classic and timeless designs to show off this luxurious wool.


Handcrafted silver jewelry with deeply intimate meaning, designed to offer warm and gentle reinforcement in dealing with personal challenges.


We created the Bedpet Bed for our beloved dogs, a super solid structure that you and your dog will enjoy for many years to come. The Bedpet Bed really is unlike any dog bed you have experienced before.


A curated collection of vintage treasures, home decor, and timeless finds. Each piece has its own story and character.


⁠Clutch bags and cushion covers. From India some napkins and wash bags and table place mats.


Stoneware ceramics featuring textures, patterns and symbols inspired by the natural world.

Brian Dowling – Irish Artisan Candles
Hand-poured candles crafted in Ireland with care. Beautiful scents, natural ingredients, and a warm touch of Irish craftsmanship.

Ciara Kennedy - Forever Aloe Beauty
Nourishing skincare and wellness products made from high-quality aloe vera. Gentle, natural, and designed to support daily wellbeing.

Ann Mooney – Jewellery
Unique, handcrafted jewellery pieces made with artistry and attention to detail. Elegant designs perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

The Lisnavagh Christmas Market 2025 is the perfect place to find meaningful presents for your loved ones ❤️ During the weekend the Lisnavagh café will be selling delicious homemade treats, hot food and drinks.