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Raven’s Oak

omd — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:53:38 +0000

Susan & Michael Cobley
Derryishal
Bantry, County Cork, Ireland

From Primula vulgaris to Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’ this garden is composed of many colourful rooms and secret corners filled with an abundance of well known and rarer plants. It includes herbaceous borders, a wildflower meadow, a bold exotic area and contrasting woodland area. There is an organically managed polytunnel and vegetable garden which supply the house throughout the year. Created from a bare site in 2004, Ravens’ Oak Garden is a hidden gem tucked away in unspoilt countryside and was designed to attract and encourage wildlife. It now boasts many species found in or immediately around the garden, with 60+ species of birds seen including resident Choughs and Ravens.

CHARITY DAY

Sunday 21 August,

11am–6pm

OPEN: 11am–6pm. Daily all year. Please telephone first except during trail days 11th–26th June.

ADMISSION: € 5.

LOCATION: From R586 Drimoleague-Bantry road take a right turn at Willy Pas’s pub, Colomane. Take the 2nd, almost hidden turning right by a pole with two yellow rings. Then take the first turning on the left and follow this road for approx 1 mile. Ravens’ Oak is situated on the right.
From Bantry – through the town past the library and continue on left past the church and convent. Continue on this road for about 3 miles until you arrive at a grotto and Francis O’Neil Monument and sign for Trawlebane. Take this road left and proceed for 1 mile. Turn right at a post with two yellow rings painted on it. Ravens’ Oak is the first house on the left.

Sorry no dogs. Toilets. Plants for Sale.

FACILITIES: B&B and self-catering apartment.

Tel.: (027) 53809. Mob.: (086) 8736436.

Email: info@ravens-oak.com

Website: www.ravens-oak.com

GPS: N 51.40.18 & W 9.23.07

The Ewe Sculpture Garden

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:35:13 +0000

Sheena Wood & Kurt Lyndorff
M71 Kenmare Road
Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland

Often described as ‘Ireland’s Eden’ The Ewe is a unique combination of nature, art and narrative. It is a private home open to the public and Ireland’s only interactive sculpturegarden. The whole family can enjoy mind challenging games, creative areas and story boards for a learning experience like no other in a one kilometre walk. The four separate gardens of around 5 acres form part of a 280 acre nature reserve. The gardens are set by the beautiful Tooreen waterfall, that cuts its way down the Esk Mountain valley into the glen of Glengarriff. Turning off the N71 tourist route you enter a different world. The waterfall cascades down beside Falling Water Lodge, a timber clad house, designed and built by the owners. A vain emu, a sunbathing rhino and other humorous sculptures emerge from amongst grasses and bamboo in Falling Water Garden, beckoning from hiddencorners. Create your own gifts in the Earth Bead workshop. Bridges lead you across the waterfall to new discoveries in the Timeless Glen, a shady forest clearing with more sculptural surprises. Follow the Yarn-Spinners Trail of playful poetry or simply enjoy the sights and sounds. Meander up into the Environmental Forest, where all the sculptures are made of re-cycled materials. For story-lovers, informationon plants, animals, natural history and the environment give food for thought along the way. The journey continues high up through the Valley of Eden with spectacular views to the sea and the mountains and includes Evolution Walk, which tells the Earth’s Story from Bacteria to Dinosaurs to humans– with a chance to meet your ancestors!

Widely featured on TV and in the national & international media.

CHARITY DAY
See website for details.

OPEN: Every day 10am–6pm from Spring to Autumn. Please call if travelling far. Sorry no dogs.
ADMISSION: Adults € 6.50. Children € 5. Family of 4 € 20. ‘Edible Art’ ice creams, cakes and drinks for sale. Picnic tables by the river. Plant sale.
LOCATION: From Glengarriff 3 miles up the N71 road to Kenmare – well sign posted. Look out for the ‘Earth Men’ sculptures trying to slow you down and a map reading sheep on top of the vintage car.
Tel./Fax: (027)63840.
Email: info@theewe.com
Website: www.theewe.com
GPS N 51 46′ 37″ W 9 34′ 09″

‘Ireland’s Number 1 garden’
Irish Times

Kilravock Gardens

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:22:54 +0000

Malcolm & Phemie Rose
Durrus, County Cork, Ireland

A modern 2 acre coastal terraced garden hewn out of rock overlooking Dunmanus Bay planted to take full advantage of the mild climate of West Cork. Collections of Sorbus, Restios, Acers, ferns and Cordylines. Plants from both the northern and southern hemispheres thrive in the warm moist conditions and take you on a journey from shady woodland to the mediterranean. Featured in many national and international publications and national and inter national TV. Unusual plants for sale. (Sorry no dogs).

CHARITY DAY
Sunday 3 July
2–5.30pm

OPEN: 11th–26th June, 12–5.30pm. May-September by appointment. Groups at any time by appointment.
ADMISSION: Adults €6. Children €3.
Garden unsuitable for children under 12yrs.
LOCATION: Just over 1 mile from Durrus on the Kilcrohane road. See sign.
Tel./Fax: (027) 61111. Mobile: (087) 8161526.
Email: kilravock1@eircom.net
Website: www.kilravockgardens.com
GPS: N. 51.037.014 & W 009.33.055

Carraig Abhainn Gardens

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:15:44 +0000

Eugene & Hazel Wiseman
Durrus, County Cork, Ireland

A large 2 acre garden in a subtropical oasis of peace and serenity. Enhanced by the woodland setting and the surrounding mill stream, river and natural waterfalls, which can be quite spectacular! Our many tender and rare plants thrive in this mild, sheltered climate, and allows for a wide variety of planting. This provides continuous interest from March through to October with it’s spectacular autumn colours. Statuary, seats, 5 unique locally built bridges and a pond all add to the interest and enjoyment of this beautiful garden.

CHARITY DAY
Sunday 19th June
2–5.30pm.

OPEN: 1st March–31st October. Mon-Sat 9am–8pm. Sundays by appointment.
ADMISSION: €5.
LOCATION: Durrus Village. Beside Wiseman’s store.
Tel./Fax: (027) 61070.
Email: info@carraigabhainngardens.ie
Website: www.carraigabhainngardens.com

Glebe Gardens

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:05:25 +0000

Jean & Peter Perry
The Glebe Gardens
Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland

Circa 5½ acres of romantic gardens going down to the sea. Courtyard gardens with pots of profusion, beautiful abundant vegetable potager, gravelled herb garden, young woodland and old meadow with grass ampitheatre. From spring bulbs to Roses, annuals and perennials to late summer Dahlias, there is always something of interest to see. Award winning Café. Plants for sale. Dogs on lead please.

CHARITY DAY
Sunday 10th July

Saturday 11th June
AM–Book signings by JOY LARCOM & JANE POWERS.
PM–Garden talks by JIMI BLAKE & OTHERS.

GARDEN OPEN: April – September. Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. 10am – 6pm.
ADMISSION: €5. Children Free.
LOCATION: Skibbereen to Baltimore road, as you enter village ‘Baltimore’ sign is on left – entrance directly opposite.
Tel.: (028) 20232.
Email: glebegardens@gmail.com
Website: www.glebegardens.com

River House Garden

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:49:57 +0000

Lord & Lady Puttnam
Old Court
Skibbereen, West Cork, Ireland

Originally an exposed 12 acre garden now grown into some sheltered and shaded garden/woodland areas. The exceptional view from the Main House determines the mainly natural and relaxed planting style. Features include a

walled garden (flowers and vegetables), orchard, custom built soft fruit cage, polytunnel for vegetables and tomatoes,

avenue of Himalaylan birches and a millenuim planted woodland. A small distance down to the Ilen River lies a pond with the award winning ‘Boathouse’.

CHARITY DAYS
13th June – 16th June
10am – 5pm
Proceeds to COPE
This year the West Cork Craft and Design Guild
will also be exhibiting in the Boatshed by the river
Website: www.westcorkcraft.org

OPEN ONLY ON THESE DAYS: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th June exclusively, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m (Sorry no other dates.)
ADMISSION: €5. Students/OAP €4. No dogs please.
LOCATION: Take main Baltimore Road from Skibbereen as far as Old Court Bridge. Take sharp right at boatyard before bridge. About ½ mile from that turn left. Parking available through the 3rd gate. (Please no parking on the main road.)
Tel.: (028) 37498 or (028) 22410 or Monika Bergerhoff (028) 37498.

Stepaside Garden

omd — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:32:27 +0000

Bernadette & Larry O’Leary
Cross Road House, Ahaliskey
Ballinascarthy
Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland

Mature garden, ornamental trees and shrubs. Fish pond, Fern tree, Fuchsia bed. Must be seen to be appreciated.

OPEN: 1st April – 31st October, 10am – 6pm
ADMISSION: €5
LOCATION: Travelling from Bandon to Clonakilty, turn left at Pedlars Cross (approx 8 miles from Bandon). Travel on for 3/4 mile and a cut stone-faced dwelling on the cross roads is your destination. Travelling from Clonakilty to Bandon turn right at Ballinascarthy village and travel 1.5 miles to cross roads (cut stone-faced building).
Tel: (023)8839224