An Tairseach Organic Farm and Ecology Centre in Wicklow Town has been at the forefront of the organic food movement acquiring organic status back in 2006. This was the culmination of several years of intensive work, clearing the soil of chemicals, restoring its fertility, improving hedgerows, laying out pathways and planting thousands of trees. The farm now produces an abundance of organic vegetab
les as well as organic beef and pork. There is a large garden with polytunnels at the back of the Ecology Centre building and a 70-acre site up on the hill. As well as the vegetables and animal grazing areas there is also a wildlife conservation area and a thriving woodland. The organic farm shop at An Tairseach sells an array of produce including home grown vegetables, fruit and meat, other organic produce by local suppliers as well as whole foods, store cupboard ingredients and ecological toiletries and household cleaning supplies. The Ecology Centre provides accommodation, venues and services, offering a number of rooms which can be rented by community groups and businesses. The conference room has full, top of the range, audio-visual facilities and a stage and podium for speakers. Throughout the year a number of courses and retreats are offered along with two 10-week sabbaticals in the spring and autumn. These events focus on promoting ecological education, personal well-being and positive physical and mental health and healing. There are 15 ensuite bedrooms available for rent by individuals or groups for a quiet retreat or reflection time. We also have a cottage in the grounds which is available for short term stays.
