The Boghill Eco Tours have been created to give guests a full and wide-ranging experience of the beautiful landscape of the Burren and a taste of the culture and rich heritage of the area. Using their wisdom and knowledge of this complex and intriguing region the Boghill staff offer an adventure for visitors seeking something that goes beyond the usual commercial offerings of the traditional tourist-industry. As well as visits to the stunning attractions that Clare has to offer, the knowledgeable guides will take visitors on an unforgettable journey to the less travelled places, the wide open spaces and the untamed nature at its best, where they can explore their passions and nurture their spirit.
The Boghill Centre presents a holiday with a difference - a friendly home-from-home approach, with individual attention and delicious gourmet home cooked organic food. Our aim is to give guests a full flavour of life in the picturesque County Clare and integrate them with the people, the traditions and the customs. The small group sizes make this a unique personalised holiday treat.
There are three diverse options to choose from. A Burren Walking Break in conjunction with expert guide Tony Kirby from Heart of the Burren Walks. A Culinary adventure in North Clare with Mary Sheehan, renowned cook and writer - see www.vegetarianireland.com to sample some of her recipes. A Burren Eco Break introducing visitors to a range of activities presented by the Burren Ecotourism Network of which The Boghill Centre is a key member - www.burrenecotourism.com
Boghill - www.boghill.com - is a sustainable complex with a strong Environmental policy set in 50 acres of land on the edge of the Burren in Co Clare. The land includes organic vegetable and fruit gardens, a nature trail, a stone circle, a wildlife pond, a reed labyrinth, a chicken coop and pig pen, an orchard, and several recently planted native woodland areas. Their mantra is to reduce, reuse, recycle and the ethos is based on creating an environmentally sustainable business having a minimal impact on the earth. The Boghill kitchen is renowned for its delicious nurturing vegetarian food sourced primarily from the adjoining organic garden and orchard. The gourmet menu will nourish the soul as well as the body and the cook is happy to cater for special diets.
Guests stay in one of the single or twin ensuite rooms or share a family room in the hostel. They have full access to the Boghill estate and can enjoy the Interaction with Nature Tour.
“Boghill is a magical place where you can lose yourself in wild nature and reconnect with your soul. I have been coming here for 7 years and each visit is different. The people are friendly, the food is divine and I love the endless opportunities to discover something new about yourself.” Karen Revel
Contact Cari Ryan Tel 065 7074644,
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Mary Sheehan, USA contact until March 1. 347-807-5938 or
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Further descriptions of the individual tours below.
A Burren Walking Adventure
The Boghill Centre has teamed up with a local walking company – Heart of Burren Walks to create a week of walking in the enchanting Burren landscape of County Clare, Ireland. Guests will enjoy a warm Irish welcome, wholesome home cooking and a wonderful opportunity to tramp the rich diverse contours of the Clare countryside.
Visitors can get away from it all at the secluded, tranquil setting of The Boghill Centre and treat themselves to a 5 day Burren Walking break with Tony Kirby the celebrated founder and guide of Heart of Burren Walks. The week includes inland and coastal guided Burren walking trips (3-4 hours per day), exploring local heritage, traditional Irish music and dance and delicious organic vegetarian food. Heart of Burren Walks encourages visitors to explore the Burren at a slow pace and to take nothing from the landscape except precious memories. Tony Kirby is an excellent guide and marvellous raconteur on all things of the Burren.
The Burren with its unusual geological features, its well preserved archaeology, its unique flora and fauna and its local culture, is an ideal area to explore intimately in a small tour group. The nature of the area – unspoilt countryside, unusual natural features, numerous heritage sites, small roads , working farms – make it a haven for visitors who want to get off the beaten track and discover real Ireland. The Boghill Centre and Heart of Burren Walks are key members of the Burren Ecotourism Network and we aim to encourage visitors to the area and preserve the Burren as an unspoilt nature reserve.
As well as the tour programme there will be the opportunity to participate in a ceramics workshop, to join an early morning yoga session each day and to indulge in a choice of individual therapies at affordable guest rates. Our therapy range includes Aromatherapy massage, Indian Head massage, Reflexology, Reiki and Spiritual healing.
Our spring/summer budget retreats run from Sunday eve to Friday morning from only €760 (private room €820) 2012 Dates: 29th April – 4th May; 3rd – 8th June
Contact Cari Ryan Tel 065 7074644,
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Mary Sheehan in the USA until March 1. 347-807-5938
A Culinary Adventure in Ireland
The County Clare Food Trail and Cookery Discovery Week
The Boghill Centre in County Clare, Ireland is inviting visitors to a warm Irish welcome, wholesome home cooking and a chance to taste the rich diverse flavours of the Clare countryside. They will be treated to a week of cooking, farm and food producer visits, nutritional workshops, food themed, historical and cultural nature walks in the Burren and more. This is a unique opportunity to explore the farms and backroads that tourists don't see.
The holiday includes Vegetarian cooking classes where guests will cook lunch for the group each day using the centre’s own organic, garden supplies and locally sourced produce. Instruction will be by Mary Sheehan an American who has returned to her Irish family and roots. Mary has been a professional cook for 30 years, specializing in healthy, organic cuisine and developing recipes for varied diets and lifestyles. See www.vegetarianireland.com to sample some of her recipes.
Afternoon tours include the Burren Smokehouse and the Burren Brewery, visits to local farmers producing goats cheese, apples, vegetables and organic free range meat, and a herb walk through a Burren meadow where you could think you're in a magic fairyland. Participants will be also be guided through the ancient landscape of the Burren and shown how our ancestors cooked in Fulachta fiadh. This trip offers visitors a chance to experience Clare life through its food, culture, botany, traditions, music, dance and its people.
The evening programme includes Burren Cheese and Winetasting, Storytelling, Nutritional Tips, Set dancing and each night a different taste of the traditional music Lisdoonvarna and Kilfenora has to offer. As well as the tour programme there will be the opportunity for guests to indulge themselves in a choice of individual therapies at affordable guest rates.
Summer budget retreats run from Sunday eve to Friday morning from only €830– Shared room (€890 - Private room) 2012 Dates: 20th May – 25th May; 17th – 22nd June
Contact Cari Ryan Tel 065 7074644,
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Mary Sheehan in USA until March 1. 347-807-5938
Burren Eco Break
The Boghill Centre in County Clare, Ireland is inviting visitors to enjoy a warm Irish welcome, wholesome home cooking and a chance to roam the rich diverse backroads of the Clare countryside. This is a chance for visitors to get away from it all at the secluded, tranquil setting of The Boghill Centre and treat themselves to a 5 day Burren Eco break sampling a range of experiences offered by members of the Burren Ecotourism Network. Guests will experience Burren and coastal trips, exploring local heritage, guided walking tours, food and drink tasting, an outdoor painting lesson, traditional Irish music and dance and delicious organic vegetarian food.
As well as the tour programme there will be the opportunity to participate in a ceramics or cob building workshop, to try out your kayaking skills and to join an early morning yoga session each day. In addition you can choose to indulge yourself in a choice of individual therapies at affordable guest rates. Our range includes Aromatherapy massage, Indian Head massage, Reflexology, Reiki and Spiritual healing.
The Burren with its unusual geological features, its well preserved archaeology, its unique flora and fauna and its local culture, is an ideal area to explore intimately in a small tour group. The nature of the area – unspoilt countryside, unusual natural features, numerous heritage sites, small roads , working farms – make it a haven for visitors who want to get off the beaten track and discover real Ireland. The Boghill Centre is a key member of the Burren Ecotourism Network and we aim to encourage visitors to the area and preserve the Burren as an unspoilt nature reserve.
Our summer budget retreats run from Sunday eve to Friday morn from only €701 (€761 - Private room) 2012 Dates: 27th May – 1st June ; 2th – 7th September
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