Welcome to The Sustainable Food and Wellbeing Academy
The sustainable Food and Wellbeing Academy is a third generation family run beef, poultry and horticultural farm, with farmhouse and cabin accommodation, and offering cookery experiences and wellness activities including day courses, evening events, overnight packages, and farm experiences promoting zero food mile growing, sustainable food relationships, cooking, and consumption education.
Discover the Experience
Immerse yourself in nature and indulge in farm-to-table dining while learning about sustainable farming practices and participating in various wellness activities.
Accommodation & Facilities
Experience the comfort of our eco-friendly lodges and facilities designed to provide a relaxing and rejuvenating stay amidst the natural beauty of the farm.
Activities & Workshops
Engage in hands-on farming activities, cooking workshops, and wellness sessions tailored to foster a deeper connection with food, nature, and personal well-being. See our socials for local things to do if you are staying with us for a night or three, from no cost to bespoke guiding. Locally we have the Williamstown Bog Road Walk ,Temple Tougher Mill, Kilbeg Lake for Swimming, Williamstown Playground, Cloonfad Scenic forest trails all walk and cycling distance from our doors.
Arrival & Departure Information
Plan your visit with ease using our detailed arrival and departure guidelines, ensuring a smooth transition to and from the sustainable Food and Wellbeing Academy.
We also offer Within the Sea - Cois Fharraige Experience which includes our Connemara Shores and Skies Experience, a unique sensory dinning experience your group is likely to never rival.We also offer a collection service for groups from Knock Airport, Castlerea and Boyle Train Station, Cloonfad and Dunmore Bus Stations
Farm-to-Table Dining
Savour the flavours of freshly harvested produce and locally sourced ingredients, prepared with care to offer a delightful farm-to-table dining experience, so fresh you can pick your produce yourself and cook with these produce...farm to fork within an hour. Whether your interested in our educational classes, event experiences or self catering accommodation with add ons we have an offering that's just right for you
About SFAWA
SFAWA promotes a love for sustainable practices rooted in Ireland's rich culinary heritage, recognising turf cutting, food growing, homesteading, cooperative bartering, and traditional music and the Irish pub, grass management and animal rearing as pillars of Irish rural tradition while ensuring our actions Do No Significant Harm.
FAQ
What is The Sustainable Food and Wellbeing Academy?
The Sustainable Food and Wellbeing Academy is a rural agritourism business showcasing Irelands unique relationship with land, food, heritage & culture within a tourism and educational destination that integrates farming, hospitality, and wellness, offering immersive experiences focused on sustainable living and healthy eating and closed loop food growing , preservation, consumption and compositive for carbon banking.
Accommodation Arrangements
Our accommodation includes a range of options from our cozy traditional Heartlands Farmhouse for up to 10 self catering, our dorm accommodation with breakfast included or our off grid cabins where breakfast and meal plans or experiences are optional add ons, Your spoilt for choice . Each option has its tread softly story shared as part of your welcome pack.
Cooking Skills Requirement
No prior cooking experience is necessary. Our expert instructors will guide you through the culinary journey, catering to all skill levels and interests. Choose from an A La Carte Menu of classes according to your group or party preferences.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans may change. Refer to our cancellation policy for detailed information on managing your reservations.
Number of Classes
The number of classes varies based on the package you choose. Explore our offerings to find the perfect balance of learning and relaxation.