21/06/2024
Join Joan for a morning of fun, nature play and outdoor learning 🪵🪶🐾🌿🐞🔎
Wee Wild Fun
Saturday 22nd June
10am-12noon
Ages 18 months - 7 years
Book tickets at https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wee-wild-fun
The most romantic wedding venue in Ireland. Offering weddings and events under Nordic Tipis surrounded by ancient woodland and a tranquil lake.
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Farm shop, cafe & deli - Fodder
Bushcraft & Wild Cooking
Wild Sleeping Also available for private parties and corporate functions. Secluded, unique and situated in the heart of nature Finnebrogue Woods offers something truly special under the roof of our our beautiful Nordic tipis.
Join Joan for a morning of fun, nature play and outdoor learning 🪵🪶🐾🌿🐞🔎
Wee Wild Fun
Saturday 22nd June
10am-12noon
Ages 18 months - 7 years
Book tickets at https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wee-wild-fun
Did you know we host school sessions in the Woods?
Last week we welcomed 20 children from Killyleagh Integrated Primary and Nursery School to our Bushcraft Camp. Joan led the morning of outdoor play, exploration and learning 🪵🐾🐞🪱🔍
Get in touch to find out more about our kids bushcraft sessions. Perfect for schools, nurseries, youth groups or a birthday party with a difference!
One week until our next feast night in the Woods...
Midsummer Night Feast
Friday 21st June
7pm-11pm
Set in our stunning Wild Tipi
A celebration of the summer solstice with sensational, seasonal food prepared by the brilliant Rory Gorman 👌
https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/midsummer-night-feast
Join Joan for an outdoor play & a chat about the benefits of getting outside & natural play for children 🌿🐾🪶🐞 🪵
To mark International Day of Play Joan will be at Fodder in the Woods on Tuesday 11th June morning & afternoon sharing her enthusiasm, experience & knowledge. We'd love to see you there!
Joan Noade leads the children & young people's experiences at Finnebrogue Woods. She's a Forest School Leader & Playworker with over 25 years experience in delivering fun outdoor play for young people of all ages & abilities.
Wedding season in the Woods 💐🌷🌼
Some behind the scenes beauties from recent weddings. We love watching our couples put their own stamp on the Tipis 🩶
Midsummer Night Feast 🌅
Join us in the Woods as we celebrate the traditions of summer solstice, coming together and feasting as the sun sets.
🔥 Friday 21st June / 7pm-11pm
🍷 BYOB
🎟️ £65
https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/midsummer-night-feast
Set in our stunning, private Wild Tipi, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy amazing food prepared by resident chef Rory Gorman.
June in the Woods ☀️🌿🪵
How lovely to welcome the start of the summer months... we're enjoying the glimpses of sun, spending longer outdoors, eating alfresco and all the simple thrills of summer.
We're also in the midst of wedding season in the Woods 🩶 which is always magic✨
Lots of opportunities to enjoy the Woods and spend time outdoors with us this month.
We're also launching our next feast night 'Midsummer Night Feast' details and tickets will be dropping on Sunday! It's going to be a good one!
🏕️ For details & tickets visit https://finnebroguewoods.com/experiences-and-events
BUSHCRAFT TASTER SESSIONS in the Woods this Saturday🏕️🔥🪵🐾
🌿Sessions running 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm
🌿Available for free to Fodder in the Woods customers on Saturday
Outdoor Classroom Day 🐞🪵🌿🦊🔎🐾
We treat every day as here at Finnebrogue! We're lucky to have the wonderful woods and our amazing bush camp as our outdoor play and learning space and we're really proud of it 💚
Delighted to feature in One Fab Day's
guide of Fabulous Northern Wedding Venues in Ireland 🤍
https://onefabday.com/wedding-venues-northern-ireland/
🌿May has been a busy month in the Woods with lots of lovely experiences happening.🌿
If you've missed out there's still time to join us!
Here's a glimpse of what's coming up.
Tickets available at https://finnebroguewoods.com/experiences-and-events
🌿 Kids Bushcraft in the Woods 🌿
This one's for the older kids!
Join Joan & Rob at our bush camp, learn new skills & have a lot of fun!
🪓Wood Fun🪵 Saturday 1st June
🐾Track Fun🐾 Saturday 6th July
🔥Campfire Fun🍢 Tuesday 9th July
👉 Ages 8-14
👉Morning & Afternoon sessions
👉 £25 per child
👉Book at https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wee-wild-fun
Joan shares some insights on the importance of play this mental health awareness week... 'Did you know that play (especially outdoors) is instrumental in supporting children & young people's mental health? 💭
At Finnebrogue Woods we love to share our passion for outdoor learning & fun with children & adults in our kids bushcraft courses.
Whatever the weather- we encourage you to get outside!'☀️ ☔️
We're delighted to officially welcome Joan Noade to the Finnebrogue family 🩶🌲
(A familiar face to those who have been on any of our kids bushcraft courses!) Joan joins us as Business Development & Delivery Manager for Woodland Activities.
Joan's vast experience and passion for woodland play and education will be an amazing asset for our kids experiences in the Woods!
Read more about Joan and about our kids courses at https://finnebroguewoods.com/kids-bushcraft
We love wedding season ❤️
Beautiful 📸 from this weekend's gorgeous wedding in the Woods!
☀️ Is that weather making you think of summer? ☀️
Our bushcraft SUMMER CAMP is the perfect way to entertain kids during the holidays 🏕️ 🔥🪵
A great opportunity for kids to step away from screens, learn new skills and enjoy outdoor fun at our week-long camp!
🌿AGE 9-15
🌿10am-4pm (optional overnight Thursday)
🌿Running w/c 29 July & 5 Aug
🌿Learn real bushcraft skills
🌿Have a lot of fun & make new friends
🌿A truly one-of-a-kind experience
🌿Experienced leaders
For details & booking visit https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wilderness-camp-in-the-woods
Looks like we could be getting a good weekend ☀️🤞
The Clay Project have some spaces for this Saturday's workshop remaining. Join them on a forage walk in the Woods collecting spring flora and make your very own porcelain pressed piece of art.
Tickets available at https://www.theclay-project.com/workshops/p/finnebroquetcp
Hello long weekend 🙌🏻
Looking for bank holiday plans (wet weather friendly ☔️) Fodder in the Woods is open all weekend as usual including bank holiday Monday 🍔 🔥 🪻☕️
Ed shows Farming - Nicola Weir around the Woods- chatting farming, the Estate & Dexters of course!
Worth a listen to learn more about our wonderful woods!
Listen now on BBC Sounds or on Sunday at 2pm on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle
May in the Woods🪻🌱
The bluebells are blooming... a sure sign of spring in the Woods!
This month we have lots of lovely experiences taking place. Find out what's happening in the Woods throughout May 👉
🏕️ For details & tickets visit https://finnebroguewoods.com
Just 1 month to go until our next FEAST NIGHT 🔥
Chef Rory Gorman will bring you authentic Mexican flavours in the stunning setting of our Wild Tipi in the Woods... a foodie experience like no other!
🇲🇽 Sat 25 May 7-11pm
🍴 5 courses
🍷 BYOB
🎟️ £65
https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/cinco-de-mayo-feast
Happy Monday from the Woods 🌿
Have you visited our new look Farm Shop & Café Fodder in the Woods yet?
We're open every day (EXCEPT WEDNESDAYS) serving up coffee, treats and delicious food 🍔 ☕️ 🍰
Did someone say SUMMER CAMP?!?!
That's right... we're launching our first ever bushcraft summer camp in the Woods🏕️ 🔥🪵
A great opportunity for kids to step away from screens and enjoy outdoor fun at our week-long camp!
🌿AGE 9-15
🌿10am-4pm (optional overnight Thursday)
🌿Running w/c 29 July & 5 Aug
🌿Learn real bushcraft skills
🌿Have a lot of fun & make new friends
🌿A truly one-of-a-kind experience
🌿Experienced leaders
For details & booking visit https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wilderness-camp-in-the-woods
CLOSURE NOTICE 💨 ⛈️ ⚠️
With Storm Kathleen bringing powerful gusts tomorrow- the Woods, including our trails and Fodder in the Woods will be closed for visitors safety.
We're back open on Sunday at 10am. 🏕️ 🍔 ☕️ 🍰
April in the Woods 🌱🪻🌼
Spring is starting to show in the Woods! This month we're looking forward to spring blooms, seasonal food foraging, getting outdoors and enjoying that extra daylight! ☀️
Check out what's on this month...
For details and tickets visit
https://finnebroguewoods.com
Happy Easter from the Woods 🐣
Reminder we are closed today- Sunday 31st March. Back open from 10am tomorrow ☕️ 🍔 🍰
Easter Opening Hours 🐣🐰🥚🍫
Come rain or shine ☔️ ☀️ join us in our lovely new Fodder in the Woods this Easter break!
Please note we are closed Easter Sunday.
Looking for family fun during the Easter break? 🐣 🍫
We've got you covered! Get the kids outdoors, unplug from technology, learn new skills and have a lot of messy fun!
Our popular WEE WILD FUN is running on Thursday 4 April (limited tickets remain)
Our BUSHCRAFT BASICS for ages 7+ is running on Friday 5 April
🎟️ Details and tickets https://finnebroguewoods.com/experiences-and-events
✨ And in time for Easter Fodder in the Woods reopens today following an exciting refurbishment! ☕️ 🍔 🏕️
🎄 The final countdown to Christmas 🎄
Opening hours for Christmas week- we close at 2pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on Thursday 28th December 🎄🎅🏼✨🎁
✨ New dates for 2024 events & courses! ✨
We have lots of lovely experiences coming up in the Woods in the new year!
Further details and booking for all via our website https://finnebroguewoods.com/experiences-and-events
Our experiences and courses also make a unique and unforgettable gift for Christmas. Vouchers available to purchase at https://finnebroguewoods.com/gift-vouchers
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Join Joan for a morning of fun, nature play and outdoor learning 🪵🪶🐾🌿🐞🔎 Wee Wild Fun Saturday 22nd June 10am-12noon Ages 18 months - 7 years Book tickets at https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wee-wild-fun
BUSHCRAFT TASTER SESSIONS in the Woods this Saturday🏕️🔥🪵🐾 🌿Sessions running 12-1.30pm and 2-3.30pm 🌿Available for free to Fodder in the Woods customers on Saturday #finnebroguewoods #fodderinthewoods #finnebroguebushcraft #bushcraftni #getoutdoors #wildcooking
🌿 Kids Bushcraft in the Woods 🌿 This one's for the older kids! Join Joan & Rob at our bush camp, learn new skills & have a lot of fun! 🪓Wood Fun🪵 Saturday 1st June 🐾Track Fun🐾 Saturday 6th July 🔥Campfire Fun🍢 Tuesday 9th July 👉 Ages 8-14 👉Morning & Afternoon sessions 👉 £25 per child 👉Book at https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wee-wild-fun
Seasonal Foraging 🌿Grab your forager's basket and walk through the Woods with Rob- learning about wild foods (and non edibles!) as you go! Upcoming dates:Sat 27th April & Sat 4th May #finnebroguewoods #forgaingforfood #foragingni #bushcraftni #wildfood #foodieexperiences #codowndaysou
A walk with Rob in the Woods is never just that... WILDLIFE WANDERS 🌿 spend an afternoon in nature , learn how to read bird song and calls, track signs of local wildlife and much more 🦌🦡🦔🦊 Followed by a tasty lunch in Fodder in the Woods https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/wildlife-wanders
✨ Introducing the NEW & IMPROVED Fodder in the Woods ✨🏕️ check out the before and after of the amazing transformation! We look forward to welcoming you to the Woods soon!
🍄🌿 Foraging season 🌿🍄Foraging season is kicking off... join Rob as he leads you on a foraging walk through the Woods, collect seasonal edibles and learn what to avoid! Tasty campfire lunch also included 🔥🍔Tickets and info 🎟️ https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/finnebrogue-forage #finnebroguewoods #foragingni #foragingforfood #bushcraftni
A unique experience in the Woods 🌲 join Rob to master the skill of leathercraft, make something of your own to take home and enjoy a day spend immersed in the Woods!🎟️ Tickets remain for Thursday 22 Feb & Saturday 2 March 👉 Book at https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/leathercraft #bushcrafting #finnebroguewoods #leathercraft #bushcraftexperiences
Join Rob in the Woods for our Blades, Fire & Feast course 🔥🪓🪵🌲 Master bushcraft skills, enjoy a day spent in nature and a delicious lunch prepared by our resident chef 👌 🎟️ Limited tickets remain https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/blades-fire-feast
2023 in the Woods looked like this...Weddings, private parties, corporate events, bushcraft, feast nights, wee wild fun, fire cooking and so much more! Thank you for joining us in the Woods this past year- we're looking forward to 2024 and have an exciting line up for the year ahead! Happy New Year ✨🥂🕰️#finnebroguewoods #weddingsinthewoods #newyear #2023recap
Guess who’s back!!👋🏻Rob has returned from his adventures around the world. He is excited to be back in the woods and ready for some exciting autumn Bushcraft experiences. Tickets for the Mushroom Foray and Medicinal Forage are now live on our website.🍄 Check them out! 🔥🍄 https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/bushcraft-forage-experience
Friends of Finnebrogue, did you get our email today?? Our snazzy NEW newsletter was sent out to all our subscribers today. Hope you enjoyed reading it.👏🏻 If you want to be kept in the loop, head to our website www.finnebroguewoods.com (scroll to the bottom of the home page) and subscribe to the newsletter. You might receive an email once a month, if you’re lucky! 🌳 #finnebroguewoods #friendsoffinnebrogue #newsletter
Welcome to the Circus!! 🎪🦁🎠We had the pleasure of hosting a very special Circus style birthday party in the woods for Alfie! The spectacular @bluemooneventdesign team transformed the tipis into a vibrant, fun circus! Aslan stood proud on his hand painted circus plinth.🦁 The wonderful @circusful put on an amazing show amongst the trees!🎪Happy Birthday Alfie! 🎡🦁🩵#finnebroguewoods #bluemooneventdesign #circusparty #circusthemedparty #birthdayparty
Look 👀 who dropped by this week to say hello! Rob is home for a week in between his travels and wanted to say hi! 👋🏻 He will be back in the woods from mid September ready to get stuck in with lots of new Bushcraft experiences. We will be updating the website soon with new Autumn dates and experiences. In the meantime you can still book our Bushcraft Fundamentals, Campcraft and Wild Cooking experiences. Tickets are live and available to book on our website.🔥 https://finnebroguewoods.com/school-of-bushcraft Safe travels Rob! @finnebroguewoods_bushcraft #finnebroguewoods #bushcraftatfinnebrogue #bushcraftfinnebroguewoods #wildcooking #foraging #campcraft #bushcraft #stepintothewild #visitmourne #embraceagiantspirit #discoverni #visitstranfordlough
If you are free this Thursday 4th May from 10am-12pm we would love to invite you to join Nick Lindsay of Finnebrogue Woods for a guided Bluebell Woodland Walk. 💜🌳 Seeing the Bluebells create a carpet of intense blue under the opening tree canopy at Finnebrogue Woods is a springtime spectacle –millions of bulbs grow closely together in our woods, creating one of nature’s most stunning displays. Nick will greet you at @fodder_ni for coffee and introductions, you will then set off for a gentle guided walk around the 25-acre Finnebrogue lake. You will walk through some of the most beautiful bluebell woods in the country, stopping to chat all things Dexter cattle, local wildlife and the history of Finnebrogue. Tickets available on our website: https://finnebroguewoods.com/event-listing/guided-bluebell-woodland-walk £15 per adult. The walk is approx 3km and will finish at around 12 noon. #finnebroguewoods #bluebellwalk #guidedwalk #bluebellwoods #bluebells #bluebellseason #finnebroguewoodsbluebells
It was a real privilege to have @rorybest2 drop by for a walk around the woods and a @fodder_ni Dexter burger with Laura.🍔 Even Duck got in on the action! 🐶 🎬 We completely agree, Northern Ireland has so much to offer and you will always be guaranteed delicious food & great craic! 🧡 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/indulge-in-ireland/rory-best-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland/ #discoverni #embraceagiantspirit #visitni #visitstrangfordlough #finnebroguewoods #fodderni #dexterbeef #fodderburger #stepintothewild
Anyone else love these slow in between days? I believe the cool kids call it Twixmas! Who knew?! 🤷🏼♀️ The perfect time to get outside and walk off all the Christmas indulgence.🚶🏼♀️🌳 We are OPEN tomorrow as normal 9-4pm. Come and enjoy a hot chocolate by the fire @fodder_ni and a leisurely stroll along the trails.👌🏻🧡 #finnebroguewoods #fodderni #stepintothewild