All courses & events
Farm Open Day!
Join for a guided tour & see biodiversity-friendly practices in action! Join us at our farm and straw-bale centre for a practical, hands-on opportunity to learn how biodiversity can be created and supported in everyday settings. The tour will demonstrate simple, achievable actions that can be applied in gardens, community centres, and farms. Participants will […]
Learn to Ferment Your Food
Learn to ferment your food! Harvest from the garden, taste Bia Cultures ferments, make your own jar, and enjoy a seasonal lunch. Join us for a hands-on introduction to the wonderful world of fermentation and learn how to make delicious, gut-friendly fermented foods at home. In this immersive workshop, you'll discover the science and traditions […]
Nervous System Reset, from the Ground Up
Breathwork, movement & systemic constellations to release what your body's been holding. A nervous system reset held simply, in the body and on the land. As Lughnasa marks the year's first turning the corner between growing and gathering, we bring breath, movement, and stillness shaped to the natural rhythm of the day. Alongside this, we […]
NEW! Introduction to Scything
Join Chris Hayes and discover history, theory, bodily alignment and hands on use of the scythe! Join us at Síolta Chroí for a unique, interesting and very useful/practical workshop on Scything with expert Chris Hayes! What to expect? Your Facilitator Chris worked as a private forester for ten years and after many bone rattling hours […]
Introduction to Small- Scale Dairy Farming & Processing
Explore regenerative small-scale dairy production, cheese-making, and more with Gyspy from Leitrim Hill Creamery! Do you want to know what it takes to keep a small healthy herd on the land and produce nourishing and delicious food such as cheese and ice-cream? Join us at Síolta Chroí and explore regenerative small-scale dairy production, cheese-making, and […]
Seeds & Seeds Saving
Join Conor O'Kane for our yearly adventure into seeds and seed saving! This class is for gardeners, farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable food growing and resilient local food systems. There will be a balance of the practicalities of seed saving with an understanding of the embodied wisdom and tales of the seeds themselves, as […]
Farming the System - Monaghan
A 6 week course introducing the key concepts of regenerative agriculture: including Soil Health, Animal grazing, Trees & Direct Selling The objectives of the course are to cultivate the knowledge, skills and motivation for farmers to begin first steps in transitioning into regenerative agriculture practices Learning Objectives Week 1 - Introduction to Regen Ag Week […]
Introduction to Food Forest Design
An introduction to designing and implementing a food forest - a layered, self-sustaining edible ecosystem modeled after natural forests! This 1-day intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to designing and implementing a food forest — a layered, self-sustaining edible ecosystem modeled after natural forests. Whether you're a homesteader, community gardener, educator, or permaculture enthusiast, this […]
Farming the System - Tyrone
A 6 week course introducing the key concepts of regenerative agriculture: Direct Selling, Soil Health, Holistic Grazing, & Agro-forestry. The objectives of the course are to cultivate the knowledge, skills and motivation for farmers to begin first steps in transitioning into regenerative agriculture practices Learning Objectives Week 1 - Introduction to Regen Ag Week 2 […]









