Meet the supplier: Rockfield Dairy
We are delighted to have partnered with Rockfield Dairy for the past six years.
What’s growing on the Estate this May?
From cuckoo and hawthorn flowers to rhododendron used for herbal medicine.
Creating the 'Legend'
Our Director of Chocolate and Patisserie Paula Stakelum shares how we create our signature pine oil chocolates.
What’s growing on the Estate this April?
From wild strawberries to beautiful flowers for our bee population.
Paula Stakelum's chocolate choux bun
This Easter, impress friends and family with your very own chocolate choux buns.
Jonathan Keane's baked potato risotto
A classic at The Lodge at Ashford Castle, enjoy this dish served with peas and wild garlic.
Bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce
A delicious recipe from Executive Head Chef Jonathan Keane, perfect for St Patrick's Day.
How to forage for Irish mushrooms
A popular guest activity at The Lodge, learn about the tips and tricks for safe and enjoyable mushroom foraging.
Meet the supplier: Glasrai Vegetables
Meet the supplier who helps provide the Ashford Estate with locally produced organic vegetables.
Hidden secrets on our doorstep
Explore the Ashford Estate on two wheels with General Manager Peter Fergus.
Meet the supplier: Kelly's Butchers
We are proud to serve this delicious local produce 'seasoned by nature'.
From the Estate to the table
We learn what is growing in our gardens and polytunnels across the Ashford Estate.