Taste the Island Buyers Guide 2020

Seaweed Foraging and Beach Picnic Business Details The Sea Gardener, Kilbride North, Tramore, Co.Waterford, X91 C793 T  + 353 (0) 86 812 4275 E   marie@theseagardener.ie W   www.theseagardener.ie Business Contact  Marie Power Experience Guided seaweed walk along a secluded beach at low tide to harvest sustainably and to identify edible species of seaweed. Under the expert guidance of passionate food author and wild food expert, Marie Power, discover seaweeds such as Dilisk and Carrageen, both vitamin dense and low in calories. Experience finishes with a beach picnic, a tasting of fresh seaweed tea and prepared snacks. Guided tour in English or French. Spanish, German and Dutch interpreters can be arranged with adequate notice. Duration 2 hours 30 minutes Pricing Standard Retail Price € 35 per person for groups of 6 or more. Minimum charge € 150. Tour Operator Rates  Y FIT Rate  Y Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates  Y Tour Series Rates  Y Group Bookings/Rates Contact  Same as above Minimum 5 – maximum 30 pax. Opening Details and Refreshment 1 st February – 31 st October. Times flexible according to tides. Foraging takes place at low tide which occurs twice every 24 hours. Foraging takes place in all weathers except storms. The picnic takes place in a nearby country pub if weather is inclement. Other activities such as cookery demos and tastings take place indoors and are available all year round. Parking, Accessibility and Special Requirements Coach and car parking available. Normal fitness levels. Weather appropriate outdoor clothing.Wellingtons provided for groups up to 6 people. Children need to have developed an attention span for this type of activity, age 4-5 years approx. Nearest Accommodation Hub Tramore (10 minutes drive) www.discoverireland.ie Dungarvan (20 minutes drive) www.discoverireland.ie Waterford City (30 minutes drive) www.discoverireland.ie Other Experiences Nearby Fenor Bog Nature Reserve (5 minutes drive) www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/fenor-bog/71056 Tramore (10 minutes drive) www.tramore.ie Copper Coast Geopark Visitors Centre/Anne ValleyWalk/Coast Road Scenic Route (20 minutes drive) www.coppercoastgeopark.com I RELAND’ S ANCI ENT EAST 70