Taste the Island - A Celebration of Ireland's Food and Drink - 2019 Buyers Guide

Business Details Highbank Orchards and Distillery, Highbank Organic Farm, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny, R95 NIKC T  +353 (0) 56 7729918 E  sales@highbank.ie W   www.highbankorchards.com Business Contact: Julie Calder-Potts Experience Board the Highbank tractor train for guided tour of a working organic farm. Travel around the orchard in the company of expert guides and learn about their traditional and organic methods of farming. Visit 14 th c. Burchurch Castle accompanied by the 5 th generation Key Keeper and listen to stories of invasion and intrigue. Return to the 17 th c. Stone Yard for visit to the Distillery and Farm Shop with two tastings. Experience personally guided by Highbank Orchard Owner, Organic Farmer and Historian, Rod Calder-Potts. Guided tours in English, French and Spanish. Duration Min. 2hrs Pricing Standard Retail Price € 45 All group sizes catered for. Minimum group fee applies to groups of less than 8. Max. group size per guide is 32. Larger groups can be split into smaller groups. Tour operator rates : Yes FIT Rate: Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates: Yes Tour Series Rates: Yes Group bookings/rates Contact: As above E  As above T As above Opening Details & Refreshment Mon-Fri, 0900hrs – 1700hrs Sat. and Sun. by appointment Closed 24 th Dec.-2 nd Jan. Refreshments available. Light lunch featuring all local produce can be provided if booked in advance for groups up to 100. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking available. Outdoor clothing is necessary for the tractor train. Tour on ground level. Tractor train can accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs. Tractor train has a roof and provides protection from elements. Remainder of the tour takes place indoors. Children under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult and will only be offered non-alcoholic tastings. Nearest Accommodation Hub Kilkenny City (10 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Other Experiences Nearby Kilkenny Castle (15mins drive) www.kilkennycastle.ie Medieval Museum (15mins drive) www.medievalmilemuseum.ie St. Canice’s Cathedral (15mins drive) www.stcanicescathedral.ie The Highbank Castle Distillery Tour 76 SECT ION 11 – PRODUCER FARM VI S I TS