Blooming Laois garden opens to the public to help hospice care
Clonohill Gardens located in Coolrain near Slieve Bloom Mountains
Gardeners and others who are looking for a day out are being invited to one of the most picturesque gardens in Laois where they can also support Laois hospice.
Clonohill Gardens will host an open weekend in aid of Laois Hospice Foundation on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 from 2 - 6 pm.
Located beside the Laois Angling Centre, Coolrain, (R32 NF 80), the gardens feature , Woodland, Jacob’s Walk, Lawns punctuated by many colour-themed herbaceous borders, with the Slieve Bloom mountains providing a colourful background and a Walled Garden full of treasures overlooking Clonohill Lake.
Afternoon tea will be served in the Lodge and visitors are welcome to enjoy a lakeside walk while supporting the amazing services provided by Laois Hospice Foundation.
Floral Artist and Garden Designer, Enda Thompson- Phelan will welcome visitors to her Clonohill Gardens from 2-6 pm on July 1st and 2nd.
Admission is €10 and includes afternoon tea. All are welcome.
The country garden on one acre features mature trees, woodland, herbaceous borders and a walled garden overlooking lake. It propagates some unusual plants such as Beesia calthifolia, Jeffersonia diphylla, Diplarrhena moraea, Triostemon pinnatifidum,
The gardens open from May to September by appointment only. The gardens are partly wheelchair accessible. There is a hospitality area and toilets are wheelchair accessible. Refreshments are available also.
Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the gardens.