Ard Nahoo

We’ve had literally tens of people tuning in each Friday to see what five snippets of wisdom appear. Unfortunately, yesterday was just too darned busy for me to get around to the blog. But fret not, that piece of bad news creates this bit of good….it’s the Saturday Six!

1. On Thursday we found a bat just outside the house. The poor little guy was shaking but not visibly injured. So we picked him up and made a little house, with the work glove he had become very attached to. Luckily, he made it through the night, and yesterday we put him out on the highest window sill so he could make a break for it. Apparently he doesn’t feel quite ready, so he’s sticking around for a little while yet. Introducing the newest member of Ard Na Zoo…Bartleby!

2. Today is the last day that the Community Connections group are here, which means that by 1pm we will have an Earthen Oven, which we’re very excited about. The oven has been made by the Dromahair youth group with the Active Age folks, under the expert supervision of Gareth. Authentic pizza, here we come!

3. This week we began planting around the new Eco Cabins. Niki Briers was here to plan and plant, and the Eco Cabins are now surrounded by a rosemary hedge, which smells just divine, apple, pear and plum trees, as well as numerous berry bushes. Now we just have to patiently wait for the fruits. In the meantime however, the plants look gorgeous and really make the difference to the new buildings.

4. We’re very excited about the recent yoga births that we’ve had (not on the premises, I might add). The first flux of yoga for pregnancy mothers have given birth to beautiful and healthy babies just in time for the start of our Baby Massage and Baby Yoga classes, which start this Thursday.

5. A bread battle has broken out at Ard Nahoo. The two recipes (and chefs) are duking it out in order to win the coveted title of Ard Nahoo Bread. If you’ve stayed here before you’ll have tasted one of the two, most likely the traditional loaf that has held the title for many years. But change is not something to be feared. Embrace the new! Incidentally, both recipes are the easiest way to make bread. No kneading, no rising, no messing about. I’ll post both recipes in the next few days so you can decide.

6. We’re featured in this months edition of the National Geographic Adventure magazine, in an article detailing the Best Green Adventures. We’re very honoured to be featured in a prestigious publication such as the National Geographic, especially as a big pile are sitting in the green room for any resident or visitor who wants to have an interesting read. This spinoff magazine features the best places for extreme sports, tours, and…adventure! There are so many activities on our doorstep that people can avail of. Hiking, surfing, kayaking, rafting, horseriding, biking, caving…the list goes on. If you’re staying at Ard Nahoo then just ask and we will tell you how to make the most of the area.

Tune in next week for the Friday Five!