Our Flower Garden at Virginia Park Lodge

Easter Weekend

3rd to 6th April

As Spring blooms across our gardens, head to Virginia for a getaway to the great Irish countryside. From wine tastings to garden tours, rounds of golf to kitchen workshops - enjoy farm fresh dining alongside.

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A Weekend of Seasonal Splendour

This long Easter weekend, treat yourself to a weekend of countryside charm, stunning dining and workshops to educate and inspire.

Over three nights, find a host of optional, fun activities, or time to take in the great Irish countryside and explorations through our historic grounds. Alongside, our kitchen team will be serving menus from Chef Richard Corrigan, made with produce fresh from our gardens.

Stays are available in our elegant Main House and cosy Shepherd's Huts, from one to three nights.

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Book two nights and enjoy one of our interactive workshops included in your stay.
Book three nights and enjoy all three interactive workshops included in your stay.

Weekend Stay

Our Easter weekend stay is the perfect antidote to busy lives and long-overdue moments of peace together. From walks in the Deerpark Forest to a few optional hands-on Masterclasses, your stay also includes seats at all dining experiences over the weekend.

Stays are available in the Main House, or in our cosy Shepherd's Huts.

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Activities

Optional Add-Ons

Friday - Wine Masterclass - €65pp

Saturday - Spring Wreath Making Workshop - €125pp

Sunday - Fish Curing & Smoking Masterclass - €99pp

Book two nights and enjoy one of our interactive workshops included in your stay.
Book three nights and enjoy all three interactive workshops included in your stay.

Included in your stay

Enjoy exquisite dining, with seasonally sumptuous dinner menus included for each night of your stay. Wake up to our award winning breakfast, with snacks and treats available throughout the day. Use of our 9-hole golf course is available throughout the weekend, as well as 

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Whether a night under the stars in our cosy Shepherd's Huts, or comfortable luxury in the Main House; spaces are limited.

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Itinerary

Friday

Check in from 2pm, and enjoy a leisurely welcome to the Lodge. Whether a walk around the forest, a drink by the fire or a refresh in your room, it's time to settle in.

Before dinner, enjoy a Wine Masterclass from our Head of Wine, alongside perfectly paired canapes.

To eat, dive into a three-course menu of farm fresh delights, with a perfectly cooked Monkfish at the centre.

Saturday

After our award-winning breakfast, relax into the morning with your choice of a woodland walk through the historic Deerpark Forest, a round on our 9-hole golf course, or a couple more hours in bed.

During the afternoon, enjoy a Spring Wreath workshop, with a hands on demo with our expert florist Hilary providing all the tools needed to craft your own stunning piece to take home. Enjoy a Champagne afternoon tea to celebrate your achievements!

Enter the evening with cocktails and canapes, followed by a four-course feast with a perfectly rare Beef Wellington at the centre. Our in-house pianist will join us for an evening session as the bar opens.

Sunday

Begin with a light breakfast before a garden tour with our head Gardener, as you forage for wild garlic to craft your own pesto. 

A light workers lunch will set you up or your choice of afternoon - a cocktail masterclass, a fish smoking class or a stroll around our grounds.

A late and leisurely Sunday lunch follows in our Pavilion, with four-courses of the finest local produce. A traditional Easter feast, the main offers a properly prepared Lamb with wild garlic, mash, carrot and mint. 

Enjoy live music into the evening and a late night refreshment for those who need it.

Whether you're staying for one, two or three nights - there's plenty to enjoy for all appetities!