Experience sustainability in action
Businesses need to put sustainability at the heart of what they do. At Cloughjordan Ecovillage we demonstrate many of the solutions required to meet the modern challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Across our 67 acre site, we have shown that society and nature can live side-by-side, not by disrupting one another, but by mutually flourishing.
Many businesses and other communities can repeat what we demonstrate. From our ecological architecture to our sustainable infrastructure, the ecovillage models what a sustainable future can look like.
We are happy to provide the expertise you need to empower your staff in relation to sustainable development. Our exciting and tailored programmes are available for all stages and levels of interest. Featuring intro sessions to more in-depth modules, we offer interactive presentations and facilitated conversations with expert tutors for small or large groups. Choose from a selection of topics below offered onsite or online.
We Offer
Our Tours and Programmes
Choose from our list of Corporate Tours:
Guided Tour of Cloughjordan Ecovillage
Introductory Visit – Duration 2 hours
Prices €20 per person (minimum 10 people)
Themed Guided Tour with Facilitated Discussion
Focused Visit – Duration 3 hours (10am – 1pm)
(choose a topic from our list below) –
Prices €30 per person (minimum 10 people)
Open Vista Visit
Full Day Discovery – Duration 6 hours (10am – 4pm)
Including guided tour, facilitated discussion, local lunch and deep dive into chose topics (choose 2 topics from our list below)
Prices TBC
Topics Include
Bringing the lessons of the Ecovillage to your workplace
At Cloughjordan Ecovillage, we are happy to share our diverse experiences. We have selected a number of topics you can choose from:
An Introduction to Cloughjordan Ecovillage
Hear our story and find out about the many innovative ways we strive to model sustainability and the transition to a resilient, low-carbon society.
Community Resilience
Investigate the different approaches we adopt to reduce our ecological footprint.
Climate Change
Understand the principles behind the Paris Agreement and the need to reduce Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 7% every year.
Green Building
From cob structures to hemp-lime, learn about our eco charter and green building methods.
Local Food Systems
Find out how community-supported agriculture can transform our relationship with local food.
Biodiversity Regeneration
Explore our native forests, edible landscapes and wildlife corridors and how we care for our land.
Permaculture Design
Learn how the village was designed with key permaculture principles in mind.
Renewable Energy
Look into how some examples of sustainable energy systems we chosen to implement.
Research Education and Development Gardens
Join Bruce Darrell on his explorations and discoveries of food growing spaces following different methodologies.
Community Seed Banks
Dive into the lifecycle of seeds and their crucial role in food sovereignty, community empowerment and genetic diversity.
The role of Arts and Culture
In conversation with Cloughjordan Arts, hear the story behind the making of the outdoor amphitheatre and its role within the community.
Please feel free to make other suggestions which would best support your work towards more sustainable systems. It is important for us to offer you the relevant and adequate practical skills to take action that matters in your schools, universities, work places and communities.