Pink Apple Orchard, nestled in Leitrim’s stunning lake lands, offers guests a unique glamping experience within a working organic cider orchard. This eco-friendly retreat features handcrafted accommodations including a grass-roofed Hobbit House, Celtic yurts, and an original teepee, all designed and built on-site. Located in a WiFi-free zone to encourage authentic connections with nature, the orchard provides luxurious outdoor living while maintaining environmental sustainability through dry composting toilets, natural spring water, and organic growing practices. Guests can explore the heart of Ireland’s wilderness while enjoying modern comforts in these distinctive, artisan-crafted pods set across private spaces within the fragrant apple orchard.
Their story
Pink Apple Orchard is a family-run retreat that transformed an organic cider orchard in County Leitrim into one of Ireland’s most distinctive glamping sites. Driven by their love for nature and sustainable living, they hand-crafted every accommodation on-site. Their vision was to create a WiFi-free sanctuary where families could reconnect with nature and each other. Despite challenges in building eco-friendly facilities and maintaining organic practices, Pink Apple Orchard has grown into a celebrated retreat. It now welcomes guests from around the world with a unique blend of luxury camping, environmental awareness and authentic Irish hospitality. Read more about them.
Sustainability actions
Lowest impact construction and operation
- All accommodation pods are handcrafted on-site using locally sourced materials like driftwood from Lough Allen, willow grown within the orchard, hazel, ash, alder, oak, spruce, and Douglas fir. This approach eliminates transportation emissions while supporting local ecosystems.
- The eco-lodge operates entirely on natural spring water and features 100% eco-friendly dry composting toilets, significantly reducing water consumption and waste production.
Highest level of energy efficiency
- The eco-lodge utilizes natural spring water for all on-site supply, significantly reducing energy consumption associated with water treatment and pumping.
- Their dry composting toilet system eliminates the need for water-intensive sewage treatment, while organic vegetable and fruit cultivation minimizes reliance on energy-intensive farming methods.
- The accommodations feature energy-efficient heating solutions, including small wood-burning stoves in select yurts that use locally sourced, renewable fuel.
- Electric stoves in other units provide controlled heating with minimal energy waste.
- Natural lighting through strategically placed windows reduces artificial lighting needs during daylight hours, while candle lighting creates ambiance without electrical consumption.
Pioneer in waste management
- The eco-lodge provides designated bins for bottles, cans, and plastics throughout the property, with separate composting facilities for all food and garden waste.
- Guests are required to use recycling bins properly, supporting the lodge’s zero-waste philosophy.
- All organic waste from the kitchen and grounds is processed on-site, contributing to soil health for their apple orchard and vegetable gardens.
Using organic and chemical-free products
- The orchard follows sustainable principles, cultivating chemical-free apple trees that provide organic juice and cider.
- Their commitment extends to growing seasonal vegetables and fruits naturally. They harvest a variety of organic fruits including plums, pears, cherries, and berries, allowing guests to experience truly natural flavors.
Actively protects nature and community
- Wildlife conservation remains paramount, with the site providing sanctuary for diverse species including red squirrels, various bird species, butterflies, and native flora.
- The retreat’s handcrafted accommodations utilize locally sourced, sustainable materials including driftwood and estate-grown willow, demonstrating their commitment to environmental harmony while creating meaningful connections between visitors and Ireland’s natural heritage.
Most Popular Activities Near Pink Apple Orchard
- Experience organic apple picking and pressing workshops.
- Learn traditional willow fedging and basketry crafts using sustainably grown materials.
- Participate in beginner-friendly living willow fence construction workshops.
- Enjoy campfire evenings with marshmallows and acoustic music sessions.
- Explore nature trails spotting red squirrels, diverse bird species, and native butterflies.
- Take part in pottery painting and ceramic craft activities with Hullabaloo workshops.
- Experience African drumming sessions for team building and entertainment.
- Observe wildlife including swans, herons, pheasants, and various woodland creatures.
- Forage for wild herbs, berries, and edible plants throughout the orchard grounds.
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Best Time To Visit Pink Apple Orchard
- The best time to visit Pink Apple Orchard is from late spring to early autumn, particularly between May and September, when the weather is ideal for glamping and outdoor activities. During these months, guests can fully appreciate the orchard’s natural beauty, from fragrant apple blossoms in spring to the lush greenery of summer.
- September offers a special experience with apple pressing workshops, allowing visitors to participate in the organic harvest.