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Fionnuala Fallon, gardening correspondent for The Irish Times and organic flower farmer: “There are quite a few Irish gardens that I think are truly exceptional, Jimi Blake’s exciting and idiosyncratic country garden (Wicklow), and places such as Altamont (Carlow), which I love for its unique atmosphere. But if I could choose just one, then it would have to be June Blake’s remarkable garden near Blessington in west Wicklow, because it’s such a rare fusion of inspired, contemporary design and painterly planting, and is filled with so many different areas of interest – from swathes of naturalistic prairie planting to intricately beautiful flower borders, sculptural landforms, and generous stretches of woodland planting. I visit it regularly and am always inspired and intrigued by what June has achieved.”

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The effect is startling in its beauty like the split contents of a jewellery box”

Fionnuala Fallon, The Irish Garden

“The planting is strikingly experimental”

Tim Longville, Garden Heaven

“It’s stunningly good. This must be the most thoughtful, the most lavish, successfully modern, interpretation of that classic icon of gardening, the herbaceous border, that you are ever likely to see”

Peter Dale, The Irish Garden

“It is the intense indigenousness, combined with June Blake’s perfect eye, that makes this garden one of the most comfortable in its skin that I have ever seen.”

Jane Powers, The Irish Times

Gardeners Corner with David Maxwell. 10th August 2024

David Maxwell from Radio Ulster joined June this summer (2024) in the garden for a chat about using red in the garden, and attempting to rabbit-proof the garden!

Listen back here

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Something very exciting to finally share.💫💫

Something very exciting to finally share.💫💫

Welcome Anam by @markahessy coming to The Grinding House Friday 6th December 2024.

Mark the head chef from the amazing @the_old_spot_dublin is creating a five course tasting menu of local, organic produce and has chosen The Grinding House for his venue. We are beyond chuffed and excited!

Places are limited, so booking is essential. Booking link to follow - but for now, a date for the diary or DM to book your seat.

Photo credit @ruthcalderpotts

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@juneblakesgarden
@visitwicklow

We had another gorgeous class of "Conscious Moveme

We had another gorgeous class of "Conscious Movement" with @grzegorz.janeczko yesterday. Thank you to everyone for coming.

The next class is on Saturday 23rd November, at 4pm-6pm again. This is a two hour class of movement and stretching. The extra time allows for deeper stretching and for heat/energy to build up in your body. Finishing with a deep relaxation to integrate the changes made to your body during the class. The heat from the polished concrete floor is really lovely throughout the class, but in particular for the relaxation.

To book, pop a DM here or click the link in the bio to book.

#juneblakesgarden #whatsonblessington #blessingtongardens #thegrindinghouse @tinodefarmyard

Autumn 🍂 in all its beautiful light and colour

Autumn 🍂 in all its beautiful light and colour @juneblakesgarden

We had one last private tour today, thank you @hei

We had one last private tour today, thank you @heidigardenworld .. a beautiful autumnal day here and the garden still very much in flower.

And that's it for the year. The garden is now clos

And that's it for the year. The garden is now closed until Spring 2025.

We are very grateful for all the tours, visitors, and locals that came to see us in the garden and attended some of the events. The Grinding House will still be hosting events. I will keep you updated here. Our "Conscious Movement" workshop is next Saturday 28th @ 4pm-6pm. DM to book in, we have some spaces left.

Thank you also to the wonderful Irish brands, photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and models that used the garden as a backdrop for collections. We were very honoured that you chose here 🙏

@craiclystories
@grzegorz.janeczko
@feeg__fiona_
@oneill_studio
@roisinkellystyles
@suebrophy_makeup
@ciaragormleyartist
@richardmurphyphotography

What an absolutely cracking day, we are almost afr

What an absolutely cracking day, we are almost afraid to acknowledge it in case it disappears. A beautiful end to the season. We are open tomorrow and Saturday, and there are still some plants for sale, then that will be it for the season. Hope to see some of you.

#wicklowgardens #juneblakesgarden #wicklow #blessingtongardens

It's hard to believe it's the end of the Summer al

It's hard to believe it's the end of the Summer already, although I use the word "Summer" lightly! We will close next weekend on Saturday 21st September, but before we do, we will hopefully see some of these plants off to a good home. Most plants are on sale now. Open tomorrow 11-5pm, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

#juneblakesgarden
#dahliasireland🇮🇪 #dahlias #dahliaseason #blessingtongardens #plantsales #wicklowgardens @visitwicklow

Dreaming of those beautiful blue skies yesterday 💙
More pictures from @ksenyakoshova of the Dhalias. The garden will stay open normal hours until Saturday 21st September. What an unbelievably quick season! Hope to see some of you before we close.

We may have some events in The Grinding House throughout the year, more to follow on these. Our next installation from Regina Rabbit 🐇 will be ready soon, if you would like to be included and haven't already sent me your email please do.

#dahlias
#dahliasireland🇮🇪 #gardensblessington #gardenswicklow #gardening #thegrindinghouse #gardensofwicklow @visitwicklow

A new installation in the garden. Can anyone tell

A new installation in the garden. Can anyone tell what they are?
Thank you @ksenyakoshova for the picture.

#irishgardens #wicklowgardens #blessingtongardens #thingstodoinwicklow #thingstodoinblessington #juneblakesgarden

The Dahlias are out in their full glory now and li

The Dahlias are out in their full glory now and like us appreciating this last hurrah of sunshine! We are open all weekend, 11-5pm. Oksana is in The Grinding House with some delicious cakes from @daisycottagefarm, coffees, and beautiful paintings on display from Bob Lynn.

June will do her last tour of the season @ 2pm on Sunday. Again, just show up. There's no need to book in. Entrance €6 per person. Gathering as usual at the house.

#dahlias
#dahliasireland🇮🇪
#gardensblessington #gardensireland #gardenswicklow #thingstodoinwicklow @visitwicklow

A perfectly captured shot by Oksana @ksenyakoshova

A perfectly captured shot by Oksana @ksenyakoshova of evening light in The Grinding House, with two recently displayed paintings from artist Bob Lynn in the background. We have a selection of Bob's paintings here until the end of September, which for anyone that has seen some of his paintings is a real treat.

#juneblakesgarden
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#artwicklow #boblynn #blessingtongardens

A busy week in the garden, with plenty of tours vi

A busy week in the garden, with plenty of tours visiting. Thank you to all for coming. One more tour attending tomorrow, and June will do her Sunday @ 2pm tour. Everyone is welcome. Just show up on Sunday.

We have decided to send out a monthly email with "Tales from June Blakes Garden", if anyone would like to keep up to date with what's happening here, this month Regina Rabbit told her side of the story, about the move into the garden with her family and all the extended family, and their friends.. if you'd like to see a copy of this and be added to next month's tales, send on your email address by dm or comment below.

#juneblakesgarden
#gardensireland #gardensblessington #gardentours #gardenswicklow

A gorgeous morning here in the garden. Let's hope

A gorgeous morning here in the garden. Let's hope it lasts all weekend, we are open too as usual on bank holiday Monday. 11am-5pm, Oksana is in The Grinding House serving tea/coffee and cakes with plenty of seating outside in the sun. June will do her tour on Sunday @ 2pm, just show up if you'd like to join in.

#gardenswicklow #stayinwicklow #wicklowgardens #blessingtongardens #thingstodoinblessington #thingstodoinwicklow #dahlias #dahliaseason #dahliasireland🇮🇪

Thank you @annemariemockler_photography for the picture.

Thank you @richardmurphyphotography for the photog

Thank you @richardmurphyphotography for the photographs. Garden in full bloom and throughly enjoying the little blast of heat..

Our garden tours are back every Sunday at 2 pm from now until the end of August. Enjoy tea/coffee and cake in The Grinding House (or outside!) 🌞, plants, and Ruby's Dahlia seeds for sale. 11-5pm.

#gardensireland #gardenswicklow #thingstodoinblessington #dahlias #dahliaseason #blessingtongardens

Reflecting on a very special night last. Thank you

Reflecting on a very special night last. Thank you, @craiclystories, for running this so seamlessly and beautifully! Thank you to all the storytellers for sharing your stories, from really funny laugh out loud ones to poignant, personal stories, to crows fighting over a vape, they all made for a different, and very special experience.

Thank you again to everyone who came for the evening with open and curious minds. We really appreciate you coming to the evening.

The backdrop of paintings from figurative artist @ciaragormleyartist and antique mirrors from Master Gilder Susan Mulhall really added to the experience. These will all stay up for the next few weeks for anyone who would like to view and/or purchase.

#storytellingnight
#stories
#irishgardens #gardensireland #juneblakesgarden

Some beautiful Dahlias in flower at the moment als

Some beautiful Dahlias in flower at the moment also Arisaema consanguineum, Lilium Nepalese and lots of orchids in the meadow. Open all weekend 11am to 5pm.
Coffee, cake, and plant sales .

#wicklowgardens #gardensireland #gardenswicklow #juneblakesgarden #dahlias #orchidsofinstagram #orchids

We thought these teens had left this morning, but

We thought these teens had left this morning, but they're back! Must not be quite ready to leave home just yet..

#swallows #juneblakesgarden #noemptynesters

A beautiful blue sky day 💙 here in the garden.

A beautiful blue sky day 💙 here in the garden.

#gardensireland #gardensireland #wicklowgardens #blessingtongardens

At last some heat in the garden.! Corydalis Spinn

At last some heat in the garden.!
Corydalis Spinners with Hosta, The exquisite Iris chrysographes Thomas O Brien just in flower.
Lots of other beautiful Iris out at the moment and of course Allium’s and Meconopsis Lingholm in full flower.
We are open tomorrow and Monday 11am to 5pm. Coffee and cakes and lots of plants for sale

#juneblakesgarden #wicklowgardens

June's article in @theirishgardenmagazine is all a

June's article in @theirishgardenmagazine is all about Thalictrums.. ..."Of all the Thalictrum delavayi varieties, my own favourite is 'Hinckley', named for the great Amercian plantsman, Dan Hinckley. With its finely textured foliage and large heads of lavender flowers on stems that reach 1.3 metres, it certainly stands out. Flowering from June to September, it is another candidate for the front of the border, where it mixes well with the cultivars of Veronicastrum virginicum, including 'Diane's, 'Opollo', 'Adoration' and 'Pink Glow'. I find it also works with grasses, such as Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' and Stipa gigantea. The play between the puffs of thalictrum flower, candle-like veronicastrum and slender grasses, is a winner.

#thalictrums #gardenswicklow #gardensireland

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Customer Reviews

The attention to detail was 5***** beautifully restored stone buildings in a tranquil location. We stayed in the harness room it was perfect

Beautiful location and property, hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. Would absolutely stay here again if visiting the area again in the future! We had a fantastic time.

We were welcomed very warmly. Also, we already got the first excursion and information tips around our Apartment. We enjoyed this absolute peace. The bus to Dublin is right outside the property and other places of interest were close by.

Lovely 3 nights spent at The Cow House this summer, wishing we would have stayed longer to enjoy the beautiful gardens, explore the surrounding area, and take advantage of the small onsite café. The renovated space was delightful and full of interesting architectural details, the kitchen superbly equipped, the dining area with a charming view to the courtyard. Beds were comfortable, gorgeous linens… all in all a terrific find.

The Turkey House was so amazingly cute. Very comfortable. Very relaxing.

June Blakes Garden is an exceptional place. Do book to stay there - it is a privilege. Stunning garden to explore, beautiful studios - contemporary adaptation of the original buildings - to stay in. Both June and her daughter Niamh are so welcoming and generously shared their world and local knowledge. A treat!

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