From Farm To Fork
Our organic story
The story of Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa begins with the land. Ever before they became hoteliers, Dick (RIP) and Mary Fitzgerald were farmers rearing their own beef cattle and growing a variety of vegetables and fruits.
When they opened their bed and breakfast back in 1976, their menus were created around seasonal produce, primarily from their own farm. The land has remained important to the Fitzgerald family, not least as a source of produce for their busy restaurant, Timmy Macs Bistro The hotel spends more than €2.5m each year with local suppliers, earning them the honour of being Limerick’s first Guaranteed Irish hotel.
A number of years ago, Mary Fitzgerald created an organic garden in the grounds of the hotel to supply the kitchen and Dicks bar with the freshest and most natural ingredients possible. Following on from that, the Fitzgeralds embarked on a journey to convert the land into a certified organic farm, becoming one of a small handful of hotel properties in Ireland to grow its own certified organic produce.
Produce from Mary’s Organic Garden and the farm can be found on the breakfast table, in a host of dishes at Timmy Macs Bistro, as drink ingredients and garnishes served in Dicks Bar.
Home grown organic dishes
Taste the difference
Timmy Macs Bistro
Timmy Macs Bistro is widely considered to be one of the best restaurants in Adare, offering a wide range of dishes prepared using locally produced seasonal ingredients, many of which are from our own organic farm and Mary’s Organic Garden.
Mary’s Organic Garden
Mary’s Organic Garden holds a special place in our hearts. Located within the hotel grounds, and forming part of the Woodlands Walking Trail, Mary’s Organic Garden supplies our kitchens with many of the seasonal ingredients found on the menus in Timmy Macs Bistro and The Treehouse.
Responsible tourism
Caring for the environment is second nature for the Fitzgerald Family and their award-winning approach to minimising the impact of Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa on the local and global environment can be seen right across the resort.
The Treehouse
The Treehouse, voted Irelands best outdoor dining venue, is our outdoor dining area serving great food, drinks and our custom Farmhand blend coffee roasted exclusively for us featuring 60% Colombian and 40% Brazilian beans.
Organic Celebration
Weddings
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa is located just outside the beautiful village of Adare with its historic churches, situated in 44 acres of organic private grounds and landscaped gardens full of insta-worthy spots and beautiful backdrops for photographs.
