One of the murals created by students of the Ceramic Design and Skills Course

The new Watergarden Gallery was officially opened on Wednesday 28th May. Una Parsons, CEO of the Crafts Council of Ireland opened an exhibition of work by students on the Ceramic Design and Skills Course,in Thomastown. Our picture shows Gus Mabelson, Course Director, introducing Una at the start of the evening. The opening of the Gallery marks the completion of the new building; and work on the exterior seating area is almost complete.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new Café! We are open Mondays 10.00 'til 3.00 and Tuesdays to Fridays from 10.00 'til 4.30. Lunch is served from 12.30 to 2.30. A delicious selection of freshly made scones and cakes is available through the day. Phone us on +353 56 7724690 for the daily menu and bookings or e-mail us at watergarden.cafe@gmail.com for more information. Come to our our Advent Fair on Sunday 2nd December from 2.00 pm. Activities and gifts for all ages.

The Official Opening - Sunday 30th September

John McGuinness TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce cuts the ribbon to officially open the new café and kitchens. The Camphill Choir and Jerpoint bell ringers framed the event with music, with more in the garden later in the afternoon. Thanks to Colum Lydon of www.columlydon.com for the photographs.

Official Opening

The Café and gardens are now open daily Monday to Friday. Café open Monday 10.00am to 3.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 4.30pm. Lunch is served from 12.30 to 2.30. We are closed at weekends. The Official Opening of the new Café and Garden Shop will take place on Sunday 30th September. Call us on +353 56 7724690 for more details.

Farewell to Aviva

Last Friday we said a big thank you and farewell to Aviva, who has guided The Watergarden from its beginnings. Everyone gathered in the new Café for the send off, including the traditional cake! We wish Aviva every success for the future and look forward to seeing her regularly on the other side of the counter.

Fencing Complete

The fencing along the streamside is now complete and customers can now use the rear entrances. However, we're going to wait for the outside tables until we're ready to rush in and out to customers! The rest of the landscaping will continue later in the year, so that we can concentrate on the inside again. Official Opening: September 30th


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A Happy Trio!

Architects and Builder celebrate the final phase of the project!

Relaxation at last!

- but only for the builder! The rest of us keep on working! Thanks Eugene and co. for a great job, we'll try to get it finished for the opening.