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Can sleep up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms
Juniper is the home of Christopher and Dorothy-Ellen Kitchin and their three children. Having travelled and lived abroad, Christopher and Dor returned to Sligo in 2015 looking to create a new lifestyle in the West of Ireland. They decided to open up their beautiful barns occasionally for special local events to diversify their farm which is home to many friendly sheep and acres of beautiful broadleaf forest.
Juniper is located on the Newpark Estate. The house was built in 1780 and the Kitchin family have lived at Newpark since 1912. Newpark has always been home to interesting local events including heritage events, equestrian events, charity events, concerts, parties and the gardens are open as part of Sligo’s Secret Gardens. The grounds were also used as a setting for the film ‘Jimmy’s Hall’.
Juniper is an earth conscious venue. Surrounded by gardens, woodlands and a lake, protecting these important habitats is important to our ethos. All wood fires are fuelled by sustainably managed woodlands on the estate.
Waste consumption is reduced where possible or harvested from rainwater, composting is key and goes back into the gardens to replenish the soil, plastic is avoided and alternatives sourced wherever possible. Food waste is reduced and visitors are encouraged to follow the Leave No Trace code of ethics.
For most of the year, our barns are part of the working farm storing wood, hay and farm equipment but during the summer, for a limited number of exclusive local events, we transform the barns into a unique events space. Our Turf Barn, Wood Barn and Swallow Barn are set on a private 200 acre estate so they are exclusively yours for your special day. This means you will have a truly unique experience, unlike hotels or other venues. Adjacent to the barns is the family home of the Kitchin family as well as mature gardens, walled garden, vegetable garden, woodlands and a lake brimming with wildlife.
Juniper offers a canvas to people for the location of local events. Juniper Barn consists of three unique barns, all original stone barns with exposed wooden rafters and traditional slate roof. The Turf Barn is located in the Kitchen Yard and is ideal for beautiful ceremonies surrounded by natural stone and soft lighting. Original timber doors and windows, a wooden ‘altar’ and candles create a truly atmospheric space for special occasions and ceremonies.
The Wood Barn is a short stroll through the gardens in the Georgian courtyard and seats 110 comfortably on long handmade wooden trestle tables. This barn has a beautiful setting adjacent to mature woodlands and the lake for those all important photos.
Attached to the Wood Barn on another side of the courtyard is the Swallow Barn where you can enjoy evening activities. All the barns are double height with exposed wooden rafters, fires and beautiful stone. Each barn reflects it’s original farm use and even the original hay racks have been maintained as a unique feature!
Juniper Barn is accessed through the original gates and tree lined avenue.
Our typical capacity is 50-100 people. Our professional staff and members of the Kitchin family will take care of all your needs for your event.
