Training Workshop

This Programme is located at present on the first floor of the main Stewarts building. The Programme consists of very diverse activities ranging from arts & crafts, sport & recreation, socialization and individual programmes. These activities are designed around the needs of clients. Clients participate in the sport & recreation programme on a weekly basis attending swimming and gym sessions and this area was well represented in the Regional Games at special Olympics with several athletes winning medals and progressing to the next round at Special Olympics. Art & Crafts and educational work also form part of their programme allowing clients to express their feelings and creativity. The Training Workshop is in a transition phase with more emphasis on socialization, arts & crafts and educational activities.

Café Kaizen

Café Kaizen is located just off the main reception area on the ground floor of the main Stewarts building. This Café prides itself on a gourmet menu with international flavours, freshly brewed coffee and beverages. The public, service users and staff can all access this facility and avail of numerous edible delights, homemade soup and pastries, accompanied by cappuccinos, lattes and herbal teas. For those on the move and unable to enjoy a leisurely coffee in elegant surroundings, a take out service is available. The Cafe facilitates the training of service users in all the areas of this fast paced environment, opening a window of opportunity to transfer such skills to potential external employment. Embracing the ethos of social inclusion. A not to be missed experience, you will return for the smiles not just the coffee!

Opening hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Phone number 01 6518191.(Limited seating available, first come, first served basis applies)

Kilcloon

Located three miles east of Maynooth towards Dunboyne, in the Village of Kilcloon, Co Meath. In 2003, 13 acres and a house were purchased, upon which a new Day Service facility has been completed. This represents a new vista of opportunity for all of Stewarts clients, offering training, education and recreational activities for day attenders and visitors. The Day Centre Programme covers a broad range of activities, ranging from Catering, Horticulture, Textiles, Pottery, Arts and Crafts, Animal Care and Equestrian Skills. The Day Centre is located in a new purpose built building, complete with an indoor sand equestrian arena. This facility offers to all service users challenging experiences in equestrian activities and a new range of choices for social visits with therapeutic benefits. With carefully laid out grounds over the 13 acres, including picnic and recreational areas, Kilcloon offers service users with an opportunity to taste, feel and enjoy the wonders of open space in a rural environment that promotes learning and creative experiences. Visitors Welcome. Phone number 01 505 4426

Coach House

The 18th Century Coach House in Palmerstown, combines old tradition with new contemporary design. It opened to the public on the 6th December 2004 and was officially opened by An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern TD.

The Coach House is a new and innovative project of Stewarts Care Ltd, which offers an outreach programme for rehabilitative training and sheltered occupation for people with intellectual disabilities with continuous training clients have a choice in accessing our supported employment programme.

The Coach House is situated in the middle of Palmerstown village fronting onto the Old Lucan Road. Today there is no trace of the coaches or teams of horses which it was originally built to accommodate as such things are long forgotten, part of more sedate and elegant times past. Today it is home to a treasure trove of beautifully designed hand crafted pottery, ceramics and textiles many made by Stewarts Workshops.

The Craft Shop presents an array of different gift ideas for all occasions. The theme changes in the shop according to the different seasons. The Coach House is also home to a bright new restaurant. The design is modern and spacious and diners are encouraged to relax and enjoy the fine range of mouth-watering cuisine in the bright sunny conservatory.

There is also an education room upstairs in The Coach House and a craft room where they make many different hand crafted products for the Craft Shop. The Coach House is a facility for entertainment and relaxation and the perfect point of contact for friends, family and the local community.

Every Friday there is live music on between 7pm-9pm in the Conservatory where both service users of Stewarts and the local community can come and enjoy the great atmosphere.

The Farmers Market takes place every Thursday in the conservatory between 11am-3pm and offers a wide array of different goods which include Bakery products, fresh fruit and vegetables, jams, preserves, pasta, sauces, seasoning’s, chocolates and many more products.

On Thursday nights there are different activities on a The Coach House between 7pm-9pm including a Flower Club, Line Dancing, Salsa Dancing, Cookery Demonstrations, Wine Tasting and many more events which are advertised weekly with posters on our notice board.

We also have Seasonal live entertainment at lunchtime, which is advertised in advance. All in all The Coach House is alive with loads of activities.

The Old Beehive Restaurant & Craft Centre

The Old Beehive Restaurant & Craft Centre is situated in a 200-year-old Coach House on the Old Lucan road, Palmerstown. Stewarts have established an award-winning restaurant on the first floor alongside a weaving workshop on the ground floor. The Beehive provides training and meaningful sheltered occupation for 35 adults with a intellectual disability.

The Restaurant & Kitchen Area

The restaurant and kitchen area provides on-going training and employment for fourteen clients with varying degrees of leaning disabilities. Clients are actively engaged in all aspects of the work in both areas, i.e., from decanting of delivered food, preparation, presentation and hygiene monitoring and maintenance. Front of house clients meet and greet customers, serve table, take dessert orders and are involved in hygiene standards and maintenance.

The restaurant is open to the public from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and snacks. The food served is of the highest quality at a competitive price. The Beehive was featured in the Irish Independent Weekend supplement in November 2001 in a food review by Paolo Tullio who complimented the restaurant on quality of food, excellent service and friendly atmosphere. The Old Beehive Restaurant has been the recipient of the National Hygiene Award in the Service Restaurant Category over the past eight years and has been the recipient of the Triple Hygiene Award on one occasion. Phone number for reservations - 01 6233400.

The Weaving Workshop at the Old Beehive

The Weaving Workshop is a hive of activity, located on the ground floor. It provides training and sheltered occupation for 21 clients with a intellectual disability. These clients are training in the crafts of weaving, embroidery, knitting and tapestry. Quality hand-woven rugs, scarves, throws, tablemats and pashminas are produced on floor and table looms. Individually designed tapestries and pictures are also produced in this workshop. All items are made of the finest quality linens, cottons and wools. Items are available to purchase at the Coach House. Commissions and sales are also taken in the Beehive at tel. 01 6233400.