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August Events in Organico - Very Good Things for You to Try
August in Organico is filled with free tastings and samples. We hope to see you here to share some lovely skincare products, beauty and gut boosting supplements and unique Irish-made foods.
Sample: Lavera Skincare
Thursday, 2 August
11AM - 2PM, Organico shop
Free Sample
Come and meet Leanne from Lavera who will be giving away free samples of skincare. We love how Lavera crafts premium products at budget-friendly prices. The company uses organic ingredients that include pure plant oils and botanical extracts to create formulas that are a great choice for sensitive skin.
Sample: Ocean Bloom
Friday, 3 August
11AM - 2PM, Organico shop
Free Sample
Have you tried any of the beautiful products from Ocean Bloom, a skincare company based on the Beara Peninsula? The range contains organic ingredients and hand-harvested seaweed which deliver minerals, nutrients and antioxidants to the skin. The Ocean Bloom line benefits many skin conditions, including eczema and sensitive skin.
Sample: Your Beauty Tonic
Friday, 3 August
1PM - 3PM, Organico shop
Free Sample
Beauty starts from within, so support it from within with Your Beauty Tonic, a supplement for beautiful nails, skin and hair. The Irish-made drink contains marine collagen and hyaluronic acid along with beauty boosting vitamins, minerals and extracts. Come find out how this potent supplement could advance your skincare regimen.
Exhibition: New Paintings from Noël O’Callaghan
Running from 6 August - 30 September
Upstairs, Organico Cafe
You’re in for a treat when you visit the exhibition of acclaimed painter Noël O’Callaghan. Noël, who was born in Cork and lives in Berlin, aims for her work “to look light and unlaboured, as if the work of a moment, belieing the depth of emotion involved.” The beautiful paintings currently in Organico were inspired by the Irish landscape and completed around the western seaboard.
Sample: Miss Maureen's Handcrafted Soaps
Friday, 10 August
11:30AM - 3PM, Organico shop
Free Sample
There’s nothing like a well-made soap to make you feel fresh and clean while being kind to your skin. Miss Maureen’s Irish buttermilk soaps, handcrafted on the Beara Peninsula, do all of that. We just had to include them in our Best of West Cork selection — an enviable gift any time of year. Join us in the shop for a free sample to see why we love this soap.
Taste: WASI Seaweeds Pesto
Friday, 17 August
12PM - 2PM, Organico shop
Free tasting
The lovely pestos from WASI Seaweeds are produced just outside Bantry along the Wild Atlantic Way. Founder Claire O’Sullivan hand-harvests wild seaweeds in accordance with traditional techniques then blends them into nutrient-dense and easy-to-use pestos. Drop in to taste how WASI can add a satisfying umami edge to so many different foods.
Sample: Naturalife Supplements
Monday, 20 August
1PM - 3PM, Organico Shop
Free Samples
Come and meet nutritional therapist Kerry O’Connor who will introduce us to three products from Naturalife: Cleanmarine Cardio 40+, a comprehensive Omega 3 multivitamin that targets heart health; One Nutrition Joint Factor, which helps maintain bone and joint strength; and New Nordic Active Liver, designed to support the optimal functioning of the liver.
Taste: Wild Irish Foragers & Preservers
Friday, 24 August
11.30AM - 2PM, Organico shop
Free Tasting
Here’s your chance to taste (and fall in love with) the gorgeous syrups, preserves and shrubs made by The Greene family on their farm in Co. Offaly. The family forages wild, seasonal ingredients then prepares them using recipes that have been rooted in Ireland’s food heritage for generations. Join us to see how a taste of the past can become a part of your daily diet.
Sample: Bio-Kult Probiotics
Friday, 31 August
1PM - 4PM, Organico shop
Free Sample
Paul Coleman from Scope Healthcare will be with us to chat about gut health and the benefits of Bio-Kult probiotics. These are easy-to-take supplements containing live strains of healthy bacteria that promote gut health. It's a great opportunity to hear Paul's advice for children's health as the new school year begins.