I'm glad this scheme is finally approved, another boost for the local area. In case you were wondering, Furnace Farm is the set of buildings on the left at the side of the A470, just after you have gone down Bodnant Hill (see Google Map at bottom of post).
Plans for £6.4m North Wales centre for Welsh foodThe Bodnant Estate will be at the heart of efforts to showcase Welsh produce The best of Welsh food and drink is to be promoted through a new venture funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has announced plans to open a new £6.4m centre of excellence to champion the industry.
The centre will create 30 new jobs and be situated at Furnace Farm on the Bodnant Estate in the Conwy Valley.
It has been made possible through £2.7m European funding.
The project will see 18th century farm buildings on the agricultural estate renovated to become environmentally sustainable, while showcasing local produce from across Wales.
Once complete, they will house a farm shop, a tea room, restaurant and a cookery school. There will also be a new National Beekeeping Centre for Wales on site.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-11557846glan conwy - Google Maps