Grenade Hall, St. Peter—Features Grenade Hall forest and signal station. The restored signal station gives excellent insight into how the military communicated on the island in the 19th century. Six stations were perched at vantage points around the island for semaphore communication by the British military. Behind the signal station is the start of the rambling pathway through a woodland forest.
Master potters Goldie Spieler and her son David have carved a special place for themselves, and for visitors, at this wonderful aerie called Earthworks Pottery. Perched atop Shop Hill in St. Thomas, Goldie and her son David specialize in functional art works from her own studio where they spin beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand-finished tableware, art pieces, vases, bowls and so much more.
Dave is a great guy very friendly and always ready to help. He takes time out to give a special demonstration of how the pottery is made. It is truly fascinating and as for his work I would give it a full 5 stars, excellent.
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This fascinating piece of architecture blends perfectly into its surroundings and took years to complete. By taking a close look we can see all the fine had work done in the decretive weaving. This locally constructed home is truly something to see.
Located on the East Coast of Barbados, Cattlewash offers a splendid landscape. With its salubrious climate and fresh breezes, it is an area well known as one of the best health resort areas n Barbados and indeed the Caribbean.
Cattlewash is said to have derived its name from the cattle wading into the sea there many cattle still roan the area as well as our local black belly sheep!
Legend has it that Bathsheba, wife of King David, bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft. Legend has it that the surf covered white waters of Bathsheba, rich in minerals and life is said to resemble Bathsheba's bath in both appearance health giving value. This is the rugged east coast of Barbados, where visitors come to breathe the air, soak in the invigorating Bathsheba Pools and feel alive. It is breathtakingly beautiful; wide white sand beaches stretch along a dramatic coastline of striking rock formations against which the Atlantic rollers break in cascades of foam. What at first glance are huge boulders washed up on the beach, are actually rock formations broken away from ancient coral reef!.
SOUP BOWL SURFING AT BATHSHEBA: The Soup Bowl at Bathsheba derives its name from the foamy surf found here and is the site of many local and international surfing championships. This is a great place to surf, with steady big rollers coasting in across the Atlantic ocean.
Morgan Lewis mill, commonly given the date c1727, continued to work through until 1945. In 1962 E L Banister donated it to the Barbados National Trust, who commenced a restoration project 2 years later. It was further restored in 1974, but deteriorated again, so much so that it was listed as one of the most endangered heritage sites in the world. However a 2 year restoration by the UK millwrights The Chiltern Partnership, started in 1996, has brought the mill back to its former glory.
Approximately 850 feet above sea-level, this spot offers an excellent view of the "Scotland District" which covers the parish of St.Andrew and is named after the Patron Saint of Scotland. It is believed that the name "Cherry Tree Hill" originated from the large number of cherry trees which once existed on this hill.
Today the road is lined with mahogany trees, which were introduced into Barbados after the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
This is my favorite road in Barbados maybe even the world. As we drive up the hill we make our way though a covering of huge trees then an opening appears in the distance. Before you lies an expanse of sky and it looks as though you would drive right into the sky or off the cliff and then out of nowhere the most breathtaking sight appears. It takes my breath away every time.
Codrington College, sitting high on a hill in St.John overlooking the Atlantic, offers one of the most spectacular views of the East Coast of Barbados. Codrington College, the oldest Anglican theological college in the Western Hemisphere, was built in 1743 after Christopher Codrington had bequeathed the estate and considerable money at his death in 1710. Many West Indian priests have trained at Codrington and the College continues to play an active part in education and theological teachings, working closely with the University of the West Indies.
The setting of Codrington College is especially beautiful with a magnificent lily pond and a driveway lined with cabbage palm trees
St. John's Parish Church is perched on a cliff overlooking coastal St. John and the Atlantic Ocean. The present building was constructed in 1836, after the hurricane of 1831 destroyed the one built in 1660. The pulpit is constructed from six different kinds of wood: Ebony, Locust, Barbados Mahogany, Manchineel, Oak and Pine. The church also contains an interesting sculpture depicting the Madonna and Child with the infant St. John. The graveyard contains the tome of Ferdinand Paleologus, a descendent of the Byzantine Imperial family. He was therefore buried according to Greek custom.
This stop is a memorable one for many reasons not only is this 18th century gothic church a fantastic piece of architectural history but this stop has two of the best views of the island. the stained glass windows are the most detailed I have ever seen the carvings in the church are also fantastic so is the old pipe organ. When walking through the old tombs there is one of a young child a little over a year I often wonder what happened and picture her family gathered around this small tomb.
St.Nicholas Abbey, located in the parish of St.Peter, was built in 1660 and is one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere. Distinguishing features of this magnificent, well-preserved mansion are: curved Dutch gables, chimneystacks and coral stone finials, a Chinese Chippendale staircase and fine antiques and china. A rare 1930s film of sugar plantation life can also be viewed.
St.Nicholas Abbey is not without its tale of tragedy! The house appears to have been built by Colonel Benjamin Berringer. His neighbor, friend and business partner was John (later Sir John) Yeamans. When Yeamans began to pay attention to Mrs. Berringer, a feud erupted between Yeamans and Colonel Berringer, culminating in a duel in which Berringer was killed. Soon afterwards, Sir John married Mrs. Berringer and claimed the Abbey. A court ruling later returned the property to Berringer's children and the property was named after Berringer's granddaughter who married George Nicholas. Meanwhile, Sir John and Berringer's widow left Barbados in 1669 and helped found the colony that is South Carolina, USA, with Sir John eventually becoming Governor of that settlement in 1672. When he died two years later, his widow married again ... for the third time!
St Nicholas abbey is situated in a perfect location its entrance is in Cherry Tree Hill another great stop and their tour guide for the house tour is always bubbling with enthusiasm. With this homes fascinating history beautiful location and friendly staff it is definitely not to b missed. In addition to this you will meet some interesting creatures there. The Guinea Foul these interesting birds wonder all over this old plantations creating music of their own.
