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Caribelle Batik

By Katherine Verano in Events, Shopping, St. Kitts

Caribelle Batik. Using the traditional Indonesian method of treating fabric with wax to resist dye, the artisans of Caribelle Batik have been creating their apparel and tapestries for more than 30 years.  Visitors can watch the artists at work and learn the technique during hands-on demonstrations.                

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Romney Manor

By Katherine Verano in Adventure

Romney Manor is home to great botanical gardens rivaled by few anywhere. 

The ruins of this somewhat restored house (reputedly once the property of Thomas Jefferson) and surrounding cottages are set on six acres of glorious gardens, with exotic flowers, an old bell tower, and an enormous, gnarled 350-year-old saman tree.  For visitors who want to explore parts of the rainforest, guides are available to help determine the best trails as well as share information about the ecological diversity of St. Kitts. 

Romney Manor also is home to one of St. Kitts’ most celebrated local businesses– Caribelle Batik. Using the traditional Indonesian method of treating fabric with wax to resist dye, the artisans of Caribelle...

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Old Road Petroglyphs

By Katherine Verano in Adventure, St. Kitts

The Carib Indians, early inhabitants of St. Kitts, left stone carvings throughout the island, which contain symbols believed to have religious significance.  Those found on Old Road are believed to be in their original location.

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Kate Spencer Art Studio

By Katherine Verano in Community, Shopping

Artist Kate Spencer finds inspiration in the Kittitian landscape, just beyond her front door at Rawlins Plantation.  Web site:  www.katedesign.com

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Clay Villa Gardens

By Katherine Verano in Adventure

Clay Villa Gardens is one of St. Kitts’ best kept secrets.  Visitors can enjoy the museum, butterfly garden, resident monkeys and much more. 

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