Ackee and Saltfish: Jamaican National Dish & Jamaican Breakfast Ackee and Saltfish is known island wide as both Jamaica’s National Dish and as Jamaican Breakfast. Ironically neither of the major ingredients come from Jamaica. As an eco lodge and eco resort, it’s our duty to educate guests and travelers about Jamaican culture[…]
Eco Lodges and Eco Resorts: Demand increasing for Authentic Experiences in Jamaica Eco Lodges and Eco Resorts are the popular choice for discerning travelers of all ages. Awareness is greater than ever that everyday choices affect that natural world. Eco Travelers feel more connected to the communities they visit, and[…]
The Start of Our Jamaican Vegetable Garden Our Jamaican Vegetable Garden helps satisfy our resort’s needs for fresh, local produce. Our demand for fresh seasonal produce have increased and we’ve expanded our vegetable gardens the needs of hungry travelers. The adjacent 1/2 acre property was a perfect location for the[…]
We’ve been attending the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair for about 8 years. Camp Cabarita has integrated many ideas gained from the excellent workshops at this show including: – Permaculture Design Principles – Hugulkultr – Passive Solar Hot Water – Kombucha Brewing – Fermentation & Food Preservation This is our year[…]
Of the many places to stay in Jamaica, many are indeed gorgeous resorts. But as we become more aware of the ecological footprint we leave on the world for future generations, the appeal of conventional resorts—and conventional tourism—is waning. Ecotourism in Jamaica lets nature stay natural. It doesn’t require destroying[…]
Diverting cropland to grow combustible fuels is not a sensible option. However biodiesel remains a viable and practical strategy for waste stream diversion. Biodiesel can be a practical and uniquely green type of technology in Jamaica, because of the resources and climate found there. In areas that hospitality plays[…]
Realtor and inventor increase car’s gas mileage to 128 mpg By Liz Ramus , of BizTimes Published January 8, 2010 With the help of a friend, commercial real estate broker Ryan Persitza has increased the gas mileage in his 1963 Volkswagon Beetle to 128 miles per gallon. The project is[…]
Update: A structural timber column has recently to the lodge and bar area. We sourced a standing dead and dry tree from the area. The tree adds to the natural aesthetic of the building in addition to buttressing the overall strength and durability of the building. Designing and building with[…]
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company (www.rareseeeds.com) a leading distributor, curator and retailer of non-hybrid, not-treated, non-patented, non-gmo and heirloom seeds has become a sponsor of Camp Cabarita (www.campcabarita.com), a leading Caribbean Eco Lodge and Retreat. Camp Cabarita has a mission to create meaningful and lasting change on the part of[…]
Camp Cabarita is pleased to announce that Reallygoods GorillyGoods is the official snack food of Camp Cabarita. Reallygoods GorillyGoods are a GREAT Travel Food. Many eco and adventure travelers, backpackers and athletes like pre-packaged, nutritious, and dense food like GorillyGoods. Update: ReallyGoods have been rebranded as GorillyGoods which are still[…]