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[…]
Organize your life around your values to attain lasting happiness. A value-centric life builds a resilient character. While this is not the only way for actualizing the outcome you desire (albeit damn useful); it can be your cornerstone, immovable and comforting in the times of greatest doubt and fear. Everyone faces[…]
We here Camp Cabarita think we’ve created a really special place and combination of service but we are truly humbled everyone one our guests has something positive to say about their experience here. We’ve received a ton of love on TripAdvisor and social media, but from time you time we[…]
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[…]
Occasionally, potential guests wonder what there is to do at Camp Cabarita. Of course, lots of awesome eco-tourism opportunities can be found nearby… and for hanging out and relaxing, nothing beats the cool, pristine waters of the Cabarita River, only footsteps away from camp. The river isn’t so much an eco-adventure, as[…]
Attention Jamaican Eco Travelers! What is the Tesla Powerwall and what does it mean for solar energy in Jamaica? Camp Cabarita is really excited about Tesla’s recently announced Tesla POWERWALL in Jamaica. Expensive, inefficient and toxic batteries have held back solar and wind energy production. The POWERWALL can handle the[…]
Camp Cabarita’s guest are often invited to grave diggings or wake yards (dead yards). These events offer a unique look and how Jamaicans deal with death and also insight into Jamaican culture in general. Most tourists traveling Jamaica won’t get the opportunity for this special experience and celebration. Because it[…]
We’ve been busy at Camp Cabarita designing, renovating and refurnishing our Lodge, Lounge and Bar. The bar is a focal point of Camp Cabarita lodge and has recently been widened to a better guest experience. Our guest often request breakfast and be served at the bar and prior to it’s[…]
In early 2007 while digging the foundation for the kitchen at Camp Cabarita we unearthed a number of iron implements and tools. After speaking with Community elders we learned that several generations ago there was a Jamaican owned wet sugar production operation on the property. Wet sugar is a by[…]
Due to the successful open house this February and March we have decided to extend the invite through April and May. The offer will remain the same. Your accomodation options… Irie Flat Irie Loft See Activities and Community page for things to do on site. See Tours and Excursions page[…]