beeston spring village brochure (1) (1)
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For reservations and information:
COUNTRYSTYLE COMMUNITY TOURISM NETWORK (CCTN)
VILLAGES AS BUSINESSES PROGRAMME (VAB) www.villagesasbusinesses.com
ENDORSED BY THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR
PEACE THROUGH TOURISM (IIPT)
Jamaica
iscover
The Roots Of Country Life In
Beeston Spring Village, Westmoreland –
Close To Nature And People –
The Heritage And Culture
And Mento Music
eeston Spring was named after Governor
William Beeston who was the owner of the property. The
existence of a spring situated in the property resulted in the name Beeston Spring. Beeston
Spring is a Moravian community – the Moravian
movement was introduced by Rev. Alfred Lind shortly after the abolition of slavery. The
140 years old Moravian church remembers this chapter of
Jamaican history. Astil Community host/ guide
The Mix Restaurant
Tumeric Powder Business
Countrystyle Community Tourism Network/Villages as Businesses Tel: 876-507-6326/488-7207 [email protected]
eeston Spring is the perfect example for a successful village tour. Having been awarded several prizes in the National BEST Community Competition which includes winning the top prize four consecutive years for the parish of Westmoreland, the top prize for the entire island out of 240 villages and the top prize for the best visitor experience for the island - , this community combines the elements history, culture, people and nature that are the essential ingredients to prosper in the tourist sector. Its collaboration with Sandals Whitehouse is evidence that cooperation between communities and All-Inclusive-Resorts can indeed be successful since both parts profit from it.
crime-free community where the citizens protect their environment, enjoy fundamental rights and freedom while engaging in meaningful and sustainable economic activities.” (Beeston Spring Development Committee’s Vision Statement)
BEESTON SPRING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE TOUR includes:
•COMMUNITY WELCOME AT A PRIVATE HOME INCLUDING LOCALLY MADE REFRESHMENTS WITH TOUR OF THE HERBAL GARDEN •TOUR OF THE VILLAGE BUSINESSES – BEEKEEPING, TUMERIC POWDER, BREADFRUIT FLOUR , ART AND CRAFT – A CHANCE TO MEET COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS •PERSONALIZED HOSPITALITY AT RENA’S BAR WITH COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING THE MIGHTY BEESTONS MENTO BAND AND DRUMMING FROM THE YOUNG BOYS IN THE COMMUNITY •LUNCH AT THE MIX RESTAURANT FEATURING LOCAL HEALTHY CUISINE, HERBAL TEAS AND FRESHLY MADE FRUIT DRINKS •COMMUNITY GUIDE
Rena in her bar and greeting a guest (left)
Mr. Brown in his Herb Garden
Mr. Saunders - Beekeeper
Community Resident
With the Mighty Beestons Mento Band
Mix Restaurant Staff