Fond Doux Holiday Plantation

Overview

Description

Fond Doux Holiday Plantation in Soufriere, St. Lucia is a 19th century colonial plantation and a hallmark that represents all that is St. Lucian. The lush and fertile land, crowned with cocoa as king among so many other fruit trees and flowering plants, produces organic foods that nourish our guests with healthy, sumptuous island cuisine while immersing them in historical and archeological dwellings and sites that make for a truly authentic St. Lucian experience.

Fond Doux Holiday Plantation is the ideal base for visiting St. Lucia, as it is a short 10-minute drive to many of our tourist attractions, including sulphur springs (drive-in volcano), white sand beaches, canopy adventures, the famous twin peaks (the Pitons World Heritage Site), waterfalls, and the scenic town of Soufriere.

Rooms

14

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 40

Percentage of local employees: 100

We understand that going green brings benefits to the business, the environment, and the destination we operate in, hence the reason we have implemented the following sustainable policies:

• Reusing, recycling, and minimizing waste.
• Energy efficiency, conservation, and management.
• Waste water management.
• Land use management plans.
• Involvement of staff members, customers, and the community in environmental conservation programs.
• Partnerships for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.

In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources, Fond Doux Holiday Plantation hosted a walk to commemorate Earth Day along with a tree planting event. As part of our efforts to support social and cultural development in St. Lucia, we sponsored the Reunion Primary school, provided space for local craftsmen to display and sell merchandise in our gift shop, purchased paintings from local artists that we display in all of our cottages, we hire local entertainers for music performances, and purchase foods that are not grown at the plantation itself from local farmers and fishermen; we also allow local farmers to use our land for farming purposes. We are also preserving St. Lucia’s architectural heritage by purchasing abandoned colonial buildings throughout the island and rebuilding and restoring them as holiday accommodations.

Rates

$150 and up

• One bedroom cottage:
  • Summer: $230
  • Winter: $275
• Deluxe one bedroom cottage:
  • Summer: $260
  • Winter: $330
• Two Bedroom cottage:
  • Summer: $265
  • Winter: $385
• Honeymoon suite:
  • Summer: $265
  • Winter: $385

* All prices are in US dollars.

For more information about rates, please visit:

• fonddouxestate.com/packages-rates/our-rates/ (available in English).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Vieux Fort Quarter (UVF)

Travel time to nearest airport: 45 minutes

We are located on the main road and there are no limitations to reaching our property.

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

• TripAdvisor Award of Excellence for 2012 and 2013.
• Ranked as the #2 plantation retreat in the world by The Guardian.
• Silver Award in Travel Weekly's Magellan Awards, 2013.

Date This Information Was Provided

October 2013.

Photos courtesy of Fond Doux Holiday Plantation, St. Lucia, for SustainableTrip.org.