The setting of Rabot Estate is jaw-droppingly beautiful. In front of you the twin Pitons emerge symmetrically from the Caribbean Sea. Behind you the rainforest stretches into the distance, studded with the gigantic peaks of Mount Gimie and plunging valleys. Right behind you is the Soufrière volcano and Sulphur Springs. The rich and fertile volcanic soil, high altitude (c.1000ft above sea level) and rainforest water create a unique environment (terroir) in which to grow cocoa.
The estate is divided into 16 different cortès or areas of terroir, with evocative names steeped in history, such as L'Hermitage, Ti Jardin, Marcial, Mathilde and Rameau. The cocoa trees of Rabot Estate are primarily Trinitario species rich in Criollo genes, which give exceptionally fine cocoa. The Purist bar range showcases the chocolate made twice a year from the harvest.
Sulphur Springs Park has a rich history of exploration and discovery. In 1900, a local busi...
The waters flowing within the park and pools at the Sulphur Springs are ranked as highly as the w...
Just beside the park’s entrance are our famous Black Water Pools. One was built in 200...
The iconic Gros Piton, part of Saint Lucia’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site offers an abun...
The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (Soufriere Foundation) is a non-profit company established by the people of Soufriere to promote, encourage, support, facilitate and coordinate local development initiatives in the Soufriere region.