Craft Your Own wooden Bowl : in 1.5 hours from a calabash fruit!
Get ready for the most fun you’ll have on St. Lucia while crafting your very own wooden bowl from the fruit of the calabash tree—our national tree!
This ethical, indigenous, sustainable and eco-friendly hands-on activity is not only entertaining but also deeply authentic, connecting you to the island’s heritage. As you work with your own hands, you’ll create a beautiful, functional souvenir that tells a story—one that you can proudly display and talk about back home!
No fancy skills needed—well suited to the young and old alike ...just bring your sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little messy! Plus, it won’t cost you an arm and a leg; just a good time and maybe a few giggles. So come on down, unleash your inner artist, and take home a unique piece of St. Lucia that’ll spark joy (and conversations) for years to come!
Options
Calabash bowl & Seafood Grill
Seafood grilled on the beach: Taste fresh seafood grilled to perfection on the beach & roasted breadfruit (in season) and/or organic home grown vegetables
Duration: 4 hours: This time is flexible as we try to tailor your grilling on the beach experience to your preferences. No rush, just cool vibes
Seafood Grill - Conch, Lambis: Enjoy eating freshly grilled seafood seasoned to perfection from your new bowl & cold drinks from the cooler
Fun beach party : Music from the JBL310 portable speaker, cold drinks & delicious nutritious food! #theultimatesouvenir experience.
What's included in Craft Your Own wooden Bowl : in 1.5 hours from a calabash fruit!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)The cutting and carving of a calabash bowl from the fruit is sure to be an incredibly fun and creative activity that yields a unique souvenir. Armed with a hacksaw (to cut), a spoon (to scoop out), and a dremel or a screw (to design or carve) anything your imagination desires, you embark on a journey of transforming a simple fruit into a functional masterpiece. After this unique experience with local Rastafari couple "Mel and Ekie", you leave with a truly exceptional souvenir – a whimsical and functional bowl (or two) with a story to tell. Whether as a reminder of a memorable trip or a cherished home decor piece, your calabash bowl is sure to be a conversation starter, sparking curiosity and admiration for your hands-on experience, creativity, and local craftsmanship.
Inclusions
- Beautiful beach which is often sparsely attented on weekdays
- One fruit of the calabash tree, use of tools: hacksaw to cut, spoon to scrape out and carve
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- You may bring a towel or beach blanket to sit on the sand.
- Toilet facilities (Please use the toilet facilities at the nearby Petrol Station before arrival)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Trouya Beach is found in the Windjammer gap, this is our main meeting point but other meeting points can be arranged on request.
