Experience the Eco-Retreat : Advance Our Mission
We have flexible spaces to host classes, workshops, lectures, and trainings. Our grant programs are designed to encourage new
engagement with the living arts and to discover new approaches to using our renewable resources to create the things we need for a life affirming civil society.
We have designed the Artvark Center at Very Dear to perform multiple functions. One of those functions is to produce income for the advancement of our mission. To that end the Center may be rented for private functions whenever it is not in use for Foundation business. Inquiries may be made here.
Life:Art
The Artvark Foundation exists to encourage and promote the continued evolution of the living arts and the art of living together. Our cultural center in the hills of St Ann Parish is designed to host workshops and conferences which promote and explore the living arts.
Jamaica: Community
We hope to be a catalyst for all Jamaicans who recognize the need to move into the future together and to address the problems of the past without eliminating the cultural fabric that makes a group of people into a community.
Efficiency:Abundance
The grounds are designed as an agricultural demonstration site incorporating the best wisdom of the past with the best practices of the present. The focus is on the efficient use of all natural resources to promote health and abundance.
Reviews
We were looking for an unpretentious place with great service and we found it. The great house where everyone gathered was magnificent and the views of the Ocho Rios harbour and the hills of St... read more
- A great location hidden away near Ocho Rios. Perfect for family, friends or a corporate retreat! We spent two nights and utilized the property.
- The views and the staff are absolutely amazing!
We were all traveling to Jamaica to celebrate an 80th birthday. Our original venue fell through and Kevin quickly accommodated us and allowed us to... read more
- Artvark Retreat was truly a great find. It's a very large place with plenty of space and has excellent staff and host. The ethical credentials of this place are fantastic.i thoroughly recommend this place
- This place is a gem. I've traveled a lot and it's really special. I look for private, remote natural settings that are accessible to nearby destinations. You have to know that the setting and amenities... read more
- This place is amazing. The view is fantastic. Its super clean and everyone is very helpfull.
Kevin is super helpfull and made sure that everything was under control.
I will comeback soon.
- We loved our stay. The staff is warm, welcoming and very willing to help with directions and local food choices and customs. The rooms are clean, the bed comfortable and the views are... read more
- I stayed in Kevin’s Place for around 6 days and it was the best Experience of my life. Beginning with the view from the balcony, it was sensational. Has to be one of the best... read more
