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
A great chill spot for the 12 of us.
Kevin did a great job putting together a functional fun peaceful and panoramic stay.
It has a slight modern feel despite being... read more
- 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
- The view of the Caribbean is fabulous, and the facilities are new and modern, but the staff is what makes Artwork eco retreat at Very Dear truly exceptional.
Stone cooked delicious meals with a Jamaican... read more
- Artvark is absolutely lovely. The staff is so helpful and hospitable and Stone is an AMAZING chef. The vistas were absolutely incredible and it was the perfect place to unplug to have a great... read more
- 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
- The property was amazing, it’s a great get a way if you’re looking for somewhere to relax and free your mind. The chef was awesome by the way, definitely would recommend to a group... read more
- Very tranquil Villa. Pool, gardens and overall property was very well maintained and clean. Chef Stone is a great chef, staff was hospitable but weren't in our way at all and were very accommodating. Views... read more
- Kevin’s place was amazing just a bit hard to find because it’s up the hill, in all it was an amazing view the staff was amazing Chef Stone and Ms terry was so welcoming and... read more
