Tuesday 28th April, from 8am. National Heroes’ Day – Open Gardens
We will be introducing our new guided tour. Will it be awesome? Or course. We start at reception, surrounded by awesome local art and craft. We then go into Rochelle’s Garden for a walk around this space, officially opened in 2024. Now it is mature and a marvel! Created by the international community – GlobalResolve (Arizona State University), Sandals Foundation, the Irving Wilson School, FAB Gardens, Frontline Trading, Rotary Club of Barbados.
After that exciting part is over, we will walk through our propagation zone (this is our work area and we will TRY to tidy it up), via a decked path, on our way to enjoying and exploring a ‘sneak-peak’ of our African Connections Garden – yippee! Ok, it will not be finished but there is already much to experience and discuss.
And then, we continue the tour through the rest of the Ethnobotanical Garden (heritage garden) via The Ground, where we will chat about some of the plants used medicinally by the enslaved people of Barbados, and the Pollinator Zone, where we will spot and admire the butterflies.
We then make our way back to reception via the pond, White Garden, Aroid Garden and the Heliconia Walk, discussing other plants during this final part of the guided tour. And listen and chat to Edison Williams (before or after the later tours). He will be reading from his excellent books. Curator’s Rum Punch is available from midday.
Awesomeness overload!
Free guided tours at 8am, 10.30am and 2pm – WhatsApp and let me know you’re coming.
Edison Williams (Theo) will be reading and signing his fabulous books from 10am.
Completely free for local people. Normal entrance fees apply for non-nationals but the guided tour is free – yay.
Sundy 10th May. Mother’s Day Celebration – Garden Arty Party
BD$95pp, BD$ 300 group of four.
WhatsApp Message 248-0190 and let Sharon know you’re coming.
Or pay via online banking and WhatsApp 248-0190 or email sharon@andromedabarbados.com:
For online payments, please put Mother’s Day GAP as the reference
CIBC Caribbean (First Caribbean Intl Bank), Oistins Branch
Account Name Passiflora Ltd, Address New Castle New Road, St John
Chequing Account Number 1001126238
Pay in advance in person, (cash or card at Andromeda Botanic Gardens, Bathsheba, St Joseph). Tell your friends – it will be wonderfully different and a day for us all to celebrate motherhood in its widest meaning.
Andromeda Experience Tours – Showcasing Our Use of Plants and Much More
Andromeda is open daily. No need to book for standard tours. Just turn up and enjoy! See Getting Here and Fees. The following are more awesome experiences and can be adjusted for your own private preferences!
Private experiential tours are wonderful ways to enjoy Andromeda. Do you/your group want to paint and have a guided tour? Do you just want lunch and a guided tour, concentrating on heritage plants, conservation or wildlife? Or a short garden/planting design workshop and a guided tour? You can create your own memorable Andromeda Experience.
Standard Experience Tours
We can collect you, provide a wonderful experience and take you back to your accommodation. Maximum 10 people – no minimum. Booking essential so we can create your bespoke Andromeda experience. sharon@andromedabarbados.com
From BD$470 for two people (BD$270 without transport)
The Andromeda Ethnobotanical Experience (Plant Heritage Tour)
The Andromeda Ethnobotanical Experience (minimum 5 people) includes transport, drinks, food and a tour of the gardens for the price of BD$210pp ($180pp local).
Get collected from your location (a single pick up spot) the coach will take you directly to the Botanic Gardens where on arrival you will be greeted with a cold drink, whilst our curator gives you a short introduction, followed by a guided tour of the Ethnobotanical Garden and the wider parts of Andromeda.
It will be an all sensory experience, where you will smell, perhaps taste and even take some things home with you.
After the tour has concluded you will enjoy your food, have another cold drink (including the Curator’s Rum Punch) and be dropped back to your location.
Wellness Experience Tour
Our wellness tours begins with a short and pleasant guided tour with the curator and/or experienced gardener to the Ethnobotanical Deck. You will have to opportunity to explore our special species, with an emphasis on food, medicine and herbal teas.
On the deck, you will take part in a yoga class, lasting approximately 1 hour, afterwards you will return to the reception area to have a delicious and healthy lunch.
The cost of the tour is BD$210pp, minimum 10 people, maximum 15. Coach pick-up and return available for an additional BD$55pp.
Garden Arty
Guests gather in the garden (or inside our Andromeda Community Arts Project building) with their canvas, and paint plants, flowers etc. They will express themselves with acrylic paints while sipping on drinks (including wine and/or rum-based cocktails) and nibbling on a variety of locally made snacks such as fishcakes and breadfruit chips.
Paints and materials will be provided. The cost of this activity is BD$260pp (minimum 10 people, maximum 12 people), Coach pick-up and return available for an additional BD$55pp.
Picnics
Picnics
Private picnics are free but donations are appreciated.
Professionally organised picnics require a minimum donation $BD50
Photo-shoots
Hitch Photography
hitchphotography@live.com
Instagram: @hitchphotography
Number: 1-(246)-833-5623
Jquan Photo
www.jquanphoto.com
Instagram: @j_quanphoto
Number: 1-(246)-267-8366
Trey Vision Video & Photography
http://treyvision.com/
Instagram: @treyvisionvideoandphotography
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Professional Photo-Shoots
Professional Photo shoots for locals require a minimum donation of BD$50
Professional Photo-shoots for overseas visitors require a minimum donation of $BD50 alongside entrance fees.
Our minimum donation fees are to cover costs, as we are not government funded nor do we receive from funds from the Barbados National Trust we want to ensure we can keep our gardens open. Andromeda Botanic Gardens is independently managed by a small and dedicated team and rely on donations and visitors to survive.
Whilst other sites may charge between BD$20 – 200 we believe that $BD50 is a fair donation that keeps our gardens open and affordable.
Thank you for your understanding.
Weddings
We are happy to host your wedding in the Botanic Gardens, view our wedding information sheet.
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