Sustainable Farm to Fork: Embracing Organic Farming at Apes Hill Barbados
At Apes Hill Barbados, we are pioneering a sustainable future, blending luxury with ecological responsibility. Our commitment to organic farming practices underpins our farm-to-fork initiative, ensuring that every meal is not just a feast for the senses, but a step towards environmental stewardship.
Farm to Fork at The Noisy Cricket
Known for its breathtaking views and luxury amenities, this eco-conscious community is also making significant strides in sustainable farm-to-fork practices and organic farming. Our Apes Hill ethos is built on a luxurious, yet sustainable lifestyle, where we infuse responsible practices into our endeavours to benefit our people, our planet and the local economy. Sustainability touches every facet of our resort and community, including our food and beverage offerings. At Apes Hill, the commitment to environmental stewardship and healthy living goes hand in hand, creating a model that inspires our members and our guests.
Our sustainable food philosophy is predicated on a commitment to supporting local agriculture and reducing our environmental footprint, by sourcing ingredients directly from our organic farm on property and other trusted local producers.
Our farm to fork menus are designed around the seasonal availability of produce, ensuring that every dish is crafted with the freshest and most sustainable ingredients. You can enjoy fresh meals, with hand-picked ingredients from our own organic farm. Ultimately, we’re on a mission to provide fresh, healthy food while minimising environmental impact.
We’re aiming to reduce the food miles of our dishes by sourcing locally, which dramatically decreases the distance food travels from the farm to your table, resulting in fresher food and a smaller carbon footprint. Instead of thousands of food miles, our food at Apes Hill will be measured in island miles as we promote an authentic and sustainable lifestyle.
Sustainability is a journey, and our journey at Apes Hill has certainly begun.
We are working closely with local companies to implement a comprehensive waste management program across the resort to compost organic waste and recycle materials. With this effort we aim to reduce landfill waste and enhance the fertility of our soil, thereby promoting healthier crops.
Our team has been exploring eco-friendly farming techniques including natural pest controls and the creation of habitats for biodiversity to increase pollination of our plants. This is why we’ve installed over 30 bee boxes across our community, which have provided several yields of organic honey, utilised in our ice creams and other desserts at The Noisy Cricket Bar and Restaurant. Our focus on soil health also aids in our efforts to produce the healthiest crops including breadfruit, bananas, papaya, tomatoes, pineapple, cocoa, limes, mangoes, and a variety of herbs.
Much like across our golf course, sustainable water use is a cornerstone of Apes Hill’s farming practices. The farm employs targeted drip irrigation from our rainwater reservoir to conserve the precious, and scarce water resource. This method delivers water directly to plant roots, minimising evaporation and ensuring efficient use of our water.
Apes Hill also prioritises education and community involvement. Tours are offered to educate members and guests about the significance of our land, our organic farming practices, and the benefits of organic food to the pursuit of wellness. By fostering a deeper connection to the land and its produce, we encourage a culture of sustainability and health-conscious living.
Our chefs and maintenance team work closely to plan harvests, ensuring that fruits and vegetables are used in our kitchens within hours of being picked.
Our culinary offerings change with the seasons, highlighting the flavors and diversity of the crops grown on our land. Guests can savour dishes made from ingredients harvested just steps away, enjoying flavours at their peak freshness and nutritional value.
We are working closely with local experts to enhance the soil’s fertility without the use of chemical aids Emphasis on natural growth processes, enhancing the soil's fertility without chemical aids.
Our team has sought to streamline the harvest to ensure peak freshness and nutritional value.
Our menus have been crafted around the season's bounty, offering dishes that reflect the flavours and variety of the current harvest.
Our chefs craft dishes seeking to utilise the whole plant or animal, significantly reducing kitchen waste.
As our organic farm continues to expand, our waste management programme will also include the use of organic waste from our kitchens and dining facilities, composted and returned to the land, to nourish the soil and complete the cycle of sustainability.
Apes Hill Barbados exemplifies how luxury and sustainability can coexist harmoniously. Through innovative farm-to-fork practices with the ongoing development of a 77 acre organic farm, Apes Hill is not only providing delicious, healthy food, but also paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future. Discover more about dining at Apes Hill here, and email dining@apeshill.com to book your elevated dining experience.
