Homestay in Jamaica- Brooks Farm

Adventure awaits you in this rustic countryside getaway. This space is suitable for 1. adventurers 2. food lovers 3. explorers 4. historians 5. nature lovers 6. persons who need spiritual cleansing 7 .experience Jamaica on a budget 8. retreat 9. Rum Lovers NB* If you are fussy and a complaining person this lifestyle is not for you. The space Countryside Homestay in the Cockpit Country in the village of the Appleton Estate Rum Distillery and Maroons. We welcome you to join our family in the village where you will meet and learn a lot about rural retreats, spiritual meditation and healing in the village. You will get a chance to tour with our mini car and bicycles all included in the cost per night. This includes breakfast per day, transportation, community, private room, bathroom, activities such as cooking, visiting their stunning local temple, a walkthrough in the sugarcane fields and much more. This space suits 1. adventurers 2. food and Rum lovers 3. explorers 4. historians/Professionals/Researchers 5. nature lovers 6. persons who need to experience Jamaica countryside on a budget 7. Persons who enjoy earthing and farming 8. digital nomads 9. Person who enjoy retreat location and who needs spiritual cleansing. NB* If you are fussy and complaining person this lifestyle is not for you. Spend time with the Brooks Family and learn about * Jamaicans rural patwah language *Taste Appleton Rums and the learn about the cane sugar culture * Cockpit country and it's unique biodiversity * village tour to meet the Accompong Maroons and Chief *Cook and swim in Black River MODE OF TRANSPORTATION TO US 1. AIRPORT TRANSFER - we do airport transfer $200 USD 2. KNUTFORD EXPRESS one can book Knutford express bus system online from the airport to Gutters and we will meet you there. 3. A mini Mitsubishi ek wagon is provided for guest to move around 4. Bicycles are here to ride around the village to interact and sightseeing Bedroom with Fan and mosquitoes net A cozy queen bed with clean linens. The floor is similar to what authentic Jamaica countryside people would use. Get a taste of the countryside. Clean oxygen for the lungs. Less Traffic noise, more greenery. Come and explore the countryside with the Brooks' with our primitive pool Workspace indoor and outdoor table and chair high speed wifi Bathroom is a stand up stall shower and facet the painting is very colourful and warm with all bathroom accessories- towels tissue soap toothpaste body wash shampoo and conditioner Outdoor with WIFI A large garden to work, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. It also have grill for barbeque and cafe shack for additional products you might need on your stay. Guest will get the opportunity to taste exotic fruits and organic food from the countryside. dasheen, yam, coco, badoo, banana, plantain, breadfruit exotic fruits guinep, naseberry, pineapple, June plum, coconut, Starapple, Jamaican apple, Jamaica cherry, breadfruit and many more Outdoor Nightly Entertainment happens in the garden our guests will have the opportunity to learn 1. patwah 2. cook with the locals 3. Attend countryside party in the village 4. church services 5. farming 6. campfire conversation 7. interact with the locals The Yard for Earthing A large space for gardening and a house to rear animals. VILLAGE it is peaceful -violence free area. surrounded by large sugarcane fields. Alot of mini mart (stores) and bars to visit, rum distillery and churches. FAMILY HOST Mr Brooks (Father Brooksie) a former sugarcane farmer, mechanic and haulage contractor will cycle with you to show you in and around the village, the canefields and cycle to Appleton Estate Factory for Rum and mollases tasting. It's a pleasure to have him share some of Jamaica's exotic fruits and food with you like dasheen, coco, Badoo, yam and more with you. KAYLA BROOKS - COMPUTER SCIENCE WORKER friendly Maroon Village Our guests will learn about the Maroon village, Sugarcane Production and Traditional living in the Cockpit Country through the eyes of the Brooks Family. you also get a chance travel to the Blue Lagoon Black River longest and Widest River with Mr Brooks. GARDEN Variety of flowers seating spaces under the trees Large Starapple, exotic fruits,, mango and ackee trees. A unique Leyland rustic truck to relax. ACTIVITIES/EXPERIENCES *camping *hiking in the cockpit country *cycling in the cockpit country *swimming in the Black River- Jamaica's widest and longest river * rural patwah language * riverside traditional cooking * countryside parties * visit ganja farm *(optional) * bird watching * cycling across the sugarcane field * countryside retreat *spiritual cleansing in the village *rum tasting * charcoal making ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT Ys Falls- Touristy ($40usd) Noisy River Locals (free) Blue Hole Cook Out- Black River Appleton Estate Rum Experience - Touristy ($30usd) Maroon Village to meet the Chief ($25usd) Quickstep Mountain in the Cockpit Country Local bars, mini mart, hardware and Cookshop Farms Siloah Police Station St Alabas Church Aberdeen Health Clinic Revival Church on Sunday Local Prices in the Village Town Centres and Route Taxi Balaclava 3USD Maggotty 4USD Santa Cruz 6USD Black River. 11USD Food PRICES 4usd- 8USD BEER PRICES 3USD- 5USD GANJA 2USD TIPPING $5usd - $20us Guest access The space is accessible to guest. Kitchen, bathroom, bicycles Other things to note You will share kitchen and bathroom with the family if you want to cook or buy meal from cookshop in the village. Outdoor grill also available