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SHOPPING & SERVICES

GUINEA PLANTATION

Guinea ST . JOHN
( 246 ) 236-3194 or ( 246 ) 423-0039
guineaplantation @ gmail . com
www . guineaplantation . com
Guinea Plantation may be off the beaten path but total worth the detour as a venue for Weddings , functions & Events . Located in scenic St . John , it was one of the first sugar plantations built on the island and references to Guinea Plantation date as far back as 1654 . It derived its name from being stocked all at once with Africans from the Guinea Coast . Additionally , the location holds some cultural and historical significance as the first seedlings of the mango brought to Barbados in 1742 were planted on the property . This spacious property was first owned by Humphrey Walrond , but now has been beautifully restored by the new owners , the Forde Family . Today they cater to weddings , events and tours .
Picture intimate gardens , roof deck , lounge , bridge and a picture-perfect plantation , lovingly restored . That is your backdrop for a truly memorable wedding or event . The grounds offer a myriad of photo opportunities and the beautifully appointed , bridal suite & grand bedrooms provide wedding day privacy and comfort .
As with many of the Old Plantation Great Houses in Barbados , it has been featured as part of the Barbados National Trust Open Houses programme 2014 , where members of the public were given the opportunity to tour the historic residence .
The amenities available to those who choose to stay at the Guinea Plantation include swimming pool and Jacuzzi , lush gardens , catering services and self-service apartments .
Guinea Plantation provides an intimate setting for your wedding but can easily to transformed for your occasion . Guinea Plantation has been featured in several publications including - Forever I Do , has hosted photo shoots for Miss Barbados World , Queens College Pageant , Bridal features , Makeup artists and has been the site of popular kadooment parties and large corporate events .
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