Peek behind the scenes of how local experts brought the Hamilton Sugar Mill's forgotten story to life through stunning new interpretive panels that cut through 70 years of overgrown history.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to grow premium vanilla? While many focus on the exotic orchid vine itself, today we're sharing a crucial behind-the-scenes story about something seemingly simple yet fundamental to our success: the unsung heroes, the wooden poles.

At Vanilla Paradise Nevis, we love sharing our passion for vanilla, so when an eight-member government delegation from Sint Eustatius (Statia) visited Nevis in November 2024, we were thrilled to be part of their trip.

At Vanilla Paradise Nevis, we know vanilla isn’t just a flavour—it’s a story of passion, patience, and connection. This Valentine’s Day, we’d love to share a little gift with you: our favourite vanilla cookie recipe!

As 2024 draws to a close, Vanilla Paradise Nevis reflects on a year of remarkable milestones and fragrant beginnings. From welcoming hundreds of visitors to nurturing our vanilla orchids, we’ve been planting the seeds—both literal and figurative—for a bright future. Let’s celebrate the highlights of this incredible year and look ahead to what’s next!

At Vanilla Paradise Nevis, we’re excited to announce that renovation work will soon begin at the historic Hamilton Estate sugar mill, our neighbour on Nevis, where the former general manager’s house will be restored and transformed into a welcoming visitor center.

Today, we're going to show you how to split a vanilla bean, also known as a pod, to unleash its incredible flavour and aroma. This is one kitchen knack you'll want to master

We are thrilled to announce that Vanilla Paradise Nevis, a pioneer of vanilla cultivation on the beautiful island of Nevis, has started on an exciting expansion journey!

Finding out what we learned at the 5th International Vanilla Congress on La Réunion and how this French island in the Indian Ocean is an inspiration for Vanilla Paradise Nevis.

Step through the gates of Vanilla Paradise Nevis, and you’ll encounter a breathtaking surprise – a large vanilla flower carving that seems to defy both nature and imagination.  What is the story behind it?

Today, we’re talking about how to choose the perfect vanilla bean, also known as a pod. Watch our video for a step-by-step guide, something visitors to our farm regularly request! Ready to become a vanilla connoisseur? Let’s get started! 

We welcome visitors to Vanilla Paradise, Nevis's first vanilla farm, and we give tours on Tuesday mornings. But Tuesday, August 13, 2024, brought an uninvited guest: Tropical Storm Ernesto, the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

As we bask in the warmth of summer here in the northern hemisphere, especially in tropical or Mediterranean regions, many of us find ourselves in a constant battle with mosquitoes and other pesky bugs. Find out how you can put vanilla to good use!

Our organic and sustainable vanilla farm on the Caribbean Island of Nevis has recently welcomed some enchanting additions: three fluffy little kittens who have embarked on a vanilla adventure with us! Watch what they get up to around the farm!

Earlier this year, we were thrilled to welcome the Grade 6 students from St. Thomas and Charlestown Primary Schools on Nevis, studying tourism, along with their dedicated teachers, to Vanilla Paradise Nevis. It was a true pleasure to share our passion for sustainable vanilla cultivation and the fascinating world of this spice with such a bright and inquisitive group.

Nestled on land with a storied past, our vanilla farm stands where sugarcane once thrived and stone-breaking echoed through the 1960s. Amidst the rusted relics of forgotten machinery, we faced a daunting question: what to do with all these metal odds and ends? Join us on a journey of transformation and discovery!

In 2023, Vanilla Paradise Nevis took a step toward preserving our island’s natural heritage. We proudly participated in International Biodiversity Day by pledging to plant 30 local coconut trees on the very land that had been cleared for our vanilla shade houses. But our commitment didn’t stop there.

Nevis, a beautiful island in the Caribbean, is home to a vibrant community of artists, including Vaughn Anslyn. A native artist, Vaughn creates beautiful paintings and murals of the flora, fauna, and life on Nevis. One of his remarkable works is the painting of vanilla orchids on a large rock at the entrance of Vanilla Paradise Nevis.

Have you ever witnessed a flower bloom for only a morning? That's the fleeting beauty of the discrete and small vanilla orchid flower. Here at Vanilla Paradise Nevis, we're celebrating these magical blossoms, another milestone of progress in our vanilla journey.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis proudly participated for the second consecutive year at Nevis's Agri Expo, showcasing our commitment to eco-friendly agriculture as the island's pioneer vanilla farm.