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our guests have the resort on their
bucket
list.Weare a luxury, bou-
tique resort, the first Forbes 4-star
rated in St. Lucia, and so our clients
are mostly professionals and busi-
ness people who want anonymity
or to disconnect from the pressures
of the real world.”
In addition to its breathtaking
views a thousand feet above the
Caribbean, Mariatte says that the resort has
added a great variety of flora to the location’s
already rich natural abundance. “We take a lot
of pride in our gardening and landscaping,
and, over the years, we’ve amassed a collec-
tion of plants and flowers that far exceeds any
other gardens in St. Lucia.” In fact,
the resort has incorporated a daily
garden tour for its guests,which
now includes a recently completed
medicinal garden.“We share infor-
mation about the medicinal qual-
ities of these amazing plants and
how they can benefit the body,”
she adds.
Ladera’s Dasheene Restaurant,
led by Executive Chef Nigel Mitchell, features
innovative interpretations of St. Lucian and Ca-
ribbean specialties, based on local produce and
fresh fish. “Our cuisine is organic,” says Mariatte.
“Most of what we offer on our menus are things
we buy locally, or grow ourself. It’s farm to table
AT A GLANCE
The Ladera
Resort
WHAT:
An adult-only,
luxury hotel
WHERE:
Soufrière, St. Lucia
WEBSITE:
www.ladera.comand very fresh. We also buy our fish and other
seafood daily.”
Mariatte says that the hotel, which shuts
down periodically for renovations, such as last
year when it laid down new natural hardwood
floors in the rooms, had to stay closed longer
than usual because of some damage caused by
Storm Matthew. “But thankfully, it was timely,
since the hotel was already closed to guests
at the time,” she remarks.While there are no
immediate plans for any new expansions, the
ownership is always considering long-term
plans. “The hotel sits on 21 acres of land, so
there is scope for anything,” Mariatte adds.
In addition to its close relationship with its
natural surroundings and its reliance on local,
organic produce, Mariatte says that the resort is
looking at upgrading its level of environmental-
ly sustainable practices. “We’re working with an
environmental health and safety consultant to