Activities with Homestays Grenada, affordable accommodation in the Eastern Caribbean

ACTIVITIES

We offer you the opportunity to learn a new skill whilst on vacation. This can provide an interesting focus for your holiday and a fun way to make friends. Classes/Workshops will normally be 2-3 hours daily or less, leaving you the rest of the day to laze about or sight-see. Even if you are staying in a hotel, you would be most welcome to take a workshop with us.

We have currently on offer:

Steel Pan Workshops

These are conducted by the leader of a well-known, professional steel pan group in the Grand Anse area. He will lead you through the history and development of pan and the basics of playing this amazing instrument, the only new instrument to be invented in the 20th century. By the time you leave you ought to be able to play a little tune. Great fun for all!

Drumming Workshops

Run by Raymond who can host small or large group classes at his home in the country village of La Fillette, near Grenville, St.Andrew's. You can combine the workshop with a delicious local vegetarian lunch. The level can be pitched at experienced players or complete beginners - an enthusiasm to learn is the main thing! African/Caribbean rhythms explored. Traditional goatskin drums will be provided.

Introduction to West Indian Cookery

Love spicy cooking? Why not take a few lessons in preparing Grenadian specialities? Learn to make Oil-down, the national dish, Peas and Rice, Calalloo Soup or Banana Bread amongst many others. Cynthia, who has much catering experience, teaches this course and will come to your apartment or home if the host is amenable.

If this is not possible, you can go to one of our homes in Bailles Bacolet.where Jean, who is also an experienced cook and teacher, can take larger groups for workshops, and you can walk around her garden or go to the local beach afterwards. Our brand-new community tours offer a cooking workshop here for small groups. You will, of course, enjoy the fruits of your labour for your lunch!

Wood-carving

With one of the Caribbean's most accomplished wood-carvers, Wayne Snagg, learn the basics of creating beautiful sculptures out of local woods. Visit him at his home-based gallery in Calliste, St.George's.

Yoga. Meditation and Massage

Elisabeth (B.A., I.T.E.C., RYT200, Reiki Level II) is an internationally qualified yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki and massage therapist. She offers group and private classes in Sivananda Yoga and meditation classes out of her home in L'Anse aux Epines, St.George's. She is also a massage therapist - the massage is based on Swedish techniques accentuated with deep-tissue work, acupressure, Reiki and reflexology. She has a Social Psychology background and many years of experience. Call 444 5845 to make an appointment. Children also welcome.

Soon to be added - Caribbean dance - calypso, reggae and folk dancing.