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The Lodge West Indies Paradise Vegan Lodge
The Lodge on Grenada was one of the best vacations my husband and I have had in twenty year. Outstanding views, beautiful accomodations, and out of this world scruptious vegan dinners and breakfasts (and lunch on request) from Mary and Mark. Delightful hosts with dry British humor and a wonderful sense of the history and rich offerings of the region and their place.
We brought a couple with us who are decidely NOT vegetarians and they loved it too. Highly recommended for the food, the people, the gorgeous home, and the island experience.
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yes! i was mary and mark's very first honored canadian guest shortly they opened for business in 04.
my partner (who's not veg) and i couldn't have had a more fabulous time. the house is magnificent, the views are not to be believed and our hosts, mary and mark, are two of the most delightful people i've ever met in the hospitality business.
i call the lodge in grenada "vegetarian heaven in the caribbean" and dream of returning very soon.
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Enjoy!
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My wife and I spent a heavenly week at The Lodge in Grenada earlier this year. We are vegans and found the hosts and the property exceeded our expectations in every way. We would still be there if we could afford to be. The food was delicious with a wide variety of offerings made from ingredients either grown on property or nearby. The hosts, Mark and Mary Hardy, are delightful, caring, and fascinating people with whom still correspond. The property and location were true paradise. We can't wait to go back.
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My husband and I stayed at the Lodge in Grenada for a week and our experience was nothing short of wonderful! Our flight was several hours late and we had no way to contact one of the owner's, Mark, who was picking us up at the airport. Mark had to hang around the airport for several hours waiting for us but when we finally got there he was nothing but kind and friendly. We arrived late at night due to our delay but when we got to the Lodge the other owner, Mary had thoughtfully prepared a snack for us after our long day of travel. This type of kindness and thoughtfulness was typical of our hosts at the Lodge throughout our stay. We found Mark and Mary to be exceptionally good hosts. Mark took us on a Jeep tour of the entire island, as well as transporting us to several lovely beaches and an amazing chocolate factory. On all of our day-long excursions, Mary packed us delicious picnic lunches. Meals were very tasty with much of the produce grown right there on the property. I have a wheat intolerance and all of our meals were completely wheat-free (not always an easy task). Mark and Mary were perceptive hosts who hit the perfect balance of giving us "space" to spend time alone while also being friendly and excellent conversationalists. On a scale of 1 to 5 stars, I would rate the Lodge 5 stars for location, eco-friendliness, accomodations (room, linens, bed comfort, cleanliness), food, and service. My only complaint would be that the pool is small, but it's chemical free so I think it was still better than we'd find at a hotel/resort. And it was SUPER to never have to worry "Is the food really vegan? What about the toiletries? Is my money being used in ways that I don't want to support?" !!! We still keep in touch with the proprietors, Mark and Mary, as right from the start we felt like they were friends rather than staff, I would gladly return every year if I had the means to do so. I have travelled throughout the Caribbean, as well as extensively in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the US and I would highly recommend the Lodge as a destination to any discerning traveler!
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Well after 23 years of veganism I can truely say I have now had a 'proper' holiday. For the first time ever I haven't had to constantly question the menu,opt for pizzas without cheese or simply make do with a bland salad.The quality of the food was outstanding coupled with the fact that a lot of the produce is grown in their garden.Fresh being the operative word.
As well as the fine vegan cuisine; the setting of The Lodge itself and the fine hosts ,Mark and Mary, made this holiday the best my girlfriend I have ever had.The setting can only be described as paradise.Beautiful views all round,dining alfresco under a starry sky and set in a stunning property surrounded by their fabulous garden.Plus the Island of Grenada itself has all to offer from golden sandy beaches to laze on or to a stunning cloud forest to trek in,plus probably the friendliest locals I have ever encountered in my years of travel.
Finally complimets to Mark and Mary who through their hard work and dedication have really got what must be the number one vegan holiday in the world.Seriously.Not a thing has been overlooked.Plus they themselves were a pleasure to be around.Enjoyed chatting with them in the evening after dinner and found them very knowlegable if a question arose.They really made us feel welcome and ensured our stay was a pleasurable one.
10/10
Thanks again
Angus and Natasha
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I'm not Vegan, but I am veg. Mark and Mary give new meaning to Vegan - truly. Those items I normally keep in the diet at home were not missed in the least with this 5-star Vegan fair. And the lodge itself is right out of story book pages. Up on it's own hill above the town, with views a full 360 degrees - private (huge) balconies for the rooms, and an Olympic length lap pool that would have Michael Phelps drooling. A truly romantic jewel. And, for you "germ-a-phobes", nowhere have I EVER had a cleaner room, or better room servicing. Would be back in a heartbeat - and probably will...
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My husband and I went to Grenada for his birthday, and we stayed at The Lodge. We had no idea about Grenada, but we are vegans and found the Lodge as an option on the internet. We did not know what to expect other than veggie food on a Caribbean island. We found much more! Grenada is a wonderful island with friendly people and beautiful scenery, and to top it all, The Lodge is a perfect place to stay. Situated on a hill overlooking the pretty town of St George's, it is in a restored plantation building, with great landscaping (courtesy of the owners, Mark and Mary Hardy, who grow their own wonderful tropical fruit in their gardens). The building is very romantic given the setting and architecture, and comes with patios on different levels, a sizeable swimming pool, and fantastic natural ventilation in the rooms (from slats built above the window frames, that let the refreshing wind pass through). The hosts were very gracious and great company, and gave us truly wonderful food (all prepared by Mary): great breakfasts (that included fresh fruit, smoothies, etc), and lavish dinners (three course dinners of world veggie cuisine with a Caribbean flair). These were included in the price of the room, and if we stayed in the Lodge during the day, we could get a nice lunch for a reasonable fee. Mark picked us up at the airport (very late in the day as our flight was delayed), and dropped us off as well. He also showed us the town on an orientation tour the first day and arranged a great snorkelling trip and a 5 star tour of the island with a knowledgeable guide. We cannot find words to describe how wonderful this vacation really was, as this was the most relaxing holiday ever, and our hosts as well as the Lodge itself are to be thanked for that). We will definitely think of going back there when we need to be pampered... Loved it!
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My wife and I recently stayed at The Lodge in Granada, West Indies and it was a truly enjoyable experience. The Lodge is neither a hotel nor a guest house but it provides the best of both. The accommodation is comfortable, spacious and private whilst the cuisine is different, exciting and tasteful. Mary and Mark make excellent hosts who are extremely co-operative and knowledgeable. They can be chatty and always friendly, yet recognise when the guests prefer their own company. The Lodge is a large house which is located high above the sea. It was built about one hundred years ago in the colonial style and as our hosts declared: they have three loves, the house, the island and each other – a sentiment which is entirely understandable.
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