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  • Barrett Adventures
    • Around Montego Bay
    • Around Negril and South Coast
    • Around Ocho Rios
    • Around The Blue Mountains
    • Around Port Antonio
  • Multi Day Tours
  • Whole Island Adventures
  • The Lark, Cruises in Jamaica
  • Wind Horse Luxury Cruises
  • Airport Transfers
  • Our Cruise Ship Adventures
  • Carolyn's Caribbean Cottages
  • Our Most Popular Adventures
  • Contact Us
  • About Our Staff
Barrett Adventures the Real Jamaican Adventures.

estate licensed blue mountain coffee

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Shannon and I arrived early from Port Antonio. It was still misty early morning.

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It did clear off pretty fast as soon as the sun was high. This is a tree fern, one of the oldest types of vegetation around today. They were here when dinosaurs roamed the earth

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When we first reach there, Dorothy lets you try all the different roasts of Old Tavern Estate Coffee. Each one has a distinct taste. Then she makes a pot of the one you like best and serves cookies along with the coffee.

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You may purchase coffee if you like



Dorothy's son, David, runs the farm for his mom ever since his dad died.

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Hiking around the farm is an event. You can choose to just wander around a bit to see the coffee plants and hear about how it is grown, or you can take the full hike like Brandon and Missy.

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The full hike is about six miles long. We are on our way down to the Twyman's private waterfall

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Definitely worth the hike. A refreshing dip was needed by the time we got there

Butter and Jules are deciding whether they should try climbing the cataract

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Kyle Stephenson enjoying watching his siblings in the waterfall. He wasn't crazy enough to get in that cold water

They filmed some of the non gorilla scenes from the movie GORILLAS IN THE MIST here in the Blue Mountains

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The trail up to Castle Dawson, where they process the coffee and have the plant nursery, is all up hill, but magnificent views

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This vine covered wall is the only one standing from an old tavern which was an overnight stop from Spanish Town to Buff Bay. Hence, the Name Old Tavern Estate

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The old coach road is still used to get to and from Castle Dawson. Usable by 4 wheel drive, or feet. Here are Sari and Sverkur on a misty day last winter

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Once at the top of the coach road, there is a great view of Kingston if the mist has gone

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From there it is down hill to the house. The flowers are magnificent along the way

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If you still want to do more, we can go down the road to see the Defense Force Headquarters

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And for a very special treat, you can try the Sunday brunch, or lunch at Strawberry Hill (arguably the finest hotel on the island).

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Just their pool and the view of Kingston makes it worthwhile.






Contact us for more information and reservations at: carolynb@barrettadventures.com

Prices are quoted per person and include entry fees.
You can pay 50% deposit with the other 50% 
due the day of the tour in cash, or full payment 
on credit card now. We do not take credit cards 
on the day of the tour.


Old Tavern Estate
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