October sees Saint Lucia’s Jade Mountain Chocolate Festival. Guests can indulge their culinary curiosity and chocolate cravings surrounded by the sumptuous setting of Saint Lucia’s tropical paradise during the Oct. 2-6 event.
The immersive cocoa experience introduces chocolate lovers and the casual cocoa nibbler to the history of the bean, including its origins as an Aztec beverage, its influence in European exploration, and its contemporary production. Guests will have the opportunity to explore chocolate from bean to bar and beyond: join a cocoa bean-picking excursion while enjoying the natural beauty of the Emerald Estate Cocoa Plantation; learn about the bean’s possibilities in a discussion with James Beard award-winning chef Allen Susser; explore the varieties of Saint Lucia cocoa and how it pairs with food and wines in a culinary class or tasting.