The island of Carriacou (Kayryouacou in the Carib Indian language, meaning “land of reefs”), is located in the southeastern Caribbean, and is part of the tri-island nation which consists of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.  Many of the islands in this region were formed from submarined volcanoes that rose above sea level.  Carriacou is 250 km north of Venezuela, South America, is 10.4 km long and 8.7 km at its widest point, and has a population of approximately 7,000 people.  El Noel is located along the eastern shore of Carriacou, in an area called Petit Bain (French for little bath) which is known for its many water springs.

As your host, we would like you to breathe, relax, and experience the incredible natural resources that surround you.  Although there are a series of activities that are planned for you, we’d like you to leave behind the hustle and bustle of the places that you’ve traveled from, and settle into a different pace and environment where you are closer to the elements of nature.  You will become aware of the perpetual sound of the sea flowing around the island and our mangrove forests nearby which protect the island from storms, and provide sanctuary for birds (like yourself) that have come from far-away places like North America.  About a mile out along the bay, you will witness the waves hitting against the barrier reef that encircles our island, and helps to protect us from hurricanes that come to us across the Atlantic from Africa.