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April 11, 2013

Thursday’s Child: Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, Saint Lucia

When we visit a beach destination, it’s tempting to stay put.  But if we can tear ourselves away from the sand and the water, we almost always love what we find.  That’s what happened when we visited the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens in Saint Lucia.  Situated just a few miles from our resort, this oasis of colour and beauty seemed like a different world.

Diamond Falls is blessed with six acres of plantings, a stunning waterfall, and a series of mineral baths.  Since much of Saint Lucia is rain forest, it wasn’t surprising that the flowers were so large and beautiful.  The paths were lined with heliconia, bougainvillea and hibiscus flowers in every colour imaginable.

One of many heliconias at Diamond Falls

In addition to flowers, the gardens were rife with trees, spices and vines.

Legend has it that Josephine Bonaparte visited the mineral baths here as a young girl growing up in the Caribbean.  It’s impossible to know if that’s true, but given her well-known love for roses, it’s fitting that the estate has added these appealing gardens and opened them to the public.

Begonias at Diamond Falls

Filed Under: Saint Lucia

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  1. Pachecopatty says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Wow,such a beautiful spot, love the waterfall and flowers! I'm sure you're dreaming of sandy beaches and the tropics right now;-)

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  2. Beth says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I am, Patty! Or at least an end to the snow!

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  3. Belinda says

    April 11, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Those colors are awesome! I can see why you would want to stay put there for sure!

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  4. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart says

    April 11, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Such gorgeous flowers and lovely photos too!

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  5. Bonnie says

    April 11, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Oh it is a all so very pretty. Well worth leaving the beach for a day or so.

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  6. Valerie says

    April 11, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Oh, Beth – this is too beautiful, and it's too grey and cold outside my window right now. If only I could be Josephine, for a few moments, at least. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. Catherine says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:37 am

    Dear Beth, Simply breathtaking.

    Blessings, Catherine xo

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  8. Angie Schneider says

    April 12, 2013 at 9:48 am

    The flowers are so gorgeous and summery!

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  9. Jemi Fraser says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:26 am

    We're in the middle of a snowfall warning and expecting another 10cm today so this is a very welcome post! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. bakewithjill.com says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Fantastic! Makes me dream of a tropical getaway.

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  11. Carol says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    What a breathtaking place. Beautiful!

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  12. Kathy says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Such a blissfully wonderful place!! Those flowers are gorgeousโ€ฆas are your photos! Have a great weekend, Beth!

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  13. Gloria Baker says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    all look beatiful, stunning pictures Beth!

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  14. yummychunklet says

    April 12, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    What a beautiful waterfall!

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  15. Guru Uru says

    April 13, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Such refreshing beautiful photos ๐Ÿ˜€

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  16. Julia says

    April 13, 2013 at 12:59 am

    Wow, gorgeous flowers, it's amazing! We still have snow and hardly any buds on trees.

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  17. Sue says

    April 13, 2013 at 1:46 am

    Beautiful! I love the heliconias; they look like birds:)

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  18. grace says

    April 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    i LOVE exotic flowers. heck, i love all flowers, but the exotic ones seem extra lovely. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Liz Berg says

    April 13, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Such a gorgeous locale…I wish I was there now…away from this cold and wind ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  20. lisa is cooking says

    April 14, 2013 at 2:22 am

    I love visiting botanical gardens and am always so jealous of the amazing things that wouldn't be able to grow in our climate at home. Love those beautiful flowers!

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  21. Elaine says

    April 14, 2013 at 6:09 am

    As much as I enjoy the sand and the water, you couldn't keep me away from the botanical gardens. Beautiful! That short of the falls is stunning.

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  22. Barbara says

    April 14, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I've been there…beautiful. Beautiful island altogether!

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  23. Claudia says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Beth – I just inserted myself into your photos. What a find! I would relive it over and over – especially in the winter. I love your adventurous spirit – lucky family to have you!

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  24. Julie says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    St. Lucia is on my list of places to go! You just reinforced my wish. I love the vegetation in those areas!

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