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- Rabot Hotel From Hotel Chocolat

Set on a historical cocoa farm at the edge of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rabot Hotel From Hotel Chocolat is dedicated to ethical operations. Hotel Chocolat, the British chocolate firm, transformed St Lucia’s oldest cocoa farm into an atmospheric, 25-room retreat surrounded by rich rainforest. During construction, the team restored the Rabot Estate House—which dates back to 1745—and converted the original Boucan units into luxury lodges. Today, the hotel continues to make certified organic chocolate via traditional methods. Its Project Chocolat is a center for sustainable farming, working with local grower partners to encourage sustainable development in Saint Lucia. In order to regenerate cacao and coffee farming on the island, the hotel launched its Island Growers program, which supports and connects 75 cacao growers and their families. Bolstering the local culture and community is also a focal point for the property. Rabot Hotel is also an active member of the Soufriere Foundation, which supports, facilitates, and coordinates local development initiatives. The hotel harvests rainwater—120,000 gallons can be stored across the resort—and sources 95 percent of its produce locally.