Montego Bay: Shell Jewelry & Craft Workshop with Farm Tour

Turn Beach Shells Into Jewelry You'll Actually Wear

You'll walk through a working farm, learn about Jamaican fruit trees and local animals, then spend time making your own jewelry or craft from shells and beads. The workshop provides tools, materials, and a complimentary drink while you work. Everything you make goes home with you, and you can browse traditional souvenirs and local goods in the gift shop afterward.

Is this one for you?This works well if you want a hands-on activity that's more than just shopping—you get the farm experience, the creative time, and a souvenir you made yourself, all in one visit without needing to arrange transport or book multiple stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore garden and craft souvenirs

• Walk through garden of 14 fruit trees
• Learn about fruits and their origins
• Visit farm with goats, rabbits, ducks, chicken
• Climb tree houses to watch birds
• See Woody the woodpecker
• Explore garden and likkle weed farm
• Enjoy complimentary signature drink
• Browse gift shop with traditional souvenirs
• Make or customize unique souvenirs
• Purchase local food, snacks, and fruits

The Experience

There's something satisfying about making something with your hands that you'd actually keep. You walk in with shells—either ones you've collected or ones the workshop has picked from Jamaica's beaches—and you leave with a piece you made yourself. The space is part gift shop, part working studio, and the whole thing feels less like a tourist activity and more like you've stumbled into someone's creative project that happens to welcome visitors. You get bottled water while you work, and the tools and beads are there waiting.

Before you settle into the craft tables, there's a walk through the property's 14 fruit trees. Your host points out what grows here, how it arrived in Jamaica, the story behind each one. Then you move through the small farm—goats, rabbits, ducks, chickens—and there are tree houses if you want to climb up and watch for birds. It's the kind of place where you might actually see Woody the woodpecker, though that's not guaranteed. You'll get a complimentary glass of the signature drink before heading to the shop, and by then you've already got a sense of the place beyond the transaction.

The craft options are real: beaded jewelry, glass art from recycled Red Stripe bottles, fridge magnets, picture frames, key chains, candles in calabash shells, even body scrub if you want to go that route. You're not assembling a kit—you're choosing what to make, working with the materials, and taking home something that's yours. The workshop doesn't rush you. If you want to buy local snacks or extra fruits on the way out, that's separate, but it's there. Souvenirs you create are yours to take; anything else you want from the shop is sold separately.

Top questions

Do I need to bring my own shells?

No. You can bring shells you've collected, or choose from a curated selection the workshop has hand-picked from Jamaica.

What crafts can I make?

Options include beaded jewelry, glass art from recycled beer bottles, fridge magnets, picture frames, key chains, candles in calabash shells, and body scrub.

Is the farm walk included?

Yes. You'll walk through 14 fruit trees, learn about them, and see the farm animals and tree houses before moving to the craft area.

What's included in the price?

Bottled water and a complimentary signature drink. Craft materials and tools are provided. Souvenirs you make are yours; anything you buy from the gift shop is separate.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are welcome for infants and small children.

How long does the workshop take?

The itinerary doesn't specify a fixed duration, so check with the operator for timing before booking.

Can I purchase food or drinks there?

Yes. You can buy local food, snacks, drinks, and fresh fruits on-site in addition to the complimentary drink.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are welcome.

What’s included

Your experience includes a guided walk through the farm's 14 fruit trees with commentary on their history in Jamaica, time with the farm animals and tree houses, a complimentary glass of the signature drink, access to craft materials and tools for making your own jewelry or souvenirs, and a browse through the gift shop filled with traditional hand-crafted items and authentic local goods. Bottled water is provided throughout. Anything you create is yours to take home; food, snacks, and additional items in the shop are available for separate purchase.