What: Botanical Garden of Nevis
Where: Montpelier Estate - Charlestown, Nevis West Indies
When to Visit: Monday through Friday: 9am - 5pm

The Beginning: A Philadelphia businessman, Joseph Murphy, decided to build a botanical garden a few years ago on beautiful Nevis Island. His goal was to create the finest in the Caribbean; he did just that.

This delightful garden is located on a hill with beautiful vistas of the entire Island of Nevis. It was originally slotted to be the site for his house; luckily, he had a change of heart.

The Botanical Garden is divided into several sections for orchids, cactus, palms, bamboo, fruit trees and hundreds of other varieties. A fantastic replica of a West Indian house serves as the garden’s center where you can find a gift shop and tearoom restaurant.

This Rainforest Conservatory offers an exciting adventure. It provides a variety of colorful flora as you discover them one by one through ruins of a lost temple. Sacred sculptures and waterfalls provide the perfect aumbiance for such an exploration.

View Nevis Photos and Garden Images HERE! Read about Garden Center and Landscaping Services HERE!

Inquire about holding PRIVATE EVENTS AT THE BOTANICAL GARDENS as well. They can host weddings, receptions and parties of all sorts, providing cakes, decorations, entertainment and photography. It really is a gorgeous place to consider hosting an Nevis Island celebration.

If you headed for a Nevis Vacation and would like to inquire about their services, contact them HERE
OR at (869)469-2673 or (869)469-3509 OR email: info@botanicalgardennevis.com

Hope I could Help!

Nevis Lover ~ Becca Briley

Feel like TAKIN’ A HIKE on your Nevis Vacation?

Take an Island Adventure with one of the many Tour Guide Companies in Nevis West Indies. Climb the Nevis Peak or one of the many tropical trails of paradise.

Nevis Tours are guided by many experienced Nevis natives. Familiarize yourself with the flora, fauna and history of the Queen of the Caribbees.

~ HIKE WALK BIKE CLIMB EXERCISE EXPLORE NEVIS ~

I highly recommend any of the following tours…

Top To Bottom (869)-469-9080 / walknevis@caribsurf.com

Sunrise Tours (869)-469-2758 / info@nevisnaturetours.com

Eco-Rambles (869)-469-2091 / droll@caribsurf.com

Heb’s Nature Tours (869)-469-3512

Herbert’s Heights Village Experience (869)-664-9628 / info@herbertheights.com

Or venture the Island of Nevis on your own by strolling…

The Golden Rock Nature Trail (869)-469-3346 / info@golden-rock.com

Upper Round Road

Check out the fun Nevis Activities to experience on your adventurous getaway. There are many other beautiful Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas in Nevis, West Indies.

NEVIS LOVER ~ Becca Briley

The Beautiful MT. NEVIS

Even though it is a volcano, it has been considered completely harmless throughout history.

No historical documentation on eruptions are known from Mt. Nevis, and the youngest dated eruption is thought to be about 100,000 years ago.

Nevis Peak, West Indies

The Location is 17.2N, 62.6W and Summit Elevation reaches 985 m. This is Space Shuttle photo STS067-0705A-0082 looking southwest across the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. Photo taken March 16, 1995.

Nevis Peak is a Holocene stratovolcano with no historic eruptions. Holocene refers to the time period from 10,000 years ago to the present as well as refering to the rocks and deposits of that age. Look up more terms like this in the Volcanic and Geologic Glossary.

More Nevis Peak Insight

The conical island of Nevis, lying across a narrow channel from St. Kitts (St. Christopher) Island, is a composite cone with overlapping summit craters. An unnamed lava dome is located NE of the rims of the two craters. Nevis Peak, the 985 m high point of the island, is located on the outer crater rim. The inner crater truncates the western rim of the earlier crater and is widely breached on the west side. A small lava dome was emplaced within the inner crater in recent pre-Columbian time, and pyroclastic flows and mudflows were deposited on the lower slopes of the cone. Four lava domes were constructed on the flanks of the volcano. Madden’s Mount and Butlers Mountain were built on the NE and eastern flanks, respectively; Mount Lily lies on the NW coast and Saddle mountain on the southern coast.

No historical eruptions are known from Nevis, and the youngest dated eruption was about 100,000 years ago. Active fumaroles and hot springs are found on the island (the most recent of these formed in 1953 and remains active), and seismic swarms have occurred on several occasions during the 20th century.

The HOT SPRINGS! This was a huge perk of Nevis Island and still is! In the early 1600’s, Europen travelers and local residents began “taking the cure” by bathing in mineral springs. Nevis Island visitors are still appreciating the history of The Bath Hotel in Nevis.

For being the first hotel in the Caribbean, the original building portrays the beautiful history of Nevis.

Sunrise Tours on Nevis Island offers a guided hike up the NEVIS PEAK. On this strenuous hike, you will take delight in getting aquainted with the many plants and animal species natural to these particular elevations and conditions. The view is breathtaking and the accomplishment of making to the top is Priceless.

For those who endure to the end reaching the top of the Peak, a certificate of achievement awaits them at the bottom. I am quite proud of myself for completing this ejoyable Nevis Island Adventure

View more Images of Volcanoes anywhere on the Globe!

Your Nevis Helper Becca Briley

Sources of Information:
View connecting links
Simkin, T., and Siebert, L., 1994, Volcanoes of the World: Geoscience Press, Tucson, Arizona, 349 p.

Fulfill your Adventurous Side and Hike to the top of the 3,232-foot NEVIS PEAK.

It’s beautiful peak is the most powerful and prominent feature of this 36-square-mile island covered with lush vegitation and wildlife.

Unlock the natural and well-preserved beauty on Your Nevis Vacation!

HIKE NEVIS with Top To Bottom. It’s a nature and historical hiking guide agency that will help you get there!

This Wonderful company will guide you on your BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY to the TOP OF NEVIS ISLAND!

The Peak is the most prominent feature of the island. It’s covered with fascinating plants and animals. A rain forest covers 40% of it and characteristics change remarkably from one area on the mountain to the next. Our hikes to the top are strenuous and challenging, but incredibly rich and rewarding. Many plants such as Giant Leaf Philodendrons, Bromilliads and Tree Ferns thrive naturally in the clouds that can’t easily grow much lower down as they need extra water and don’t tolerate bright sun There are gorgeous views on a clear day, but be warned: clear days aren’t that common!

By The Way… THIS IS A MUST DO ON A NEVIS VACATION!

About the Owners and Operations:
Jim and Nikki Johnson were the first licensed guides on “The Queen of the Caribees”! Besides operating this well-organized travel agency, they assist Universities with various research projects and work heavily with conservation efforts as well.

After a fulfilling Mountanous Adventure, where will you rest up for another Fun-filled Day In NEVIS? Check out the Amazing Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas where you can enjoy your stay in Nevis, West Indies.

Race ya to the Top! How much fun would it be to meet up there though!? Great for a date I think!

Becca Briley