We were delighted to host Nevis Premier, Mark Brantley, on December 9th for a tour of the newly opened Vanilla Café and our restored estate building. The Premier also visited the Hamilton Estate Sugar Mill and explored the recently installed self-guided interpretive panels that bring this historic building to life for visitors.

The Vanilla Café opened on December 8th, 2025. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Whether you’re joining us for a Vanilla Paradise or Hamilton Mill tour or simply looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, the Vanilla Café is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy our shady terrace overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the historic Hamilton Mill, savour a delicious vanilla-inspired treat, and browse a selection of local crafts and vanilla products available for purchase.

New Tour + New Days Added

Starting 1st December, we are adding extra tour days! Vanilla Tours will now run every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In addition:

The Hamilton Estate Sugar Mill Tours, which many of you have discovered informally at the end of the vanilla tour, will now become a regular part of our schedule!

Sugar Mill Tours

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 – 9:45 AM

Find out more here.

Gina Empson, Founder of Vanilla Paradise Nevis, welcomed Ms Andia Ravarière, the new CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority, and her team, to the farm as part of a stakeholder visit tour during her first month in office. Together, they discussed her vision for sustainable eco-tourism on the island — a vision we share. Read more here.

Vanilla Paradise was featured in the Nevis Tourism Authority’s World Tourism Day campaign, celebrating the island’s commitment to sustainability. With the Hon. Premier Mark Brantley affirming that “Everything that we do we are ensuring is sustainable,” the campaign showcased how Nevis is uniting conservation, renewable energy, and eco-friendly farming.

We’re excited to announce that work has begun on the future Vanilla Café at Hamilton Estate, adjacent to Vanilla Paradise Nevis—the island’s first vanilla farm. Set within the restored ruins of the former mill manager’s house, the café will offer visitors the chance to taste the world’s favourite spice in an iconic historic setting. Opening in late 2025, we look forward to welcoming guests from near and far. See more in our Journal.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis is proud to be featured in the National Geographic “Meet the Maker” series: a celebration of craft, culture, and dedication. Read the article here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis was honoured to be featured in Barnebys Magazine’s June issue, highlighting Nevis Peak Residences and the island’s mindful development. The piece celebrates our pioneering vanilla farm, eco-tourism efforts, and the emerging Vanilla Café at Hamilton Estate—where tradition and innovation grow side by side.

Vanilla Paradise Founder, Gina Empson, attended Vanilla 2025, the 13th bi-annual Symposium on Vanilla and Vanillin, April 23-25 in New Jersey, USA. The conference addressed emerging industry challenges, including global warming, FDA regulation, supply chain stability, and the search for new natural sources of vanillin. Listen to Gina in the video.

Gina Empson, Vanilla Paradise Nevis’ Founder, attended the 1st Florida Vanilla Symposium in Tampa, Florida, on April 12th to hear how our favourite spice is being cultivated in this region. The conference was hosted by the American Vanilla Association.

The Vanilla Paradise team were thrilled to have marked our third year at Nevis Agri Expo! A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand to discover the island's first and only vanilla farm, learn about our sustainable farming methods, and indulge in our delicious vanilla treats. Find out mere and watch a video here.

We are thrilled to announce that Vanilla Paradise Nevis, the first vanilla farm on the island, was nominated for the Tourism Awards 2024 in the Tourism Entrepreneur category! This recognition is a tremendous honour and reflects our commitment to growing vanilla sustainably while creating immersive, meaningful experiences for our visitors. Read more here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis announces that renovation work will soon begin at the historic Hamilton Estate Sugar Mill, our neighbour on Nevis, where the former general manager’s house will be restored and transformed into a welcoming visitor center. Read more about it here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis is expanding! We are thrilled to announce that Vanilla Paradise Nevis, a pioneer of vanilla cultivation on the beautiful island of Nevis, has started on an exciting expansion journey! Read about our plans and watch the video here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis welcomed Her Excellency Rita Hämmerli-Weschke, the Swiss Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, for a tour of the farm. The visit was part of the Ambassador's official tour of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, which falls under her diplomatic responsibilities. It was an opportunity to showcase our vanilla cultivation and discuss our role in the local agricultural landscape.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis participated at the 5th International Vanilla Conference from June 3-7 on Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean. This was an occasion to meet and exchange with vanilla producers and experts. Read more about our trip here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis and its Founder, Gina Empson, were honoured by a visit from Nevis Premier, Mark Brantley. See footage and photos of his visit on our Facebook page and this press release.

The stunning vanilla orchid painting on the rock at the entrance of Vanilla Paradise Nevis has become a favourite photo spot and a great conversation piece. Created by talented Nevisian artist Vaughn Anslyn, this artwork perfectly captures the essence of vanilla—and was covered by WIC News. Read more about the vanilla rock painting here.

Journalist. photographer and blogger, Tab Hauser, has spotlighted Vanilla Paradise Nevis in his Nevis blog. The blog is a great source of things to do on our wonderful island! Find his blog here: Gonomad .

WIC News, featured our recent vanilla mini-harvest in their online news. You can read the original blog post here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis participated at the annual Agri Expo event on Nevis.

Announcing immersive tours of Vanilla Paradise Nevis. Find out more here.

Listen to Gina Empson, Founder of Vanilla Paradise Nevis, share the story of the first and only vanilla farm on the island, on The Tee Experience podcast.

Read an article about Gina Empson that appeared in WIC News, an online news outlet covering the Caribbean

Read the original article from the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) where Gina Empson, Vanilla Paradise Nevis’ Founder shares her story and passion for vanilla.

Gina Empson participated in the Nevis Tourism Investment Forum, organised by the Nevis Tourism Authority, to discuss sustainable tourism. Read more here.

Vanilla Paradise Nevis participated at the Agri-Expo event and introduced the island’s first and only vanilla farm to the community. Read more here.