From our Gardeners
“The first supermarket supposedly appeared on the American landscape in 1946. That is not very long ago. Until then, where was all the food?
31
Oct
Blog
08
Oct
“Belize Is Calling”, by one of our Residents
“I’ll tell you something else about Belize,” said Fr. Smalls to the congregation gathered at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independ...
07
Feb
Why You Should Consider Belize
The prolific author, and lay theologian, C.S. Lewis once said, Hardships often prepare ordinary people, for an extraordinary destiny. ...
12
Dec
Top 6 Reasons Belize is YOUR Best Escape in 2022
BELIZE:
The best escape from
a chaotic world. The craziness we see unfolding everyday when we turn on the TV is causing anxiety to me and so many others.
Shipping lines clogged, supply lines broken, food prices skyrocketing, the very process of our elections called into question. We even have protests on the streets.
12
Nov
Santa Familia still One of the Worlds Best Villages
Santa Familia lies at the confluence of the two major rivers in Cayo, where the Rivers Mopan and Macal join to become the mighty Belize River.
The beautiful Belize River is the lifeblood of the entire region.
10
Jul
Costs of Living in Belize
My approximate monthly expenses are about BZ$1,175 (US$588). That’s less than half of my Social Security benefit. To give you an idea of how affordable it can be to live here, my monthly expenses for one person include:
03
Jun
THINGS HAVE BEEN BUSY IN THE GARDEN…
We are freedom loving and self-reliant. We cherish our homes and gardens, enjoy hobbies and pastimes, engage in occupations and avocations, and appreciate our rest and relaxation. We greet each other during our morning and evening walks, entertain and unwind on our porches, gather in the community gardens and at the river, and are ready to help when someone needs a hand.
01
Mar
Row & Mac Creighton Trip To Belize 2021
pon arrival in Belize, the incredibly friendly people helped us through each line, directing us to the appropriate places. We handed over our negative test results (holding our breath). “Move along,” we were told. No one even asked to see the health app QR code!
18
Jan
FROM RESOLUTION TO RESIDENT
Building a community and building homes is first and foremost about the people. Chris clearly understands and has a construction crew that is arguably the best in all of Belize. His Foreman, Gerson, has been involved in every building in Carmelita Gardens and always takes great pride in the workmanship and timeliness of his crew. The crew has been together for many years; in fact, they are mostly family and friends who work beautifully together. They have built most of the houses in Carmelita Gardens, so their experience is second to none.