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Our Story

January 1, 2017

Citrus Creek Plantation Vision & concept

You may say I am a dreamer… The vision came at the first minute I saw this piece of land.
I had three things in mind :

Mixing Agriculture, Real Estate and tourism development so we could operate a traveler’s lodge immerged into a working tropical plantation,
Share it with others, coming from different countries and culture, bringing their experience, knowledge and energy.
Aim for autarky . This always seemed to me the best possible life insurance , and it takes all its sense in these troubled days,

Taberi valley, which was then a banana plantation , kingdom of M. Hector (aka Bydebay) seemed to have it all. I purchased it in 2 days in 2007 and we started planning and working. We still work hard today.

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Imagine: A Banana plantation surrounded by dense tropical bush…. To become a sustainable eco-village welcoming international travelers and investors in riverside cottages and villas and feeding them in a good restaurant…….
Thanks to Cyrus, Patricia, Pierre, Mr Matthew and his family team, Allan and his, DJ and Porky, Jamestia and Karen, Abi , Claudian and Sobers, Richard and Marlon,Iyola.. this wonderful piece of land was shaped and turned into Citrus Creek Plantation today. Special thanks to Patricia who was the first one to settle here, who planted most of the gardens and continues, who opened the Riverside Café … And very, very , very special thanks to Anne who , besides being the architect and designing all buildings, is involved in each and every aspect of what is happening here.

Since 2008, we opened access roads, digged drains, installed electricity and a solar system, designed a water system, landscaped, planted hundreds of trees and thousands of flowers, received subdivision approval from Planning, sold lots, designed and built sheds, workshops, cabins, cottages, villas … Today, 12 cottages and villas have been built at “Taberi” . Taberi, as the area and the river are known means “home” in ancient Kalinago indian language; It is now home for Martin from Slovakia, for Tana and Eliot from Switzerland and Dominica, for Patricia , Boubik and Fredo from France, for Richard, Iyola and Kilian from Dominica, and for many guests from around the world visiting each year Citrus Creek Plantation; and of course, for Anne and I. We enjoy it everyday . We welcome you to share it with us , and enjoy it too.

Hervé “RV” Nizard
for Anouk and Sasha, my beloved daughters……

Our Lodge

January 1, 2017

Charming, Casual, Comfortable, Sustainable. “Barefoot Luxury” .
Travelers welcomed as guests at Citrus Creek Plantation

Citrus Creek Plantation operate as an eco-lodge of cottages .

Travelers can stay here for a few days – or more, and can choose between simple rental of the cottage or villa (AirBnb style – no services), or can choose full lodge services including breakfasts, housekeeping, meal plans, packages including transfers and tours….

Unique cottages and villas. set in this 20 acres private valley and tropical plantation, alongside the Taberi river on the pristine and unspoiled East coast of Dominica.

Enjoy privacy but with the convenience of an eco-hamlet with a restaurant on site (Riverside Café) , property management offices including tour desk, car rental , ……

Cottages and villas range from 45 Sqm to 230 Sqm , from 1 to 3 bedrooms; All of them enjoy a large private garden and all can enjoy freely the 20 acres of the plantation with hundreds of fruit trees, organic crops, pond, wildlife…. and of course the Taberi river to bathe and chill out.

Choose from a stone tree house (Banyan) , a large stone cottage (Mango) , an upstairs loft (Vanil Vaness) , a large luxurious 2 bedroom villa (Ylang Ylang) and a 1 bedroom suite (Guava-Cherry).

Citrus Creek Plantation is located 2 miles North of the village of La Plaine, just in front of the Bout Sable beach where sea turtles come to nest every year, and just below the Morne Trois pitons UNESCO National Park. Surrounded by famous waterfalls and hikes, enjoy Dominica’s nature.

Some call it “Barefoot Luxury”.

– No flat screen TV but plenty space with 20 acres of playground alongside the river,

– No overcrowded swimming pool but private areas to bathe in the pristine Taberi river, or many others

– No AC but natural ventilation, large trees shade and a permanent nice breeze,

– No casinos around, No shops, but thousands of acres of unspoiled nature,

– No fancy beach bar with loud music but hidden beaches where you’ll be alone,

– No shopping malls or large supermarkets but fresh organic produce , fruits and vegetables

– No high end branded stores but waterfalls, hikes in the rainforest, rivers

What else ?

The “luxury” comes from the space, the valley, the plantation, …. and of course, “The Taberi river” . And it does not come from the price !

Our Restaurant

January 1, 2017

Local food + French touch = Bon manger !

Riverside Café is located in the main stone building at Citrus Creek Plantation, just in front of the Taberi river.

All tables are under an open veranda overlooking the river. There are some wooden outside tables in the garden.

Riverside Café is offering as many local products as possible , cooked with a French touch by talented French Chef “Pat” .

The concept of « eat what you grow, grow what you eat » is prevailing at Riverside Café.

We try to use our garden products as we use absolutely no chemicals.

Riverside Café Hours:

Open upon reservation only. Operating as a “table d’hôte”. Can be any day for Lunch and dinner
Dinner is served at 7 PM .
If you want to eat later, or plan to arrive later the first day, feel free to ask us to fill your fridge with food prepared for you .
See list attached Mini Fridge Cottage supplies

You can as well ask us to fill your fridge and supply you with most of the ingredients we use at the restaurant; From the basics (Pasta, Rice, Vegetables, Fruits…) to our signature meals served at Riverside Café or our selection of French wines and Caribbean Rums, you can enjoy them all in your own cottage. We can even send one of our cook take care of your lunch or dinner, privately. Just ask … Menu includes a variety of soups , salad, crepes, lionfish, smoked marlin, chicken and beef, pies, chocolate cake, homemade frozen creams…..

See what our guests are saying about us! Read comments about the Riverside Café on Trip Advisor

Wood oven for homemade pizza parties or barbecue…. Good French wines . Great Caribbean rums … Espresso coffee ….. Wireless internet by the river ….. What else ?

Enjoy some photos of Le Riverside Cafe

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Riverside Café Menu

Click here for our 2019 menu. RiversideCafé2016 menu

Villa 2,5 Bedroom : YlangYlang…… from $ 163

September 12, 2015

Tropical riverside retreat . Grown Gardens . House furnished with nice red cedar furniture and doors.

YlangYlang is a riverside villa at CitrusCreekPlantation. Set within a 1/2 acre garden and with direct access to the Taberi river, the stone and wood architecture is perfect for 2 couples and / or families. With 2 master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, plus an attic with sleeping quarters for up to 3 , this is the perfect Riverside retreat in Dominica. Fully equipped kitchen, large outside dining room under the veranda, and direct access to the river pools.

Category : Exclusive

Construction : Stone and wood 2 bedroom villa facing the river

Surface : 1500 sq ft

Maximum number of guests : 4+3 children

Number of bedrooms : 2 + attic sleeping area (ladder access)

Number of bathrooms: 2 – Toilets : 3

Details:

Structure and Location: Directly in front of the Taberi river . Stone and wood
Bedrooms: 2 with queen size beds and a 3 couch upstairs attic for children ( via a ladder, so not for children under 7 !)
Bathroom : 2 ensuite bathrooms with each bedroom.with toilet, face basin. Solar hot water heater.
Kitchen : Fully equipped with Stove, Fridge, Espresso machine and Kitchenware,
View : River and gardens
Surroundings : Set in a landscaped garden and with a riverside chill out shaded area.
Additional Features: freezer, direct river access… Wireless Internet.

Enjoy some photos of the lovely YlangYlang villa

Ylang Ylang

Suite cottage : Guava-Cherry ……. from $ 129

September 9, 2015

Guava-Cherry is a riverside cottage at CitrusCreekPlantation. Set within a 1/2 acre Food forest and with direct access to the Taberi river, the stone and wood architecture is perfect for 1 couple. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, all with louvers for natural ventilation, and a large decked veranda overlooking the river with living and dining space and a fully equipped kitchen. Direct access to the river pools, landscaped gardens.

Category : Barefoot Luxury

Construction : Stone and wood suite-cottage facing the river

Surface : 650 sq ft

Maximum number of guests : 2

Number of bedrooms : 1

Number of bathrooms: 1

Details:

Structure and Location: Directly in front of the Taberi river . Stone and wood. Veranda on deck.
Bedroom: 1 with queen size bed. No extra bed.
Bathroom : 1 bathroom with toilet, face basin. Solar hot water heater and large shower.
Kitchen : Under the outside veranda : Stove,Fridge, Espresso machine and Kitchenware, + dining table
View : River and gardens
Surroundings : Set in a landscaped garden with a riverside chill-out area.
Additional Features: Nice river pool in front of the cottage. Wireless Internet.

Some nice pictures of the Guava-Cherry cottage.

Guava Cherry

Suite cottage : Mango ……… from $ 137

September 1, 2015

Mango Signature Cottage

Built in 2011. The cottage is surrounded by huge old Mango trees and enjoys direct access to the Taberi river. This was the first luxurious cottage built at Citrus Creek Plantation. With a large veranda and outside kitchen, living room in front of the river and a comfortable bedroom inside, this is a truly luxurious escape. Additional guests (or kids, … or parents…) can sleep inside or outside under the veranda. Wireless Internet available . Nice Signature architectural design mixing large stone walls and wooden ceilings.

Mango cottage video : http://youtu.be/WtMliqKLMhc

Category : Barefoot Luxury

Construction : Stone and wood unique design. Anne’s masterpiece.

Surface : 800 square feet on 14,000 Sqft riverside Lot . Sleeps 2 + 2 . 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom

+ : Spacious stone construction. Wireless Internet . In front of the river , under the shade of huge Mango trees

-: Small outside kitchenette, Not fit for extensive cooking. Enjoy Riverside Café !

Details

Beds : 1 Queen size + 2 bunk beds, with the option to be set outside, under the veranda. If inside, all are in the same room. Perfect cottage for one couple. If 2 couples, we recommend choosing another cottage offering more privacy; YlangYlang, VanilVaness, Kashima.
Bathroom : Located inside with shower, toilet, face basin. Water is solar heated.
Kitchenette : Located outside with stove, Microwave oven, fridge, kitchenware, and a dining table which seats 4
View : River and gardens
Surroundings : Located directly along the Taberi river and set within the gardens, this cottage is 200 yards from Riverside Café and Citrus Creek Plantation’s main office and front desk.
Additional Features : a large veranda with outside kitchen, living room and hammock.

Photos of Mango Cottage

Mango

Suite cottage : Banyan Stone Tree House … from $ 127

August 29, 2015

Unique location elevated on the ridge. Apart from the rest. Exclusive category. Panoramic Ocean and Mountains views.

Buit in 2014. A stone cottage built around (not “in”) a huge magic Banyan tree. Very private, exclusive. Great use of local red cedar wood. Well ventilated. Window louvers .
The cottage is nestled on the ridge and leaves you with a delicious feeling of being alone in the jungle. Nice elevated sea views. No neighbours . 3 Acres private food forest lot with many Cocoa trees.

Category : Adventure

Construction : Stone and wood around a huge tree. Nice red cedar furniture.

Surface : 650 sq ft . Sleeps 2 + 1 . Bedroom 1 , Bathroom 1 + outside tree shower

+ : Quality construction and design, No neighbors, Very nice ocean views, No noise. Nice surface. Barbecue / Fire pit area, Wireless Internet

– : Not in front of the river.

Details:

Structure and Location: Elevated above ground and very private. Ventilated. Cosy.
Bedroom: 1 queen size bed and a 1 sofa in the same room.
Bathroom : Inside bathroom with toilet, face basin. Solar hot water heater. Outside shower in the roots of the Banyan tree.
Kitchen : Located outside, fully equipped with Stove, Fridge, Espresso machine and Kitchenware,
View : Atlantic Ocean, Mountains, Plantation
Surroundings : Forested coconut ridge and only 100 yards from Riverside Café and Citrus Creek Plantation’s main office and front desk.
Additional Features: Separate car access and stone staircase leading to the plantation below. Many stairs to be so remote !!

Enjoy some photos of the lovely Banyan Stone Tree House

Banyan

Riverside Cafe

January 8, 2015

Citrus Creek Plantation – Fish Pond

January 8, 2015

Citrus Creek Plantation – Property Site plan

October 15, 2014

Kashima wooden bungalow From $ 154

October 14, 2014

Tana’s world – Wooden Family- roots bungalow .

Part of “Tana”s world” , together with Vanil Vaness stone loft.

Still within and managed by Citrus Creek Plantation, they belong to Tana, a swiss artist lady living on site, who is part of the Citrus Creek rental pool program. All is managed by Citrus Creek, like for other cottages, but she decorated her cottages to her taste. And she is an artist, so these 2 are not “standard” .

Kashima is a local hardwood bungalow designed with taste . The space is large enough for 4 with a downstairs master bedroom with queen size bed, and an attic above the bedroom with 2 single beds .

There is a wide kitchen/ dining room facing the gardens, plus a large gazebo to chill out in front of the river.

You “feel” you are in an artist’s home . Colors are bright, decoration details, driftwood, paintings, even the overall plan comes from an artist.

Tana live downstairs the large stone building next door, called “Avocado island” .
All are alongside the Taberi river, with direct access and a riverside Gazebo to chill out and socialize with her and VanilVaness stone loft guests .

Buit in 2016. A bungalow built using local wood overlooking the Taberi river. Nothing showy here . Basic rustic wooden bungalow with plenty space .

Category : Tana’s world – Family-Roots

Construction : All wood. many stones around. Large Outside Gazebo facing the river

Surface : 500 sq ft . Sleeps 2 + 2 . Bedroom 1 , + 1 attic bedroom (sleep 2) : Bathroom 1 Outside of the main bungalow.

Price is US$ 145 + taxes per night for up to 4,

+ : Very unique “wood” ambiance. Rustic and roots yet comfortable. Ideal for family with parents sleeping downstairs and children upstairs in the attic bedroom. Plenty space outside.. Barbecue / Fire pit area, Wireless Internet

– : Not in front of the river, just above .

Details:

Structure and Location: Wooden bungalow. Ventilated. Cosy.
Bedroom: 1 queen size bed downstairs + Upstairs (attic) sleeping for 2 (single beds)
Bathroom : Outside bathroom with toilet, face basin. Solar hot water heater.
Kitchen : Located outside, equipped with Stove, mini oven, Fridge, dining table and Kitchenware,
View : Gardens, river.
Surroundings : Private garden. River access.

Enjoy some photos of the lovely Kashima roots cottage

Kashima

Upstairs unique Stone loft : Vanil Vaness …… from $ 179

October 14, 2014

Tana’s world – Large unique upstairs artist’s stone loft . Mosaics, stone furniture and walls, driftwood…..

Both Vanil Vaness loft and Kashima wooden bungalow are part of Tana’s world, still within and managed by Citrus Creek Plantation. They belong to Tana, a swiss artist lady living on site, who is part of the Citrus Creek rental pool program. All is managed by Citrus Creek, like for other cottages, but she decorated her cottages to her taste. And she is an artist, so these 2 are not “standard” .

Vanil Vaness is an upstairs, large loft built in stones and decorated with stones, mosaic, driftwood… with taste by Tana . You “feel” you are in an artist’s home . Colors are bright, decoration details, mosaic and paintings, even the overall plan comes from an artist.
Tana live downstairs, in what is called “Avocado island” . Kashima is next door. All are alongside the Taberi river, with direct access and a riverside Gazebo to chill out and socialize with her and Kashima guests .

Very large surface . Many sleeping options . 2 bedrooms with King size stone beds + 1 bedroom with 2 stone sofa beds (single) + 1 more stone sofa bed

2 bathrooms , kitchen , Large local hardwood “family and friends” dining area . Stone walls . Well ventilated. Upstairs.

Category : Tana’s world – Family & Friends – Stone lovers

Construction : All stones around. Stone villa with many stone work inside.

Surface :1800 sq ft . Sleeps 4 + 2 + 1 .
Bedroom 2 , + 3 bunk beds : Bathroom 1,5

Price is US$ 155 + taxes per night for up to 4,

+ : Very unique “stone” ambiance. Rustic and comfortable. Ideal for family with children or many friends. Plenty space available . Wireless Internet via Satellite

– : Not in front of the river, just above . Direct access

Details: