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Freeport, Grand Bahama, Sept 17, 2009
– The world-famous Garden of the Groves in Grand
Bahama has launched an all-new web site to help keep local residents and
visitors up-to-date on the activities and services at the popular island
destination.
The new web site, at
www.TheGardenOfTheGroves.com
,
features
a detailed event calendar, news about the Garden, and a beautifully
finished illustrated map of the expansive 12-acre natural sanctuary,
which can be viewed online or downloaded as a high-resolution PDF
document.
Dozens of photos help give someone considering a visit to the Garden a
taste of what they can expect to experience there. And regular visitors can
also enjoy reliving past events at the Garden through the photo galleries
throughout the new web site.
Erika Gates of the Garden of the Groves said that the new web site is an
important part of the operation. “We know that so many of our visitors to the
island want to plan their time here so we’re sure our new web site will help
them do that,” Mrs Gates said. “Local residents also want to know when we have
special events going on, so our web site will make it easy for people to plan
their next visit to the Garden of the Groves.”
The Garden of the Groves was first dedicated 36 years ago to honour the
contribution of Mr and Mrs Wallace Groves, the original founders of the city
of Freeport. The facility thrived for decades but was severely damaged in 2004
when Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne devastated many areas of the island and left
the Garden in ruins.
A new team was formed to determine and execute a new plan for the Garden,
and with the financial assistance from the Grand Bahama Port Authority for the
restoration the grand re-opening took place on October 30th 2008.
The Garden of the Groves now includes new features such as The Garden Café,
which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on a large wooden deck among
the trees. New Garden Shoppes, housed in charming New England-style cottages featuring
local crafts and products, are now in full operation, as is the Grand Bahama
Labyrinth, and a newly expanded children’s playground area. The historic chapel
has also been restored and air-conditioned, making it a beautiful site for
local and destination weddings, renewal of vows, baptisms and memorial
services.
Since reopening, the Garden of the Groves has been certified by the
U.S. Wildlife Federation as a Wildlife Habitat, a testament to its vital role
in providing a place for local wildlife to thrive.
Other features on the new Garden of the Groves web site include more
than a dozen ‘frequently asked questions’ and answers, details about becoming a
member of the Garden, and contact information. The web site was designed and is
hosted by local media and marketing company Keen i Media Ltd, and is located at
www.TheGardenOfTheGroves.com
.