Surama Eco Lodge...Exhibits unique in concept and execution

Surama Eco Lodge…Exhibits unique in concept and execution

Oct 02, 2011 News

There is an array of exhibits on display in this year’s GuyExpo. Walking through one will find that there is something for everyone and their preferences such as Fab-Star pre fabricated steel buildings, Williams Legacy of trinket boxes made of wood trimmings, Stowell Ceramics, and Surama Eco Lodge. These are all unique in concept and execution.
Fab-Star offers a variety of pre fabricated steel buildings both in size and models. According to Fab-Star its buildings can either complement or substitute traditional structures because of their durability and convenience. Steel Buildings can be used as homes,

Stowells Castle on display

workshops, warehouses, storage, commercial purposes, Agricultural and farming, offices, factories, hospitals and clinics, and recreationally.
The steel buildings are for sale and rent, but renting is mostly in large quantities. Benefits that come with Fab-Star steel buildings include 35year warranty, free maintenance, fire proof, water proof, hurricane (winds) proof, reflecting of heat, no oxidation or rust, and customization. Customization of the steel buildings can include windows, doors, and skylight if wanted. There is no center beam allowing the maximization of space to owner.
Bullet proof buildings can also be supplied for those who find the extra safety necessary. There will be a five per cent discount available for purchase of steel building only offered at GuyExpo and an 8% discount for NGO’s, Schools, and Government oriented business as well.
Yulander Williams is a Guyanese now living in Barbados. She has taken the scene with her environmentally conscious trinket boxes made solely of wood trimmings. The pieces are all created by Ms. Williams. She notes that it is a talent that had passed down to her by her father. The trinkets can be used in a variety of ways and on many different occasions.
Her largest and most impressive piece has been sold to the Vice President of Suriname. For now she is solely Barbados-based but plans to come back and bring her product to Guyana. Pieces can be ordered online and shipped. The website is www.williamslegacy.com
Stowell Ceramics brings ones imagination into reality. Stowell Michael’s intricate designs have been a crowd favorite so far. The clay used for his ceramics are all locally collected from everywhere in Guyana.
According to Stowell he wants his high quality ceramic pieces to be the legacy of this generation. He wants his work to impact the present as well as the future. It is Guyana’s creativity at its best. Stowell can be reached by telephone 266-2100 for orders. He is very passionate about his work and it shows.
The National Geographic award winner for Best Eco-Lodge in Guyana has truly lived up to its award. Surama Eco-Lodge is completely run and managed by the community. The objective is to promote Eco Tourism which they have been doing quite well gaining international recognition.
All of the arts and crafts are created in the community using their natural resources such as seeds, and shells. Surama Eco-Lodge has seen a 15 per cent increase from 539 visitors to 667 visitors in 2010 according to their representative.
The community predicts a yearly increase and is encouraging people to check out their website for further information such as lodging packages etc.