Singh’s Farm Airbnb offers adventure seekers a truly ‘fruitful’ Guyanese retreat

Feb 23, 2025 Features / Columnists, News, Waterfalls Magazine

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Kaieteur News- Almost every day, just before the sun rises above the lush groves of fruits and vegetables on Singh’s Farm located at Canal Number One, West Bank Demerara, Mr. Jeyaram Singh, a dedicated farmer is already up and, in the fields, tending to his crops.

The farmer, who has over five decades of experience is on a constant mission which is to ensure his acreage of fruits and vegetables are well maintained.

His goal is to guarantee vendors and consumers of the local marketplace their desired quality and freshness. This kind of careful and consideration is evident when visitors embark on a tour of Singh’s Farm Airbnb.

For Mr. Singh and his wife Diane, the farm is not just a source of livelihood but a testament to tradition and the legacy.   The rural gem located some 12 miles away from Georgetown welcomes visitors almost weekly.

Mr. Singh told The Waterfalls that the land which has helped to feed hundreds, if not thousands of Guyanese families, has been part of his lineage for more than 100 years.

Mr. Singh explained that he did not just inherit the land but the relationship his fore parents had with the land.

“This farm has been in my family for generations, it was passed to grandparents, then my parents then to me, I planted every tree on this land except for four of them which were there from the inception, those trees are more than 100 years old,” he said.

The seasoned farmer has been working the soil since he was a boy. For him, tilling the ground is not just work, it’s a labour of love.

The farm to market produce has helped to provide his family, send his children to school but today, along with his wife, the farmer has found a new way of preserving the Singh’s legacy.

The couple created Singh’s Farm Tours—a domestic tourism magnet- complete with an Airbnb. The venture welcomes heaps of visitors and tourists seeking an adventure in the quiet countryside of Canal Number One, almost every week.  Mr. Singh told The Waterfalls during a visit that he takes absolute pride in his role as a tour guide and the opportunity to share his expansive knowledge on farming.

Upon entering the area, visitors are greeted by a warm welcome by the Singh. The scent of fresh cane juice being ground through a processor is palpable, and visitors are treated to a glass of the delightful beverage or a selection of freshly harvested fruits that were organically grown on the farm itself.

Mr. Singh said that the farm is never without harvest as the crops. According to him, the variety of citrus and tropical fruits and vegetables grown on Singh’s farm are seasonal and are harvested in rotation.   “Every crop has its season, but we have a variety of plants here so when one set is out of season, the others are in.”

He explained that most of the crops are harvested and sold at the local markets. “My handles that part of the work, I plant and harvest the crops and she handles the market aspect,” he explained while taking members of this publication along a delightful tour of the farm.  The farmer explained that usually visitors have the options of going on a tractor/trailer ride through the path of the vegetation.

“We usually give people the option of taking a ride in the tractor since not everyone may want to walk the distance…and then some folks are older and may have mobility issues,” he explained.

The trailer was not in operation, when this publication visited, so the reporter was treated to a slow trek into the vegetation. Luckily for the team, the farmer engaged the team in an animated and educational conversation of how the various groves of crops came to be.

“When you look at my hands, you can see cuts and bruises. It shows the type of stiff work that goes into the ground,” he said.

Despite the stiff work, the farmer wouldn’t have any other way. He revealed that although he has farmhands, he is the only one allowed to plant the crops.

“If you look here, we have tania that many locals call ‘bagee’ … then there are some papaya, pineapples, whitey, mango, grapefruit, sugar cane, oranges, tangerines, star apple trees, soursop, banana, plantains, five-finger or what some people call carambola (star fruit) and so many more,” the farmer pointed out as he guided the team along the route.

“I am the only one allowed to plant on this land; the labourers can help with the cleaning, maintenance and other work,” he said.

The farmer said the hard work does not deter him because apart from his love for farming, he is aware of the importance of agriculture and is determined to play his part in contributing to the food security in Guyana.

“I would not sell my land even if an oil company offers me millions to buy it,” he added proudly.

Mr. Singh said that during the tours, visitors are allowed to pick and enjoy the fruits during the tours. Besides touring the thriving rows of crops, Mr. Singh said visitors upon request can request meals.  He explained that the standard tour is $15,000 a person, children are half price and those below age five are free.

“We get mostly people from overseas but then the Guyanese that come here are because the visitors from overseas. Most persons come here to experience a unique way to spend the day; to relax in some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. It is a hidden gem located just 12 miles from Georgetown,” Mr. Singh said.

He explained that at Singh’s Farm, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities designed to reconnect them with nature and learn about agriculture.

“We have traditional backdam bush cook. We prepare soup and make beverage and everything is made fresh from the fruits and vegetable grown right here on the farm, some persons choose to relax in the hammocks under the tree while other engage in a game of cricket…” he added.

In some cases, persons get the opportunity take home their own harvest of tropical fruits, which they picked straight from the trees.

The tour experience is ideal for families, couples, and even solo adventurers.  Singh’s Farm Tours which was recently certified by the Guyana Tourism Authority also boasts of a cozy Airbnb facility that offers visitors a space to unwind in a truly Guyanese countryside experience.

The Airbnb is equipped with modern amenities that provide a cozy and peaceful retreat, ensuring that visitors are well-rested and ready for another day of adventure.

(Singh’s Farm Airbnb offers adventure seekers a truly ‘fruitful’ Guyanese retreat)

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