Living on Bonaire means enjoying the sun, sea, and tranquility – but also being part of a growing community that increasingly chooses sustainability and local living. A beautiful example of this is Nature Cooking School Bonaire: a place where you learn to cook with island ingredients while discovering how to grow them yourself. Here, gastronomy, ecology, and education come together in an inspiring experience, right in the middle of nature.
The taste of local food on Bonaire
Bonaire is known for its tropical climate, but due to heat and drought, growing food can often be a challenge. Still, Nature Cooking School shows that sustainable living on Bonaire is possible. With smart farming techniques and knowledge of permaculture, you can grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs right on the island.
During the cooking classes and workshops, you’ll work with locally grown products such as bananas, avocados, eggplants, and fresh herbs. You’ll not only learn how to prepare these ingredients, but also how to grow them yourself – even in your own backyard.
The food forest: a green oasis on the island
A special part of the cooking school is the food forest – a plot of land where trees and plants have been growing for more than forty years. Here, work is being done to create a regenerative ecosystem where nature and humans are in balance. This forest serves not only as a source of inspiration but also as an outdoor classroom for interactive workshops. You’ll find it at the grounds of LVV Bonaire, Kaminda Lagoen 32A – a place where cooking, learning, and nature experiences come together.
Sustainable living on Bonaire begins with awareness
For those who want to live on Bonaire and value a sustainable lifestyle, Nature Cooking School is an eye-opener. The project shows that – even on an island – you can be less dependent on imports and more mindful about food. Local cultivation means not only fresher meals, but also less packaging, less transport, and more connection with your surroundings.
Education for the future
The school is actively involved in engaging children with food production at an early age. Both in primary schools and in the food forest, they learn where food comes from and how to grow it. This way, a generation grows up with a different view on nutrition, nature, and sustainability – exactly what the island needs.
Workshops for young and old
Whether you’re on vacation in Bonaire or living here, the workshops are suitable for everyone. They are offered to groups of at least five people and are perfect for families, groups of friends, or companies looking for an original team-building activity. You can choose a morning or afternoon workshop with breakfast or lunch, or an atmospheric evening workshop with dinner and campfire.
The menu is largely vegetarian, but there is also the option to cook with local meat or fresh fish. Everything revolves around pure ingredients, honest flavors, and enjoying together.
Want to know more or book?
Would you like to experience what it’s like to truly connect with the island? Nature Cooking School Bonaire offers a unique experience for anyone interested in cooking, gardening, and sustainable living.
WhatsApp: +599 701 7723
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Tip from Caribbean Homes Bonaire: Are you looking for a home where you can grow your own fruits and vegetables? Check out houses with spacious gardens or large plots in the kunuku – a perfect environment for those who want to live sustainably on Bonaire.
