There's a perfectly formed spa that offers that increasingly popular five star perk. All in all, the Rockhouse is beter than Botox for unwrinkling that executive brow. Sunday Times Travel Magazine Shoestring Chic: Sexy Hotels at Sexy Prices. The brand new Spa Pavilion at Rockhouse is an organic, temple-like structure surrounded by lush gardens and compliments the cliff-edge treatment cabanas. The philosophy is a simple, holistic approach to well-being, health and happiness, with a natural Jamaican style. At the Rockhouse Spa, the focus is on relaxing and healing your system, allowing you to rejuvenate. The Spa is guided by Linda Hall, a Caribbean-based international spa consultant, natural product and treatment designer, and instructor of holistic spa therapy philosophy. Linda's 25+ years of experience in the U.K. and throughout the Caribbean is imparted to certified massage technicians who receive constant training to keep them updated on the latest developments in techniques, equipment and products. The Rockhouse Spa features a unique developed exclusively for Rockhouse. According to Linda Hall, In the same way the Rockhouse restaurant fuses the spices and foods that reflect the diverse history and people of Jamaica, the Spa fuses all the natural goodness and beauty of Jamaica, restoring peace and harmony to our guests. Rockhouse is the first Caribbean spa to feature a new line of completely natural spa products in its treatments. All the products are made locally using only natural ingredients indigenous to the Caribbean. Our use of these products is in keeping with the Rockhouse philosophy of fusing all the natural goodness and beauty of the Caribbean to restore peace and harmony to our guests. A favorite treatment is the Blue Mountain Coffee Scrub. This is a therapeutic, aromatic, synergy of a brew. Some of the curative ingredients in this amazing scrub include Blue Mountain coffee blended with orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, a hint of vanilla, and a good helping of brown sugar. It is an ideal detoxifying and exfoliating scrub. performed in its cliff-edge signature location, is designed to mimic a Caribbean rainfall experience. normally undertaken in our brand new Spa Pavilion or in the cabanas on-the-rocks, are also available in-room. Advance bookings are strongly recommended. Almost all of our treatments are available to be conducted simultaneously as a couple; our treatment rooms are designed to accommodate two treatment beds and two therapists working side by side. Whether you are relaxing at the Spa, or chilling out under an umbrella reading a book, the Rockhouse Hotel is an ideal place to unwind. Throughout the property, gazebos and platforms nestled among the rocks provide natural resting places for soaking in the beauty. and steps carry you into hidden grottoes for daydreaming. Private gardens with benches offer peaceful seclusion. Sleep and dream in your four-poster bed, or snooze on your balcony under a thatched eave. The only reason to stir is for the brilliant sunset, take an in-room massage, and order room service. The spa is run by Joy, a petite and pretty woman with deceptively h4 hands. She lays me down in an open-air cabana. Then she gets down to business, alternatively coaxing and pummeling my knotted muscles into shape. Despite the vigor of her handiwork, the experience accompanied by the lapping of water on the rocks beneath us is incredibly relaxing. It's been a long time since I've had a massage as good.. Sunday Express UK, Spa Fabulous. The Rockhouse, one of the island's chic love shack hotels, is perched on a cliff-top overlooking Negril Beach and has a new spa with treatment rooms in thatched cabanas. Try the Island Mint Tea Scrub using a mix of herbs, aloe and brown sugar excellent for boosting the tan.. The Guardian UK, Lust for Life. Volcanic rocks plunge into clear aquamarine waters and the place is notorious for its blood-red 180-degree sunsets you can watch the sun sinking slowly into the sea, while floating on an airbed sipping a drink in the Rockhouse's stunning horizon pool With reggae playing in the background whilst the ocean laps against the rocks below, the Rockhouse is unpretentious and relaxed as you could wish a place to be.. 'On the rocks' here means not the way you like your drink but the way you prefer your vacation retreat; secluded and tranquil.

Possibly the best place in Negril to watch the sun go down from Rockhouse's wood-hewn terraced restaurant - which incidentally offers the best food in Negril Elle Magazine. Jamaican cuisine is a complex mix of all the cultures that have come to her shores. The native Arawak Amerindians, the Chinese, the Spanish, the English and the Indians all brought their own culinary staples and cooking techniques when they settled on the island. Even the Rastafarians, upholding the ideals of vegetarianism, have placed new emphasis on natural foods. Drawing from these diverse roots, the Rockhouse Restaurant creates new Jamaican cuisine, a lighter, modern interpretation of classic Jamaican cooking designed to enhance your island experience, yet remain accessible to those not familiar with Caribbean food. The Hotel's award winning Jamaican executive chef, Kevin Broderick, worked with Fabian Ippoliti, Managing Director and co-owner of the Rockhouse, to develop the restaurant's menu. The honors the tradition of Jamaican cuisine, with humble but tasty coconut toast, ackee and salt fish, and jerk chicken spiced with a scotch bonnet sauce. However, the best dishes are constructed from a fusion of different origins, creating mixtures of tanginess, hot pepper, rich sauces, the flavorful spice of curries, and the cool sweetness of tropical fruits. Signature dishes include Lobster Blaze, Crab Turnover and Blackened Mahi Mahi served with mango chutney. Aspiring to give even long-term guests a rich epicurean experience, the substantial menu is supplemented by a rotating specials board. Meals are complemented by a solid international. island inspired cocktails and Jamaica's famous Blue Mountain coffee. The Rockhouse Restaurant and Bar is also designed to live in harmony with the natural environment. The thatched-roof, airy bar tiers down to an outdoor balcony suspended directly over Pristine Cove where the service is attentive and respectful. With reggae playing in the background while the ocean laps against the rocks below, it's an unpretentious, relaxed environment sure to lull you into a tropical mood. Only a leisurely stroll away through tropical gardens, you'll find the. Lunch of chicken, fish, jerk crayfish or the Rockhouse burger is grilled on an open barbecue and served with your choice of salad. Whether sitting at a table above Pristine Cove or lounging poolside, dining at the Rockhouse is a truly Jamaican experience. The restaurant is open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. During these hours you may also order room service. The pool grill is open for lunch from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. daily, and for beverages from 11:00 a.m. to sunset. Gourmet Traveller, Caribbean Dream. The menu is in keeping with the general ethos of Rockhouse. It's distinctly Jamaican, yet global enough to keep worldly (read finicky) international guests happy. The emphasis is on fresh, simple flavors that reflect the country's heritage and natural resources.. Travel + Leisure, Best of Jamaica. Negril is a town with a partying spirit, and at the Rockhouse the social center is the hotel's restaurant, an indoor-outdoor terrace cantilevered over the water. The menu brings local food up to date in smart, refreshing ways. And finally! on each table was a bottle of the condiment Pickapeppa, an aged puree of tamarinds and Scotch bonnets that to our minds is Jamaica's best, and most overlooked, export.. Caribbean Travel Life, Negril: Food Freedom. Perched high on one of West End's coral cliffs, Rockhouse is arguably the most romantic restaurant in Negril. Rockhouse serves up New Jamaican fare, a good international wine list, and cliff-top views from its tiki-torch-lit deck, along with a big helping of Negril's spectacular sunsets. Try the curried island shrimp in a papaya boat or the Red Stripe beer-battered snapper.. This is the most architecturally dramatic restaurant, with some of the best food, in Negril. Come here for a sense of vertigo (if you happen to lean over the railing), flashes of dcor you might have expected on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, and one of the most worldly and international crowds in town.. Skywritings, Air Jamaica's Inflight Magazine. Negril's finest waterside eatery offers new Jamaican cuisine in what is unquestionably a beautiful setting. Perched on the edge of Pristine Cove, simple furniture, flaming torches and a wicked soundtrack all conspire to realize a delightful eating experience.

Joe's Pub Dinner, Auction and Performance, September 26th, 2007 The Rockhouse Foundation's annual fund raiser was held at Joe's Pub on September 26th, 2007. Joe's Pub, located in the Public Theater on Lafayette Avenue, is one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. Attendees of the event sampled custom designed JAHitos the Rockhouse version of the classic Mohito sponsored by Appleton Rum and enjoyed a three course dinner prepared by Dan Silverman and his team from Lever House Restaurant. Dinner was complimented by great wines sponsored by T Edward Wines. Following a highly successful auction led by Christie's own Catalina Dehaertig, singer/songwriter Citizen Cope soulfully performed a beautiful acoustic set. The event raised approximately $200,000 for the Foundation. We would like to thank Kevin Abbot and his phenomenal staff at Joe's Pub, the Lever House, Christie's and Citizen Cope for all their support, as well as all of people who so generously donated auction items, time, and, of course, money. Ride For Life - Kingston to Negril, October 14th, 2006 The Jamaica Cycling Federation sponsored the Third Annual Ride For Life, a charity bicycle ride from Kingston to Negril (140 miles!). Proceeds from the event of $10,000 were evenly split between the Jamaica Cancer Society and the Rockhouse Foundation. Over 120 riders and ten sponsors made this year's event the most successful yet. The Jamaica Cycling Federation and the Rockhouse Foundation look forward to building on momentum that was so evident at the finish line in the years to come. Chinatown Brasserie Dinner and Auction - May 23rd, 2006 Rockhouse Foundation hosted a dinner and live auction at Chinatown Brasserie on May 23, 2006. Chinatown Brasserie is the latest restaurant opened by Green Apple Group, the people behind Lever House Restaurant, Lure Fishbar and Joe's Pub. The Brasserie Dinner and Auction event raised $100,000 for the Foundation. Thank you Green Apple Group for your warm hospitality and big ups to the generous people who donated and acquired auction items. Show and Sell Photography Auction At Milk Gallery - Feb. 2005 The Small Dark Room and Picturehouse, one of the premier digital and conventional photography production company in New York City, underwrote a Photography Exhibit and Silent Auction featuring works by some of the world's most renowned photographers including Annie Liebovitz, Tom Munro, David Sims, Mikael Janssen, Tierney Gearon, Nathaniel Goldberg, Sofia Coppola, Richard Kern, Martin Schoeller and Jock Sturges. Over 130 Photographic works were auctioned at the event, all donated by clients of The Small Dark Room and Picturehouse. Over 1000 people attended and the Small Dark Room presented the Rockhouse Foundation with a donation of $40,000 from the proceeds generated by the event. Mos Def at Joe's Pub for the Rockhouse Foundation, December 2, 2004 with a pre-event Dinner at Lure Fishbar Uber-renaissance man Mos Def--part crooner, stage and film scene-stealer, and all around mic controller--performed songs from his eclectic album The New Danger to benefit the Rockhouse Foundation. Mos Def displayed his considerable talent to an enthusiastic standing room only crowd of almost 200 Foundation supporters. The Foundation's first public fundraiser netted almost $30,000. Many thanks to Mos Def, Dream Hampton, Tina Farris, Joe's Pub, and Lure Fishbar along with all those who attended and helped to make the evening such a success. Reach Up for Children - November 13, 2004 In another first of its kind, a wonderful, grassroots event was organized by Ed Kelley of Essex, CT. Ed and many of his friends have been regular visitors to Negril for years. They became virtual members of the community after Hurricane Ivan, when they helped relieve the enormous burden the storm caused so many Negril residents and businesses. In all, the event raised in excess of $3,000. The Foundation is profoundly grateful to Ed and his friends for their support and compassion for the citizens of Negril, and we hope that Ed's successful event will be an inspiration for others to consider doing the same. The Rockhouse Foundation is, at its core, a grassroots endeavor, and collaborative efforts of this kind are the most powerful endorsement of the importance of our mission. Ribbon Cutting at Negril All Age School, October 15, 2004 The official reopening of the Negril All Age School took place on Thursday October 14th, 2004 and formally celebrated the refurbishment and expansion of the school, the first project undertaken by the Rockhouse Foundation. USAID's Mission Director Karen Turner was the featured guest speaker. In addition, Westmoreland's Member of Parliament, and Minister of State for Tourism, Dr. Wykeham McNeil, was among a number of other distinguished guests which also included Miss Jamaica Universe 2003, Christine Straw. The Cliff Reynolds, the President of the Negril Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Negril All Age's School Board as well as representatives from the Rockhouse Foundation, jointly undertook the official ribbon cutting. At the event, Rockhouse Foundation Chairman, Paul Salmon, said, I am delighted that the Foundation's first project in Jamaica has been so well received by the Negril community, and in particular the children and families of the Negril All Age School.. Hauschildt Wedding, Rockhouse Hotel, October 2004 Mark and Chris Hauschildt love Jamaica. They have been regular visitors for many years, literally traveling across the globe from their home in Sweden to reach their adopted home in Negril. Therefore, it was neither a surprise to Chris's family in Brazil, nor Mark's in Scandinavia when they decided to gather at the Rockhouse to celebrate their wedding in October. Knowing Mark and Chris, it also probably came as no surprise when they requested that the entire wedding party of 140+ guests make donations to the Rockhouse Foundation in lieu of traditional wedding gifts. The Hauschildts and their guests raised approximately US$20,000 to directly support programs and capital investment in the Negril All Age School. Rockhouse Foundation Directors, along with the staff, school board, administration, students and families of the Negril All Age School extend profound gratitude to Mark, Chris, their family and friends for the their generous human and charitable spirit. Computer Donation, Fall 2004 Geoff and Genevieve Siebengartner are regular visitors as well as having been married at the Rockhouse. They both are posted at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston and during their assignment in Jamaica have been active volunteers, supporting needy citizens. Geoff organized a donation of ten high quality, late model computers for the technology and literacy center at the Negril All Age School, a critical contribution to the overall improvements achieved at the School. Today, with help form Nancy Ferrone, a Peace Corps volunteer, the center is bursting with children eagerly learning basic computer skills, improving their literacy and numeracy, while reducing class sizes as they rotate through the center during the day. Geoff and Genevieve embody the kind of generosity and enthusiasm for the Foundation's work that is so much in evidence amongst our guests at the Hotel. We are deeply appreciative for their efforts on behalf of the Foundation and more importantly, the children and community we serve.