Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Bordeaux Mountain Trail
leads from Lameshur Bay
Beach to the peak. This is a steep trail, heading almost
straight up, rising over 1,000 ft. in just over one mile. The
trail was used by planters who grew bay leaves on the moun-
tain sides. They packed the leaves on donkeys and led them
along this trail to a still on Lameshur Beach, where the bay
oil was extracted for use in making cologne. You can also
hike to the peak by driving to
Bordeaux Mountain Road
,
which is five miles from Cruz Bay along Centerline Road.
Leave your car at the small crafts shop and restaurant at the
scenic stop. Bordeaux Mountain Road leads to Coral Bay.
This is the steepest road I have
ever seen. Use extreme caution
and don't even think about it un-
less
you
are
an
experienced
four-wheel driver.
Pastory Gardens
A new entertainment complex one mile from Cruz Bay along
Centerline Road, Pastory Gardens is home to a lovely res-
taurant, a botanical garden, an executive golf course and a
butterfly conservatory.
The
Compass Rose Restaurant and Bar
, at the heart of
the complex, offers good food, great martinis and stunning
views of the sun setting over Pillsbury Sound. Lunch is
served from 11 am-5 pm with dinner starting at 5 and end-
ing at 10 pm, when the late-night menu kicks in till mid-
night. Concerts and live bands are scheduled on an irregular
basis.
The golf course (see page 182) is set amid the botanical gar-
dens where the
butterfly conservatory
is located. There
are 36 species on St. John and when completed there will be
between 300-500 butterflies in the conservatory.
If you have a car, there is adequate parking. You can hop a
Surrey
bus
as
well.
(340)
777-3147,
www.pastory-
gardens.com.
