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Taste the Blue Mountains

The brand’s name originates from “Belcour Lodge”, the property where we live, which was originally an 18th Century coffee farm. The 7-acre property has been in the family for over 25 years and is situated below Irish Town on the Newcastle Road, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains and is bordered by the Mamee River. The region is internationally known for growing the world’s finest coffee. Our next-door neighbors still operate a small coffee farm.

 

We have an acre of Ortaniques and different varieties of citrus, an array of other fruit trees: guava, mango, avocado and ackee, as well as half an acre of Sugar Loaf pineapples. Along with most of the citrus and guavas, we also grow fresh herbs: basil, mint, parsley, rosemary and French thyme and try to source produce from a growing network of local farmers in the Blue Mountain area.

 

At Belcour, we also offer a garden and apiary tour, along with brunch, lunch and teas. These visits are offered by appointment only.