Graduation Luncheon, July 2022
While most visits in the last 2 weeks have been corporate retreats and for chocolate-making enthusiasts, we do still have Afternoon Tea and private event options available!
Contact us at [email protected] to 📅 your visit today! (Visits by advance booking only)
Thanks to our recent school tour groups from the British Academy and the El Socorro Central Government Primary School.
It's the greatest feeling to be hugged on departure from some of our student visitors!
We offer a greatly reduced rates for legitimate schools and camps. We truly believe in making our experience affordable and exceptional for our younger generations to experience the story of Trinidad and Tobago through cocoa and chocolate
@ortinolahandmadechocolates
Some exciting news next week as well, stay tuned!
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And Tours and Chocolate-Making are open once more as per national guidelines
😎
Don't these lollipops look yummy? (And cute) 🍫
DM for our packages and visiting options OR pop us an email at [email protected] for more information
Visits by advance appointment only, and weekend spots are limited.🌳
Keep safe all, and we hope that everyone has been managing well. The last year has been incredibly difficult for us all.😷
#ortinola #ortinolagreathouse #ortinolaestate #tours #weddings #events #corporate #chocolatemaking #placestovisit #explorett #trinidadandtobago #roamtt #thingstodointrinidad #experiences #smallbusiness #familyrun #heritage #historic #trinitario #cocoa #chocolate #beantobar #treetobar #scenic #outdoors
Ortinola Cocoa Nibs being weighed before adding to our grinding machine.
We are working on some new things behind the scenes - thanks to @mchuleungphotography for helping us out to capture what happens in the chocolate factory!
Watching those nibs fall is so mesmerizing 😍
Did you know that cocoa nibs are scientifically proven to have incredibly high antioxidant activity?
Use them in smoothies, snacks, homemade granola, cooking and salads too - here is our favourite:
-assorted green salad leaves
-splash of balsamic vinegar
-olive oil
-sprinkle of salt and black pepper
-cocoa nibs
Try it and let us know what you think!
In light of the newest restrictions - We will be offering a special Mother's Day basket for delivery- details coming soon 😎
You can order cocoa nibs directly from us or check some of our retailers at www.ortinola.com/cocoaandchocolate
Have you tried this combination before?
#ortinolaestate #cocoanibs #healthysnack
Blue skies, Parrots, Orange-Flowered Immortelles and Lush Green Foliage at the Ortinola Estate, Maracas Valley, Trinidad & Tobago
What a beautiful morning this was!
Do you know why Immortelle Trees are called the 'Madre de Cacao'?
Dont forget that spots are available for this Sunday, 18th April, for our 1pm Classic Tour & Chocolate-Making, 2.30pm Afternoon Tea, and for private group events
We keep group sizes very small and intimate for safety and comfort
Visits are by advance reservation only. Pop us an email at [email protected] to find out more!
#ortinola #ortinolaestate #thingstodo #placestovisit #tours #tea #chocolatemaking #beantobar #treetobar #staycation #trinidadandtobago #cocoaestate #immortelle #caribbean #farmers #chocolatemakers #singleestate #trinitariococoa
We have been told that you wanted to see more of the faces behind Ortinola - here we are!
As you can see, we have harvested ripe pods and then need to assemble them into heaps to crack.
Our youngest Ortinola family member loves loud noise and action, and he thought that throwing the pods was the best game ever! (And he did get in the way a bit)
We are all happy that he has the opportunity to be outside and see new things.
Have you seen the Ortinola baby during your visit? He does leave things around so we are grateful that no one complains about the occasional toy!
Catch him this weekend during one of our tours, chocolate-making, or tea!
Still a couple spots left for Sunday tea at 2:30 and our 9:30am tour. Pop us your email address if you'd like the schedule or just click the link in our bio :D
Reservations required via [email protected]
Have a chocolatey day!
#ortinola #familybusiness #cocoaestate #treetobar #yiorgos #farmer #farmersandchocolatemakers #cocoaestate #cocoapod
This! Is the way to spend your days, in beautiful places that restore the soul.
Visit us this weekend for breakfast or tea, tours, chocolate-making, or book your private event
Still some space available for the weekend of the 13 / Sunday 14th February
Link in Bio for dates, times etc.
Whatever you do, have a wonderful and safe weekend!
(Dont forget that advance reservations are required - no drop ins)
Have you been outdoors today?
#ortinola #tea #tour #beautiful #scenic #estate #placestovisit #heritagebuilding #familyownedandoperated #cocoa #smallbusiness #visittrinidad #staycation
School Tours? Yes we do!
Chocolate samples? Yes
Fun? Yes
Educational? Definitely yes
Beautiful and comfortable space? Yup
Special rates for children? Yes
This special venue is ready for any event and today we host the next generation as we continue to showcase our cocoa heritage; all at one of Trinidad's most scenic locations and an official heritage building.
#ortinola #tours #cocoatours #chocolate #school #fun #play #beantobar
@trinidadupmarket ! Come on down and visit us and all these lovely vendors for your chocolate fix :D
We have nibs, cocoa powder and of course chocolate on sale! Truffles didn't get made in time but look out for them next week!
Spotted include the amazing Sumptuously Orgasmic Chutney CGA Caribbean
@adams_bagels_tt
Twigs Naturals Caribbean Cure and other At Fernandes Compound from 9:00am and it's so nice:D
#upmarket #thingstodo #sundayfunday
Ortinola Christmas Chocolates
$150 for 3 of our large bars all cutely done! Contact us at [email protected] to order :D
We will be doing a limited edition of our yummy rum truffles and sorrel jam-filled chocolates at $60 per box, so look out for these delicious creations from Saturday!
Congratulations Amy & Kevin!
Beautiful work done by @audazeventz as always (check her page for more photos of this stunning wedding)
The beautiful @islandspicegirl was officially the calmest bride. We were so delighted to have your intimate wedding at Ortinola!
Planned to perfection, we wish you guys all the best.
Tagging some more lovely vendors soon 😁
#purple #lavender #ortinola #ortinolaweddings #ortinolagreathouse #gorgeous
Waving a happy school tour off at the end of their day.
Second year in a row, so I guess we did it right!
Thank you thank you lovely ladies!
#ortinola #tours #thingstodo #trinidadandtobago #cocoatours #estate #drizzle #singleestatechocolate #trinitario #fun #heritagesite #plantationhouse #chocolate #cocoa #cacao
Traditional Cocoa House. Ortinola Great House, Maracas Valley.
Thanks to yesterday's private tour group for letting us get this shot! Beautiful weather yesterday and a warm and enthusiastic group, making our day enjoyable.
Was that the ghost of Mr Bain behind the cocoa house?
At Ortinola we are deep into another #cocoabean harvest, working hard before the next couple wedding weekends. We are also working hard to expand the #plantation this year and will soon give you #pawpaw!
Our grove of #pinkpoui is also in bloom; this weekend the wedding couple will get one more special photo at the #picturesque estate!
Thank you to all the schools who have visited us for tours recently - it is our pleasure to educate and share our cocoa #heritage and information with the next generation.
As always, visits are by advance reservation only.
#tours #weddings #afternoontea #lunches #ortinola #heritagesite #schooltours #cocoa #chocolate #singleestate #farmers #chocolatemakers #ortinolaestate #caribbean #ortinolagreathouse #thingstodointrinidadandtobago #cocoahouse
And one year later - we give you Ortinola honey!
We hope to have some available for you soon (if we don't yum it up first!)
#conferences, #weddings #afternoontea #tours #chocolatemaking #retreats #bridalshowers #cocoa #chocolate and now #honey !!!
Thanks for staying tuned - what's next?
New Fire Festival here we come.
Less than 24 hours to go and things are looking good!
Come visit us for a miniature version of our tour at 11am on Saturday or Sunday.
Parking is at the pasture next door and you have 9 acres of beautifully manicured Ortinola grounds to enjoy the beauty of the estate.
#nff2018 #ortinolagreathouse
#heritagesite #beautiful #venue
Liquid chocolate - the best way to start a Tuesday morning.
This week we continue work on the estate preparing for the upcoming cocoa pod harvest, and we visit the cocoa house to do some much-needed repair work.
Would you like to help us with our harvesting and cracking? Tell us if you're interested and we would love to have you!
#trinitario #singleestate #hardwork #ortinolachocolate #beantobar #treetobar
Ortinola is not just a venue for humans, we also hosted a Butterfly Party today 🎩🦋🌺
#monarch #red #orange #flowers #hopping #butterfly #party #butterflyparty #outdoors #ortinola #beautiful #faunaandflora #trinidadandtobago
Teaser Video from the warm team at Rink Concepts- well worth a share on a beautiful Saturday like today.
Congratulations to Ria and Aden as they start their new journey in life together!
#ortinolawedding #ortinolagreathouse #specialday #magical
#Repost from @rinkconcepts with @regram.app
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We were glad to be a part of Andrea (Ria) and Aden's wedding day. From the moment we met we knew their day would have been amazing form start to finish. The decor, ambiance and friends/family made the day so wonderful we wish we could have just lived in the moment a bit more. But we got this teaser video so you can experience it as well. Congrats guys from the RC Team!!! As usual, like and share!!! Photography - Andros 1978 Photography
Ceremony - St. Charles RC Church Tunapuna
Reception - Ortinola Great House
Cake - BAKERY TREATZ
Cinematography - Rink Concepts Wedding Films
Planning/ Coordination - Utopia Events
DJ/ Lighting - Premier Wedding DJ's Audio & Lighting
#love #wedding #weddingfilms #rinkconcepts
Mornings at the #ortinolaestate are especially #beautiful for visiting and for #photos, #tours, and #corporate wellness activities!
#naturalbeauty #vista #panorama #heritagesite #ortinola #cocoaestate #unique #breathtaking #peaceful #tranquil #paradise #landscape #windchimes
A magical, fairytale wedding
Ortinola Estate Ltd Maracas Valley, St. Joseph
Today we had our Destination Chocolate Fair followed by a Christmas Dinner.
Sweet, sweet steel pan at Ortinola <3
