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Follow on Google News | Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort Announces Grand Opening Ceremony for Newly Renovated Great HouseThis boutique eco-resort will welcome guests to a bigger, brighter space, with more creature comforts and the same exceptional service
By: Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort The ceremony will take place 4-6 p.m. on the property. During cocktail hour, guests will sip Belizean beverages and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres while listening to a steel drum band, followed by a special Garifuna drumming and dancing presentation. Hamanasi Owner Dana Krauskopf will speak before introducing the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, the Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. for the ribbon cutting. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to stay for champagne and more live entertainment. There will also be a private VIP wine tasting and sunset reception on the Great House widow’s walk. Dinner in Singanga Restaurant is reserved for VIPs and in-house guests. The Great House renovation came out of a need to expand the available public space to better accommodate the increase in guests as well as a desire to elevate comfort and design. However, staying committed to sustainability and limiting the carbon footprint were fundamental parts of the process. Heavy timber truss construction is common in the Caribbean’s traditional colonial architecture but rare in Belize, making the Great House design unlike any other in the country. Local craftsmen built the second-floor trusses with international input in the architecture and design by PE Flurry Designs and Vermont Timberworks. Local Belizeans made most of the furniture – including tables, sofas, buffets, bar stools, chairs and sconces –in Hamanasi's carpentry shop using local hardwoods like Mahogany, Cabbage Bark and Bamboo. A distinctive and breathtaking feature of this new structure is the widow’s walk, or “Stargazer’ On the first floor, guests will enjoy a large veranda with cozy seating, plus a considerable amount of interior lounge space surrounding a gorgeous new bar. A second floor was added during the renovation – doubling the building’s available space – where the new dining area, an expanded bar, professional kitchen and intimate library are located. Guests can refill their glasses at the coffee and wine bar, sit down for fresh Caribbean fare in the Singanga Restaurant, or head over to the library to read, work or relax. The eco-chic design achieves an old world ambience with modern comforts. The second story addition is flooded with natural light, minimizing the need for daytime lighting. In the Great Hall, the main indoor dining space, folding doors open to the veranda and the widow's walk transom windows allow for natural light to filter through the trusses. This arrangement, along with two Big Ass Fans with 10-foot blades, provides natural ventilation, eliminating the need for air conditioning in the restaurant. Every detail aligns with the resort’s commitment to conservation, including: faucets with aerators to minimize water flow, LED and CFL lighting, Energy Star appliances with improved insulation and efficiencies, plus the ability to use natural light and cooling to minimize energy usage and keep costs low. For more information about Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort and the new Great House, visit www.hamanasi.com or call 877-552-3483. ### About Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort: Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort (http://www.hamanasi.com) Hamanasi has received high accolades and numerous certifications including: TripAdvisor’ End
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