The Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is expanding its sustainability commitment through new partnerships and programs.
The resort, founded in 1964 by Laurance Rockefeller, has integrated a waste-separation system as part of a collaboration with environmental nonprofit Green VI. A $1 donation from every paid room night supports islandwide sustainability initiatives, including the Community Chipper Project, which repurposes landscaping debris into mulch for use on the resort grounds, in local schools and by area farmers.
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The property has also strengthened ties with the Association of Reek Keepers to advance marine conservation. Guest-facing activities include monthly turtle-tagging sessions, while long-term goals are guided by the Sea Turtle Recovery Action Plan. Turtle-friendly lighting and sustainable beach practices are now in place on site.
Other initiatives include the reopening of hiking trails damaged by Hurricane Irma, expected this October, and a closer connection with local food sources through ocean-to-table seafood from Virgin Gorda fishers. The resort has also engaged with the community through cultural projects such as participation in the Easter Festival Parade, community art installations, and a new storytelling trail tied to Virgin Gorda's national parks.