Your hosts during your stay on Montserrat are the Lea family. The Leas chose to make Montserrat their home in the early 1980’s.
During your stay you will be hosted by David and Clover, and their youngest son Noah, who’s sure to greet you with a hug.
David is a videographer, (among many other things,) and has documented the volcanic eruption in Montserrat. He has two educational videos: one for school children and one for university students, plus several documentaries that capture how the volcano has affected the thousands of people in Montserrat. To see more about his video series, check out Price of Paradise . He’s also written a fascinating book with photos, “Through My Lens,” about his experience documenting the eruption over its many years of activity. If you do not find David at Gingerbread Hill in the mornings, he will greet you at the Hilltop Coffee House, a non-profit community centre that he and Clover opened in 2012. It’s an easy walk up the ridge, just a few minutes away.
Clover is a wife, mother, musician, poet, writer, and artist. She makes the Pure&Simple soap you’ll find at Gingerbread Hill, as well as many other small gift items you may want to bring home for yourself or loved ones. You can check out her poetry book, music CD, paintings, and other treasures at Hilltop Coffee House.
Noah, aka “Dr. Love,” will keep you entertained with his impromptu tours of the property, singing and dancing. He is the best hugger and self-esteem booster we know. He is also known as the boy with many funny faces and is absolute wiz on Play Station and Wii.
Their musician son, known around these parts as “Sunny” and his very lovely wife Kristina live on Montserrat with their three children. They offer private island tours which are unique, personal and educational. You can check out and book a tour with them here at Montserrat Island Tours
Jesse was the very first pilot for Fly Montserrat, but is now flying much larger birds in the States, where he lives with his beautiful wife Elise.