< PreviousShop Local 10 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022 SOURCING Local WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SHOPS SELLING CAYMAN- MADE ITEMS, THERE ARE LOTS OF OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISANS. WHETHER ITS ART FROM JOHN RENO JACKSON, SILVER THATCH BAGS BY LIZZIE POWELL, OR CERAMIC PIECES FROM 3 GIRLS & A KILN, YOU ARE NEVER TOO FAR AWAY FROM A STOREFRONT OFFERING LOCAL GOODIES. 3 GIRLS & A KILN Art collective creating a range of handmade goods, and specialising in island-inspired ceramics. South Church Street 3girlsandakiln.com 3girlsandakiln@gmail.com 640-9990 CAYMAN NATURE STORE A selection of locally made products ranging from toys to food, to books. Proceeds from the store go to the National Trust’s conservation efforts. 558A South Church Street, Dart Family Park nationaltrust.org.ky info@nationaltrust.org.ky 749-1121 GOODNESS Stocking local and international products from small brands and independent makers including home decor, toiletries and more. 31 Shedden Road, George Town goodnessky.com hello@goodness.ky 917-4444 CAMANA BAY FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET On the first Wednesday of every month, from 10am to 5pm, an artisans market pops up on the Paseo selling locally crafted artisanal goods. The Paseo, Camana Bay camanabay.com info@camanabay.com 640-000 CAYMAN HANDMADE COLLECTIVE Locally handmade products made by a wide range of artisans, including art, jewellery, glassware, accessories and more. Unit 6, 72 North Church Street caymanhandmadecollective.com admin@caymanhandmadecollective.com 929-5939 CAYMAN ISLANDS NATIONAL MUSEUM GIFT SHOP Caymanian gift items including Caymanite jewellery, flags, prints, silk ties, jellies, thatch baskets, craftwork and books. 64 Seafarer’s Way museum.ky info@museum.ky 949-8368 LIVELY YOU Natural, non-toxic self-care products including candles, linen and room sprays, and wax melts. 45 Smith Road shoplivelyyou.com info@shoplivelyyou.comFARM FRESH Support our local farmers by buying fresh local produce at one of the many roadside booths or farmers markets. Here are three to sample. NGCI GALLERY SHOP The shop at The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands sells a variety of locally produced items including art, jewellery and books. Esterley Tibbetts Highway nationalgallery.org.ky 945-8111 PURE ART The quaint South Church Street Caymanian cottage is packed to the rafters with art, jewellery, souvenirs, soaps and home décor items. 5 Denham Thompson Way & South Church Street pureart.ky pureartcayman@gmail.com 949-9133 SEAHORSE BOUTIQUE Local art, jewellery, clothes, candles, glassware and more alongside delicious coffee and baked goods in Little Cayman. ‘4 telephone posts west of the airport’ Little Cayman seahorselittlecayman.com eglitcay@candw.ky 922-2075 • Camana Bay Local Harvest Market, Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm under the solar array opposite Jessie’s Juice Bar. • Plantation Organics, 35 Doubloon Drive, Bodden Town. Sundays 1-5pm. • The Hamlin Stephenson Market at the Cricket Grounds - Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, and Saturdays 6 am to 6:30pm. Shop Local 11 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022 20% OFF Keratintreatment andBrazilian Blowout SEPTEMBERAND OCTOBER www.glamorous.ky@caymanhairsalonShop Local 12 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022 LOCALLY MADE Products WHETHER IT’S FOOD, ARTWORK, HOME DECOR OR SELF-CARE PRODUCTS, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THAT HAS BEEN MADE RIGHT ON OUR DOORSTEP. WITH AN ARRAY OF TALENTED ARTISANS IN CAYMAN, WHY PAY EXPENSIVE SHIPPING FEES FOR A MASS-PRODUCED ITEM, WHEN UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT HOME. HERE ARE A FEW TO CHOOSE FROM. ARTSYSILK Grand Cayman crystal art $115 Available through ArtsySilk Facebook and Instagram, Camana Bay market, 3 Girls and a Kiln, National Gallery, GOODNESS and Cayman Scents JUST TRINK IT Handmade glitter pendant necklaces $10-15 Order through justtrinkit@gmail.com or justtrinkit on Instagram WOOD & WOVEN Embroidery hoop $32.50 / $45.50 Available at 3 Girls and a Kiln OMGI ESSENTIALS Sassy Succulent Diffusers $25 Available at GOODNESS SWEET HILARY’S Handmade popsicles Prices start at $3 Order via Facebook, Instagram or sweethilarys345@gmail.com BROOKIE’S COOKIES Handmade, customisable cookies $75/dozen to $130/dozen Available through brookiescookies.ky EARTHGLO New Beginnings soy candles $30 Available on earthgloky.com LIVELY YOU Hand poured soy wax 8oz candle $15 Available at Lively You, Smith Road SQUIRRELLY STUDIO Caymanian definition sign $25 Home is where the heart is sign $18 Available at GOODNESS SHIPSTERS BILTONG Dried sausage droewors $10 Available at shipstersbiltong.com SEASANDNCURLS Hair care bundle $99 Available at seasandncurls.com Shop Local 13 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022 Make your dream vacation a reality BEACHFRONT BLISSAMAZING RATESSTAYCATION RETREATS 345.945.4144 | reservations@caymanvillas.com www.caymanvillas.com | RIGHT HERE, IN CAYMAN! At Cayman Villas we go the extra mile to create a unique staycation experience for you. Our on-island Specialists are here to help make your home away from home the vacation that you deserve. A boutique event space offering complete flexibility for your event. Available for conferences, training seminars, parties and more. Customise every detail of your event with an adjustable seating plan, kitchen for catering, endless décor opportunities, and commercial print services. Build the event you dream of in a space that fits your needs. ALSO INTRODUCING THE VAULT A 2,000 sq ft event space open for bookings from Oct 21. 949-5111 eventspace@compassmedia.ky compassmedia.ky/loftShop Local 14 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022 LOCAL DELICACIES From fine dining at high-end restaurants to spectacular fish fries, Cayman offers a full gamut of local flavours. As well as good food, locally-made beverages rival their international counterparts in taste and quality, so be sure to sample these on your culinary travels. NATURAL ATTRACTIONS Our natural surroundings are breathtaking. Turn off Netflix and explore the world of adventure right on your doorstep. Visit Crystal Caves on Grand Cayman, or any of the caves dotting Cayman Brac’s rocky landscape _ Bat Cave, Peter’s Cave and the Halfway Ground Cave are particularly impressive. Tick scuba diving, Stingray City and Starfish Point off your list, and then venture further afield to Bio Bay kayaking, sailing and even jet ski safaris. SUPPORTING LOCAL CAN BE AS SIMPLE AS IMMERSING YOURSELF IN ISLAND EXPERIENCES AND UTILISING THE GREAT CAYMAN COMPANIES PROVIDING THESE OPPORTUNITIES. ISLAND EXPERIENCES Head to East End for a delicious fish fry with your toes in the sand at Eastern Star Fish Fry. Finish it off with a moreish slice of cassava cake. Crystal Caves provides tours of Old Man Bay’s cave system, tucked deep in North Side’s lush forests. Tours are US$40 for adults, US$30 for children. 19-81 Brewing Co. offers a cool space to hang out and sample locally made craft beer. It also provides tours from 2:30pm onwards, Tuesday – Saturday, for $25, which include a tasting flight and a pint.EDUCATE YOURSELF Appreciate local history with a visit to the Cayman Islands National Museum, or marvel at local masterpieces at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. Both also offer events and exhibitions year-round. Pick up the National Trust’s Adventure Passport and tour the island using its guide, which provides a fun way to explore heritage sites and the natural wonders of Cayman. HEAD EAST Take a drive further east and spend the morning with parrots, agoutis, snakes and more at the very popular Parrot Sanctuary, or wander the lush trails and gardens of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. If motorbikes are your thing, you can take the drive east with Cayman Motorcycle Tours, which also offers tours of the west side of the island. GET CREATIVE Get your creative juices flowing by attending an art class with 3 Girls & a Kiln, Art Nest or Kara Julian Art. All offer varied and fun classes, no matter what your style. The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is home to the endan- gered Blue Iguana, and a captive breeding facility where visitors can get up close and personal with the species. Art Nest offers classes, events and kids camps. The Explorer Passport is $10 and is available from Cayman’s Nature Store at Dart Family Park. Shop Local 15 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022Shop Local 16 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2022 EVENTS Remember to check out local events and take part. The Cayman Compass community calendar is a good place to find information. Visit caymancompass.com/events. GET CREATIVE Get your creative juices flowing by attending an art class with 3 Girls & a Kiln, Art Nest or Kara Julian Art. All offer varied and fun classes, no matter what your style. GET ACTIVE Cyclists can enjoy bicycle tours in the east with Eco Rides Cayman, or the west on the West Bay Loop with Cycle Cayman – both take full advantage of the wonderful scenery. Or, swap to four wheels with ATVing in Barkers. Head to the Brac for rock climbing on the Bluff, or slow it down with yoga, whether it be rooftop at Palm Heights, or Bluff-side at Cayman Brac’s Yogi Wall. Take to the seas with shoreline or deep-sea fishing off the coasts of any of the three Cayman Islands. Take in the beautiful scenery of East End with a guided tour from Eco Rides Batabano and CayMAS are two celebrations worth marking down in your calendar, as well as the many Pirates Week events that take place in November. Photo: Wil BignalPhoto: Wil BignalNext >