The river.
Room to slow down
The river runs through daily life here. Large natural pools open into quieter places to sit back and let the water flow around you.
Barritown · St. James · Jamaica
Fola Village
Life by
the river.
A community built into the cliffs, beside a river, outside Montego Bay. Living close to nature. Growing food. Supporting each other.
River. Rhythm. Community.
Working alongside One Flame Records
Our story
Built together.
Fola began with a shared intention: live close to nature, grow food and build a community where people support one another.
For 15 years, members have made their home among the rocks on the edge of Barritown. What started as a small community has grown into around ten homes, built into the cliff sides leading down to the river valley.
Asha, one of the founding members, has helped build the village. He is also a drummer. That connection runs through the name: Fola, the drummer.
Today, the village is working toward greater self-sufficiency while sharing its way of life with visitors.
Life in the village
Close to the land.
The food.
From the hills to the table
Members who live in the village grow food in the surrounding hills, then prepare fresh meals to share beside the river. The people growing it are part of the place you're getting to know.
The people.
A place built together
Growing, cooking, building and drumming are part of village life. Supporting one another is the purpose the community was built around.
Drumming & live music
Fola
Village
Music belongs here.
Asha and fellow village drummers bring music into the community. Alongside One Flame Records, we’re shaping a visitor experience centred on live music and gatherings, with local artists passing through.
Fresh food by the riverside. Time in the water. People coming together around music. That’s the experience we’re building toward.
Meet One Flame’s artistsOur next chapter
Growing from here.
We’re working toward a village that can provide more for itself and create more opportunities for its members. These are our plans for the years ahead.
Water & light
Work toward drawing our water and generating power for village lighting from the river.
Food & learning
Develop a school programme where children can eat meals cooked with food grown in the village.
Making a living
Open a bakery and woodworking shop, creating more ways for members to work and provide for the community.
Get in touch
Get to know us.
Interested in visiting, sharing music or being part of what we’re building? Contact One Flame and mention Fola Village. Ask about current arrangements before making the journey.
Ask about Fola VillageBarritown, St. James · outside Montego Bay