THE REBIRTH OF INDIGO POINT

by Dan | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized | 18 comments

Indigo Point is a beautiful 4.4 acre site on Great Camanoe Island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Indigo Point was improved with a home and a guest cottage. Sadly, these structures were severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The property was put up for sale by the owners, Ron and Claire Rowe, who had lived at Indigo Point almost full time over approximately 18 years.

Brigid and I fell in love with Indigo Point the first time we saw it in February 2020. We contracted to purchase it and our purchase was completed on New Years Eve, December 31, 2020.

This blog is my attempt to share some of the history of Indigo Point, our rather spontaneous decision to purchase the property and the progress being made to bring this lovey homesite back to life. This blog is meant for our family and friends. It is my first attempt at a blog and I will try hard to avoid being long winded.

Here are some photos of Indigo Point taken before Hurricane Irma.

Here are photos of what Indigo Point looked like when we first saw it after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Irma was the worst hurricane or cyclone ever recorded in modern time. Winds speeds were recorded over 250 mph in BVI. It passed right over Tortola and Great Camanoe.

The roof was torn off most of the house.

The hurricane shutters and most windows were blown out or damaged

The interior was destroyed by the elements

Although the hurricane damaged the structures, the natural beauty of this ocean side retreat remained and was what attracted us to the site.

In the next edition, I will tell the story of how we found Indigo Point.

Thank you for your time and interest.

Dan

18 Comments

Susie Eaton on July 5, 2021 at 12:12 pm

On my way. How beautiful the site. I can’t wait to see the final project and start Indigo Point memories. Sunshine will forever be in our hearts, time for the BVI!
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- admin on July 5, 2021 at 1:05 pm
  
  Thanks Susie. We certainly hope the BVI will be as special as the Pacific Northwest for us and family and friends.
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Vern on July 5, 2021 at 4:13 pm

Absolutely stunning can’t wait till the project is over, looking forward to see it
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- admin on July 5, 2021 at 5:55 pm
  
  Vern,
  Thanks. Glad Ron sent you the link.
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Pam on July 5, 2021 at 6:24 pm

Spectacular! The building adventure begins….and there’s fish in those waters!! Keep the updates coming and enjoy yourselves!!
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- admin on July 11, 2021 at 6:10 pm
  
  Yes, my construction crew fishes over lunch. One worker caught a good size fish last week. Can’t wait to have you come visit.
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Gale on July 5, 2021 at 6:36 pm

Wow! What a beautiful location. The destruction of the hurricane is heartbreaking . That you saw the beauty and intend to rebuild is fantastic! Can’t wait for the next installment of the blog.
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Suzie Craig on July 5, 2021 at 7:16 pm

I can see how you fell in love with this property. The before and after pictures show what a difference for sure a hurricane can make. I know you will take such special effort to make it just as beautiful as before! Thanks for starting the blog!
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Dan Kelly on July 6, 2021 at 9:47 am

Thanks for taking the time to share the background and history of the property. It’s an unfortunate situation but really excited to follow the progress and hope to get a chance to visit and see the end product in the future.
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Dale E Rye on July 6, 2021 at 6:54 pm

Looks like a beautiful place.
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Roger & Barb Nelson on July 7, 2021 at 6:57 pm

The site is beautiful and the pre-damaged home looked like it fit the location very well. Can’t wait to see the ideas you have for the rebuild.
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Teresa Romanowski on July 11, 2021 at 3:54 pm

Wow, stunning Dan! I can’t wait to see the final outcome. You and your lovely ladies will make it charming. Thanks for sharing.
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- admin on July 11, 2021 at 6:01 pm
  
  Thank you Teresa.
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- admin on July 14, 2021 at 10:08 am
  
  Thanks Teresa.
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Karen Anderson on July 13, 2021 at 7:24 pm

It was very interesting to see the before and after, Now the old is gone and the new will come.
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- admin on July 14, 2021 at 9:54 am
  
  Hi Karen. Yes, exciting to see the progress being made.
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Susie on September 20, 2021 at 5:22 pm

What’s going to be in the gift shop?
Can’t wait to continue to see the progress!
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Dave Downey on February 7, 2022 at 3:54 pm

Dan, GREAT BLOG, and my wife Tina and I have been looking into possibly purchasing a property in the BVI’s. We are nestled here on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, with the boating and beach lifestyle we’ve come to love. We thought what a better place to spend time in the off season, if not skiing, would be in the BVI’s. We have been chartering with the Moorings on a 54 powercat off season and fell in love with all the islands down their. We started looking into Great Camanoe, because it just so happens that our friends and neighbors up on Cape Cod, The Bechard’s, also have had a home on Camanoe for I think 30 years now. Tina and I are headed down to the islands on March 21-April 2, and from March 21-24 we’ll be staying at Long Beach on Tortola, but trying to schedule with Maritha a visit to Camanoe. Would like to know more about your experience. david.downey09@gmail.com
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