Every event, every year.

June 5th & 6th, 2025

COASTAL CULINARY WEEKEND

A two-day celebration of food, community, and Caribbean culinary culture unfolded across Rockhouse and Skylark, raising more than $75,000 in support of the expansion of Sav Inclusive, the Rockhouse Foundation’s flagship initiative and Jamaica’s first public school serving children with and without disabilities in a full-inclusion environment. The weekend began on Friday evening with a Dinner on the Cliffs at Rockhouse Hotel, marking the debut of Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau as Rockhouse Restaurant’s new Culinary Directors. Following cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, guests enjoyed a four-course dinner showcasing dishes from the restaurant’s new menu. The menu reflected the Rousseau Sisters’ vision for Rockhouse: rooted in Jamaican ingredients and Caribbean flavors, with Mediterranean influences and a distinctly coastal sensibility. On Saturday afternoon, guests gathered at Skylark’s Sky Deck for a book talk celebrating the release of Chef Andre Fowles’s debut cookbook, My Jamaican Table. Moderated by Yendi Phillipps, the conversation explored Andre’s culinary journey and his connection to Jamaican food and culture. Saturday evening concluded with a Dinner on the Beach at Skylark, hosted by Andre Fowles and featuring Chef India Doris, Executive Chef of Markette in New York City and recipient of the 2025 MICHELIN Young Chef Award. Following a Rockhouse Foundation raffle drawing, guests celebrated into the night at Miss Lily’s with music by DJ Max Glazer.

June 14th, 2025

DINNER WITH the rousseau sisters

INCLUDING THE ROCKHOUSE RAFFLE DRAW

Give thanks to Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau who have shaped Caribbean hospitality and culture for over 30 years through their restaurants, television shows, and award-winning cookbooks. Their culinary genius was on full display at this amazing benefit dinner. Give thanks also to the extraordinary Chef Andre Fowles for hosting, it was truly a night to remember. Big love to the Skylark Negril, Miss Lily’s and Rockhouse Hotel Negril family— their energy, passion, and hard work made it all possible, With all the costs underwritten 100% of the proceeds of over US$60,000 from the dinner and raffle go directly to expanding the Sav Inclusive School, built for children with disabilities and without, learning side by side. The dinner ended with the highly-anticipated drawing of Rockhouse’s Annual Raffle, followed by an after party at Miss Lily’s at Skylark with DJ Max Glazer. To everyone who rolled up their sleeves and brought the magic—thank you for rallying together to create such an unforgettable evening.

July 15th, 2023

DINNER WITH CHEF ERIC ADJEPONG

INCLUDING THE ROCKHOUSE RAFFLE DRAW

On Saturday, July 15th, 2023 we’re teaming up with our friend, chef Eric Adjepong, for a special guest chef dinner on the beach at Skylark Negril Beach Resort in Jamaica. A first generation Ghanaian-American, chef Eric Adjepong is celebrated for infusing West African flavors into his dishes. Chef Eric has cooked in various Michelin-starred restaurants, was a finalist on Top Chef, and can now be found hosting Alex vs America on Food Network. Eric will prepare a three course dinner with welcome canapés, celebrating the flavors of his West African roots alongside the best of Jamaica’s local produce, much of which is sourced from Rockhouse’s new on-site hydroponic farm. The dinner ends with the highly-anticipated drawing of Rockhouse’s annual Raffle (each ticket purchase includes an entry in the raffle) to be followed by an after party at Miss Lily’s at Skylark with DJ Max Glazer.

December 28th, 2022

CHEF NYESHA ARRINGTON

Chef Nyesha Arrington hosted our latest guest chef dinner on the beach at Skylark Negril Beach Resort in Jamaica. Chef Nyesha has competed on Bravo’s Top Chef and is most recently featured as a recurring judge on Chopped Next Generation and Fox’s Next Level Chef. Nyesha was supported by Miss Lily’s Culinary Direction, Chef Andre Fowles and Executive Chef Kahari Woolcock. Nyesha prepared an amazing three course dinner combining the best of Jamaica’s local ingredients, with inspiration from her vibrant cultural background and California roots. 100% of proceeds benefited The Rockhouse Foundation, with over US$30,000 raised.

April 2022 Negril, Jamaica

MASHAMA BAILEY IN NEGRIL

James Beard award winner Mashama Bailey and John Morisano of The Grey in Savannah, Georgia brought their culinary magic to Negril for a weekend of food, friends and good vibes to raise money for the Rockhouse Foundation. Saturday night at Skylark Negril, Mashama and Johno wowed the sold out dinner with a Savannah meets Negril feast looking out over the Caribbean Sea. On Friday night at Pushcart at Rockhouse a magnificent Jamaican feast was prepared by Miss Lily’s Culinary Director Chef Andre Fowles, Executive Chef of Miss Lily’s Negril, Chef Kahari Woolcock, and Rockhouse Executive Chef, Jermaine “Bagga” Forrester. Awesome cocktails were supplied by Ten To One Caribbean Rum, and founder Marc Farrell joining the festivities. On Saturday morning Chef Andre Fowles moderated an enlightening conversation with Mashama and Johno, exploring their journey together opening The Grey, one of America’s most celebrated restaurants. They were also kind enough to present all in attendance with signed copies of their new book, Black, White and The Grey – The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant.

December 2019 Negril, Jamaica

MARCUS SAMUELSSON DINNER AT SKYLARK

What would you say Ethiopia and Jamaica have in common? A whole lot more after Sunday, December 29 when Ethiopian-born chef Marcus Samuelsson hosted an Ethopian-Jamaican fusion four-course meal for the annual Rockhouse Foundation’s Benefit Dinner! The dinner took place at the iconic Miss Lily’s’ restaurant’s new outpost in Negril, in none other than Skylark, the newly opened spunky younger-sister property of Rockhouse. The evening’s menu was a face-off between the two countries’ cuisines, but the real winning ticket was the over- J$4 million (US$30,000) raised by guests for the Rockhouse Foundation’s initiative to improve education in western Jamaica.

July 2018 Negril Jamaica

CHEF NINA COMPTON AT SKYLARK

On July 28th 2018 Skylark Negril Beach Resort and Chef Andre Fowles, hosted the St Lucian star chef Nina Compton for an intimate 5 course jerk themed dinner benefiting the Rockhouse Foundation. The James Beard Foundation recently named Compton it’s Best Chef: South and she was named one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs” in 2017. The Benefit Dinner raised US$10,000 for the Rockhouse Foundation.

October 20, 2025

2025 ANNUAL BENEFIT IN NYC

On Monday, October 20, 2025, the Rockhouse Foundation hosted its annual benefit dinner at The Public Theater in New York City, an unforgettable night celebrating over two decades of transforming childhood education in Jamaica. The evening honored the extraordinary leadership of Peter Rose, who is retiring after 23 years as president of the Foundation, and welcomed Anna Thwaites Wallace as his successor. Former Minister of Education Ronnie Thwaites delivered a moving keynote address on the importance of inclusion and community in shaping Jamaica’s future. Guests danced the night away to a headline performance by soca superstar KES and enjoyed a three-course Caribbean-inspired dinner prepared by Miss Lily's culinary director, chef Brittney “Stikxz” Williams and pastry chef Janae Haynes, paired with wines from T. Edward Wine & Spirits and cocktails from Ten To One rum. The evening’s live auction featured luxury stays at Rockhouse Hotel and Skylark Negril Beach Resort, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the Foundation’s expansion of the Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Academy (Sav Inclusive), Jamaica’s first public school where children with and without disabilities learn in a full inclusion setting. The event raised over $300,000 USD, helping to fund the next phase of Sav Inclusive, extending the school through 12th grade in partnership with Jamaica’s Ministry of Education. Guests ended the night dancing to music from Rockhouse Foundation board member, DJ Max Glazer, celebrating a joyous evening of community and philanthropy.

OCT 16, 2023

ANNUAL BENEFIT IN NYC

On October 16, 2023, the Rockhouse Foundation hosted the 18th annual benefit dinner at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater in New York City. The celebrated event welcomed friends and supporters of the Foundation to enjoy a night of Caribbean food & drinks, musical entertainment and a live auction, with the evening raising over $330,000USD – a record-setting amount which directly supports the Foundation’s work in Jamaica’s education system. The night began with cocktails from Ten To One Rum and passed canapes, followed by a dynamic menu in collaboration with Miss Lily’s Negril Executive Chef, Kahari Woolcock, Chef Osei “Picky” Blackett, founder of Ariapita in Brooklyn, NY, and Chef Ricky Mungaray from Andrew Carmellini’s Kitchen at Joe’s Pub & The Library. The high energy auction saw donors across the room raising their paddles to bid on exclusive offerings such as vacation packages at Rockhouse Hotel and Skylark Negril Beach Resort, as well as a private dinner at Miss Lily’s 7A. To close the night, Grammy award-winning singer, Estelle, gave a memorable performance, working the crowd with her melodic hits and generous rum pours for guests, ending the electrifying night with the entire room on their feet dancing to sounds from board member DJ Max Glazer. Thank you to all of our supporters who shared this spectacular evening with us and generously gave to transform the lives of Jamaica’s students and teachers.

October 2022 NYC

ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER AT THE PUBLIC THEATER

On October 17, 2022 the Rockhouse Foundation held the Annual Benefit at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater in New York City. With Rockhouse, Skylark and Miss Lily’s paying all the event’s expenses, over US$300,000 was raised. The menu was a collaboration from Miss Lily’s Negril Executive Chef Kahari Woolcock together with Chef Ricky Mungaray from Andrew Carmellini’s Kitchen at Joe’s Pub & The Library. The energy was up and a sea of paddles were in the air supporting both the auction and fund and item pledges. To close the night Wayne Wonder gave a high energy performance of his hit parade and had the whole room on its feet, and board member Max Glazer kept the vibes up with some inspired DJ-ing, converting the stage to a dance floor! Thanks so much to all our supporters who gave so generously.

November 2021 NYC

ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER AT THE PUBLIC THEATER

On November 22, 2021 the Rockhouse Foundation returned to an in real life Annual Benefits at the 16th annual dinner and performance at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater in New York City. With Rockhouse, Skylark and Miss Lily’s paying all the event’s expenses, over US$300,000 was raised. The menu was a collaboration from Miss Lily’s Chef Andre Fowles and Chef Kahari Woolcock together with Chef Ricky Mungaray from Andrew Carmellini’s Kitchen at Joe’s Pub & The Library. New board member, Jamaican born Kaysilyn Lawson gave a speech about her education experience growing up in Jamaica and her connection to the Foundation and its work in Jamaica. Jamaica’s former Minister of Education, Ronnie Thwaites, was the keynote speaker, including reading a letter from the Permanent Secretary of Education, Maureen Dwyer, detailing the immeasurable impact that the Foundation has had on the Jamaican school system. To close the night Shaggy gave an inspired performance that had the whole room on its feet.

October 2019 NYC

ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER AT THE PUBLIC THEATER

In 2019 the Rockhouse Foundation continued its run of ever more successful Annual Benefits at the 15th annual dinner and performance at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater in New York City. With Rockhouse, Skylark and Miss Lily’s paying all the event’s expenses, US$250,000 was raised. The menu was a collaboration by Chef Marcus Samuelsson, together with Jamaica’s own Andre Fowles and Chef John Ramirez from Andrew Carmellini’s Kitchen at Joe’s Pub & The Library. New board member, Jamaican born Sean Legister gave a heartfelt speech about his connection to the Foundation and its work in Jamaica. Afterwards, Paul Issa, Chairman of the Issa Foundation gave a thank-you speech on behalf of the people of Jamaica. And to close the night Ky-Mani Marley bellowed his father’s great song “One Love,” a feeling that encapsulated the whole evening.

June 2025

SUMMER RAFFLE

The 2025 raffle was another success and we send our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported this great cause and special thanks to Alison Morris Roslyn for her help with the draw! We are pleased to announce the winners:

July 2023

SUMMER RAFFLE

The 2023 raffle was a great success and we send our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported this great cause. We are pleased to announce the winners:

September 2022

SUMMER RAFFLE

The raffle was a great success and we send our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported this great cause. We are pleased to announce the winners:

June 2021 – August 2021

SUMMER RAFFLE

The 2021 Rockhouse Foundation Summer Raffle was a great success, exceeding our goal and raising over $107,000. Thanks to all those that supported us. We are pleased to announce the winners:

May 2019 NYC

RAFFLE DRAW & SPRING DINNER AT MISS LILY’S

Thanks to all those who so generously supported the Rockhouse Foundation Raffle and Spring Dinner. We raised over US$60,000! Every cent of every contribution goes towards our projects with all costs underwritten by Miss Lily’s, Rockhouse & Skylark Hotels. Special thanks to Rhy Waddington & Sam Whitford, Adam Schop and the Miss Lily’s Team, Tara Harrison and Max Glazer for the music and JetBlue, our longstanding sponsor.

Congratulations to our Spring Raffle drawing winners!

Hurricane melissa relief fund

Hurricane Melissa brought devastating winds and flooding to Western Jamaica. While Negril was spared the worst, Savanna-la-Mar — the parish capital and home to The Sav Inclusive School — was hit hard. The storm made landfall less than ten miles from our campus. Roofs were torn off, classrooms flooded, therapy rooms and learning materials destroyed, and our grounds left badly damaged. Many in the surrounding community suffered even greater loss.

The Rockhouse Foundation Hurricane Recovery Fund will provide direct support to rebuild the Sav Inclusive School and to help the students, families, and teachers most affected by the storm.

November 2021 – April 2022

“TEACH DI YUTES” 2021-22 CAMPAIGN

This campaign as the primary source for underwriting our activities for the the first half of 2022. The funds raised underwrote our the beginning of the further expansion of the Sav Inclusive School, and Ongoing Programatic and Maintenance Support for our Partner Schools.

Year End 2020

“TEACH DI YUTES” CAMPAIGN

Without our regular annual fundraising event we establishing this campaign as the primary source for underwriting our activities for the the first half of 2021. The funds raised underwrote our Food Security, Online and In Person Learning Support, further expansion of the Sav Inclusive School, and Ongoing Programatic and Maintenance Support for our Partner Schools.

April – May 2020 Negril, Jamaica

2020 COVID-19 RELIEF FUND

In response to COVID related emergency challenges the Rockhouse Foundation in March 2020 began weekly distributions of food staples to our most vulnerable families at the partner schools. To fund this ongoing program a GoFundMe Campaign was launched, turning to their network of generous and loyal donors, the Covid Relief Fund raised over US$100,000 within a matter of weeks. The campaign culminated in and instagram live benefit concert featuring long term supporters Chronixx and Shaggy.

2025 BUILDING CAMPAIGN

Help complete a Primary School at Sav Inclusive. Sav Inclusive is a one-of-a-kind public school serving children with and without disabilities side-by-side in a full-inclusion setting. The Rockhouse Foundation needs your help as we continue the expansion of Sav Inclusive’s new primary campus. Currently teaching age three through grade five with over 250 students enrolled, the school supports some of western Jamaica’s most vulnerable children.

This summer we will complete the construction of the primary school campus, in addition to building an inclusive play space specially designed to cater to all children, regardless of physical or developmental profile. All administrative and fundraising costs are fully underwritten by the hotel and its ownership.

June 2025

HENRY THE ROCKHOUSE PELICAN - BOOK LAUNCH

With proceeds benefiting the Rockhouse Foundation, Henry the Rockhouse Pelican is inspired by a real pelican rescue at the Rockhouse Hoteld written by journalist Alison Morris Roslyn. A story about family, friends, and overcoming your fears. On June 20th a book launch event was held at the Sav Inclusive School that included copies being distributed to all the children and group readings from Alison the author.

AVAILABLE NOW! BUY IT ON AMAZON and support the ROCKHOUSE FOUNDATION!

SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP

Conducted every summer for the past 7 years, this 10 day program immerses teenagers as camp counselors at the Moreland Hill Summer School during the days, and exposes the group to community life in Western Jamaica through a series of programed activities. The group stays at Rockhouse and Skylark hotels. Participants work together with a team of local councillors and learn from their interactions with the subsistence farming community of Moreland Hill.

May 2018 NYC

24 HOUR TECHNOLOGY TURN DOWN

Turn “off” your technology and turn “on” technology for school children in Jamaica. The challenge: Turn off all forms of technology for 24 hours, i.e., no video or computer games, television, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, personal emails, phone calls or texting. And our amazing crew of teenagers rose to the challenge and raised over US$30,000. We did make an exception for legitimate work, school projects and emergency telephone use so we didn’t stop all momentum for the kids. Funds raised from the Turn Down supported the Rockhouse Foundation’s technology commitment to its partner schools, as well as Sav Inclusive School!