Romney Manor, Home of Caribelle Batik — Attraction in undefined

Made the unfortunate decision to visit and patronize this local business, Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor. Unless the business owner/employees are stuck in colonial times, not all people of color are bad, thieves or out to steal anything. We were chased, corralled, watched, followed, you name it, to ensure at least 4-5 employees were around us at any given time.

I had to ask several times if its ok to browse/shop, because the scrutiny was uncomfortable and ridiculous. After our purchase, yes despite all this we still decided to spend our money there. I was not allowed to exit the door to use the rest room.

I did tell the cashier and another clerk with her, how shameful they were treating us, even after we spent money there, the harassment still continued. I would simply say, people of color are not welcome at this business, what's even more shameful is that people of color was behaving this way.

It may be helpful to the staff to put a sign up front, since the color of my money is the same as others, but the color of my skin warranted this behavior and treatment of the people at this business. Never again and I would rather burn the products we brought than ever utilize it after this racially profiling experience. Believe it or not, tourist's of color have choices and we also have buying power, colonial times are over, get with the program!!!!!

Shame on the owners and employees of...

Beautiful grounds and views of the area. If you have a car, a self-guided tour is ample allowing you to control your time. Advertised as handicap accessible; not true. The handicap accessibility area is limited to the shop. Getting from the parking lot to the shop was challenging for a person with a walker. A person limited to a wheelchair is not workable. If they would adjust the angle of the ramps and widen them, a wheelchair could access just the shop, if so desired. The clothing and accessories at the Batik shop are beautiful, however I felt inflated for tourists. I understand the time involved in preparing an article, but I would have bought more if it was more realistically priced; $18 for one place mat is excessive...

Romney Manor is a truly beautiful place to visit. The artisans at Caribelle Batik are masters of their craft—their skill, dedication, and the time they invest in each piece make you appreciate the value behind every item. The explanations they offer add depth to the experience, making each purchase feel meaningful. In addition the grounds themselves are stunning and well worth exploring. Lush, peaceful, and rich with history, they offer a serene complement to the artistry inside. It’s a place that invites you to slow down, take in the surroundings, and connect with the culture and creativity...