Naguabo, Puerto Rico
Coming soon!
Finca Ki'
We have learned that Ki' meant "Earth Spirit" in the language spoken by the first human inhabitants of the Puerto Rican archipelago. This inspired us to call the farm Ki', since the spirit of Mother Earth is intensely palpable here. We plan to offer wellness workshops to work on our mental health & regulate our nervous systems by reconnecting with our inner selves & learning from nature respectfully through observation, gratitude, and collective care. Our mindfulness-based ecotherapy workshops will go beyond conventional healing practices, incorporating science, ancestral knowledge and cultural/ spiritual principles to help participants cultivate inner peace and social cohesion. In ecotherapy, the real therapist is nature. The workshops will prioritize sustainability; content will include mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), horticulture, forest bathing ("shinrin-yoku"), river healing, therapeutic massages, yoga, outdoor recreation, etc. Our eco-touristic lodging will include breakfast with at least some ingredients from the farm. We are a family & community project. Growing food through agroecology is one of the methods we are learning to contribute to climate justice efforts.
Location
Finca Ki' is part of the Barrio Duque community in the municipality of Naguabo, which spans 52 square miles in eastern Puerto Rico. The farm is 5 minutes away from the closest bakery, 10 minutes away from Downtown Naguabo (supermarkets), and 15 minutes away from the ocean. Naguabo stretches from the shores of the Caribbean Sea to the peaks of El Yunque, bordered by Río Grande to the north, Ceiba to the northwest, Las Piedras to the east, and Humacao to the south. It is very close to the Ceiba Ferry Terminal and RVR Airport, and an hour from SJU Airport. People call it the Town of the "Enchumbaos" (very wet). Six rivers run through the area, including Daguao, Santiago & Blanco rivers. It has lush natural pools, waterfalls, streams and natural springs. The nickname also alludes to its abundant rainfall, which stems from its proximity to El Yunque, Puerto Rico's subtropical rainforest.
Don’t Miss
El Yunque National Forest is located in northeastern Puerto Rico. It is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. Despite often being referred to as a tropical rainforest, its elevation and climate classify it more accurately as a subtropical rainforest. It is known for its high biodiversity, frequent rainfall, and lush, dense vegetation. You can visit the El Portal Visitor Center, hike to several peaks through diverse trails, waterfalls and beautiful sights. The forest comes alive with the nightly calls of coquí tree frogs.
