Your Questions, Answered
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Regenerative farming is a holistic land management approach that restores soil health, increases biodiversity, improves water cycles, and sequesters carbon to combat climate change. It moves beyond sustainability to actively improve ecosystems by minimizing soil disturbance, using cover crops, diversifying crops, and integrating livestock.
Key principles of regenerative agriculture include:
Minimizing Soil Disturbance: Reducing or eliminating tillage protects soil structure, beneficial microbes, and reduces carbon loss. It also includes the use of minimal synthetic fertilizers and only organic pesticides.
Cover Cropping & Living Roots: Planting crops, such as clover or rye, keeps soil covered year-round to prevent erosion, improve water retention, and keep carbon in the ground.
Increasing Biodiversity: Rotating crops and planting diverse species prevents soil depletion and reduces pests, contrasting with monoculture farming.
Integrating Livestock: Using rotational grazing and manure helps naturally fertilize the soil, mimicking natural ecosystem cycles.
Regenerative agriculture aims to turn farms into carbon sinks, restore natural resources, and often brings higher, more resilient yields.
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Finca Estel Verd offers a curated blend of wellness, nature, and learning experiences designed to help guests reconnect with themselves and the land. Our services include guided farm tours, seasonal “you‑pick” harvest experiences, hands‑on workshops, corporate retreats, and private gatherings. Each offering is crafted with intention—bringing together regenerative farming, hospitality, and the beauty of rural Catalonia.
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We are more than a farm—we are a living ecosystem shaped by science, stewardship, and human connection. Our approach blends regenerative agriculture, environmental health, and thoughtful hospitality. Every experience is designed with care, informed by decades of leadership, medical expertise, and a deep respect for natural systems. Guests don’t just visit Finca Estel Verd; they become part of its rhythm.
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Our pricing is experience‑based and varies depending on the offering. Workshops, harvest experiences, and private events are priced individually, with transparent rates shared during booking. Corporate retreats and custom experiences are tailored to your group’s needs, with pricing based on duration, group size, and program design. You Pick Produce Harvesting is priced based on weight picked. We aim to make every experience meaningful, accessible, and aligned with the value it provides. Please use the contact page to reach out for a detailed quote.
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Finca Estel Verd is located in the Alt Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain—nestled between the Mediterranean coast and the foothills of the Pyrenees. Our farm sits in a quiet rural valley surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and historic villages, offering a peaceful and restorative setting for all who visit. For a map to our farm, please visit the Contact Page where you will find a Google Maps link.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.