One of the first projects we started was the hall.
With its 240sqm floor space (20×12 meters) and its 6 meters height, it was a massive project with numerous uses. We also built in 2 rooms and a small bathroom with shower and toilet.
What exactly we will use the hall for, we don’t know yet.
It was a gut decision, a feeling that we should start with. The construction has been going on since August 22 and will be completed in a few weeks.
Of course, a soccer field can’t be missing!
The idea is a “mini soccer field” – that is, one that is about 30x50m.
As a location is considered the area next to the garden.
Originally, there were only a few fruit trees on the property.
orange tree, a tangerine tree, a pomegranate tree, three guayaba trees and a persimmon tree. In addition, we had planted bananas and pineapples right at the beginning and created a garden.
But now, in one batch, thanks to the help of a friend, we have planted 150 different plants. From fruit trees to palm trees, coffee, cacao, various berries, etc. etc.
In a few years there will be many delicious fruits to discover here.
Update: In the meantime we have planted everything and bought about 30 more plants – mostly trees like La Pacho, weeping willow, orchid tree – flowers like Santa Rita, magnolia and laburnum!
Sarah did research for us and spent a lot of time creating an order of trees, berries, and other plants!
After a period of acclimatization, trees and bushes were planted in the ground.
The plants arrived to us in very good condition – in the next 4-10 years we will be able to harvest a wide variety of fruits!
A wonderful variety of plants are now ready to transform our property from wilderness to a Garden of Eden.
A pond in the middle of the forest, waiting to be created.
The goal is to create habitat for animals and insects, and fish will be able to reproduce in this pond – and help us in a healthy nutrition.
One of the clearings is large and perfect for a large quincho.
The picture is only symbolic – our quincho will have a thatched roof as in the photo, but then simple rustic posts, open walls and a floor of flat stone slabs joined together.
This space will be used as a space for larger events, and will be large enough to fit about 100 – 200 people.
