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It’s been a deeply fulfilling year for us, and we finally have a chance to say hello and update you on the latest. So, where do we start? Did we mention how busy we are? Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you for all your wonderful support of our regenerative experience and mission. Let’s start […]

Katie Rose Molina Browning and Scott Gallant As we look to find niches and stack functions in our tropical permaculture homesteads, one often overlooked group of plants include the edible flowers. With a focus on Costa Rica, this blog, authored primarily by Katie Browning, a certified herbalist, explores the many common and uncommon edible flowers […]

by Tom Newmark, Chairman of The Carbon Underground, and member of the CRARS Leadership Council Artwork by Sam Hepburn. Guilty! Many of us in the regenerative agriculture movement describe the world’s soils as a “sink” into which excess atmospheric carbon can be stored, and we’ve been wrong. That mistake has diminished the appeal of our […]

We are honored to be featured in the Rodale Institute White Paper titled: Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Solution. Where Tom Newmark (owner of Finca Luna Nueva) was given the opportunity to dive deep into the environmental climate crisis and the regenerative agriculture solution. “Global adoption of regenerative practices across both grasslands and arable […]

Part two of our coverage of this event looks at the experiences of two farmers who have chosen a regenerative approach: Tom Newmark, of Finca Luna Nueva, and Kamal Bell, of Sankofa Farms. By WholeFoods Magazine Staff -September 4, 202052 Mature agroforestry at Finca Luna Nueva Lodge, Tom Newmark's farm in Costa Rica, designing for […]

By WholeFoods Magazine Contributor -August 20, 202075 Edited by Maggie Jaqua One year ago on the pages of this magazine, experts stressed why it is critical that the world makes a shift to regenerative agriculture—and that we do so immediately. In an article titled Regenerative Agriculture: 25 Things to Know Now, Dave Herring, Executive Director […]

This article is part of the #CuraDaTerra essay series, focused on Indigenous perspectives and alternatives to industrial capitalism. Taken from Kosmos, journal for global transformation. Certain humans have plotted for centuries to kill the Amazon. Photographic evidence confirms that this scheme is now reaching a flaming, thundering crescendo, with tens of thousands of intentional fires […]

If 2020 has felt like a rollercoaster ride at Disneyland, blame it on the moon. Or Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter. According to astronomy or astrology, whichever way you look at it, 2020 is a year of noteworthy and potentially beneficial planetary happenings. Here’s just a short list of events you can expect: Conjunctions […]

Article by Kiwano Hotels ‘Behind the Green’ is all about giving you more insight into the places we feature. Our interviews reveal what happens behind the scenes, tells the stories of the people on the ground, exposes the challenges they face, as well as the communities they impact; essentially the bits you don’t usually hear. […]

A Visit to Finca Luna Nueva with Six Petals Retreats April 11, 2019 “By all means, never fail to get all of the fresh air and sunshine you can.” — Joseph Pilates We pull up on a gravel road and are immediately greeted with warm smiles and a tray of freshly prepared fruit smoothies that […]

We are excited to be hosting a Bamboo Design Masterclass this coming June 2019 with prestigious Jorg Stamm, one of the builders of the Green School in Bali. We will be building a bird observation tower. If you are interested in joining us. Please read our information below. First course will be in English and […]

Article published by Sustainable Herbs ProgramApril 8, 2019 Photo by Steven Foster A Conversation with Tom Newmark by Ann Armbrecht Sustainable Herbs Program I spoke with Tom Newmark by Skype. I asked him if he could describe the Soil Carbon Initiative standard and why it is important. He spoke clearly and passionately and without pausing […]

Green Season Special!       Price: $1000 per person Add an extra night for FREE! Whats included?: 5 nights 3 On-site Tours 2 Off-site Tours Hotsprings Entrance All Meals (Fresh from our organic farm) All Transportation All hotel taxes included (13%) Rates good through 2018 Valid from September through November 2018 Minimum 2 people For […]

When we think of bats we usually imagine that they spend their days sleeping in caves or inside old churches and castles. This is part of our collective culture but it is not the usual thing. The reader will surely be surprised that of the more than 1,100 species of bats known (Simmons 2005), approximately […]

Yesterday in a night tour we were lucky to meet the wonderful animal that can be seen in the video (Video 01). It is an ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), one of the cat species we can find in Finca Luna Nueva. The ocelots are felines of medium size, mainly nocturnal habits and strict carnivores. They have […]

We are happy to offer our New Special Packages for the upcoming 2018. Family Rainforest Adventure!    Price: $2990 Applies for 4 family members Whats included?: 6 nights 3 On-site Tours 2 Off-site Tours All Meals (Fresh from our organic farm) All Transportation All hotel taxes included (13%) Rates good through 2018 For inquiries please […]

CONFESSIONS FROM A CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT IN COSTA RICA December 09, 2017 Patrick O’Donnell A blog is a place to express ideas, thoughts, recipes, and whatever floats your personal boat. At 10,000 Birds, readers who haven’t been here before might correctly surmise that this platform talks about anything bird-related. As for myself, since I live […]

We want to thank our Dear Guest for writing this beautiful review. “Literally a taste of chocolate history “ yesterdayReviewed by p3as RESERVATIONS Found this place last minute, we contacted reception and normally they only take reservations for tours at least one day in advance but Ernesto was super helpful and welcomed us to stop […]