Our Journal

The loud wake-up call generally starts around 4:45 a.m. and lasts for at least 15 minutes.  From our lodge it’s hard to tell from where the call emanates – it’s a deep bass that rumbles in from the forest and seems near, but then again it could be miles away.  And then there’s often an answering call, […]

We have a whole lot of fun every day at the farm, and our souls and stomachs celebrate the delicious productivity of our ecosystem. We joke that this land is so fertile that if you drop your car keys a new car might grow. But like farmers everywhere on the planet, we’ve had to deal […]

From the article: “Newmark’s suggestion for ways to support the Amazon is simple. “Average citizens need to do everything possible to learn about rainforests and why preserving them is critical to our survival and happiness,” he says. “They need to teach their families and their communities, and they need to come see the rainforest, take […]

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 […]