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Finca Sagrada is growing

We are Seeking: 

  • Three to five new community members/shareholders.  The shares come with building rights, community membership and decision-making on this beautiful land, providing opportunities for co-creating our thriving growth. 
  • A Biodynamic Farm Co-Manager. We are looking for someone who appreciates the idea of community living and shared decision making, who has the experience to develop a biodynamic training center and serve as a teacher/trainer/educator. Being Bilingual (English/Spanish) is especially helpful.  See detailed job description below.
  • A person to develop and organize our internship program. We have had a very successful volunteer program which we are changing to a paid internship program.  Being Bilingual (English/Spanish) is especially helpful.
  • Project manager to develop our education and retreat programs and oversee our fundraising campaign.

We envision a small community that has as its main task the stewarding of this sacred site and sharing this with others through the retreat/learning center.  Members should be self-motivated and be excited about self-governance, within the community.  Ideally the community would follow Rudolf Steiner’s threefold social order. Tasks and roles would not have to be defined exactly as above. We even see the possibility of children and a small school.

History and Description 

Finca Sagrada (Sacred Land Farm) is a biodynamic farm community nestled in an isolated sacred valley in the mountains of Southern Ecuador. The property is diversified with approximately twenty acres of irrigated pastures, food forest and gardens, plus an additional eight hundred acres of mountain land, bounded by a river and stream.  Walter and Susan Davis Moora moved from the States to Ecuador in 2007 and shortly after bought Finca Sagrada. Walter has been a Biodynamic farmer for fifty two years and Susan has been a leader in the social investment industry, often called the godmother of social investing.  

Finca Sagrada has been designated as Sacred Land, considered a portal to higher realms, consecrated by Kogi Mamos (sacred priests), indigenous shaman from South America who have performed sacred rituals and authorized the building of a structure known as the “House of Original Thought,” the presence of which deeply enhances visitors’ connection to the sacred in nature. 

Ceiba tree Finca Sagrada
Sacred Ceiba tree at Finca Sagrada
House of the Spiritual Thought
House of the Spiritual Thought

As keepers of sacred lands, we are in service to Earth and we are living in reciprocity with her bounty. We are building a community that honors the sacredness of the land and supports the diversity of its members, allowing us to experience and practice a flow of generosity, and to find our true roles as co-creators of life on Earth.

We envision a thriving community that is multicultural, multi-generational and has a variety of socio-economic levels. This would include farmers, healers, teachers, innovators, digital nomads, and retirees who feel drawn to our mission statement and our vision.  Housing will include a mix of community and private dwellings.

Our mission statement 

Finca Sagrada exemplifies a farm-based, multicultural learning center where people can reconnect to self, community and nature through heartfelt thinking.

New Opportunities 

Recently we had the opportunity to buy an additional three and a half hectares (9 acres) of adjacent land and have decided to expand the community. We are looking for members aligned with our mission statement and sharing our vision.

Currently we are three committed couples, including both foreigners and local indigenous families, living on the land. 

We are transferring the land from private ownership into an S.A.S. (similar to a LLC in the States) which will be co-owned and managed by its shareholders.

Our Community Operating System 

One of our founding members, Susan Davis Moora, has created more than 40 communities or working groups over 50 years using a method she has evolved called KINS, signifying that we are all KIN to each other.   KINS groups have successfully taken on challenging initiatives like supporting the social investing industry and catalyzing the solar industry.   See  https://kinshipearth.org/history

The KINS Operating Principles are the foundation of our community. 
  • Our strategy is generosity and our intention is wonder.
  • A deal is a good deal when it is good for all concerned, especially Earth.
  • Everyone does what we love to do and do well…and little else.
  •  We sit at the table of unknowing and invite the Universe to co-create with us for the highest good for all concerned.
  • When we get upset, we go within to ask what within us is asking to be healed, and later we bring the story of that healing back to the group to enrich the field.
  • Everyone gets equal time to speak and we return each other’s calls and emails promptly.
  • All information is available to all members all the time. We honor and encourage transparency in our communications. Honesty, integrity and respect are of the highest value.

Legal Description 

Finca Sagrada has two legal structures to help organize and run the enterprise.

The Finca Sagrada Association 

The function of the Association is to further the vision of Finca Sagrada and to implement it.

The Association will manage Finca Sagrada and give guidelines to the farmers and other enterprise leaders. Enterprise leaders will be given freedom to manage their operations (such as the farm) as they deem fit as long as they work within the established guidelines.

Finca Sagrada Retreat Center. SAS. 
(SAS. Similar to an LLC in the States) 

The ownership of Finca Sagrada is organized as an SAS company, called Finca Sagrada Retreat Center. As of December, 2022, Susan and Walter are the sole shareholders.  As people join and buy shares they will receive building and voting rights. There will be a lease contract between the SAS company and the leasee.

Relationship between the SAS and the Association 

The Association makes management decisions.  If these decisions have financial consequences for the SAS, these decisions will need to be approved by the SAS members. If approved by the SAS members, then the SAS will contract with the Association to fulfill these obligations. 

Future Vision for Finca Sagrada

We have been developing a business plan that will make Finca Sagrada more self-reliant. We want to share the beauty and sacredness of this place with others, by creating facilities that can support retreats and workshops. We will create fundraising activities for these projects and have good resources to go to.  We will do this in two stages.

Stage one:  

We will upgrade our present facilities and build two new cottages. The cottages can be rented out for income and also give us the ability to house, with our other facilities, up to twelve people for retreats and workshops.

Stage two:  

We plan to build a retreat center that could accommodate thirty people. This is a more ambitious project and would depend on the approval of the members who will join us and the financial viability of the world economic situation.

To see the business plan please get in touch with Walter at waltermoora@gmail.com

Future governance of Finca Sagrada 

We are in the process of creating a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) for Finca Sagrada. This will allow for tokenization of assets and better governance. We are one of thirteen projects of Regen Civics, part of the SEEDS crypto coin regeneration project.  https://explore.joinseeds.earth/regenerative-civics-alliance/regen-project-flow-outline/step-2-coordinate-with-daos-and-dhos/hypha-dho-and-dao

Finca Sagrada has close ties to Kinship Earth

Kinshipearth.org is a not-for-profit based in the United States.  Although the two organizations are separate entities, we have a close connection as they are continuing the legacy of Susan Davis Moora. For instance, they are co-sponsoring the Kogi mamos visit to Finca sagrada in June of 2023.

If Interested

If our vision and lifestyle appeal to you we would love to have a conversation on Zoom. We would probably recommend you visit Vilcabamba and our farm (if space is available) for a few months. For some people it is quite a jump to get used to Ecuador and also living rurally.  It is important to us that we can build trust and understanding with new partners.

For more Information: 

We hope that this article gives an adequate description of what we are creating at Finca Sagrada.  

For more information, please contact Walter Moora at waltermoora@gmail.com. 

Further links: 

  • Visuals of Finca Sagrada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHaIJ1F7i68 
  • Finca Sagrada:  Six minute pitch deck for Regen Civics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niLQgyr_oO8 
  • Finca Sagrada website:  finca-sagrada.com 
  • Talk by Walter and Susan about Finca Sagrada and their lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7onPk_CxTBY 
  • Heart and soil magazine  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57XdCHi5JEw 
  • Two books written by Walter and Susan 
  • A Farmers Love by Walter Moora Available on Amazon 
  • The Trojan horse of Love. By Susan Davis Available for free on Kinshipearth.org 




Detailed Job Descriptions : 


Farm manager 

  • Be experienced and knowledgeable in Biodynamic farming. 
  • Enjoy all aspects of a diversified farm, including milking, vegetables and fruit trees.
  •  Enjoy small scale. We have no tractor. Apart from a chainsaw and weed Wacker we do everything by hand.
  • Enjoy teaching.  We have had a thriving volunteer program. We will expand that into an internship program and biodynamic workshops. We also hope to create a retreat/learning center on the land.
  • Enjoy community decision making and involvement.
  • Be willing to co-manage with our Ecuadorian/indigenous partners.
  •  Be excited about stewarding a sacred site.
  •  Bilingual skills or be willing to learn Spanish.


Intern program and workshop director

We are upgrading our facilities and expanding. We are seeking someone who enjoys interacting and directing a small group of interns, usually six or eight. Interns can be of all ages and abilities. This person would arrange meals, accommodations, transport and setting the standards for community living. A love for farm life, community living and  both Spanish and English speaking skills are important. This position is flexible as there would be time to garden, pursue hobbies, teach and direct or help with social media.


Project manager

We are seeking a person to manage our education and retreat center and to coordinate our fundraising campaign. We have spent many hours developing our business plan and are ready to embark on our fundraising campaign. This person should have good social media and communication skills.  We are one of the Regen Civics projects and have created a DAO for Finca Sagrada. Some knowledge of blockchain technology or a willingness to learn is essential.  

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Finca Sagrada

Biodynamic Farm & Community, Ecuador

Biodynamic farm and community near Vilcabamba, southern Ecuador

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If anyone would like to visit our Finca Sagrada in If anyone would like to visit our Finca Sagrada in southern Ecuador, we are 45 minutes by bus from Vilcambamba near the small town of Tumianuma.

The Kogi indigenous people from Colombia have visited Finca Sagrada several times and explained that this area is sacred. They offered us to build a spiritual Kogi house here with a sacred fire burning around the clock. We have plenty of space to rest and connect with nature.

We offer several ways to visit and meet. One is a private room with community house and ingredients for food preparation for $25/night. We also have space for tents and volunteer opportunities. 

From June 20-25, there will be an event with the Wiwa indigenous people from Colombia and Kichwa leader Nancy. They have a very intense and authentic connection to Mother Earth and the wisdom of their ancestors, which they are happy to share with us. And they will teach with reconnection rituals and healing sessions.

You can find all the information on our website: https://finca-sagrada.com.

If you have any questions, just email: sacredlandfarm@gmail.com
We at Finca Sagrada have been very fortunate in th We at Finca Sagrada have been very fortunate in that Nancy an indigenous leader of the Kichwa tribe in the Amazon, close to Puyo, has been visiting us for a few days. She bought some pottery that she would like to sell. It is exquisite work.  She will be in front of the church for an hour, between 1 and 2pm Saturday if you want to see it.
We are so happy that Nancy Santi is visiting our F We are so happy that Nancy Santi is visiting our Finca Sagrada. She shares with us the wisdom of her Kichwa culture and has her wonderful handmade ceramics with her. Nancy is a pioneer and activist for the protection of our Mother Earth and her culture. A strong woman with incredible knowledge. So good to have you here Nancy!
🧑‍🌾Preparar los diferentes compost, las ca 🧑‍🌾Preparar los diferentes compost, las camas para sembrar, sembrar, recolectar,
cocinar para todos con los alimentos que crecen en la finca .. acciones que hacemos con amor y por amor, a la naturaleza, a nuestro cuerpo, a la comunidad, a la vida.

🧑‍🌾Aqui los voluntarios aprenden de agricultura biodinámica, agricultura ancestral, agrofloresta y permacultura, y a vivir en comunidad.

🌱Nos alimentamos de vegetales sembrados anteriormente por trabajadores y por voluntarios que han pasado y siguieron su camino. Y quienes están hoy dia dejan sus semillas, sembrando alimentos para los próximos que llegarán cuando ellos ya no estén.

☀️Todo es un maravilloso ciclo.

El maravilloso ciclo de dar y recibir☀️

Prepare the compost, the beds to plant, plant, cook for everyone with the food that grows on the farm... actions that we do with love and for love, to nature, to our body, to the community, to life.

🧑‍🌾Here the volunteers learn about biodynamic agriculture, ancestral agriculture, agroforestry and permaculture, and to live in a community.

🌱We feed on vegetables previously planted by workers and by volunteers who have passed and continued on their way. And those who are here today leave their seeds, sowing food for the next ones who will arrive when they are gone.

☀️ Everything is a wonderful cycle.

The wonderful cycle of giving and receiving ☀️

#fincasagrada
#love for life
#travel

#fincasagrada
#amoralavida
#viajar
"El amor de un granjero" de Walter Moora ya está "El amor de un granjero" de Walter Moora ya está disponible en español ♥️

El Amor de un Granjero es la historia del viaje espiritual del autor y de cómo su relación con la Tierra evolucionó de una experiencia de utilidad básica a una experiencia de amor perdurable.

Los agricultores rara vez desnudan su alma en los libros, pero Walter Moora luchó y sacó de su corazón las palabras de este libro. Ofrece algo más que descripciones específicas de la agricultura; cuenta la historia de su vida como agricultor biodinámico y cómo aprendió las lecciones de crear ecosistemas sanos en la granja mediante preparativos biodinámicos y plantando según las estrellas.

Explica cómo la nutrición de los alimentos que comemos procede directamente de la nutrición de la tierra en la que crecen las plantas. El libro también explica cómo el autor aprendió a trabajar con la tierra para hacerla rica en nutrientes sin utilizar productos químicos sintéticos. Narra la experiencia de Walter en el aprendizaje de los aspectos físicos y espirituales de la creación de un ecosistema agrícola sano y completo.

🌟El Amor de un Granjero está dirigido a quienes desean enriquecer su conexión espiritual con la naturaleza.🌟

Envíanos un mensaje para darte el link donde puedes obtener el libro ♥️🌾

@staytruebiodynamic ♥️🌟
El 21 de marzo celebramos Pawkar Raymi,junto a tra El 21 de marzo celebramos Pawkar Raymi,junto a trabajadores y voluntarios de la finca.
 Equinoccio de primavera para el hemisferio norte, tiempo de florecimiento y fiesta relacionada con el ciclo agrícola. 

🌾Agradeciendo a la Pachamama por los alimentos que nos brinda, al sol que nos da el calor y nos hace crecer, a la luna por su energía, a la lluvia que llena de oxígeno a las plantitas,a nuestro Dios creador, y a toda la naturaleza, porque nada seríamos sin ella.

🌾Ofrendamos hierbitas al fuego, cantos y reflexiones, e intencionamos cada uno nuestros rezos, para nosotros, para toda la humanidad y para el universo entero.
Tambien tomamos Chicha de jora, una bebida típica hecha de maíz.

En la cosmovisión andina esta fecha marca el inicio de un nuevo año, propicio para renacer y recrearse

"Los seres invisibles también celebran con nosotros"

On March 21 we celebrate Pawkar Raymi, together with workers and volunteers from the farm.
Spring equinox for the northern hemisphere, time of flowering and festival related to the agricultural cycle.

🌾Thanking Pachamama for the food it provides us, the sun that gives us warmth and makes us grow, the moon for its energy, the rain that fills the plants with oxygen, our creator God, and all the nature, because we would be nothing without it.

🌾 We offer herbs to the fire, songs and reflections, and we each intention our prayers, for ourselves, for all humanity and for the entire universe.
We also drink Chicha de jora, a typical drink made from corn.

In the Andean worldview, this date marks the beginning of a new year, propitious to be reborn and recreate.

"Invisible beings also celebrate with us"
Yesterday Sonja Kloss and Angel Alayon gave a lect Yesterday Sonja Kloss and Angel Alayon gave a lecture on do things yourself and medicinal plants to some women of our project “empowering women”. We don’t just look for 25,000 dollars for their community gardens. We also teach and share information. This is really a wonderful project, because the women are so amazingly open to learn. 

Support our project and our campaign 🙏🫶

https://gofund.me/e0026413

#empoweringwomen #empoweringcommunities #tumianuma
The March Equinox is the moment the sun crossed th The March Equinox is the moment the sun crossed the celestial equator. Here at Finca Sagrada we celebrate this time of rebirth and renewal.
To which tree does this beautiful blossom belong? To which tree does this beautiful blossom belong? 

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