Baraka
The magic of abundance
Syntropic
Farm
Baraka Forest was established in 2023 on one hectare of abandoned land that was heavily overgrown with brush. We began by clearing it by hand, without using any heavy machinery. After the battle against invasive plants, we started planting with the goal of creating a food forest — a diverse garden of fruit trees, nuts, and berries. We follow syntropic agroforestry principles that respect natural cycles and the time and space needed for a healthy, productive ecosystem.
While our trees are still growing, we make use of the sunny areas by planting vegetables and herbs, and we sell our produce at a local farmers’ market.
While our trees are still growing, we make use of the sunny areas by planting vegetables and herbs, and we sell our produce at a local farmers’ market.
Home
Stay
Happiness is only complete when shared. We truly love to meet people who enjoy and appreciate the same things we do: nature, meaningful work, and thoughtful, intentional living. For this reason we’ve built a small wooden house for ourselves, along with cozy wooden cabins for guests.
There is an open terrace with a shared kitchen where we process our farm products and gather with friends. Unlike mainland Portugal, we’re not at risk of wildfires, so we can enjoy barbecues and bonfires during the warm summer nights.
If you’re planning to visit the Azores and would like to stay with us, please contact us using the form below.
There is an open terrace with a shared kitchen where we process our farm products and gather with friends. Unlike mainland Portugal, we’re not at risk of wildfires, so we can enjoy barbecues and bonfires during the warm summer nights.
If you’re planning to visit the Azores and would like to stay with us, please contact us using the form below.
Shop
Nursery
There is a special kind of joy in placing a seed into the soil and waiting for the first tiny green tip to break through the surface — or in rescuing pruned branches from the compost pile and watching life take hold and thrive again. At some point we slightly overdid it though, so we got licensed and became an official nursery. Today, we propagate fruit and ornamental trees as well as houseplants, carefully grown and adapted to our local climate.
Single plants for private gardens are available at the farmers’ market, or you’re welcome to arrange a visit to the nursery. We also offer wholesale quantities of fruit and support trees for agroforestry projects, and we’re happy to share our knowledge — from advice to planning support for your property. Feel free to reach out, let’s make the island green again!
Single plants for private gardens are available at the farmers’ market, or you’re welcome to arrange a visit to the nursery. We also offer wholesale quantities of fruit and support trees for agroforestry projects, and we’re happy to share our knowledge — from advice to planning support for your property. Feel free to reach out, let’s make the island green again!
Travel
Azores
Our sun soaked piece of land rests on the North Shore of São Miguel island, Açores, Portugal. We are located just a few minutes drive from the ocean and sheltered from the strong Western storms by the beautiful Sete Cidades volcano. The drive to the airport takes 15 minutes, not much longer it takes to get to surf spots, good restaurants and nice view points. Well, São Miguel is a small island, everything is basically a stone throw away.
Far from being professional tourist guides, we will share our favourite activities when you are here. In general you don't go to Açores for partying or beach holidays rather prepare yourself for hiking and exploring. And when your body needs a reward for taking you out, there are some good options like delicious food and relaxing hot springs.
Far from being professional tourist guides, we will share our favourite activities when you are here. In general you don't go to Açores for partying or beach holidays rather prepare yourself for hiking and exploring. And when your body needs a reward for taking you out, there are some good options like delicious food and relaxing hot springs.
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Contact
– Irina & Jules
If you want to visit us, have a question or idea, feel free to reach out using a form below, we will contact you back in short time. Thanks for visiting our website and hope to see you in Azores!
