The Orchards of La Colecturía
01.Sustainable urban agriculture
This land not only gives life to a variety of organic supplies but also to a community that seeks to transform our relationship with the environment through sustainability.
~ Water mirror, orchard and Señorita Caruso's Specialty Coffee in the back. The orchard links the historical and the social.
La Colecturía is a Center for the Exchange of Knowledge. It produces organic inputs by harnessing its resources and promotes an opening of consciousness through sensory experiences and exchanges.
Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable agriculture is an alternative for a simple and harmonious life between people and natural resources. We firmly believe that a developed society is one that takes responsibility for its actions.
02.Vegetables orchard
Our orchard proposes a novel approach to the concept of sustainability: it blends three centuries of history enriched with an avant-garde artistic vision; and within it, a self-sustainable urban farming system..
~ Vegetables orchard Some of the produce of our grow beds supplies our restaurant "El Comedor". Designed by Elías Adam & Blas Cernicchiaro.
According to our manifesto:
We understand the land as a living interconnected entity. With this in mind, we designed a planting program that promotes proper soil nutrition, while avoiding the use of synthetics.
Vegetables orchard
and greenhouse
From the simplicity of a seed and three vital elements —soil, water, and sun—, we sow and harvest seasonal products inspired by the earth's natural cycles, firmly rejecting the use of synthetics.
Harvest season | Summer
Carrot
Cilantro
Cress
Cucamelon
Edible flowers
Eggplant
Genovese basil
Osmin purple basil
San Marzano Tomato
Sorrel
Chard
03.Fruit orchard
Universo Expandido IV. Is a multisensory space where nature and art express themselves in their most sublime character; nourishing our spirits and inspiring our society.
~ Universo expandido IV. The fruit orchard is a monumental art piece made in collaboration with Raymundo Sesma.
According to our manifesto:
Our orchard is based on agrobiodiversity. We harvest highly nutritious food. Our products are fresh and retain their vital properties.
Urban orchard of
fruit trees
Eleven varieties of fruit trees: apple, pear, peach, plum, fig, avocado, blackberry, raspberry, lemon, guava, and pomegranate make up our orchard, intimately embraced by the artwork of Raymundo Sesma.
Harvest season | Summer
Blackberry
Guava
Lemon
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Strawberry
