Our olive orchard covers 20 hectares with more than 5,000 trees. When we purchased the land in 2012 the young orchard was abandoned: the weeds were taller than the trees. With considerable investment and hard work the orchard is now a beautiful, productive part of the farm. Our annual olive harvest starts in April and … Continue reading Olive orchard

The Criolla is a wonderful breed with fabulous, multi-colored wool and diverse staple characteristics. Oveja Criolla is the name of the ‘local’ breed of sheep here in Uruguay. Sheep in Uruguay are predominantly a commercial enterprise, with the focus on white wool for the international wool market. Sheep with colored fleece – grey, tan, chocolate, … Continue reading Criolla sheep

Large bodied, calm tempered, and lop-eared, Iberian pigs are a heritage breed that thrives on pasture. Their varied coloring and large ears, they  are well adapted to deal with the summer sun.  Originating from the Iberian Peninsula, the breed is known for their foraging abilities and have strong maternal qualities. Our sounder started out in … Continue reading Iberian Pigs