tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51769262307819815472024-03-13T12:21:45.133-07:00Sircadia eco farmUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-29303009220962069542010-09-29T08:48:00.000-07:002010-12-02T08:03:54.960-08:00Farm descriptionWe have stared our project in 2008 in the middle of the virgin cloud forest.<br /><br />Currently we have 1 hectare of vegetable garden where we have planted lettuce, beans, pea, cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and traditional foods that grow in the region such as uncucha and birraca.<br />We are preparing the land in order to plant and grow all types of vegetables.<br /><br />As far as fruit trees go, we have planted 100 banana trees, 100 avocado trees, a few apple and peach trees, and soon we will plant many Sweet granadilla trees.<br /><br />We have recently planted 100 Incense trees and 50 Cedar trees.<br /><br />We are about to start honey production for our own use and for public sale as well.<br />We are also planning to launch a fish farming project in the near future.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-43879182587905512602010-09-28T08:39:00.000-07:002010-10-27T09:34:46.885-07:00Geographic description and climateWe manage over 110 Hectares of native humid forest,that contains a great variety of wild life and vegetation. The area is rich in water, and you can also find more than 10 waterfalls within it.<br /><br />It is located at an altitude of 1700 – 2400 meters above sea level with an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-87248509318595936882010-09-27T08:42:00.000-07:002010-10-27T09:34:13.886-07:00Infrastructure<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TMB_A7JEdaI/AAAAAAAAANY/GqEAOL098iM/s1600/DSCF1376.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TMB_A7JEdaI/AAAAAAAAANY/GqEAOL098iM/s200/DSCF1376.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530559996263429538" border="0" /></a>We have build a wooden facility that contains 16 bunk type beds to be able to receive travelers, volunteers and visitors.<br />We also have an additional wooden building used for meetings.<br /><br />We are now starting the construction of a health centre dedicated to natural therapies.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-7810028703942663102010-09-04T13:46:00.000-07:002010-10-19T07:13:44.799-07:00Visiting SircadiaWe are open to visitors, who wish to stay at our paradise and learn of what we do, visit the community and the eco farm.<br /><br /><br />Our video on youtube <span style="font-style: italic;">(spanish only)</span>:<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wwuh_dhylSg?fs=1&hl=pt_BR"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wwuh_dhylSg?fs=1&hl=pt_BR" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />You are welcome to stay at our Madre Selva Lodge.<br /><br />For details and prices please visit our <a href="http://madreselvalodgeperu-en.blogspot.com/">M</a><a href="http://madreselvalodgeperu-en.blogspot.com/">adre Selva Lodge website >></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-59166413472499032752010-09-03T10:00:00.000-07:002010-10-22T09:41:05.790-07:00Volunteering at the farm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TLCxXtrmzTI/AAAAAAAAALU/gpxIRe899BE/s1600/subir+las+maderas+casa+nueva.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TLCxXtrmzTI/AAAAAAAAALU/gpxIRe899BE/s200/subir+las+maderas+casa+nueva.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526111763741199666" border="0" /></a>Volunteers will be able to help in all areas of farming, construction of wooden buildings and with feed ideas for the design of the overall project.<br /><br />Please see our <a href="http://sircadia-en.blogspot.com/2010/09/volunteering-programmes.html">volunteering programmes for more details>></a><br /><br />We have various packages available for those who wish to combine various activities such as langage courses with volunteering or trips to Sacred Valley etc. Please visit our <a href="http://madreselvalodgeperu-en.blogspot.com/2010/08/packages-and-prices.html">packages page >></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-87636494009003516142010-09-02T08:43:00.000-07:002010-10-10T18:12:17.337-07:00Accomodations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TKjtO-AKbSI/AAAAAAAAAJA/WzNxUKLB1NA/s1600/dormitorio.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TKjtO-AKbSI/AAAAAAAAAJA/WzNxUKLB1NA/s200/dormitorio.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523925784387546402" border="0" /></a>Accommodations are offered in a facility that contains 16 bunk type beds.<br /><br />We do not have eletricity on site at the moment, however we are planning to install solar panels in the near future.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-73823539243603814882010-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:002010-10-21T10:37:54.500-07:00Types of foods offered<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TMB5lYJERHI/AAAAAAAAAM8/Shsygy6ngWA/s1600/cocineros.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TMB5lYJERHI/AAAAAAAAAM8/Shsygy6ngWA/s200/cocineros.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530554025453569138" border="0" /></a>We offer vegetarian foods, as well as fish and cheese.<br /><br />The diet has been designed by our nutritional professionals and it is perfectly nutritionally balanced based on the right combination of vegetables, cereals and pod vegetables.<br /><br />A variety of teas and coffees is also provided.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-58477790523858812462010-09-01T23:55:00.000-07:002010-11-28T09:50:38.031-08:00What to bring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ww3.truevalue.com/Portals/799%5CImage%20Libraries/HomeFeature/Camping%20Gear.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 128px;" src="http://ww3.truevalue.com/Portals/799%5CImage%20Libraries/HomeFeature/Camping%20Gear.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Some usefull items to bring with you:<br />* hiking shoes<br />* rubber boots for work<br />* clothes in case of rain and cold weather at night<br />* sleeping bag<br />* a flashlight<br /><br /><br />* for personal use - sugar or honey and fruits of choiceUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-67728917165519113262010-09-01T01:00:00.000-07:002010-10-22T07:56:23.752-07:00Access<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Quillabamba,+Cusco,+Peru&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=pt-br&cd=1&geocode=FZu4O_8dwMqq-w&split=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&hq=&hnear=Quillabamba,+Cusco,+Peru&ll=-13.079478,-72.020874&spn=1.712149,3.532104&z=8"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IVzJQqvavGE/TLml2SKPVAI/AAAAAAAAALs/cR149juu6QE/s200/sircadia+access.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528632369580299266" border="0" /></a>Quillabamba is a small city located about 175 kilometers from Cusco ( a 6 hour trip by bus), and 125 km away from Machu Picchu.<br /><br />Quillabamba is the capital of the Province of “La Convencion”, and the main access to the project.<br /><br />To get to our location you must take a vehicle for about 1 hour from Quillabamba, and then you must hike for a period of about 2 hours.<br /><br />Please get in touch with us in order for a pickup in Quillabamba to be arranged.<br />Here are <a href="http://madreselvalodgeperu-en.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-arrive.html">instructions how to arrive to Quillabamba >></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176926230781981547.post-935452273195350692010-09-01T00:01:00.000-07:002011-03-25T11:36:56.696-07:00Contacts<span style="font-weight: bold;">e-mail:</span> accionverde@gmail.com<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other phone numbers:</span><br /><br />Landline:<br />00 51 - (0)84 202200<br /><br />Mobile phones:<br />00 51 - (0)84 984 796 013 (Gabi)<br />00 51 - (0)84 984 221 415 (Albert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Address:</span><br />Madreselva (distrito de Sta Ana) - Quillabamba, provincia de La Convención en el Departamento de Cusco.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Our group on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=159267030761969">Facebook >></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0