The Land Ethic Action Foundation was formed in 1994 in order to bring the Bio-Intensive Mini-Farming techniques developed by John Jeavons at Ecology Action to the Southern Cone region of South America. From its inception, the Foundation’s work has been guided by Abe Lincoln’s monition that, “Ere long the most valuable of all arts will [...]

La Confluencia is located within the Rio Azul Protected Wilderness Area (approximately 150,000 acres) which forms part of the world´s largest UNESCO Temperate Forest Biosphere Reserve.  Our Lodge and Farm are founded on principles of sustainability and self-sufficiency.  We welcome visitors, and can accommodate small groups (a maximum of 14 overnight guests), providing comfortable lodging [...]

Our model for sustainable development unfolds with the help of volunteers, students, and travelers from around the world.  Participants assist the Foundation with its mission by joining in activities that promote capacity building at a grass roots level. A typical week includes an interpretive tour of the sustainability features of the Confluencia Lodge and Farm, [...]