Regenerative Agriculture

Farming in Partnership with Nature
The foundation of human well-being lies in healthy soils and healthy food. The best indicators of ecological regeneration are improved soil quality and increased biodiversity. To achieve this, our farming practice includes groundwater management, reforestation,  enhancement of soil biome, agro-forestry and natural fire protection.
Our vegetable gardens will supply produce for the restaurants, including winter salad vegetables, squashes, pumpkins, corn and rye. The forest gardens and orchards will provide delicious fruits and nuts. The botanical gardens will supply medicinal plants for the apothecary and for a range of soaps and body care products.
Beira Alta has many ancient olive groves and chestnut forests and we are working on the creation of a viable model to make sure these precious natural resources are fully managed, providing livelihood and supporting the economic and ecological regeneration of the region.
Organic Production includesOlives, Chestnuts, Walnuts, Fruits, Corn, Rye, Chickpeas, Vegetables
Organic Transformation includes Olive Oil, Chestnut Flour, Preserved Fruit products, Wine and Vinegar.
    Tomatoes
    Cláudia and the sunflowers
    Pumpkin
    Our garden
    Onions
    One of our chickens, Alba
    Potato seeds
    Potato flower
    Yellow courgettes
    Chard
    Edible flowers
    Resident earthworm

    Olives

    We have more than 300 olive trees, of the black Galega variety, providing organic, cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil for the Nature Spa and restaurant, and to be used in our body care products.

    Chestnuts

    There are many wonderful ways to prepare chestnuts. The flour is a delicious gluten free alternative for cakes, bread, soups and casseroles. 

    Fruit Products

    We will produce delicious and nutricious sugar and gluten-free fruit snacks made from cherry, plum, peach, apple, walnut, chestnut, hawthorn, orange, lemon, pear and medronho.

    Natural Medicine

    Plant based products from wild and cultivated plants, including extracts, tinctures, attenuated natural remedies, creams, lotions, balms, soaps, shampoos, and home cleaning products.

    Corn

    Native American corn is often grown together with field pumpkins, which helps to maintain soil quality. Corn is a staple, nutritious grain, that can be prepared in a variety of ways, including bread and tortillas.

    Vegetable Garden

    With more than one hectare of level riverside land dedicated to the production of vegetables, we will grow produce for the restaurants, including strawberries, winter salad vegetables, and a full range of culinary herbs.