We are farmers, entrepreneurs, young people, and students living together in a regenerative village

Living in a regenerative lifestyle means that everyone here gives something to the project

We are 10 people between 25 and 40 years old and 2 kids.

At the heart of La Junquera is a community of entrepreneurs, dedicated growers, students, and academics.

We are….

  • Alfonso Chico de Guzmán

    El Alcalde

    I am Alfonso, I have lived in La Junquera since 2012. I mainly work in the agricultural part of the farm and implement regenerative practices such as swales, infiltration, and sediment traps and ponds. I love to dream, plan new projects and spend time with the cows.

  • Elena Chico de Guzmán

    Potential Farmer

    My name is Elena, I love feeding the chickens and playing with Taiga and the calf. My job on the farm is to give the horses too many apples and move tools from their original place so they are difficult to find. I have also helped peel almond shells and harvest grapes.

  • Yanniek Schoonhoven

    La ”Yenny”

    My name is Yanniek, I am from the Netherlands, and I have been living in La Junquera since 2017. I am involved in many parts of the farm and its projects such as the Regeneration Academy, education, and research of regenerative practices.

    In my free time, I enjoy caring for animals, training horses, and undertaking new projects.

  • Jacobo Monereo

    El “Janco”

    I am Jacobo and I have been living in La Junquera since 2019. I work at the Regeneration Academy. Going into the workshop to do any type of work with wood or metal is what I like to do the most in my free time. Producer of hot peppers and occasional cider maker.

  • Jackie

    Village Keeper

    I'm Jackie, I passed through La Junquera more than 4 years ago and decided to stay to watch over and take care of the town. I love to be petted, bark at night and eat lamb.

  • Silvia Quarta

    La “señora”

    I am Silvia, I arrived at La Junquera in 2019 and I have stayed due to astral conjunctions.

    I coordinate Camp Altiplano. I love having calluses on my hands, taking a hot bath, having a beer at the Topares bar, and being alone on the farm when everyone leaves.

  • Taiga

    Taigi

    I'm Taiga and I don't remember very well when I arrived but I'm not very old, maybe I'm 5 years old or so, but I don't know the truth, is that old for a dog? wait a minute, I haven't eaten today, or yes, well I love sleeping and eeeeem…what was I saying…well I love being in La Junquera.

  • Gabriel Molina

    El “Gabri”

    I am Gabri and I have been living in La Junquera since 2020. I am a sociologist tired of the theory and the illogicality of life in the city. Together with my best friends we created A Regenerar, our life project. Planting trees and communicating the latest in regeneration is our day to day. 🖖🏽😜

  • Estrella y Levante

    Controladores de plagas

    We are called Estrella y Levante, we arrived in La Junquera in May 2021, when we were super small. Now we dedicate ourselves to keeping the mice on the farm at bay and doing cat therapy with humans. We love sleeping on the sofa and being caressed.