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Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe

I have been browsing the forum for awhile and enjoy the read. Lots of great information on the site.

We've given notice on our apartment in Germany and plan to move, probably to Tenerife, in October.

We've lived on Hawaii and in Andalusia, but not been to the Canaries before. I am from America, Kati from Germany.

This may sound a bit odd, but I had a dream last night and wonder if it relates to the island. It could be literal or symbolic, but oftentimes dreams are meaningful.

The setting was a farm community in the mountains. They had fruit orchards or groves.

The community was inviting former members who'd moved away to return for the harvest.

There was more, but my question is - do you know of any organic farming communities on the island?
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jenny · Senior Moderator Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 5290

Hi and welcome to the forum. If there are any organic farms on Tenerife they are likely to be in the north. We have a resident north / flora expert on the forum called Bardofely, who I'm sure will add his thoughts when he sees your question. If anyone knows about this, he will!
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Yes, there are plenty of farmers growing fruit trees in the north although I can't say I know how many do so organically!
My friends Robbi and Stef in Cueva del Viento have a large finca and they grow organic fruit and veg. There is a shop in Los Silos that sells organic produce too, much of it grown on the land nearby.
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Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe

Regarding my dream in the night where we were in a community -- it seemed to be an organic farm and was definitely a community.

My first thought was to look for an organic farming community, to see if there was any connection between the dream and where we might stay for awhile or live.

Well, we started questioning that Tenerife was our final destination in the Canaries. Then we found the site of a community on another island. Actually, we were drawn first to the island, then to the community. So we are currently looking to go there. As we live in spontaneity and synchronicity, that can change again. For now, it feels well.

Thank you for the comments!

bardofely

Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe

Hi Bard of Ely,

We are still looking at one on La Gomera, a 'spiritual' community whose name means A Place of Light.

However, we have had experience with communities and know that the vision and ideal they put out to the public is usually not the reality of the life within the community.

And we are independent people, not ones to become dependent in a community with hidden agendas. We are good workers, and service minded, but also know our own worth. We would choose to be where our gifts are appreciated. And being able to back up during off-work hours, and have our own space, is essential and not always to find in community life.

Til now, we have walked away from the various communities we have tested the waters with. Still, we are open to having a mutually positive community experience.

We will look at Finca Luna. Thanks for asking!

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Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe

Bard of Ely,

I just checked the site of Finca Luna. What I found at finca-luna.com is all in Spanish. Can you tell me any more about the community?

visionriver

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Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe

I checked out the English version and like the mission and values put out by Finca Luna (I have to learn Spanish so I am not so helpless with the native language!)

I've dropped them a note. Thanks, Bard of Ely, for the lead.

We are considering our options. What are the choices for camping on Tenerife?

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Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe

Leads are appreciated, and this sounds interesting.

We always look for a win-win situation.

I put the number in my address book, for calling when the time comes.

Thanks!

Cheers,

Gary
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jenny · Senior Moderator Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 5290

Regarding camping, there are many "state" sites which are free but you need to apply for a permit in advance so they know how many people will be there. These sites are all up in the mountains. See a list here:

http://www.cabtfe.es/acampadas/site%20del%20cabildo/areas/medio%20ambiente/acampadas/aplicacion/web/acampadas.htm

I'm afraid the site is only in English but if you need any help, you know where I am!
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Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe

Muchos gracias, Jenny!

That is very helpful information.

As I mentioned to the Bard, we are equipping ourselves to be mobile, flexible and creative. Camping is a viable option.

Cheers!

Gary

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Vision River · Pro Reefer Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 222 Location: Europe