Hi! We are Marcela & Mark, owners of INSPIRA. Since January 2025 INSPIRA is our home and our dream in the making: a regenerative farm, amidst the Tuscan rolling hills. This place embodies the closeness to nature we searched for, after almost 30 years of a corporate business, city life.
We are turning this traditional eight hectares organic farm into a permaculture haven. A space that we want to share with you. A place to reconnect with nature, with yourself and with others. A place of learning and collaboration!
ABOUT THE TEAM
It is with a great passion for nature and sustainable agriculture practices that we left our city life of many years. We were always lucky to have a garden to grow some vegetables and fruits during our free time. Somehow, that was not enough. We dreamt of spending more time in nature, and make a difference in terms of sustainability and respectful practices.
We are in our early 50s and filled with the energy needed to turn this organic farm into a lush and thriving farm and farmstay. A regenerative agriculture space based on permaculture design principles, we want it to be a place we can share with like-minded people, through retreats, workshops, and so much more! Find out more about how we got here on our BLOG.
Marcela
Owner, Farmer and Artist
Hola! I'm Marcela. As a farmer, I'm committed to the sustainability and wellbeing of all creatures that are in contact with this space. As an artist, I like to take on the aesthetic aspect of projects around the farm, particularly: the Art in the Forest, the Mandala Garden, the Meditative and Educations Paths, etc. My priority is to look after the guests, and to provide an enriching, healthy and harmonious environment.
Mark
Owner, Farmer and Permaculture Designer
Hi! I'm Mark. I am passionate about this project and I lead the Permaculture topics taking place on our farm. My focus is a harmonious co-living with nature and sharing this passion with others. I manage many aspects of the farm, but always with a deep conviction that doing things in a respectful, transparent and collaborative fashion is the secret to success.
ABOUT THE FARM
A reconnection sanctuary
Besides being a regenerative organic farm, the idea of INSPIRA is to provide a sanctuary for those seeking a natural and rejuvenating experience.
As of 2026, our Farmstay (locally called "Agriturismo") will allow us to receive individual guests and groups, as well as host retreats of all kinds. Find out more under "Services", or Contact us to find out more.
BUILDING A DREAM TO SHARE
DURING 2025:
Our farm is currently only open to receive visitors who want to learn by doing, (find out more in our Services page).
TO BE READY IN 2026:
We are creating a space for about 20 guests, including a beautiful setting for retreat groups, from yoga & meditation to coaching, or even art or sport groups touring the area. The project will be completed by Spring 2026.
WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?
Have you ever dreamt of the perfect sustainable collaboration with nature, where one can farm food in a productive and manageable way, without depleting the soil or damaging ecosystems in and around it, but rather help them thrive?
How about having a garden or farm with plenty of wildlife, and still producing an abundance of healthy food for humans and animals alike?
In fact, nature already offers many solutions, and permaculture is a collection of design principles; a sort of manual to show us how to do it.
Permaculture is often described as Regenerative Farming and is a science in itself, but the basis for it is not complicated and most can be learnt by doing. Observation, as much as trial an error are key components. Of course, having an experienced advisor is surely helpful!
After a couple of courses and having the support of Mark's Permaculture Design Teacher, Marcus Pan (his school is called "Down to Earth" - linked here), we started this amazing adventure. We are implementing our "master plan" through a number of projects, and will surely add more as we move along. Some exciting Projects include a Food Forest, a Mandala Vegetable Garden, a Mobile Chicken Coop, a Wilderness Forest, and so much more.
For more on Permaculture, such as courses & workshops taking place at INSPIRA, projects to get involved in, and useful resources, visit our dedicated page and sign-up to our Newsletter here.