Avocado Farm
Organic Avocado Farm & Boutique Resort
Welcome to Earth Lodge, not just a beautiful eco resort consisting of dreamy cabins, a tree house spa, yoga studio, and restaurant, but also a working organic avocado farm! Our massive property is located on a steep mountain on the north side of the Panchoy Valley. Believers in practicing conservation and caring for mother earth the best we can, our property remains relatively undeveloped, consisting mainly of untouched tropical mountain forests and our small avocado finca!
Conscientious Farming Practices
Our organic Haas avocado farm is cared for by local village men who have ancestral farming practices and knowledge passed down through the generations. We use compost from our restaurant to feed the trees, use water conservation and land tiering methods to prevent landslides and preserve water, and use bio-friendly pest control methods such as sugar water. The trees are pollinated by local Melipona bees as well as honeybees from the neighboring honey farm. Our friends the ants are also a big help with pest control!
Finca Tours
Guests and day-visitors can sign up with Reception to take a tour of our farm at any time of the year: what you learn and see on the tour will vary based on the time of year. We recommend making a tour reservation at least 24 hours in advance, to ensure availability. Be sure to wear your hiking shoes for the farm tour, your guide will be taking your through rough trails on the steep mountainside (be sure to wear good hiking shoes), where we grow our delicious organic avocados. The avocado farm tour can be given in Spanish, English, or German and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Antigueños (Antigua locals) are lovingly referred to as Panza Verdes or “Green Bellies” for their love of avocados and their reliance upon them (and other native green foods) when the ancient city of Antigua was barricaded and isolated from the outside world by the government after a massive natural disaster, far back in our history. Even if you’re not an Antigua Local, you can definitely earn the title “green belly” while at Earth Lodge by indulging in all the delicious avocado items on our year-round menu.
We use most of our fresh avocados in our own restaurant, as you’ll find that many of our menu items feature avocado. The taste and texture of a just-picked avocado is like nothing you’ve ever experienced! Earth Lodge is also home to Antigua’s original Fried Avocados (they’re gluten-free) – a MUST TRY item from our farm-to-table menu!