Who We Are
We are a group of people (8 founding members and 11 associates).
- Camille Cazac: Managing director
- Vito Intini: Land manager and eco-construction supervisor
- Manuela Ribeiro: Financial director
- Simonetta Ferri: Education manager
- Fabrizio Venturi: Integrated Medicine manager
- Delsa Calvano: Events manager
- Antonio Cianciaruso: Retreat and Seminar co-ordinator
- Allegra Pieri: Voice of the Future
OUR PROJECT
Together we want to create a new ecological and sustainable way of living based on human relations, self-healing and evolution.
At the heart of our vision is to raise children with a responsible approach so that they become the conscious adults of tomorrow.
By teaching them life skills we will enable them to become socially, emotionally and spiritually knowledgeable. This is what we believe is a ‘sustainable’ education.
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
Most of the founders lived and worked together restoring and bringing to life a medieval hamlet and 19th century Villa and turning it into a sustainable, organic, biodynamic five-star hospitality and learning center. This included a 700 acres farm, Montessori nursery, primary and secondary school, a bakery and a holistic apothecary. As well as hosting retreats and seminars this group organized sumptuous weddings and celebrations.
What brings us together is a common awareness of caring for the future of children and our planet.
For the last two years we have been creating a concept for the new space where we can fully manifest this vision.
WHERE
The property we intend to buy is in a pristine area in the “Alta Maremma", in Tuscany between Siena and Grosseto.
The land is covered with age-old trees, olive groves and thick Mediterranean macchia with scores of wild animals.
The buildings have been renovated and set up as a country inn, ideal for hosting families, events, groups and individuals.
We also intend to build wood and straw bale houses for the residents.
Located within a few kilometers from villages built over Etruscan settlements the estate is a territory rich in culture, natural resources and stunning landscapes.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT
Be part of the realization of our vision: donate.
Give what you can to the Amapachamama Commitee in order for us to set up the Amapachamama Foundation.
AMAPACHAMAMA FOUNDATION BLUE PRINT FOR THE NEW GENERATIONS:
As well as the standard school subjects, teenagers and young adults in our courses will be integrating knowledge from the following areas:
(guests too will be welcome to partake in any of the below)
A) LIVING
Goals:
- To live in “low environmental impact” buildings in harmony with nature.
- Eco-construction.
How:
- “low environmental impact” restoration of the existing property and building structures using natural local resources (wood, earth, straw, stone, etc.) in keeping with the surroundings.
- Create workshops of eco-compatible building and research of the latest clean-energy technology.
B) FARMING
Goals:
- Develop sustainable farming projects.
How:
- Grow food with biodynamic and synergetic approaches. Our aim is to produce honey, olive oil, fruit, grains, vegetables, flowers and wine. Home-made preserves and jams.
- Regenerate the land with autochthonous, medicinal and edible herbs to create a line of organic cosmetics.
Create a seed bank of heritage native plants.
C) HOSPITALITY
Goals:
- Nurture guests and residents with a holistic approach.
How:
- Promote a calendar of health, wellbeing and artistic activities which will include daily classes as well as workshops and seminars throughout the year for guests, residents and students.
- Host celebrations and weddings.
- Offer eco-conscious holidays.
D) NETWORKING
Goals:
- Build a harmonious synergy with the local community by recovering and promoting old skills and crafts of the area.
- Further active involvement with national and international eco-conscious organizations.
How:
- Invite members of the local community to teach courses in basket-weaving, pottery etc.
- Contribute and work with global networks such asTransition Town, RIVE (Italian network of Eco villages), Ubuntu Movement, Conacreis, Italiachecambia, GEN (Global European Network), Wwoof, Helpex, Greenpeace etc.
E) ARTS AND CULTURE
Goals:
- Create a platform for all forms of artistic expression.
- Integrate in the daily life of the residents, students and guests a new approach of educational and sustainable arts.
How:
- Create welcoming spaces for the different artistic practices.
- Promote festivals, events, performances and art exhibitions.
- Invite and outsource leaders in the field of progressive education models and offer in-house residencies to artists (sculptors, land artists, authors, actors) in exchange for workshops and seminars.
Contact us:
Email: [email protected]
site: amapachamamafoundation.o
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