Where Terroir Meets Tradition

Across four distinct ecosystems, our cacao trees thrive in soil enriched by volcanic history, ancient forests, and generations of careful stewardship.

Our Four Growing Regions

Each farm is managed as a single-origin estate, preserving unique flavor profiles while adhering to strict sustainable agroforestry practices.

Flagship Estate 🌳

Napo Valley Estate

Ecuador, South America

Our founding farm, nestled in the Amazonian foothills. Rich volcanic soil and consistent rainfall produce cacao with deep red fruit and dark chocolate notes.

Elevation 400–650m
Variety Arriba Nacional
Acres 210
Established 1987
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Heritage Collection 🌿

Chuao Highlands

Venezuela, South America

Perched on the Cordillera de la Costa, this high-altitude estate produces rare Criollo beans known for floral aromatics, honey sweetness, and exceptional silkiness.

Elevation 800–1,100m
Variety Pure Criollo
Acres 85
Established 2004
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Tropical Reserve 🌴

Sambirano River Grove

Madagascar, Africa

Bordering the Indian Ocean, our Malagasy farm benefits from distinct wet/dry seasons, yielding beans with bright citrus acidity and wild berry complexity.

Elevation 200–450m
Variety Trinitario
Acres 140
Established 2011
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New Harvest πŸ‚

Ashanti Canopy

Ghana, West Africa

A modern agroforestry initiative preserving indigenous forest cover while cultivating robust Forastero clones with toasted nut, earthy, and caramelized sugar notes.

Elevation 300–700m
Variety Fine Forastero
Acres 175
Established 2018
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How We Grow

Chocolate doesn't start in the factory. It begins in the canopy, the soil, and the hands of our farming families.

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Shade-Grown Canopy

We maintain multi-layered forest canopies using native timber and fruit trees. This regulates temperature, retains moisture, and encourages biodiversity.

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Biodiversity First

Our farms host over 40 bird species, natural pest predators, and pollinators. Chemical pesticides are never used; we rely on ecological balance.

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Selective Harvesting

Only optimally ripe pods are hand-selected. Our farmers visit trees weekly to ensure peak sugar development and optimal bean weight.

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Regenerative Soil

Cacao hulls and organic compost return nutrients to the earth. Cover cropping and contour planting prevent erosion and build long-term fertility.

Farm Tours & Immersions

Walk the rows, meet our farming families, and learn how cacao transforms from pod to premium chocolate.

Schedule Your Visit

Our Napo Valley flagship estate welcomes visitors year-round. Tours include canopy walks, fermentation chamber demonstrations, tasting sessions, and direct conversations with our master farmers.

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Season
Year-round (Mar–Nov peak)
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Duration
Half-day (4 hrs) or Full-day (7 hrs)
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Group Size
Up to 12 guests per tour