ROVIRA REGENERATIVA
We are growing a food system that regenerates the land! Between Catalunya and Aragon, close to the Algars River.
Our vision of the Vall Rovira is a food production zone that captures water, regenerates soil and creates a thriving biodiverse ecosystem.
We work with nature
- Implementing ecological repair with a Regenerative Agriculture design.
- Creating opportunities for learning in the field.
- Sparking connections to inspire ecosocial transition.
In 2026 we are CROWDFUNDING to hit some serious goals! Read on!
What we’re building – Our resilient food system recipe
Ingredient 1: A farm that restores and produces
A regenerative agroforestry design – We steward a previously abandoned vineyard, mixing trees and crops in our planting and use practices that build up soil, so we strengthen the ecosystem we’re growing in, and make the system more future proof.
More life – We’ve introduced over 1000 young trees – fruits, nuts and support species. We add nutrients in manure from nearby Windchaser Ranch, biochar we make ourselves, seed mixtures designed by ecologist friends. We currently grow grapes, olives, berries and herbs and later expect our young trees to contribute more. (Pledge in our crowdfunding campaign!)
Productive – We’ve completed two vintages, produced hundreds of bottles of wine, supported local winemakers Artesano Vintners, and understand the foundations of managing production – we’re ready to evolve how we work with wine. (Pledge in our crowdfunding campaign!)
Ingredient 2: The right people, inspired and enabled to work together
A core team – Since 2019 our experienced team holds the vision and coordinates daily work.
Collective – The project is managed collectively for shared benefit. We facilitate simple ways for a wide network of farmers, designers, winemakers, educators and neighbours to contribute and benefit.
Funded – We’re currently funded by hosting hands-on Regenerative Weekends and the Boodaville Association. We are developing wine and olive oil revenue so the team can stay committed to this system…and carrying out a crowdfunding campaign. (Pledge in our crowdfunding campaign!)
Joyful – Our team, network and visiting learners share meals, long conversations in the field, river swims and starry nights, helping our system last because people truly love being part of it!
Ingredient 3: Sharing what we learn, growing resilience
We want to be just one node in a whole network of resilient food systems, so we share our knowledge.
An open farm – We’ve developed a calendar of five annual Regenerative Weekends. Visitors from nearby and abroad work alongside us and our network partners, learn by doing and make valuable contacts in our Catalan, European and global networks. (Join a weekend!)
Nursery & community garden – We have an ambition to establish these in the nearby town of Caseres – to offer climate-adapted seeds and trees, practical knowledge exchange, be an inspiring space for locals, and create another aligned income source for our system. We’ve found the land and are in discussions with the owner. (Pledge in our crowdfunding campaign!)
2026 Goals & Crowdfunding!
In 2020 we designed. Since then we’ve taken opportunities, using creativity to achieve a lot with very little. In 2026 we’re ready for the next step.
This crowdfunding is essential to truly launch our resilient, self-sustaining food system. We now have the right team, network, design and practices – we just need the funds.
The funds raised through crowdfunding will allow us to:
Capture water and support more life
Pay highly regarded experts from La Casa Integral to design our hydrological system so we better capture and manage water in the vineyard – unlocking its ability to support more life and food. This design work is already scheduled for May.
Add more life and food
Add more species in the vineyard to expand the agroforestry system as planned in our design, increasing the potential productivity.
Secure the land so the system lasts
The association (not an individual) to purchase the vineyard land from our neighbours, securing long-term, collective access, making our food system more resilient.
Expand learning and income with a nursery
Open a plant nursery, community seed garden and small farm shop in our neighbouring town of Caseres – expanding our ability to share inspiration, resources and knowledge and put funds back into the system.
Grow income from wine and produce
Develop our production and sales approaches further, in relation to wine and olive oil, as well as other produce, as more species are added to the vineyard – so our system is more robust.