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Permaculture Design – Finca El Drago

Regenerating Land, Community & Experience

Location: 

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Date: 

April - December 2024

Elevation: 

260m a.s.l.

Environment: 

Rural

Regenerative Design & Master Planning for Eco-Tourism

This conceptual framework for regenerative eco-tourism and land development integrates sustainable hospitality, ecosystem restoration, and community engagement. The design outlines strategies to transform underutilized land into a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem, balancing luxury, sustainability, and education.

A comprehensive regenerative master designplan was developed for an additional 2.5 hectares, incorporating land regeneration, biodiversity enhancement, and hospitality integration. The process included in-depth site analysis, ecological assessments, and permaculture-based land planning, establishing a strategic foundation for long-term resilience, ecosystem health, and economic viability.

This conceptual design serves as a scalable model for eco-tourism projects aiming to align hospitality with regenerative principles, providing a blueprint for future implementation and adaptation in diverse landscapes.

A Hub for Sustainability & Innovation

Designed as more than just a Retreat-Center, this framework envisions an educational and research hub where sustainability practices are developed, tested, and shared. Workshops, training programs, and partnerships with experts offer knowledge and practical solutions in:

Regenerative land management – restoring ecosystems while increasing land value
Sustainable hospitality models – creating low-impact, high-value destinations
Resilient community building – fostering local engagement and environmental stewardship

By demonstrating regenerative principles in action, this model serves as a reference for landowners, investors, and hospitality developers seeking to implement high-value, impact-driven projects.

Transforming 2.5 Hectares into a Thriving Ecosystem

The additional 2.5 hectares were designed as an opportunity to implement a fully regenerative land-use strategy. The planning process included:

Strategic site analysis – mapping water cycles, soil conditions, and microclimates
Holistic land planning – integrating agroforestry, biodiversity corridors, and sustainable water management
Regenerative hospitality integration – creating functional, low-impact spaces that enhance guest experiences
Ecosystem restoration strategies – reintroducing native vegetation and restoring natural ecological functions

When fully implemented, this design offers a scalable model for eco-tourism development, demonstrating how land can be restored while increasing long-term ecological and financial value.

A New Standard for Eco-Tourism

As hospitality trends shift towards sustainability and authenticity, regenerative tourism emerges as a solution that benefits land, investors, and visitors alike. This project showcases how:

Eco-tourism can regenerate landscapes instead of depleting them
Properties can increase in value through ecological resilience
Hospitality can enhance rather than disrupt natural systems

By adopting a regenerative approach, eco-tourism developments can serve as living models of sustainability, setting a precedent for a more resilient, impactful, and future-proof industry.

A vision in progress—ready for implementation.

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