Colombia - Carlos Arcila

Castellon is a 7-hectare farm in Quindío, Colombia, owned by Carlos Arcila, a third-generation coffee producer and trained landscape gardener. Since purchasing the land over 30 years ago, Carlos has focused on restoring its natural ecology — planting native trees, reviving a natural spring, and lining footpaths with heliconia and flowering plants.

With support from Cofinet, Carlos shifted from commercial production to specialty, now focusing on high-value varieties like Gesha. His approach is hands-on and deeply intentional, both in cultivation and in how the land is shaped.