Mission Statement

Nicaragua is a country of tremendous natural resources. There is unlimited water, a temperate climate, an excellent economical workforce; as well as excellent geothermal, solar, and wind energy potential.

Nicaragua is currently experiencing explosive development. It is one of the safest countries in the world per many sources. Many people say it is the next Costa Rica. We hope not. That country has experienced explosive development which has disenfranchised its people as foreigners have profited. Many people have come to commit similar perpetration upon Nicaragua.

We are against development that denudes the land, leaves the locals landless and jobless; it only creates an atmosphere of resentment which will ultimately result in a poor business climate. We hope to learn humility, graciousness, and indigenous knowledge of plants and nature from our local neighbors. We hope to inspire and empower them with knowledge, experience, and resources to create a better model of how to live on the planet together. We intend to include our neighbors in our bounty; sharing successful seed and technique with them. Respect is the most important part of all; respect for the people, respect for nature, and a healthy respect for the rights of future generations. We want to leave this place a better place than we found it; a world that our grandchildren can enjoy together. We believe that this is critical to a healthy business climate.

Finca Java S.A. was created to invest in land in a way that empowers and employs the local community. The intent is to create a sustainable business model through a partnership with the local community. The goals are to preserve nature for future generations while creating a continually improving, sustainable, self-sufficient, and low environmental impact community. Emphasis is on stewardship of the land while developing a full range of farm products through various sustainable technologies. While the primary emphasis will be agricultural, the touristic potential of the land will be continually enhanced by the way it is planned out. Houses or hotels can fit easily into the landscape created by coffee plants intermixed with bananas and large trees which shade the coffee. We expect to participate in the improvement of all local services to which our community has access. This will include churches, schools, and health facilities. We believe that a spiritual, well educated and healthy work force is essential to long term success.


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Finca Java Videos

President Ortega Visits Finca El Peten


A Day at the Farm


Making Bocacci


Making Charcoal


Monoculture vs Polyculture


The Role of Microbes


Luxury Accommodations


Organic Farm Living


Wildlife & Eco Activities

What's Up
Christmas 2009 at Finca El Peten - 12/09

The holiday season was welcomed with high spirits this year on the farm.


Finca El Peten at SCAA conference 2009 in Atlanta - 04/09

John Thompson recently returned from Atlanta and the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s annual conference at the GA World Congress Center.


Nicaragua’s President Ortega visits Finca El Peten - 03/09

President Daniel Ortega showed up at the farm by helicopter to give a speech on self-sustainability and organic agriculture!


Finca El Peten hosted a party for the outgoing mayor - 01/09

We hosted a party for the outgoing mayor and all associated dignitaries this weekend at El Peten.


New Years party at Finca El Peten - 01/09

We hosted a New Year´s party for the new mayor, vice mayor, ministers of government agencies, and head of the local army base


International Permaculture Seminar at Finca El Peten - 08/08

Eighty-five agricultural engineers different countries descended on Finca El Peten for a diplomado on the merits of Permaculture.


El Peten coffee goes to Belgium - 06/08

Our coffee was sorted by a room full of Nica women and loaded into a container to be shipped off to Belgium.


Finca Java Goes to SCAA Conference - 05/08

Finca Java partners went to the SCAA annual conference in Minnesota


New Road Into El Peten - 04/08

We finally have a good road now all the way into El Peten!


Hotel Opening and Permaculture Seminar - 03/08

We are proud to announce the opening of the hotel at El Peten and our inaugural permaculture seminar.