“Explore Ticoté Medicine Farm: Where Nature, Family, and Healing Plants Come Together”
“There’s a moment — just a few steps in — when you realize you’ve crossed into a different kind of world. The soil underfoot is soft and clean, the plants reach out around you, and the chatter of the outside world fades into a hum of birds and wind. This is Ticoté Medicine Farm — alive, rooted, and waiting.”
“It only takes a few steps for everything to change. The ground is just earth — clean, soft, alive — and the air feels cooler, the green type of cool. You look around, and it hits you: you’re not visiting a farm. You’re stepping into someone’s way of life.”
“Everywhere you look, there’s life unfolding quietly. Bare feet meet warm earth, hands brush against leaves, voices soften. It’s not just a visit — it’s a slow sinking into the rhythms of the land, into something older, slower, and real.”
“Here, the jackfruit tree isn’t just admired — it’s climbed. Folk wisdom says a tree that feels the weight of visitors, that is touched and climbed regularly, rewards the effort with greater harvests. Gripping the trunk, you feel the grounding pull of the earth itself. Climbing among the towering fruits shifts your perspective — both on the land and on life.”
“Tropical flowers thrive in every corner of the farm, creating a living mosaic of forms adapted to attract pollinators. Complex structures, vivid pigments, and rich nectar rewards pull in hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Some blossoms seem engineered by nature for aerial feeders — long tubular shapes perfect for the slender beaks of hummingbirds, whose rapid visits help fertilize the next generation of blooms. Color isn’t just beauty here — it’s a survival strategy, and every curve and shade tells a story of co-evolution.”
“Every visitor is greeted by the farm’s first ambassadors — Kilo and Pupy. Their wagging tails and bright eyes set the tone: this is a place of warmth, curiosity, and living connection. Long before you meet the humans behind Ticoté Medicine Farm, Kilo and Pupy remind you that hospitality here is not just tradition — it’s instinct.”
“Patrolling the gardens with sharp eyes and loud voices — the farm’s geese — are a vital part of the welcome committee. Though curious, they keep a healthy suspicion of strangers, blurring the line between a greeting and a security check. Beyond their spirited personalities, they play an essential role in Ticoté Medicine Farm’s ecology, helping control pests and weeds naturally, weaving themselves into the living system of the farm.”
“The heart of Tikoté beats in its living spaces — open, earthy, and shared with the land. A table overflows with fruits gathered from the gardens. Children swing under towering trees. A hammock cradles a visitor in the afternoon breeze. Here, life and nature blend without walls or barriers.
But remember — you are stepping into someone’s home, not a public park. A homestead where a family wakes, eats, plays, and lives. Though walk-ins are welcomed all orders need to be placed in advance.
“Meet Pollito — a little soul who almost didn’t make it through the morning. Just hours before our visit, this tiny bird had been in trouble, struggling for life. Michelle descriped how José revived it by special moves he pulled out seemingly out of nowhere . But by the time we arrived, Pollito was already chirping, running around, and full of energy again. It’s a reminder of the cycles of life that move through this place, where even the smallest creatures find their strength. Nature here is a constant dance of vulnerability and recovery, thriving together in the most unexpected ways.”
“As we made our way back to the parking lot, the garden didn’t stop surprising us. Achiote’s vibrant red seeds offering a hint of the earth’s hidden colors. Strange fruits we couldn’t name hung from vines, adding to the garden’s mystery and beauty. Even as we left, the abundance of nature kept revealing itself, reminding us that Ticoté Medicine Farm is a place where every corner, every path, holds a new discovery. The garden doesn’t just stop; it flows, offering endless surprises at every step.”
“As we said our goodbyes, the last image captured the essence of our visit: Gavilana, the medicinal herb after which our network is named, stood as a symbolic reminder of our journey. The shared connection between our community and this homestead was undeniable. In the final photo, you’ll see part of our group, together with the welcoming family of Ticoté Medicinal Farm capturing the spirit of collaboration and mutual respect.
The Ticoté Medicine Farm family has been creating and selling a variety of handmade products at the
for the past six years, sharing the power of local herbs and natural remedies with the community. Don’t miss your chance to experience Ticoté Medicine Farm unique charm — reserve your visit now, and immerse yourself in a living, breathing oasis of biodiversity!”
