by Chad Wallace | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the things we are reminded of again and again at Estancia Natura is this: none of us builds a meaningful life alone. Whatever is good here at Spirit Mountain—whatever beauty, warmth, creativity, hospitality, hard work, good coffee, good trails, or good ideas...
by Chad Wallace | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
At the beginning of a new year, the world usually asks for more. More plans. More ambition. More change. More effort. More proof that our lives are moving forward. But perhaps what we need is not more. Perhaps what we need is less. Less noise. Less striving. Less...
by Chad Wallace | Dec 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over the last several months, we’ve received some pointed criticism about the environmental ethics of Estancia Natura—most of it from people who have never visited Spirit Mountain, never studied the site, and (to be blunt) have not taken the time to understand what...
by Chad Wallace | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
you’ve hiked our ridge lately, you’ve probably noticed two things: the views keep sneaking up on you, and our roads crews drink an impressive amount of coffee. Both are good signs. And here’s an even better one: the entire Wallace family will be on the farm for...
by Chad Wallace | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends and Family, Krista and I want to begin by saying thank you — truly — for joining us on this remarkable journey of building community at Spirit Mountain. Whether you’ve been with us since the early days (back when Manabao didn’t even have...
