From our rewilding sanctuary in the mountains of Asturias, we're creating something special - and we'd love you to be part of it. Join our community of 1000+ nature lovers to receive: ⭐ Weekly nature connection inspiration ⭐ Behind-the-scenes rewilding updates ⭐ Seasonal nature challenges ⭐ Exclusive community access
Welcome to Wild Finca: The Story of a Small-Scale Rewilding Dream
Dear Wild Finca Community,Welcome! We’ve had a wonderful influx of new subscribers recently, and we thought it was the perfect moment to reintroduce ourselves and the wild little corner of the world we call home. We’re Katie and Luke, partners in life and in rewilding, nature-loving storytellers turned small-scale ecosystem restorers. Once globe-trotting wildlife journalists, we now spend our days raising our two wildlings (Roan and Albus) and breathing life back into a once-defunct dairy farm nestled in the green mountains of Northern Spain. Our journey began back in 2014, in the Zambian bush, where a shared passion for wildlife and conservation set us on the path we’re still walking today. Over the next five years, we travelled the globe, documenting tales of resilience and fragility in the natural world. From peregrine falcons in Chicago to otters in Singapore, hyenas in Harar to the comeback of the Iberian Lynx in Spain, we saw nature's capacity for rebirth, but also its desperate need for protection. Not all stories made it to print. Many were too grim, too heavy - children scavenging in toxic landfills, species on the brink, landscapes collapsing. We were burning out. And so, in 2018, we stepped back from storytelling and began the slower, deeper work of restoration, of land, of spirit, and of hope. That shift brought us here, to Wild Finca. The moment we arrived, something in us changed. There was a deep exhale, a sense of this is where we’re meant to be. We fell in love with this land, and she began to heal us as we worked to heal her. Today, Wild Finca is a small but thriving sanctuary. What was once overgrazed monoculture grass pasture has been transformed into a rich mosaic of wildflower meadows, forest edges, ponds, and wildlife corridors. So far, we’ve recorded 113 bird species (including our most exciting recent visitor, a locally breeding Eagle Owl!), over 30 mammal species (16 of them bats!), and an explosion of invertebrate life that would make any entomologist swoon. It’s all been guided by a mix of “sponge-learning,” instinct, and the land herself. Inspired first by the Knepp Estate and then more deeply by Rebecca Hosking’s work, we came to understand that humans aren’t meant to stand apart from nature, we are part of the ecosystem. And when we choose to take up that role with care and humility, we become a keystone species for good. As Rebecca so powerfully puts it: "Of all the species on this planet, [humans] have demonstrated the ability to profoundly change ecosystems... The key is realising we have a choice." That choice, to step into a new story, has become the heart of Wild Finca. So, who are we today? 🌿 We are small-scale rewilders: showing that you don’t need thousands of acres or a big budget to make meaningful change. Our mission is simple: Whether it’s through in-person experiences here in Asturias or our digital offerings, like our Top 10 Tips to Spark Your Child’s Love for Nature and our Inside Wild Finca monthly series, we’re here to help you explore, create, and connect. If you’re new here, here’s how to dive deeper: 🔍 Join our Weekly Newsletter
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📚 Discover our Story We’re so happy you’ve found your way to Wild Finca. Whether you're here for inspiration, education, or a little reconnection, we hope you feel at home. Because this journey isn’t just about us. It’s about all of us. A collective, gentle rebellion in favour of wildness, wonder, and the possibility of a better world. From our wild corner to yours, |
The Wild Finca Insider: Stories from our Sanctuary for Nature
From our rewilding sanctuary in the mountains of Asturias, we're creating something special - and we'd love you to be part of it. Join our community of 1000+ nature lovers to receive: ⭐ Weekly nature connection inspiration ⭐ Behind-the-scenes rewilding updates ⭐ Seasonal nature challenges ⭐ Exclusive community access
Cherry finally gave birth, storms may be messing with our ducklings, and the Nightjars are still singing. Plus: a family-friendly quest to connect with nature, wherever you are. Dear Reader,We hope you’re all doing well! We’ve just come through the recent European heatwave and are very grateful for the return of cool breezes and rain here in Asturias. After a sweaty week of 30+ degrees, both the land (and us) are finally breathing again. Thankfully, wild swimming has kept us sane, and Katie...
I looked out the window to see Albus with his hands in the cement mixer... Dear @ReaderWe hope your week’s been wild - in the best possible way - and that you haven’t melted entirely. It’s scorching here, and most of the Wild Finca crew have kept up the daily wild swims. We’ve needed to. The other day, Luke went to a school meeting and - completely out of the blue - our boys were held up as the example of what summer should look like: climbing trees, running free, independent, wild. Idyllic,...
Plus a 3-day nature connection adventure is coming soon - want in? Dear Reader, We hope you’ve had a wild week! Our boys broke up for the summer holidays on Friday, and we headed straight to the river to celebrate. Since then, we’ve managed a wild swim every single day - Saturday was the sea, Sunday and Monday brought us to different river spots. It got us thinking: why not make it a challenge? So, we’ve decided to try and swim every full day we’re home this summer holiday. We’ll keep you...