YU Nature Farm was born out of the need to produce clean food through permaculture and green building — observing all principles of sustainable building and syntropic agroforestry to maximise biodiversity, while offering rejuvenation, healing, and education to our guests.
Our farm is located on the beautiful hills at the southern part of Shimba Hills, 30 km from Diani Beach. What began with healing the soil has grown into a place where people experience organic food directly from our gardens, learn how food is grown with biodiversity, and find rest among the trees.
Founder
Dr. Andreas Held is a Taekwondo martial artist holding a 7th Dan black belt and the founder of YU Taekwondo — the biggest Taekwondo school in Europe, started in Austria, with a school in Dubai and currently two schools in Kenya.
With YU Nature Farm, he brings the same discipline and long-term commitment to the land: healing the soil, growing clean food, and creating a place for regeneration and learning.
Creative Development & Community Lead
Emmanuel is the creative force behind the development of YU Nature Farm, bringing together ideas, people, nature and practical implementation. He plays a key role in shaping the farm’s concept, with a strong focus on biodiversity, sustainable farming and the use of natural and local materials. Through his extensive local network, he connects the right people, integrates the surrounding communities and helps create meaningful employment opportunities. His deep understanding of farming, natural resources and local structures allows him to turn creative ideas into practical solutions. Emmanuel is one of the key brains behind the structure, character and ongoing development of YU Nature Farm.
Mission
To heal the soil and grow clean, organic produce for our community — and to educate how we grow our food with biodiversity, through permaculture, syntropic agroforestry, and green building.
Vision
A place where healthy soil leads to healthy plants, food, people, communities, and ecosystems — offering rejuvenation, healing, and education to everyone who visits.
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