Farm
Healthy soil. Living ecosystems. Nourishing food. Discover our approach to regenerative agriculture and life on the farm.
Where nature sets the rhythm.
In the southern foothills of Shimba Hills, around 30 km from Diani Beach, YU Nature brings growing, learning and time outdoors together. Our approach starts with the soil. Composting, companion planting, water conservation and diverse planting systems help us care for the land that nourishes us.
A vegetable bed, a tree, a building and a shared meal are connected. Our aim is to create a farm where food production, biodiversity and everyday life support one another.
Care for the land. Care for the future.
Build soil health through compost, organic matter and thoughtful planting. Permaculture ethics
Care for the earth and people, and use resources with intention. Syntropic agroforestry
Bring plants and trees together in diverse, layered growing systems. Green building
Explore local and natural materials as part of a lighter approach to building. Circular thinking
Look for ways to return useful materials and nutrients to the farm. Biodiversity
Support a variety of plants and habitats within the growing landscape.
Health grows in a living cycle.
Our guiding idea connects the ground beneath us with the food we share and the communities around us.
Learning from natural systems.
Food forest · Many layers. One ecosystem.
Inspired by a forest, our planting approach brings trees, shrubs and lower-growing plants together. Different layers create a more diverse growing environment. Multilayer planting, trees and crops growing together, and a focus on biodiversity guide this work.
Permaculture gardens · Start with the soil.
Vegetable beds, composting and companion planting are part of how we grow. We work to build fertile soil and make thoughtful use of water and organic resources. Our educational, interactive farm tours explore regenerative growing, vegetables, herbs and fruits, and the role of chickens in the farm ecosystem.
Green building · Build as part of the landscape.
Our approach to building follows the same principles as our approach to growing: work with what is around us and consider the wider environment. Bamboo, earth and other local materials are part of this direction.
Growing, step by step.
Our development follows a connected path: nurture the soil, establish diverse planting, create spaces for people, and share what we learn.
Our development themes
For the latest project updates and what you can currently visit, speak with our team.
Soil building
Composting, garden beds and companion planting.
Food forest
Layers of trees, shrubs and supporting plants.
Natural structures
Spaces shaped by local and sustainable materials.
Stays in nature
Developing places to stay and experience farm life.
Sharing & learning
Farm tours, workshops and opportunities to connect.
Growing food. Sharing the experience.
Spend some time on the farm.
Take a guided walk, plan a stay or explore wellness in nature.