THE FARM

In the early 1970s, my grandfather emigrated from Denmark to Ecuador and fell in love with the countryside. Mumú, as we used to call him, was a traveler at heart and a magnificent host. It was not unusual to have travelers spend the night at the hacienda and to grow up listening to stories from all corners of the world. That same passion and love for travel were passed down to me. I quit my job in 2015 to pursue my dream of welcoming back creative souls looking to have fun, meet and grow.   Hacienda La Danesa has a little bit of everything. It is a 1200-acre (500 hectares) working hacienda, on which cacao and teak are grown and small-batch tree-to-bar chocolate, dulce de leche and other farm-fresh products are produced. It is also a space that fosters creativity in all its forms. We build and design our own teak furniture. It is perfect for travelers seeking to slow down and relax, especially after visiting the Galápagos Islands. We can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 beautifully designed rooms and cottages. The countryside setting allows guests to explore the property on horseback, float down the lazy rivers, or indulge in hobby-farmer workshops such as chocolate making and beekeeping. Explore nearby excursions such as the cloud-forest and waterfalls or visit the neighboring banana plantation on route back to the farmhouse, richly inspired with Ecuadorian and Scandinavian designs.   Sustainability The hacienda is the place where we reconnect with the things that really matter. Cultivating, nourishing, enlightening and giving back from our core values. We believe that experiencing firsthand the liberation of slowing down to reconnect, whether with the self or significant others, is vital to a life well-lived. The hacienda is our life legacy and we intend to leave our land and our community better off. Guests play an integral role in sustaining our family-owned hacienda.