OUR ESTATE

The estate is located in the picturesque town of Villanueva del Fresno, in Badajoz, Spain. This recent project spans over 400 hectares, cultivating aromatic plants both in rainfed and irrigated fields.

PLANTED SPECIES

The main species grown on the farm are:

Bitter Orange (Citrus x aurantium)

Cistus (Cistus ladanifer)

Laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Luisieri Lavender (Lavandula stoechas sp luisieri)

Mediterranean Thyme (Thymus hyemalis)

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

White Thyme (Thymus mastichina)

These plants have been selected for their adaptability to the local climate and their value in the production of essential oils and other natural products.

SUSTAINABILITY

The estate is specially designed to ensure production through sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.

Moreover, its carbon footprint is minimal, as much of the production process is powered by electricity generated from solar panels, promoting a clean and efficient energy model.

 

 

COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The estate, located in Extremadura, stands as a true driver of change for the community, addressing challenges such as unemployment, aging, and depopulation.

Through the Biottonia-Essences project, we are committed to creating local employment, with more than 7,000 workdays generated in the past year. We provide new opportunities for young people and help curb forced migration, thus boosting the region’s economic and social development.