EL HUERTO: Centro de Ecólogia y Artes
de la Cooperativa Micasa, Tacámbaro Michoácan
Currently in phase 1 of reconstruction, the original adobe house has been almost fully reconstructed. A walking path in what will be the botanical garden has been built and many numerous trees, plants, and cati have been planted to take advantage of the current rainy seeason. Phase 2 will include the construction of pools and waterways to take advantage of the natural spring that grows at the site. Phase 2 will also include the construction of an ecological house for demos, a childrens library, and a fully equipped traditional kitchen and cafe for workshops and for public service.
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Reconstruction of original adobe house
View of the front entry way of the site
View of some of the pine trees planted
Plan of the original adobe house and its uses
The walking path and view of some of the grounds
The hall way of the adobe house, a class in session
Another view of the walking path, to the right the future cafe.