Why Families Came—and Why They Left

The story of Fruit Haven is not just about fruit trees, jungle rivers, and adventurous young pioneers—it’s also about the ebb and flow of families who came here searching for a better life. Families were drawn by the promise of abundant land, clean water, fresh...

History of Fruit Haven ecovillage

The History of Fruit Haven Ecovillage The history of this community begins with its precedent-setter, nearby community Terra Frutis. In 2014, a small group of Americans descended upon Gualaquiza, Ecuador, in South America, with the intention of buying land and...