The last orchid and the Cachi finca

Here is the last of the completed paintings. (for now) When last pictured, this one had only a few spots, and lacked some details.

My neighbor Francesco knew about a couple of fincas (farms) for sale in the town he grew up in, Cachi. Located in the Orosi Valley, Cachi is about 15 minutes from Orosi by car, and has the dam where water is stored for use by the electric company. This looks like a big lake on the valley floor.

Cachi is a small town, quiet and slow. The area that skirts off to one side, is the barrio (neighborhood) called Penas Blanca (there should be a tilde over the n). It winds through a narrow canyon, is bordered by two rivers, and has hills surrounding for privacy and a few views across the valley.

I have always liked the tranquility of this area, and have posted photos earlier where my friend Bill has his finca. I went to see this one farm which has its own water, much of which is routed into ponds for farming trout. They are very healthy, swimming around together in their circles. This farm has 7.5 acres, and five primitive buildings which could easily be updated. Electricity and telephone are also there. It is a really beautiful place, with enough space to do everything I would want.

The owner is an older gentleman, who has taken very good care of the place. He also grows orchids, and has an impressive collection. The one pictured here is a late bloomer, as the season has been over since April. The sale includes all the orchids growing on the property. I am not sure, but I think a tractor is also included. The orchids alone on the US market would fetch several thousand.

This property is very fairly priced at $75K, and I am looking for a partner/investor who wants to co-own it and help me with the tourism and re-forestation projects.