This is a website for the emergency financing of the purchase of the FINCA BELLMUT on Ibiza.
The purpose of the purchase is to remove the finca from the market by transferring it to a foundation and to develop a commons-orientated regenerative agriculture project.
The purchase is guaranteed through the exercise of the pre-emptive right of the current tenant or directly through the capitalisation of the foundation intended for this purpose.
We need to raise € 2.3 million euros by the end of May.
But we need your support.
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Current financing commitment
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Finca Bellmunt
Finca Bellmunt – A Commons Project in the Making
Finca Bellmunt, located at Venda del Bellmunt N.14 on Ibiza, is a 2.8-hectare traditional estate dating back to 1920. For over 45 years, it has been home to Claudine Santkin and her partner Olivier Leclerc, who transformed the finca into a cherished social hub for locals and visitors alike.
Following the passing of the former owner, the property is now for sale for the first time. However, soaring market prices place it far beyond the financial reach of Claudine and her family—despite decades of tenancy and repeated attempts to purchase the estate.
The property includes a historic main building, an outbuilding (currently used for tools), a cultivated garden, and four interconnected agricultural terraces. While the arable land has remained unused for decades, it holds great potential for regeneration.
Project Vision: Preserving Place, Purpose, and Potential
A group of close allies and transformation professionals—Stephan Dilschneider, Youri Wilde, and Borja Cumi—have initiated a project to acquire the finca and preserve it as a non-profit commons. Their shared goals:
- Preserve Public Access
Protect the finca from privatization and maintain it as a public venue for learning, culture, and community. - Regenerative Agriculture
Revitalize the surrounding land through regenerative farming, building on the momentum of the nearby Can Cristofol initiative. - Education & Transformation
Establish an innovative retreat and education center focused on regenerative agriculture and local economic and monetary design—key pillars of social-ecological transformation. - Secure a Home for Claudine & Olivier
Ensure long-term housing for the couple who have cared for and cultivated this place for decades—a moral and emotional cornerstone of the project.
The Path Forward
To protect Finca Bellmunt from speculative acquisition, we are designing an alternative ownership model with philanthropic support. In return, the finca will generate long-term social, ecological, and cultural value—making it a commons project with meaningful returns for funders and the broader community alike.
People
Youri Wilde
Youri brings hands-on expertise and passion for sustainable farming practices to the role of Farm Director. With years of experience managing farm operations, Youri is committed to maximizing productivity while prioritizing environmental conservation. Currently serving as the Secretary of Cultius i Cultures S.Coop
Borja Camí
Borja is an agricultural engineer with 20 years of experience in horticultural crops. He is professor of the Master’s in Organic Agriculture (University of Barcelona), teaching the horticultural crops module. Borja is founder and working partner at the cooperative Arreu S.C.C.L., serving as an advisor and trainer for farmers, new productive projects, and ecological cooperatives in Ibiza, Mallorca, Catalonia, and Navarra.
Claudine Sanktin &
Olivier Leclerc
Claudine Sanktin and her partner Olivier Leclerc have lived on the finca for 45 years. They have worked as personal chefs for a long time and will continue to look after the finca as facility managers.
Stephan Dilschneider
Stephan is Managing Director of ecoloc, a non-profit think tank and project development agency based in Basel, Switzerland. Ecoloc advocates for social-ecological transformation based on integrating local monetary systems, sustainable business model innovation and local market design.
Thank you for your support!
This project is funded by private contributions.
Please make your funding commitment to mail@ecoloc.org
At this stage, all contributions are pledges and not yet legally binding. The payment of the pledged amounts is expected to occur on May 31, following the finalization of all necessary legal and notarial arrangements.