Quinta do Bom Despacho

Quinta do Bom Despacho is a family business focused on positive impact and sustainability. Their vision is to motivate daily action for sustainability, happiness, and well-being by providing comfortable, ecological spaces for people to enjoy and learn from during their stay. The mission is based on values like authenticity, simplicity, collaboration, and responsibility. The team consists of six individuals who share a belief in simplicity, sustainability, and making daily contributions towards sustainability. The team includes members responsible for agroecology, accounting, community management, landscaping, office management, and communications. The history of Quinta do Bom Despacho dates back 400 years, originating from a successful Jewish merchant, Gaspar Dias. The property remained in the same family for more than four centuries, undergoing restoration in the 1980s to become a family home. In 2014, the property was transformed into an Eco-Tourism lodge by two grandchildren of the family. Today, it serves as a benchmark for sustainability on the island and in the archipelago, embodying conscious entrepreneurship. The offerings at Quinta do Bom Despacho include Ecoliving experiences from October to April, where guests can live in community with eco-conscious individuals. The space provides modern accommodations with a sense of community, aligning with values focused on sustainability in everyday life. Additionally, the property promotes sustainability through their ESG approach (environmental, social, governance), investing in renewable energies, biodiversity, waste management, environmental education, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Governance practices include participatory processes and a horizontal management structure, fostering collaboration, community, justice, and responsible consumption. The location of Quinta do Bom Despacho on the Azores offers a unique experience in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, accessible from major European and North American cities.