FOREVER FLOWERS
a social enterprise flower farm
Forever Flowers not only cultivates beautiful blooms but also provides employment opportunities for local men and women. Working toward long-term self-sustainability, the farm is developing an income stream to support the Santiago Partnership projects and empower Ecuadorians with skills, income, and purpose.
Many international projects struggle to last when they rely entirely on foreign funding. From the beginning, the Santiago Partnership has worked toward a different model—local leadership and long-term financial sustainability in Ecuador. Forever Flowers is an important part of that vision.
Located in Cayambe, Forever Flowers is a social enterprise that creates meaningful employment while developing a sustainable income stream to support the broader work of the Santiago Partnership. The farm primarily grows roses—one of Ecuador’s most important exports—in a region known as one of the best in the world for producing exceptional blooms, making it a natural and strategic fit for both quality and opportunity.
At the same time, Forever Flowers is committed to responsible and sustainable practices. Using organic fertilizers and environmentally mindful methods under experienced oversight, the farm prioritizes both the health of its workers and care for the land, in alignment with Ecuadorian environmental standards.
The farm also reflects a deep commitment to community and dignity. It provides employment within the local and indigenous community, creating opportunities for both new and experienced workers to grow and flourish. Men and women work side by side with equitable pay, reinforcing a culture of fairness, inclusion, and shared purpose.
Ultimately, Forever Flowers is more than a farm—it is part of a story of long-term transformation: work that is led by Ecuadorians, sustained by Ecuadorians, and rooted in the community it serves. Be part of growing sustainable opportunity and lasting impact in Ecuador.
Forever Flowers HISTORY & UPDATES
December 10th, 2020 - A pickup truck with a cooler was purchased for Forever Flowers.
February 24th, 2021 - Received the emission of the updated legal paperwork for FACE (our local NGO).
March 11th, 2021 - Esther Moreira was hired as the Forever Flowers Administrator.
July 24th, 2021 - Shipping container half-filled with farming equipment to be shipped from Minneapolis was approved by the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis.
August 31st, 2021 - The land for Forever Flowers was officially purchased and put into the name of FACE.
September 12th, 2021 - The ground was broken for the first time on the land with repairs being made to the entrance and the first tilling of the soil.
September 15th, 2021 - The shipping container was shipped to Ecuador from the port of Seattle.
October 8th, 2021 - The shipping container arrived at the port of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
November 19th, 2021 - A new initiative Forever Flowers 2 - Extending into the Commmunity was started.
November 29th, 2021 - Construction on the Forever Flowers Greenhouses began.
December 3rd, 2021 - A Container filled with supplies for the farm arrived to Cayambe.
January 15th, 2022 - The construction of the Greenhouses was completed.
April 3rd, 2022 - A new Reservoir was dug on the Forever Flowers farm.
May 11th, 2022 - The Irrigation System and the Reservoir were completed.
June 12th, 2022 - The Alstroemerias were planted.
July 8th, 2022 - The Baseroots for the Roses were planted.
September 6th, 2022 - We welcomed Karolína Nováková to the Forever Flowers team.
September 21st, 2022 - The Rose Varieties were grafted into the baseroots so our first rose cultivation is complete.
November 20th, 2022 - We harvested our first 150 alstroemerias.
January 22nd, 2023 - We completed our first sale of alstroemerias.
February 6th, 2023 - We harvested our first roses.
February 14th, 2023 - We completed our first sale of roses.
February 15th, 2023 - Construction was started on the Forever Flowers’ Business Center.
September 20th, 2023 - The Ecuadorian government approved the new statutes of FACE
February 14th, 2026 - First International Shipment of Forever Flowers
All these updates with more detail can be found on our Blog.