The future, reimagined. New thing, in bloom.
"Hortulus"—Latin for "little garden"—expresses our core belief: each of us is given life to tend a garden of purpose, creativity, and renewal.
Although Hortulus Destination Farm—our (not-so-little) garden, farm, and nursery—changed hands in May 2024, the Hortulus Farm Foundation continues its mission with renewed energy. Inspired by the same spirit that shaped our destination farm, we now cultivate a broader garden: a vibrant network of people, places, and projects rooted in beauty, collaboration, and transformation.
Since May 2024, the Hortulus Foundation has expanded its impact through grant-making, early-stage investments, and strategic connections that empower visionary nonprofit initiatives. We seek out and support efforts that reflect the Hortulus ethos—where thoughtful design, creative leadership, and community flourishing take root to build a better future.
Selected Accomplishments in 2024 and 2025:
Scholarships for Emerging Leaders
Authored a grant to facilitate 10 top-tier MBA students in the most formative stage of their graduate training to interact firsthand and gain inspiration from thoughtful and visionary leaders operating at the highest levels of excellence and influence.
Thoughtful Innovation in Construction
Wrote a grant to support the development of carbon-negative concrete, advancing environmentally sustainable building practices.
Affordable Housing Development
Contributed to the renovation and repositioning of residential property to provide affordable housing options for low-income families.
Seeded Breakthrough Projects
Provided seed stage funding to catalytic initiatives in:Endurance sports innovation
Healthcare and community development
Majority-world innovation and leadership training
Workforce flourishing in front-line industries
Global Strategic Networking
Facilitated cross-sector meetups and collaboration among high-capacity problem-solvers in architecture, healthcare, NGOs, and youth development throughout majority-world economies.