our team
Andy Szymanowicz
Andy's deep connection to nature and plants has shaped his journey from a young age. He studied Ecological Horticulture at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has since designed and built farms and gardens throughout the United States and Europe.
Now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Andy extends his passion for land design by engaging with projects worldwide. Collaborating with an international clientele, he strives to infuse his philosophy into every landscape, focusing on initiatives that prioritize the healing and restoration of the land.
In 2020, Andy founded Campo Culture, a platform dedicated to guiding others toward a more holistic approach to cultivation and development. His mission is to inspire individuals and communities to enliven and enhance their environments, one project at a time.
It takes a team
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Designer & Installation Manager
As long-time business partners and friends, Raina and I love the creative process. Understanding the history of the site and needs of the client we combine our diverse perspective to form our design. We are united in our passion for bringing to life ecologically sound landscapes. Raina’s plant knowledge and unique creative direction is the result of years of experience working with landscapes. After developing her passion for plant restoration in the Berkshires ,MA ,USA, Raina founded Project Native, a non profit native plant farm and nursery specialising in creative landscape design and installation. Expanding her knowledge to Mexico, she spent 7 years creating gardens for luxury hotels and restaurants including NOMA, Tulum. Raina then brought her talents to Europe and in partnership with Andy they founded Farmed & Foraged, a full scale landscape design company. Now based in the States, Raina continues to spread her intelligent and integrated approach to the land and her clients all over the world.
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Architect & Operations Coordinator
Coming from an architecture background, Sofia quickly understood that the human presence can not go without nature’s essence, searching in every project for the best ways to bring nature within and exploring all the different delicate details to do so. Trough this search for a more sustainable approach, she found the permaculture teachings and dived into a new level of deep knowledge and understanding of nature intricate needs and collaborative interactions, and decided to jump into a more “close to the ground” approach. It was during this time that she met Andy and Herdade do Meco. In 2021 she began working with him as an assistant farm manager, combining all of her knowledge and skills to learn first-hand what it takes to develop and maintain a sustainable farm. Her work at Herdade do Meco grew into her collaboration with Campo Culture as the architect and operations manager with a strong focus on her sustainable and holistic planning and approach.
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Foreman
Born in Barcelona but of La Mancha blood, Nacho’s connection with nature undoubtedly begins there, in a beautiful town in the Jarameña mountains, Puebla de Almenara, the town of his parents and grandparents.
An environment of farmers, shepherds, and artisans, including his grandfather, Pedro, a gardener of yesteryear. Pedro did everything with love and drew magic from the earth. Nacho feels it is because of his grandfather and their connection, that he also has the call of nature.
In 2016 he came to La Granja where, with Andy’s help, he began, learning about permaculture, biodynamics, organic farming, land regeneration, and landscaping. He is now the foreman for Campo Culture’s projects in Ibiza, Spain.
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Culture and Communications
Maggygrace is the founder of her consulting company M. Howe Strategic and Cause Marketing and Stay True World.
An insightful and effective marketing strategist, visionary writer, and champion of social causes, she has over 25 years of experience in image brand consulting, fundraising, and transformational guidance. Her expertise lies in developing specific public relations and marketing strategies that embrace the concept of being and doing.
Her work matches her client’s passions which forge deep, meaningful relationships, creating foundations that raise awareness about vital issues while developing beneficial, symbiotic partnerships between individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations.
Her ability to work with and gain support from high-level executives in industry, entertainment, and philanthropic worlds, as well as her highly intuitive and ‘remaining open to all possibilities’ approach addresses the needs of major participants delivering benefits to all involved, encouraging ongoing support through compassion, empathy, and integrity.
She has been a contributing writer, editor, and advisor for a number of publications, including Taxi, Country Living’s Healthy Living magazine, and Country Living magazine, where her ten-year authorship of the “Remedies” column earned her national acclaim and a loyal readership.
A professional songwriter with Rondor International, she authored the children’s musical The Magical Future, whose title song was adopted by the US Congress to be the official anthem for the inauguration of National Children’s Day.
Inspired by nature and a self-professed tree-hugger she lives in upstate New York.
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Media and Communications
As a carioca and an authentic Gemini, Marcos brings a unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking, complemented by an eclectic journey through architecture, business, law, and foreign trade. This diverse background has given him a deep understanding of the art of communication and the importance of social impact.
With a keen sense of empathy, Marcos is committed to creating actions and environments that honor and connect both nature and community. Supporting Campo Culture from its inception, even before becoming its first general manager, he stepped aside to explore how voices could be heard. Believing in Campo Culture’s values and mission, he embraced the challenge to spread its message and foster awareness and connection within the community.