In 2017, a Garden Rancho was erected at NicaPhoto to provide shade during a Builders Beyond Borders visit. What began as a simple structure quickly became something much more.

Over the past nine years, the Garden Rancho has grown into an integral part of NicaPhoto’s programming and daily life. Set apart from the main buildings and nestled within the garden, it has become a deeply valued space—used extensively for bio-intensive organic gardening trainings, educational workshops, and community gatherings. It is also one of our most sought-after locations for smaller, more intimate programs, including our Youth Leadership Groups and Girls Clubs, where privacy, safety, and reflection matter deeply.

After nine years of constant use, the roof is leaking, the posts are rotting, and repairs are no longer enough.

We are raising $15,000 to replace the rancho with a permanent Garden Gazebo—built to last on the same footprint.

The new Gazebo will be dedicated to Steve Lewine—a dear friend, incredible leader, and steadfast supporter of NicaPhoto. It will stand as an intimate space of shelter, learning, and connection—a place where future leaders are nurtured and Steve’s legacy lives on.

Please consider donating and sharing to help rebuild a space where community, connection, and leadership continue to grow.