…It was born as a retreat and theological training center with a strong ecumenical imprint. It emerged at the initiative of Yvonne van Berchem de Galland, inspired by renowned centers in Europe, such as the Taizé and Grandchamp communities, and involved various evangelical churches and institutions. The name is a tribute to Emmanuel Galland, Yvonne’s husband, who dedicated his life to ecumenical work in South America. In 1987, the surrounding farm was acquired, which gave rise to agroecological production through a Demonstration Farm, particularly recognized for its cheeses and dulce de leche. Since then, the Emmanuel Center has opened its doors to dialogue with the needs and challenges of its time: a commitment to social, environmental, and local development issues, renewing theological reflection, and nurturing a spirituality linked to the land and to an understanding of the diversity of life from a holistic perspective, in line with the Christian tenet of caring for Creation.