
Ana M. Grajales
Dec 24, 2024
For over 20 years, El Rosal farm — home of Perpetuo Café — has come alive with magic and joy during Christmas in Vereda Las Mercedes, Santa Bárbara (Antioquia, Colombia 🇨🇴). This tradition brings together laughter, carols, raffles, food, unforgettable moments, and meaningful gifts — strengthening our bond with the community and honoring the land that has been essential to our story.
Christmas is a time of magic, togetherness, and gratitude — and at Perpetuo Café, we celebrate it with special meaning. For many years, we’ve upheld a beautiful tradition in Vereda Las Mercedes, Santa Bárbara, where our farm El Rosal is located. This event is more than just a celebration — it’s a moment to share, connect, and give thanks to this land and to the people who are part of our story.

Every Christmas, we gather with the children of friends and neighbors from the vereda to enjoy a day full of joy and activities. We pray the traditional novena together, sing carols that echo through the mountains, share delicious holiday dishes, and hold raffles that bring smiles to everyone’s faces. The gifts we give are more than just objects — they’re symbols of love and gratitude for this community that means so much to us.
El Rosal holds a special place in the heart of Perpetuo Café and in our family. It’s where our coffee is cultivated with dedication and love, inspired by the lessons passed down from previous generations. During the holiday season, giving back to this land and its people fills us with joy and hope — reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas: sharing and celebrating with those around us.
Christmas at El Rosal reflects what we aim to share in every cup of coffee: warmth, closeness, and love for our roots. This year, we closed the celebration with full hearts and the certainty that these traditions not only uplift our community, but also strengthen our bond with the land that inspires us every day.
From all of us at Perpetuo Café, we extend our warmest wishes to all our friends and customers. May your Christmas be filled with unforgettable moments — just like those we lived at El Rosal — and may love and gratitude guide every gathering. Thank you for being part of our story.
