# Territori de Masies ## Overview **Website:** https://www.territoridemasies.cat/ **Full Name:** Territori de Masies, sccl (Societat Cooperativa Catalana Limitada) **Mission:** Promote, advocate for, and protect the ways of life, landscapes, and rural life in the villages of baix Solsonès Territori de Masies is a rural cooperative formed by neighbors, associations, and businesses from the villages of lower Solsonès region. Through various activities and publications, they document and explain how they are, what they do, and how they want to be as rural communities. ## Organizational Structure **Cooperative Model:** Non-profit, mixed cooperative (consumption, services, and agricultural) **Members:** Neighbors, associations, and businesses from rural villages **Legal Form:** Catalan Limited Cooperative Society ## Geographic Coverage ### Primary Villages (Solsonès) - **Llanera** - **La Molsosa** - **Pinós** - **Riner** - **Llobera** - **Pinell de Solsonès** - **Clariana de Cardener** ### Extended Area - **Castelltallat** (Bages region) ## Headquarters **Location:** Santuari del Miracle 25287 El Miracle Riner (Solsonès) **Hours:** Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM **Phone:** 693 054 437 **Contact:** Available through website ## Core Philosophy **Rural Commitment:** Production committed to their villages, culture, and environment, creating alternatives born from cooperation, solidarity, and commitment to their country - "per viure a pagès n'hem de poder viure!" (to live as rural people, we must be able to make a living!) ## Key Projects & Services ### Flagship Products - **Ecological Flour** - Made from wheat grown by cooperative members in local fields - **Territory Croquettes** - Their star product, available online and at local shops - **Christmas Lots** - Seasonal packages of local products and experiences - **Territory Pizza** - Local food production ### Producer Network **Local Farmers:** - **Arnau Vilaseca** - Cal Palà de Prades - **Pilar Clotet** - Molí dels Bonsfills de Vallmanya - **Joan Moncunill** - Moncunill d'Ardèvol - **Dolors Mas** - Cal Piquet de Vallferosa ### Major Initiatives #### Coop de Territori Collaboration project uniting four cooperatives committed to territory and agriculture: - Territori de Masies Coop - Biolord Coop - L'Arada - Riuverd (social insertion enterprise) #### Bassadòria Environmental Project Environmental education and awareness project including: - **"Mou-te BÉ pel Territori"** - Good practices campaign for forest visitors - Educational materials and signage - Environmental awareness activities #### Energy Sovereignty **Coop de Sol** - Collective solar panel purchase initiative for energy self-production #### Cultural & Educational Projects - **"Amb ulls de Dones"** - Women's perspective on territory project - **Illustrated Guide** - Limited edition guide to agroforestry landscapes - **Bi-annual Magazine** - 18 issues published documenting territory activities ### Tourism & Visitor Services - **Responsible Tourism Decalogue** - Guidelines for respectful visiting - **Territory Routes** - Six itineraries featuring cooperative members - **Nevera Plena & Cistella del Territori** - Discovery and conscious consumption services ## Cooperative Members by Category ### Accommodation (Aixopluc) - Apartaments Forn de Su, Ca L'avi Forner, Cal Mas, Cal Miramunt, Cal Ros - Càmping Cal Paradís, La Carral, Les Corts de Biosca ### Crafts & Design (Artesania i Disseny) - Alea Joieria Botànica, Ensabona't, Laura de Castellet - Lluerna Arquitectura, Porta Disseny ### Social Initiatives (Iniciativa Social) - L'arada Creativitat Social - Raiels Associació Amics de la Torre de Vallferosa ### Landscape & Nature (Paisatge) - La BaCiCleta, Parc de les Olors de Claret - Sàmara Natura, Tirantmilles ### Local Products (Producte local) - Antiga Casa Magí, Biolord, Celler Masia Tonicoll - Ca la Cesca, Dolcevita, dpagès, Espai René - Formatgeria El Miracle, La Fornera, La Petita Granja de Claret - Molsa-Toleràncies, Molí de Bonsfills, Productes de Cal Palà - Riuverd, Torna Terra, Un pam de terra - Vinyes del Solsonès, Xai de Cal Puigpelat ### Restaurants - Cal Paradís, Restaurant El Miracle, Hostal Forn de Su - L'Hostal Nou, Roquerols ### Health Services (Salut) - Osteoioga Prades ## Digital Presence & Communication **Social Media:** Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Telegram **Online Store:** Direct access to local territory products **Publications:** Bi-annual magazine (18 issues to date) **Documentation:** Project reports and educational materials ## Support & Recognition ### Institutional Support - **Generalitat de Catalunya** - Regional government - **Dep. d'Empresa i Treball** - Business and Labor Department - **SEPE** - State Employment Service - **Turisme Solsonès** - Regional tourism board - **Consell Comarcal Solsonès** - Regional council - **Diputació de Lleida** - Provincial government ### Certifications - **Economia Social** - Social economy recognition - **Venda de proximitat** - Local sales certification ## Key Concepts **Territori de Masies:** Territory of farmhouses - representing traditional Catalan rural architecture and way of life centered around historic farmhouse settlements. **Baix Solsonès:** Lower Solsonès region - rural area in central Catalonia known for agriculture, traditional architecture, and cultural heritage. **Pagès/Pagesa:** Traditional Catalan term for rural farmer/agricultural worker, representing a way of life connected to the land. **Cooperativisme Rural:** Rural cooperativism - economic and social model based on mutual aid, democratic participation, and sustainable local development. ## Mission & Values - **Cultural Preservation** - Maintaining traditional ways of life and rural heritage - **Economic Viability** - Creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities - **Environmental Stewardship** - Protecting landscapes and promoting ecological practices - **Social Cooperation** - Building solidarity and mutual support networks - **Territorial Identity** - Strengthening local identity and sense of place ## Innovation & Sustainability - **Agroecological Production** - Organic and sustainable farming practices - **Circular Economy** - Local production and consumption cycles - **Energy Transition** - Collective renewable energy initiatives - **Cultural Tourism** - Responsible tourism that benefits local communities - **Digital Cooperation** - Online platforms for rural economic development --- *Reference compiled from https://www.territoridemasies.cat/ - Last updated: 2024* *Note: Original website content in Catalan*