Help us on an organic family farm surrounded by nature in Savegre de Aguierre, Costa Rica

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  Description

  Hey there! We’re Erez and Tali, an Israeli couple in our early 40s—husband and wife, best friends, and a superhero team with our 2 dog-kids and 7 cat-kids. 🐶🐱
  
  We’re on a mission to bring Erez’s dream to life: building a self-sustainable, organic, eco-conscious off-grid farm community in the beautiful village of Santo Domingo de Savegre, Costa Rica. Our 30-acre farm sits along the Savegre River, right on the edge of the Savegre Nature Reserve.
  
  Our Journey So Far
  When we bought it, this was just overgrown grassland. Since then, we've been working tirelessly to turn it into a cozy, growing haven. By now we have a place that's comfy, but still very much a work in progress. Our main living area, The Bodega, is a shared open-air space with an indoor/outdoor kitchen, gas amenities, a washing machine, compostable bathroom, hot shower, reliable Wi-Fi, and fans to keep us cool.
  
  **What We’ve Built (So Far!):**
  🌿 Two vanilla plantations
  🍌 Banana & plantain groves
  🍊 A budding fruit orchard
  🥦 A unique greenhouse for organic veggies
  🐓 A free-range chicken coop
  💧 Two handmade lagoons & an island (Erez named it *Tali’s Island of Love* 💕)
  
  Our goal is to grow our own organic food while regenerating the land, upcycling materials, and creating a self-sustaining farm community. But for now, it’s just the two of us—working hard, learning as we go, and realizing that extra helping hands (especially those with experience) would be a game-changer!
  
  Where You Come In 😊
  We’re looking for **either a couple or a single person, it could be 3 people but they'll all have to share the same tent space. Must be hands-on, enthusiastic, with a participant state-of-mind, ready to help with any farm task necessary** who want to be part of building an organic ecovillage farm. No kids, no pets, sorry!
  
  We currently have **1 giant 5 meter tent that could house from 1 - 3 people comfortably, with a **1-week stay** as the ideal time frame—long enough to make a real impact, but not so long that it feels too isolated. If you're interested in a longer stay, let’s chat and see what works once you get here! (Read more below in the "About the Living Space" section).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will experience simple village life, enjoy the silence of living in nature, and do something that you enjoy while helping us in our adventures. There is also a waterfall and a lagoon nearby where you can swim on your off hours and we are on the Savegre river so you can go fishing or swimming, enjoy hiking or birdwatching, or simply exploring the nature around the village to get a better feel of Costa Rican life.

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  Help

  **Who We’re Looking For**
  We’re not just looking for volunteers, we’re looking for **Participants**. The perfect fit? Someone proactive, hands-on, and creative, who thrives on collaboration, open communication, and getting things done. If you love the idea of **building something meaningful from the ground up**, enjoy a **nature-immersed, off-grid lifestyle**, and believe in **sustainable, upcycled living**, we’re on the same wavelength! (Think *Captain Fantastic* meets Costa Rica 😉).
  
  **What to Expect**
  We want you to get the most out of your stay, so we’ll plan together—balancing work, rest, and fun based on the weather and your interests. Ideally, we work **5 hours a day, 5 days a week** (but if you’re eager for more, we’d love the extra hands!). Expect to be involved in all aspects of farm life, everything we do here is part of the daily rhythm.
  
  **⚠️ Important Update ⚠️**
  Right now, we’re in an **intensive work phase**—fast-paced and hands-on. If you’re looking for a relaxed, leisurely experience, this **isn’t the right fit**. Please apply only if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves. **Thank you!**
  
  **Skills We Need Most (Priority Given to #1 & #3)**
  
  **1️⃣ Builders, Welders, Woodworkers & Carpenters** 🛠️🔨
  Got experience with wood, metal, cement, or construction tools? We upcycle A LOT of materials and could really use someone who knows how to **build furniture, structures, and functional farm setups**.
  
  **2️⃣ Holistic Medicine / Massage / Acupuncture** 🌿💆‍♂️
  Erez is a certified acupuncturist & masseuse, but his back needs some TLC! If you’re skilled in **massage, acupuncture, or holistic medicine**, we’d be incredibly grateful for your help.
  
  **3️⃣ Gardeners & Green Thumbs** 🌱🪴
  Love mowing the lawn or getting your hands in the dirt? We need a lot of help mowing the grass, as well as pruning, weeding, planting, and maintaining the various plantations and raised beds.
  
  **4️⃣ Artists** 🎨🌿
  If you have a creative touch, we’d love for you to **bring art to our space**! Send us samples of your work first so we can see if it fits our vision.
  
  **5️⃣ Cleaning & Household Help** 🧼🍽️
  If you love keeping things tidy and don’t mind washing dishes or sweeping up, you’d be a lifesaver in our big, busy household!
  
  **6️⃣ Chicken Coop Caretakers** 🐓🥚
  Tali’s not a fan of chickens, so it’s all up to Erez—and he needs help! We have 100+ chickens, quails, and ducks that need daily feeding, cleaning, and egg collecting.
  
  **Join Us!**
  We’re excited to share this journey with like-minded, passionate people. Let’s **build, create, and grow** something incredible together! 🌿💚

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Hebrew: Fluent
  Russian: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  **PLEASE NOTE** 🚨
  We can only accommodate **between 1 - 3 people at a time who will all share the same tent**. You will have your own private kitchen, bathroom and shower (cold water only for now, sorry).
  
  **About the Living Space 🏡**
  We currently have **1 giant 5 meter tent that could house from 1 - 3 people comfortably, with a **1-week stay** as the ideal time frame—long enough to make a real impact, but not so long that it feels too isolated. If you're interested in a longer stay, let’s chat and see what works once you get here!
  The tent includes actual real beds with posturpedic mattresses and we provide bed sheets/blankets/pillows/towels. Please bring your own eco-friendly toiletries.
  We ask that you **keep your space clean and safe** (no food/drink/smoking is allowed inside of the tent) and return it to its original tidy state before you leave.
  You will have your own private kitchen, bathroom and shower (cold water only for now, sorry).
  There's a small outdoor fireplace as well.
  Our home is **very much a shared space**, with two bathrooms (one for us, one for guests), a communal kitchen, and frequent visits from our construction team as they build around us. **Privacy is minimal**, and due to the open-air design, there’s little soundproofing—just so you know what to expect!
  
  **Wi-Fi?** ✅ Yes! We’ve got **Starlink**, so the internet is fast and reliable.
  
  **Food & Drink 🍉🥦**
  
  We provide basic food items (rice, beans, condiments, coffee, etc). There is a grocery store just a few minutes walk from the farm, and the vegetable guy arrives every Friday so you can buy fresh veggies and fruit off his truck.
  We currently don't have a car, but when we do you're welcome to ride into town with us to shop for whatever you need.
  
  IMPORTANT:
  🚫 **Very strict No alcohol or drugs** policy on our farm. Please respect our farm’s drug-free environment. Thank you.
  
  **Laundry 🧺**
  
  We can gladly help you with your laundry. You can hand it Tali and she will help. Before you give it to us please make sure that you have only clothes inside the laundry bag and don't forget anything in the pockets.
  
  **Personal Hygiene & Bathrooms 🚿🚽**
  Please bring eco-friendly toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.), as our sewage system is compostable and needs to stay chemical-free.
  
  Our bathrooms are compostable, so nothing goes into the toilet—not even toilet paper! Trash bins are provided for disposal. Thanks for helping us keep our system running smoothly! 🌿♻️
  
  **Getting Around 🚗**
  We’re 13 km from the main highway, so plan your arrival with us in advance.
  
  We’re excited to welcome you to our little slice of paradise! 🌿💚 Let’s build, grow, and create something amazing together!

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  What else ...

  We are located roughly 1 hour away from the nearest hospital and the only medical assistance we have on site is very basic (just band aids and iodine), so if you know that you might need any medications, or if you're allergic to anything, please take care to pack it for yourself.
  We have 2 large dogs and 7 cats who roam the farm freely so if you're allergic to cats or dogs this might not be a good fit.
  We currently don't have a car so won't be able to help you with transportation, but we can gladly recommend local buses or taxis if you need to arrange for transport.
  Please make sure to have closed shoes/boots since you'll need to work in the field and it often rains and it's muddy.
  It's a good idea to bring a mix of clothes that'll fit very hot weather (during the day) and chilly weather (at night).

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Starlink wifi

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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