Experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica

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  Description

  21 YEARS HOSTING EXPERIENCE .WE HAVE CREATED A DETAILED PROFILE SO PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU.
  
  welcome to our home and a paradise we have found
  We love to travel and enjoy discovering new places and the history and culture of the people who live there.
  when we are at home we like to share with other world travelers. our goal is to create a memorable experience and make new friends. the work we do is a vehicle to express ourselves as we get to know one another in meaningful relationships.
  THREE WEEK MINIMUM STAY.
  Recent volunteers have been excellent people and those who stay for a month or more become very well connected to farm life and the natural rhythm we can experience by producing food for ourselves and the community. Our goal is to give an opportunity to create memories that will last our lifetimes.
  
  
  We are practicing conventional farming in a tropical environment. Growing a variety of tropical plants.
  We want you to communicate clearly during your visit and allow us to respond to your input and questions.
  
  most importantly we have fun!! Live in a country not be just a tourist!! We do yoga and eat a healthy diet mostly vegetarian with attention to our impact on the environment.
  
  NOTE: use of ALCOHOL or controlled substances will diminish your experience here and may pose a danger to yourself and others and therefore is not recommended.
  QUOTED FROM THE BOOK " GAVIOTAS" APRIL 2017
  " ( they are) People surviving as considerate sharing beings . no one demands anything of anybody except to get along with each other and work hard in cooperation. We do this simply because we love to!
  here we are driven by something different than competition . And we're content here. We try to exemplify dynamic humane coexistence."
  
  “A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life is based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.”
  – Albert Einstein
  We come together and we do our best with what we have and live by the Golden Rule.
  We are a working avocado, citrus and coffee farm with one full time employee.
  There is no charge to stay and we will provide food from the farm . We provide a cooked multigrain cereal including raisins and peanuts.which I will prepare at 9a.m. when I am here. We also serve fruit from the farm and from local markets along with fresh bread and banana cakes that we bake weekly( when I am here)
  At all times we provide the rice and beans and fresh food from the farm.The farm harvest available to everyone varies by season and includes pumpkin, squash, plantains, bananas, coffee(while our harvest lasts), ginger, herbal teas grown on the farm, avocados in season,mangoes in season, blackberries, passion fruit, star fruit, chayote , lemons,limes , oranges ,multiple varieties of citrus, some root crops and green beans. Most of the fresh produce requires harvest, planning and preparation by those who eat it. Fun if you like to cook.
  
  We personally consume almost no animal products and no processed items (packaged and multi ingredient)
  Volunteers who wish to consume these products can provide their own from the local markets. This includes sugar, oils,animal products, dairy products and eggs. Multi ingredient processed items such as cookies, crackers, chips and candy are not provided .
  
  The volunteers prepare their lunch and dinner in a fully equipped kitchen in the volunteer cabin.
  
  
  WE ARE PRODUCING AVOCADOS, CITRUS, PLANTAINS ,BANANAS, BLACKBERRIES, PASSION FRUIT, MANGOS,STARFRUIT, ALOE VERA, AND SOME SQUASH . WE PRODUCE LIMITED COFFEE.
  We accept volunteers of all skill levels but you need to be able to help outdoors for about 5 hours with breaks as needed. the weather can be hot at midday so be prepared with hat and long sleeve shirt. The work is sometimes strenuous however each individual will be asked to help within their comfort level. We generally have one to four volunteers however you may work alone .

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Culture

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Astronomie

  

  Architecture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Fitness

  

  Montagne

  

  Danse

  

  Randonnée
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  LIVE IN ANOTHER CULTURE , DEVELOP RESPECT FOR NATURE IN SOLITUDE , LIVE IN COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS
  
  Thrive in an environment intended for personal well being with an opportunity to develop personal skills related to sharing, farming, building, Spanish language and Costa Rican culture .
  Cultivate a deeper understanding of farming , care of trees,interaction in community.
  
  We definitely love to cook and eat and can show you how to prepare Costa Rican dishes.We make fermented foods, brew ginger ale and fresh herb teas.

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  Aide

  We accept MATURE volunteers of all ages to stay at the farm and help on daily projects such as planting, weeding, maintaining the farm and buildings, watering, processing worm compost.
  we are pruning and painting avocado trees, coffee plants, care of citrus , planting bananas and vegetable gardens and cleaning the trails .
  There will always be a member of the staff on site but often you may help independently.
  Bring long pants, long sleeve shirt, {leather work gloves and sturdy hiking boots ( not readily available here)}. you will need a large brimmed hat bring one or purchase locally made in Costa Rica ( $25)
  
  
  We are a farm where respect for nature is paramount. It is daylight at 5:30am and dark by 6 pm and we retire to our own cabin by 7 :30 pm ( this respects the schedule of all the residents).At about 7:30 we close the main gate each night. If you are not able to return by this time then let us know before 6 p.m. The workday starts at 6am, a break at 9 am to eat and ------ on most days ---------return from 10 to noon.HOWEVER we may amend the schedule to work two hours in the afternoon to avoid the heat or rain.
  You have the remainder of the day open but we request everyone help clean the common area inside and around the cabins and the main work-away kitchen .

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Débutant
  Italien: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  English, Spanish, beginner French, beginner Italian
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  Hébergement

  Safe, clean houses, and we share fresh food grown on the farm.
  Securing accommodations. take your time read everything ..... make sure this is where you want to be.................... ASK QUESTIONS.
  
  When accepted we ask that you update your travel plans to visit every two weeks. When you have a confirmed airline flight schedule we will hold a secure place for you. This may mean that we turn away other interested volunteers so please respect this system.
  
  The living quarters are separate from the main house. You will be responsible for all personal hygiene items and for items to keep your private and common space clean . Because you are sharing a kitchen and bathroom with others it is essential that you keep your area tidy and organized.
  
  You must be willing to dedicate time necessary to keeping your common living area clean inside and outside 5 hours a week is the minimum each volunteer will contribute to housekeeping sweeping, mopping, cleaning the kitchen after meals. When you arrive the cabin will be ready for occupancy. We ask that you leave the cabin as clean or better for others.
  Two cabins are available both have hot water showers; one is small with bedroom and bath, which accommodates a couple very nicely, the other is the shared main volunteer cabin which has the common kitchen and two bedrooms with double beds.
  The main cabin has a new gas stove,new refrigerator, a toaster oven, pressure cooker, serviceable cookware and a coffeemaker.
  
  RESPONSE TO RECENT QUESTIONS
  Arrive before 4 p.m. on your first day.
  You will provide your own kitchen dish soap, sponges, towels, and toilet tissue.
  Regarding laundry we have a basin/ pila for hand wash and a machine for one load a week.
  there are few mosquitos however bring a net
  We provide bedding but not towels or washcloths.

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  Autres infos...

  Costa Rica is a peaceful country with no army and we are a peaceful people living on a fertile farm with springs , a lake and a river.
  We are located in the mountains with a comfortable climate( no air conditioning or heater needed)
  When in season we share all of the food growing on the farm however you may elect to try a variety of tropical products grown outside the farm sold by the local vegetable vendors. We provide oats,and some mixed nuts and raisins for the breakfast, and seasonal fruit from the farm..Please be prepared to make lunch and dinner in your kitchen. We have community pot luck dinners some nights.
  
  PLEASE Send your birthdate with your initial inquiry so we will realize that you read the invitation and can celebrate if you are here at that time.
  
  There are herbs and medicinal plants growing on the property which we will show you how to use.
  Seasonally there are avocados, citrus( both these trees require use of chemical sprays),and year-round bananas and plantains( no spraying these) being produced. We have pumpkins and squash, beans and berries.
  
  SARCHI is three kilometers accessible by taxi and by Bus ,however with inconsistent schedules.
  
  RESPONSE TO RECENT QUESTIONS
  Internet is available from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and other times when requested.
  Easy access to the airport with bus nearby or one hour by car.
  I will send detailed directions before your arrival.
  If you arrive late get a room in Alajuela NEAR the airport or Hostel Mangifera in Grecia . San Jose is the opposite direction from Sarchi.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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