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Last replied
7 Apr 2025
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Description
We are couple in the process of solidifying our own agroecological project for over 10 years now. We have bachellor degrees in Management of Natural Resources and complemented studies in Organic Farming School. The farm is located in a southern mountain, only 13 km away from downtown San Jose, it is a rural area with a dry climate where we have 1 hectare (10,000 square meters) of land.
Projects
Fermented compost
Organic agriculture on raised beds (association, rotation, diversification)
Ancient varieties of chickens
Ecological dry toilets
Conservation areas
Botanical extracts & mineral broths
Open pollinated Seed conservation and selling
Seedlings
Educational tours
Rural tourism
Currently we dedicate the farm exclusively to seed production and own a seed company.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our main benefit for volunteers would be if they are really interested in getting to learn about agroecology and integrated systems, we are very open in sharing all our experiences.
We always try to give a good culinary experience as well, cause we love eating tasty food!
We also have very good knowledge about the geography of Costa Rica so if volunteers want to travel, we can recommend different places for alternative rural tourism and other great volunteer programs. if you are travelling costa rica this is a good place to start cause its in the central valley, it can be a rural/urban journey.
Help
We have many projects and activities going on but basically volunteers have one fixed job: feeding the animals in the morning and afternoon. In between, they help us out: making compost, cleaning, preparing the soil, weeding, planting, spraying the crops with organic fertilizers and other preventive methods, irrigating, harvesting, building, planting and taking care of trees and ornamentals, helping out with groups of students.
STAYING AND LOOKING AFTER THE FARM AND DOGS while we are not there on very busy days or specific activities, is extremely helpful and important for us, amongst many many many other tasks.
VOLUNTEERS ARE EXTREMELY VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT FOR OUR FARM, your help is highly appreciated, cause being a dedicated farmer is serious buisness.
MINIMUM & MAXIMUM STAY IS 2 WEEKS
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Depending on the day, we pick up volunteers at Plaza del Sol, Curridabat, (8km away from downtown San José) or at Ferreutil in Higuito town, Desamparados, which is very near from the farm (13km away from downtown San José)
WITH NO EXCEPTION, WE ACCEPT ONLY COUPLES due to the dynamics, it works better for us!
Currently our financial situation is limited as we are constantly investing to make the project grow, also Costa Rica is an expensive country and the cost of living is very high, thats why we recieve volunteers that are willing to share equally the expenses for food,
OPTION 1
*we ask for a $7 per per person per day fee*
WE DONT GAIN ANY PROFITS FROM THIS FEE
We provide good quality food and portions.
We share all food equally and alternate the cooking and washing dishes chores.
**VERY IMPORTANT: we need people with good basic and creative cooking skills**
OPTION 2
**Another option is that volunteers can bring they own food and cook in their cabin**
We offer a very very cool wood cabin, nice conditions. Volunteers have their own private room with queen bed, 1 table & 2 chairs, hot water shower, fridge, private dry toilet and WIFI.
PLEASE, we need volunteers that have great INITIATIVE and willing to work hard, responsible, organized, very clean and respectful of independent spaces, cause we share a lot of common areas.
PLEASE, only apply to the farm if you are really interested in what we do and hope to learn and exchange agroecology knowledge.
We live out in mountain conditions, not extreme wilderness but there are spiders, insects ect....
What else ...
On their time off, volunteers usually take hikes up the mountain, 15 min away there are great viewpoints of the whole central valley. There are many places to relax, read, enjoy and excercise in the farm or in the surroundings.
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET IS 3 KM AWAY BY FOOT, so please make sure you bring your personal provisions and snacks if you want.
We use a special biogarden which cleans and depurates the shower systems that cant have heavy chemical substances, so we provide biodegradable soap and shampoo!
We are always open to help volunteers out with what they need!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 231663338266
Feedback (47)
25 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ellen & Carver) for host
Gabriel and Mima are some high quality humans. So far, of the work exchanges we’ve done, this is our favorite, hands-down. Gabriel is very passionate about what he does and always shares the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of every task. We learned a lot from him. They are both is a super kind souls, and we had a ton of really great conversations. The only… read more
22 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carlota & Borja) for host
muchas gracias por todo!! nuestra experiencia fue increíble, aprendimos muchísimo sobre la fincas ecológicas y un nuevo modelo de negocio.
gabriel y mima son personas increíbles, con las que compartimos muchas charlas y buenos momentos. Siempre dispuestos a ayudar y a darnos los mejores consejos sobre Costa Rica.
muchas gracias por todo y… read more
gabriel y mima son personas increíbles, con las que compartimos muchas charlas y buenos momentos. Siempre dispuestos a ayudar y a darnos los mejores consejos sobre Costa Rica.
muchas gracias por todo y… read more
1 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maria & Vincent) for host
Our first experience on workaway was amazing.
Thank you Gabriel and Mima for sharing with us all your knowledge, it’s so precious. We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful finca. We’re already missing you, the dogs, the chickens and your amazing food!
See you :)
Thank you Gabriel and Mima for sharing with us all your knowledge, it’s so precious. We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful finca. We’re already missing you, the dogs, the chickens and your amazing food!
See you :)
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25 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ellen & Carver) for host
Gabriel and Mima are some high quality humans. So far, of the work exchanges we’ve done, this is our favorite, hands-down. Gabriel is very passionate about what he does and always shares the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of every task. We learned a lot from him. They are both is a super kind souls, and we had a ton of really great conversations. The only… read more
22 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carlota & Borja) for host
muchas gracias por todo!! nuestra experiencia fue increíble, aprendimos muchísimo sobre la fincas ecológicas y un nuevo modelo de negocio.
gabriel y mima son personas increíbles, con las que compartimos muchas charlas y buenos momentos. Siempre dispuestos a ayudar y a darnos los mejores consejos sobre Costa Rica.
muchas gracias por todo y… read more
gabriel y mima son personas increíbles, con las que compartimos muchas charlas y buenos momentos. Siempre dispuestos a ayudar y a darnos los mejores consejos sobre Costa Rica.
muchas gracias por todo y… read more
1 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maria & Vincent) for host
Our first experience on workaway was amazing.
Thank you Gabriel and Mima for sharing with us all your knowledge, it’s so precious. We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful finca. We’re already missing you, the dogs, the chickens and your amazing food!
See you :)
Thank you Gabriel and Mima for sharing with us all your knowledge, it’s so precious. We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful finca. We’re already missing you, the dogs, the chickens and your amazing food!
See you :)
2 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Guadalupe & Agustín) for host
Gabriel y Mima nos recibieron en su hermosa finca y nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Fue una semana llena de aprendizajes sobre el funcionamiento de los cultivos y la recolección y obtención de semillas. Nos sentimos siempre muy cómodos, dormimos en una cabaña con ducha y baño privado. La comida durante toda la estadía fue excelente,… read more
10 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Our experience was just great! Mima and Gabriel are two very inspiring, amazing people with a big dream coming true that taught us lot and let our wish to start an own little farm grow, also they have a warm heart and three lovely dogs that surround you all the time if you let them :)
The location of the farm is really nice and you get to see all… read more
The location of the farm is really nice and you get to see all… read more
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)
Nico and Nadia are a wonderful and loving couple with a great disposition; we became good friends! thank you guys for all your help!! We recommend them eyes closed to any host.
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
We had the great privilege of finding this volunteer that definitely changed our lives forever. If you are looking for a place to connect and develop your level of consciousness, this is definitely your place. Thank you Gabriel & Mima for being so generous and constantly sharing all your knowledge of land management and all kinds of fertilizers… read more
11 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marijana & Darko)
Mariana and Darko were very helpful around the farm, always willing to give out a hand!! thank you guys specially for looking after the farm and dogs!! have a beautiful journey!
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marijana & Darko) for host
We spent two weeks here. The environment is nice and peaceful. Mima and Gabriel are excellent hosts always ready to help and easy to talk to. You can learn a lot from them - about plant species, gardening, ecology, sustainability and a lot more. What impressed me was that made everything on the farm by themselves. Plus they have three amazing dogs… read more
11 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marius & Lisa)
Marius and Lisa were wonderful volunteers, very calm, helpful and easy going! thank you guys so much for all your help around the farm!! Super recommended!!
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marius & Lisa) for host
We had two amazing weeks at Gabriel and Mima farm! Gabriel and Mima were very warming and wonderful persons who made our stay very comfortable. Our main tasks were to feed the animals, harvest and seed different kinds of vegetables and prepare every 2nd meal. We totally recommend staying at the farm and meeting Gabriel, Mima, the farm, the dogs… read more
11 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlène & Cyril)
Maru y Cyril son unas personas hermosas e increíbles, con un gran sentido de respeto, colaboración y un deseo enorme de aprender y absorber experiencias nuevas. No podemos decir más que se convirtieron en unos muy buenos amigos, un abrazo enorme!! Gracias por toda su valiosa ayuda chicos....disfruten su viaje!!
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marlène & Cyril) for host
Nuestro primo Workaway fue una experiencia inolvidable para nosotros !
La finca esta muy linda, Gabriel y Mima hicieron un atmosfero muy paisible y respectueuse del ambiante. Alimentamos los animales y ayudamos a diferente trabajo en la finca. Gabriel y Mima estan muy pacientes y pedagogicos para apprendernos muchas cosas.
Muchas gracias a… read more
La finca esta muy linda, Gabriel y Mima hicieron un atmosfero muy paisible y respectueuse del ambiante. Alimentamos los animales y ayudamos a diferente trabajo en la finca. Gabriel y Mima estan muy pacientes y pedagogicos para apprendernos muchas cosas.
Muchas gracias a… read more
10 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian & Roseanne)
Thank you for that beautiful feedback. More important than your help around the farm, was your valuable friendship, deep, simple, funny, emotional, honest extensive conversations....we learned a lot of significant things from you guys, life in general, farming, culture and so on..... and we are truly hoping we can see each other sometime… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ian & Roseanne) for host
Where to start.
First let me say that our visit and exchange here was beyond what we could have hoped for.
This was our first Work-away experience and it feels funny to give it five stars without anything to compare it too, but I don't think I could imagine a more fulfilling experience. We are a couple, traveling with our 16 year old son, and a… read more
First let me say that our visit and exchange here was beyond what we could have hoped for.
This was our first Work-away experience and it feels funny to give it five stars without anything to compare it too, but I don't think I could imagine a more fulfilling experience. We are a couple, traveling with our 16 year old son, and a… read more
10 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Melisa & Pedro)
Melissa y Pedro son voluntarios realmente memorables. Tienen un entusiasmo por las cosas increíble y un excelente sentido común, siempre estaban dispuestos a echar una mano e interesados en todas la actividades que se realizaban. De verdad, les agradecemos enormemente su disposición chicos, un abrazo grande y son bienvenidos cuando quieran!
(Excellent)
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Melisa & Pedro) for host
Muchísimas gracias Gabriel y Mima por esta experiencia!! Pasamos en la finca 15 días compartiendo con los chicos, las perrillas hermosas y toda la gente que forma parte de este proyecto.
Creemos que son realmente un ejemplo de vida, trabajo y esfuerzo, y una gran inspiración para todos los que buscamos un cambio de vida hacia la… read more
Creemos que son realmente un ejemplo de vida, trabajo y esfuerzo, y una gran inspiración para todos los que buscamos un cambio de vida hacia la… read more
8 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Asa and Joshua!! thank you guys for everything, deep conversations about how to be as happy as possible.... good to know you enjoyed your stay and the farm work. Wish you all the best!!
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We stayed here for two weeks in december. We had no previous experience of farming at the moment and we learned a lot. Gabriel and Mima was very patient with us. Unfortunatly one of us got injured during one of our days of when hiking, so the last week only one and a half of us were able to Work. Our tasks consisted of feeding the animals,… read more
8 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martial & Anne)
We had a beautiful experience with you guys! a lot of interesting dinner conversations and extremely good workers. Your help was invaluable for us, really. Thank you for your motivating comments!!
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martial & Anne) for host
Sorry guys that it took us so much time to leave our feed back! For sure, we had such a great experience at the Farm! We learned a lot about agro ecology, organic farming and moreover about Costa Rica. Mima and Gabriel are very welcoming and kind. They are passionate about what they are doing. And moreover we shared the love for birding! Eating… read more
8 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne & Morgan)
Hello guys, you were simply amazing hard workers. Thank you so much for all your initiative and caring work around all the different activities!! super recommended!!
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anne & Morgan) for host
Thank you very much Gabriel and Mima. We enjoyed your farm. This is a very beautiful place. We liked the work, the food (you are very good cookers) and we liked your trust to take care the farm during 2 days. Your farm is a good discovery for our futur project. It was really interesting. Thank you.
20 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Remi & Judith)
Nice to know you guys had such a lovely experience! you are both very sweet and kind, thanks so much for everything!! Enjoy the rest of your journey!!!
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Remi & Judith) for host
Two wonderful weeks! unfortunately we did not have the chance to meet mima but we had a very nice time with gabriel. the food was nice, the job was nice, our room was nice and we learnt a lot about agriculture and the country of costa rica. Gabriel was very helpful to show us the best places to go in costa rica. He even introduced us to his family… read more
7 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kitty & William )
Kitty and Billy had a very intense stay with us cause it was extremely busy weeks while they were here. We have no words yo thank you guys... really. Always motivated and willing to help out, even at late hours!
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much, it means a lot to us! big hugs!!
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much, it means a lot to us! big hugs!!
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kitty & William ) for host
We stayed at the beautiful finca in the middle of September for two weeks, and it was such a great introduction to Workaway! Gabriel and Mima are warm, kind-hearted, passionate people, and we are so lucky to have shared in their dream. The help was varied- shoveling horse plop for the worm compost, harvesting and washing vegetables for the… read more
27 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & James)
Emily & James aré a wonderful and sweet young couple, always ready to get their hands dirty! Thank you so much for all your valuable help guys!! We are very glad you enjoyed your stay!!
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emily & James) for host
Gabriel and Mima are wonderful hosts! This was our first work away and we were welcomed with hugs and smiles. They taught us so much about the farm and we gained a deep insight about Costa Rica and it's environmental consciousness. We definitely recommend this work away! Also they are amazing cooks!
21 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Logan & Laura)
You guys would get 6 stars as well if it was possible!!
We have a very deep appreciation for everything you did around the farm, we are so happy to know you had a great experience. Thank you for all your beautiful comments, you guys are the best and we enjoyed your stay so much, you have an overwelming energy, very funny, smart and respectful… read more
We have a very deep appreciation for everything you did around the farm, we are so happy to know you had a great experience. Thank you for all your beautiful comments, you guys are the best and we enjoyed your stay so much, you have an overwelming energy, very funny, smart and respectful… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Logan & Laura) for host
If there were six stars we would give them that! Gabriel and Mima were the best! The work was the best! The food was the best! ;)
This was our first workaday experience and we couldn't have been more lucky to find. We met Gabriel at the Sunday market he sells produce at and helped pack up the materials and went back with him to the farm to meet… read more
This was our first workaday experience and we couldn't have been more lucky to find. We met Gabriel at the Sunday market he sells produce at and helped pack up the materials and went back with him to the farm to meet… read more
21 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (William & Hanna)
Thank you guys for all your incredible help and for sharing your experience with us!! William and Hannah are a remarkable young couple, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! the Maize is going very nice!! we will post the pictures on facebook soon!! big hugs from us!
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (William & Hanna) for host
It’s difficult to sum up our amazing experience in the farm with Gabriel and Mima. We stayed with them for the first two week of July 2017 and enjoyed ourselves a lot.
Mima and Gabriel are both gentle and will always be there if you have any question about the farm, the country or pretty much anything else. They are very knowledgeable about… read more
Mima and Gabriel are both gentle and will always be there if you have any question about the farm, the country or pretty much anything else. They are very knowledgeable about… read more
4 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina & Thomas)
Crsitina and Tom are a wonderful and bright young couple!! always always motivated and curious. Thank you so much for all your beautiful comments guys. Wish you all the best and you are welcome again anytime!!
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cristina & Thomas) for host
We feel very lucky to have been able to work on Gabriel and Mima's beautiful farm! They have truly thought out every aspect of their impact on the land and spend so much time and effort trying to produce and live as sustainably as possible. Gabriel and Mima are intelligent, kind people who have plenty of knowledge and experience to share with… read more
23 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina & Valentín)
Martina y Valentin!! una pareja muy agradable y especial, esperemos estén muy bien chicos! Gracias por toda la ayuda en la finca, especialmente con los grupos de estudiantes!! un abrazo enorme!
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Martina & Valentín) for host
Gabriel y Mima son excelentes anfitriones, muy acogedores y grandes personas. Pasamos muy buen tiempo con ellos. Su emprendimiento es muy bueno, bien organizado, hay mucho por aprender y mucho trabajo por hacer. Muy recomendable en el paso por Costa Rica, más si te interesa la agricultura orgánica y los proyectos independientes. Comida muy rica.… read more
23 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eduardo)
Eduardo & Eva are a very relaxed and warm couple. Thank you so much for all your HUGE help around the farm, we are very happy to know that we inspire you guys, the idea is to motivate volunteers always. Thank you for all your beautiful comments, hope you guys are well! by the way we miss all your great food and sweet cakes! Big hug!
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host
My girlfriend and I had the chance to do this workaway at the end of march for around 18 days.
The hosts, Gabriel and Mima, are really nice and generous people who were always willing to explain about organic farming and their project. It's a really inspiring project once it's oriented by their principles and values but at the same time is self… read more
The hosts, Gabriel and Mima, are really nice and generous people who were always willing to explain about organic farming and their project. It's a really inspiring project once it's oriented by their principles and values but at the same time is self… read more
5 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Hello Laura!! thanks so much for all your beautiful comments, we are soo happy to know you are starting your own project in Sardinia!! very cool to let us know we could motivate you and inspire you, thats the whole idea!
you were great help and very sweet, big hugs from costa rica!!!
you were great help and very sweet, big hugs from costa rica!!!
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Gabriel and Mima, you have been very inspirational to me... for your project, your way of living and for being such a loving couple! :green_heart: Your project is very well organised and incredibly interesting, it was amazing to see your passion and knowledge about organic agricolture and sustainable living. Thanks so much for having shared with… read more
4 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Milton)
Milton and Laura are very sweet and calm! Always willing to help and learn! We highly recommend them to any host!! Thanks for all your help guys!
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Milton) for host
We stayed at the Finca for two weeks during Christmas period. It was our first workaway experience and we had an amazing time there: Gabriel and Mima open their house and share e everything with us, even time with their family! We were lucky to have a full immersion into the tico culture and sustainable farming and living: the Finca itself work… read more
7 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Justin & Leigh Anna)
hey guys! thanks for the feedback! there is no words to tell you how grateful we are with you guys, you helped out with absolutely everything around here. Thanks for all the details and caring so much about everything, also your cooking was very very nice!! hope we can see you again someday!
We recommend these couple to any host, no doubt! be… read more
We recommend these couple to any host, no doubt! be… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Justin & Leigh Anna) for host
We originally planned on staying with Gabriel and Mima for 2 weeks but ended up staying for a month because we loved this workaway so much.
Our daily activities included feeding the animals, watering the seedlings, and making meals while our other activities were harvesting for the weekend markets, working at the farmers markets, weeding,… read more
Our daily activities included feeding the animals, watering the seedlings, and making meals while our other activities were harvesting for the weekend markets, working at the farmers markets, weeding,… read more
27 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (rubybox) for host
Gabriel and Mima are two very very beautiful, generous, kind and patient people and I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 weeks I spent volunteering with them. Their hardwork, dedication and passion for their farm was truly inspiring. I would highly recommend volunteering with them!
The help was meaningful and varied, and I enjoyed having a clear list of… read more
The help was meaningful and varied, and I enjoyed having a clear list of… read more
6 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (rubybox)
Ruby was such a hardworker around the farm, always willing to help out, very kind and sweet! we wish you the best ! big hugs!!
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kiah)
We just believe in actions and make a difference locally!! thank you for all your support and inspiring comments! Although Kaia was injured she helped out a a lot around the house and simple but very necessary daily jobs! Hope you get 100% well very soon!! You know you are welcome again anytime!!
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kiah) for host
It has been said that there are two kinds of people in this world.. people who sparkle & change it, and those who merely live in it.
Can you guess where these cool cats fit in?
Gabriel & Mima are a beautiful and inspiring couple. I felt like a queen staying with them, living on an amazing self sustainable farm with the peaceful surrounds… read more
Can you guess where these cool cats fit in?
Gabriel & Mima are a beautiful and inspiring couple. I felt like a queen staying with them, living on an amazing self sustainable farm with the peaceful surrounds… read more
25 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Zach)
Thank you so much for your beautiful feedback Zach! you are so layed back but at the same tireless when it comes to give out a hand! We are very proud of your interest to try out new food!! Good luck with the rest of your travel!!
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Zach) for host
I will never forget the 2 weeks spent living with Gabriel and Mima on there beautiful farm. I couldn't think of a better way to start off my travels in Costa Rica. They are so welcoming and caring, by the end I almost felt like a part of the family. I learned so much in that little time and really gained an appreciation for the simple things in… read more
25 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dimitri & Jennifer)
Jejeje thank you guys for everything!! we simply love people with your attitude, always willing to help and share. Thanks for all the talks and moments, we had a great time we will miss you too! We recommend them to any host FOR SURE, Jennifer is a great cook and Dim is an excellent field worker! Big hugs!
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dimitri & Jennifer) for host
All right Those 2 guys are just awesome , full of life , young , and creative. Mima is always smyling and so kind, Gabiel is a hardworker young crazy guy smart but not too much AHAH. They did all the work on a farm by hands !
They Both were workawayers before in their previous travel, so they know how to make you feel GREAT , the room is very… read more
They Both were workawayers before in their previous travel, so they know how to make you feel GREAT , the room is very… read more
3 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Sam)
Do you know the sound of an old, stylish, biodiverse, fully equipped, Combi Westfalia kind of vehicle travelling south-north direction coming from 1km away? Then you have it right in your parking lot and 2 huge walking smiles come out of it ready to give you memorable moments. Honest, loving, clever, knowledgeable, funny as hell, tirelessly… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Sam) for host
Do you know the sound of a unicorn's giggle? Have you ever surfed a kraken's wave? Do you know the feeling of jumping into a pool of peanut butter and then surrounding yourself with a pack of tiny corgi puppies? This is the experience here. :)
Mima and Gabriel are the two kindest, sweetest, earnest, hilarious, hard-working, helpful,… read more
Mima and Gabriel are the two kindest, sweetest, earnest, hilarious, hard-working, helpful,… read more
19 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jorien)
Thank you for your beautiful feedback Jorien! You know you are welcome again anytime. Hardworking, sweet and always willing to help out, we recommend her to any host!!
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jorien) for host
Gabriel y Mima are truly inspiring. As persons, as couple and as farmers! They have a beautiful light, loving and happy vibe. Their farm might be small, but has many interesting facets of which you can discover a lot in two weeks (we've learned about chickens, seeding, planting, harvesting, water systems, blender-bicicletas, fertilizers, different… read more
16 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mauricio & Dominique)
Chicos!! su ayuda fue incondicional, muchas gracias por toda la retroalimentación y experiencias maravillosas! personas de un espíritu muy lindo!! recomendados a cualquiera! un abrazo grande!!!
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mauricio & Dominique) for host
Una experiencia muy linda, super enriquecedora. Ellos son gente super amable, hospitalarios, y con mucho conocimiento para compartir. Siendo nuestra primer experiencia en Workaway con ellos, solo podemos darles las gracias....
24 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleonora & Janek)
Eleonora and Janeck are a nice, warm young couple. Their motivation to help out was tireless, always willing to learn and enjoy!! you guys were simply great, thank you so much! we recommend them to any host!!
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Eleonora & Janek) for host
We stayed with Gabriel and Mima for two weeks on our first WorkAway, and it was an experience that will be hard to beat! The variety on the farm meant that every day was different – we learnt to filter compost, harvest crops, and plant seeds under the careful guidance of Gabriel and Mima. Their attitude to WorkAway volunteers was one of our… read more
21 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Edward)
Emily and Edward were excellent volunteers!! Very helpful, kind and respectful. Curious about Costa Rica´s conservation programs, Overall we recommend them eyes closed to anyone, specially in wildlife conservation proyects!
(Excellent)
20 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Edward) for host
We had a fantastic time volunteering on Gabriel and Mima’s farm. They are great hosts and are keen to share their knowledge of agroecology and organic farming – we learned a great deal in the two weeks we spent there. The tasks we were given were nicely varied, ranging from simply watering and feeding their chickens to harvesting crops and helping… read more
25 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Francisco Javier & Sonia)
Curro & Sonia became real friends to us, we recommend them to anyone. Curro helped us enourmosly building up our webpage, he is very patient and skilled with programming!
un abrazo grande chicos
un abrazo grande chicos
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Francisco Javier & Sonia) for host
Staying with Gabriel and Mima was an awesome experience, they are creating a project that inspires, and it was created from nothing.
People staying there will learn a lot about the land, how recycling everything, the whole process from the seed until the sell of the product.
Even, their relatives are interested in the project and we could share… read more
People staying there will learn a lot about the land, how recycling everything, the whole process from the seed until the sell of the product.
Even, their relatives are interested in the project and we could share… read more
6 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (AmberMSavage)
Such a beautiful feedback!! thank you so much for all your help!! hope you guys are doing well and happy! big hugs!
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (AmberMSavage) for host
We had a fantastic 12 days with Gabriel and Mima! It was our fist WorkAway experience, and we were so grateful to our wonderful hosts for everything they taught and shared with us. In just under two weeks, we learned an unbelievable amount of practical skills (how they make their compost, how to make and apply organic liquid fertilizer, how to… read more
6 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rekymartha & Andrew)
Reky and Andrew, what can we say? we made 2 incredible friends, hope we can see each other again! huge hugs!
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Zahara)
Zaza and Jim are a very kind young couple! thank you so much for all your help, hope Jim is recovering well from his ankle!! big hugs from Costa Rica!
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex & Mark)
Thank you guys for all your valuable work here! we had a great time with you!!
Tuki Tuki!!!
Tuki Tuki!!!
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Mark) for host
Thank you Gabriel and Mima for such a wonderful and enriching experience!!
We spent two weeks at the finca in December and it really was 2 of the most enriching weeks we had on our travels. There is lots to learn and Gabriel and Mima were so passionate (and patient!) about teaching us about it. When we left not only did we know more about… read more
We spent two weeks at the finca in December and it really was 2 of the most enriching weeks we had on our travels. There is lots to learn and Gabriel and Mima were so passionate (and patient!) about teaching us about it. When we left not only did we know more about… read more
11 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hollie & THomas )
Tom and Hollie, thank you so much for this beautiful feedback! you guys helped us a great deal around the farm, specially on the inauguration day of the market and the writing of the UNILEVER contest! amazing and kind we highly recommend this couple to any host! big hugs
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hollie & THomas ) for host
Gabriel & Mima are fantastic hosts, kind, friendly, intelligent, and inspirational. They patiently explained any aspect of the farm and we could feel their love for the project and the importance of protecting the natural world shining through. We learnt so much from these guys and they also helped us with impromptu Spanish lessons. Their cute… read more
25 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Harumi) for host
Gabriel and Mima are the perfect host and our best friends forever.
Our time here is the most memorable highlight in our long journey.
Their project inspired us so much to create our own project.
We could learn a lot about organic farming and enjoy,smile,play together with Gabriel,Mima and their friendly family!
Surely we will meet again… read more
Our time here is the most memorable highlight in our long journey.
Their project inspired us so much to create our own project.
We could learn a lot about organic farming and enjoy,smile,play together with Gabriel,Mima and their friendly family!
Surely we will meet again… read more
18 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Harumi)
Harumi & Masa!
the sweetest, most grateful, hardworking, excellent cooks and respectful people!
we recommend these friends to anyone!
big hugs!
the sweetest, most grateful, hardworking, excellent cooks and respectful people!
we recommend these friends to anyone!
big hugs!
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Julie & Jonathan, what can we say? they were simply amazing. Helped us out so much, always willing to work and get projects done! We shared many experiences, hope we can see each other again! big hugs!
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host
Wow, where to start ? We had a wonderful stay here. I am not sure "wonderful" is even enough.
Gab and Mima are the sweetest, so interesting, and with so much to teach. The place is beautiful, far away from the town, in the freshness of the 1500m high cerro. The project is awesome on each on its three sides. The agroagriculture part is rich and… read more
Gab and Mima are the sweetest, so interesting, and with so much to teach. The place is beautiful, far away from the town, in the freshness of the 1500m high cerro. The project is awesome on each on its three sides. The agroagriculture part is rich and… read more
18 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate & Rafael)
Rafa & Katie were incredible people and volunteers!! wish you guys the best as well in all your projects! hope we can see you again someday!
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kate & Rafael) for host
Rafa and I had our first work away experience here and could not have enjoyed it more. Gabriel and Mima taught us a great deal and really inspired us for our own project. They have a lot of knowledge and amazing dedication. They were very generous and we really enjoyed meeting them and their family. We wish you all the best guys and are sorry… read more
5 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Catarina)
Catarina and Marcelo helped us so much looking after the place for some days (very trustworthy), and doing other important jobs around the farm. Hardworking, excellent cooks and very sweet, we recommend them to any farm!
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Catarina) for host
Mima and Gabriel are the most special people we met in Costa Rica. They shared with us a lot of knowledge and at the same time we exchange many experiences. They also helped us with the other programs in Costa Rica, which was a great help for us. The room is amazing, the house is so comfortable and the food... Omg... We prepared together… read more
19 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Marjorie & Clément)
Muchas gracias por toda su ayuda chicos!! saludos desde Costa Rica!
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Marjorie & Clément) for host
Hola !
Estuvimos con ellos durante unos 15 diás y fueron muy amables, atentos y nos enseño muchas cosas. Fue un placer venir en este lugar, este pequeño paraíso en la montaña, lejos del ruido de la ciudad ! Además tienen muchos proyectos muy interesantes en la finca, y ahora que este Wwoofing está acabado, seguimos sus actualidades con mucho… read more
Estuvimos con ellos durante unos 15 diás y fueron muy amables, atentos y nos enseño muchas cosas. Fue un placer venir en este lugar, este pequeño paraíso en la montaña, lejos del ruido de la ciudad ! Además tienen muchos proyectos muy interesantes en la finca, y ahora que este Wwoofing está acabado, seguimos sus actualidades con mucho… read more
19 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Angelo)
Andy & Ellie are warm positive hard working and incredible people, we learned many new things from them, music, raw food recepies ect.... we enjoyed our time with them, very pleasant! highly recommended!
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Angelo) for host
We spent 14 days at the farm and the experience was awesome. By far the best workaway experience we have had and one of the best experiences we have had in Costa Rica during the 2 months we have spent here.
The farm is excellent, very serene and peaceful and it is a joy to get away from all the tourist nonsense and get in touch with nature.… read more
The farm is excellent, very serene and peaceful and it is a joy to get away from all the tourist nonsense and get in touch with nature.… read more
25 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ornella & Oscar)
Ornella y Oscar
un pareja encantadora, excelentes ayudantes y con un espiritu muy amable!
fue muy lindo compartir con ustedes, recomendados a cualquiera!!
un abrazo enorme
un pareja encantadora, excelentes ayudantes y con un espiritu muy amable!
fue muy lindo compartir con ustedes, recomendados a cualquiera!!
un abrazo enorme
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ornella & Oscar) for host
Estuvimos alla en la finca por diez dias y fue una experiencia increible!!! Gab y Mima son una pareja lindissima y brillante con mucha sabiduria sobre el sustentable y la agroecologia. El lugar donde esta ubicada la finca es un paraiso y los productos deliciosos, sobre todo el kale! apprendimos muchissimo sobre differentes temas: biofermentos,… read more
28 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Asi & Raya)
Asi and Raya!!
incredible people, it was a real pleasure to share with them. So calm, sweet and hard working, we highly recommend them!!
incredible people, it was a real pleasure to share with them. So calm, sweet and hard working, we highly recommend them!!
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Asi & Raya) for host
We spent 10 days in the farm with Gab and mima, it was our first workaway. We had such an amazing experience, we are afraid of trying another because the standards our so high now! This farm is beautiful (better then in the photos..) we learned and shared a lot in a very nice and chilled atmosphere with This ticos who became real friends and… read more
6 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre & Camille)
Thank you very much for the feedback guys! you were simply incredible volunteers! hope we can see you again someday!
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Pierre & Camille) for host
We spent 8 days with Gabriel and Mima at the Finca and we had an amazing time there. Our work was VERY interesting. We learnt a lot. Mima and Gabriel are willing to teach you what they Know about gardening, medicinal plants, ...etc. The place is BEAUTIFUL and peaceful.
We highly recommend this work It was a GREAT experience.
We highly recommend this work It was a GREAT experience.
