Share daily life and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica

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  Beschreibung

  NOW INTERVIEWING FOR APRIL/MAY/ JUNE , 2026 MAINTAINING FRUIT TREES, COFFEE, FOREST AND TRAILS
  
  ONE MONTH MINIMUM STAY. NO use of ALCOHOL or controlled substances.
  Welcome to our home and a paradise we have found which we like to share with other travelers. Our goal is to create a memorable experience and make new friends by tending the land to express ourselves as we get to know one another in meaningful relationships.
  
  WE HAVE 21 YEARS HOSTING EXPERIENCE AND HAVE CREATED A DETAILED PROFILE SO PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. Please note that Angel will be the host when Franklin is not on the property. Angel has worked with over 200 volunteers during the last 20 years. Franklin will not be available to drive to the market or other attractions in the area. However Uber is available and Angel will provide contact for taxi drivers and provide directions for local attractions.
  
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  English is spoken in the tourist areas however to live in Sarchi you will need an intermediate level of Spanish with the ability to communicate your needs and concerns to Angel and speak with others regarding transportation and making purchases in stores and restaurants. We require a one month minimum stay giving you time to understand better the cycles of planting and harvesting that are at the center of life on the farm.
  
  Recent volunteers have been excellent 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 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 as a tourist!! We do yoga and eat a healthy diet mostly vegetarian with attention to our impact on the environment.
  
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  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 ."
  
  “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 Angel as the full time employee.
  We are practicing conventional farming in a tropical environment. Growing a variety of tropical plants.
  There is no charge to stay and we will provide food from the farm for breakfast including oatmeal for cereal including raisins and peanuts.
  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.
  
  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.
  The volunteers prepare their meals in a fully equipped kitchen in the volunteer cabin.
  
  We accept volunteers of all skill levels but you need to be able to help outdoors for about 4 hours with breaks as needed. 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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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Natur

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Kultur

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Musik

  

  Geschichte

  

  Astronomie

  

  Architektur

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Sprachen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Fitness

  

  Gebirge

  

  Tanzen

  

  Wandern
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
  
  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,and 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.We are practicing conventional farming in a tropical environment growing a variety of tropical plants using permaculture practices.

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  Arbeit

  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, mulching coffee plants, taking 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 work alone after training.
  Bring long pants, long sleeve shirt, leather work gloves and sturdy hiking boots ( not readily available here)and a rain jacket. Bring a large brimmed hat or purchase locally made in Costa Rica ( $25)
  
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  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). The workday starts at 6am, a break at 9 am to eat and ------ on most days -- we return from 10 to 11 . We may amend the schedule if there are storms.
  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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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Spanisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  we speak Spanish on the farm
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  Unterkunft

  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 for hand wash and a machine for one load a week.
  There are few mosquitos however bring a net if you wish.
  We provide bedding but not towels or washcloths.
  Easy access to the airport by bus or one hour by car.
  SARCHI is three kilometers accessible by taxi and by Bus ,however with inconsistent schedules.
  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.
  
  Internet is available from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and other times when requested.

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  Was noch ...

  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,peanuts and raisins for the breakfast, and seasonal fruit from the farm..Please be prepared to cook your meals.
  
  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.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  2 chickens (1 Jahr)

  eats bugs and produces eggs

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