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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.Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
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.Arbeit
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 WEEKSGesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: FließendUnterkunft
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....Was noch ...
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!Etwas mehr Information
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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
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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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
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 :)
The location of the farm is really nice and you get to see all… 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
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
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
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much, it means a lot to us! big hugs!!
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
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
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
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
you were great help and very sweet, big hugs from costa rica!!!
We recommend these couple to any host, no doubt! be… 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
The help was meaningful and varied, and I enjoyed having a clear list of… 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
They Both were workawayers before in their previous travel, so they know how to make you feel GREAT , the room is very… read more
Mima and Gabriel are the two kindest, sweetest, earnest, hilarious, hard-working, helpful,… read more
un abrazo grande chicos
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
Tuki Tuki!!!
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
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
the sweetest, most grateful, hardworking, excellent cooks and respectful people!
we recommend these friends to anyone!
big hugs!
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
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
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
un pareja encantadora, excelentes ayudantes y con un espiritu muy amable!
fue muy lindo compartir con ustedes, recomendados a cualquiera!!
un abrazo enorme
incredible people, it was a real pleasure to share with them. So calm, sweet and hard working, we highly recommend them!!
We highly recommend this work It was a GREAT experience.