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Beschreibung
A young permaculture farm located in the foothills of the Chirripó volcano in Costa Rica. Good place for relaxing and observing nature. The farm is not too far from a small pueblo so there is plenty of Costa Rican culture. We aspire to have an esticaly pleasing and productive farm as a demonstration for local population.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
There are opportunities for Spanish language learning and experiencing rural Costa Rican culture. Exchange organic gardening techniques and think about permaculture. Posible community tree planting activities.
Arbeit
Landscaping design and implementation : Since this is a young endeavour design ideas in landscaping with edibles in the tropics would be a valuable assistance. Example of work would be discussing landscaping options. leading the implementation of layout. Mapping out plants. Work in the propagation shed propagating plants, improving germination/ emergence rates. pruning and shaping plants and of course weeding.
Organic gardening, permaculture :
design and implementation: This is a permaculture farm so help in permaculture based design for the pastures and orchards as well as relaxing spaces would be a valuable assistance. Help in implementing these designs., layout of plants, planting and weeding are all part of the job.
This is a productive farm with a minimum income goal. We currently have goat milk products , and some fresh produce, dehydrated fruits and herbs. Help with production, Ideas for marketing, product development are all welcome.
Major projects under contemplation.
Upgrading the Rancho. This requires artistic, eco-building, interior design, and landscaping inputs. The goal is to have a unique and comfortable place to meet, stay and learn.
Documenting the bio-diversity of the farm: This project will contribute to the national bio-diversity, and the learning goals. We will take images and identify the flora and fauna of the farm as well as creating information signs on the significant species.
Grafting: This is to make a living fence and to create delicious citrus fruits.
Major landscaping design and implementation Improvements to the pond.
Bio-gas construction is completed. Inputs to design and implementation would be appreciated.
Developing a community based tourism project is also on the agenda.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Fließend
Deutsch: Gute Kenntnisse
Persian (Farsi): Gute Kenntnisse
Französisch: Grundkenntnisse
Unterkunft
Separate guest house on the property for a couple or single person. Solar power, water from spring, with all the comforts including hot water and kitchen. Fresh food from farm when possible. You prepare your breakfast and dinner in your guest house and lunch with us at the house.
Was noch ...
People are friendly. We get our raw sugar locally produced and one can visit and learn about this process. We have a lady that makes famous tamales on a wood stove and one can visit there and learn with her. Horses and hiking both on the farm and off. Local horse shows and small festivals. There is bus service to the city and the beach.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have relatively good point to point internet both at the house and the workaway spot.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
The road to the farm is rugged and particularly in the rain it requires 4 wheel drive.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Well behaved dogs. (We have chickens sheep and goats which are free range so /.... good behavior is a must).
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Minimum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (13)
The time on the finca was adventurous (getting the goat out of the ditch, looking for goats, running after the little Zug so that it doesn't steal any milk...) and went by in a flash. Sophia… read more
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Korrekte Angaben im Profil:
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Kultureller Austausch:
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Kommunikation:
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The time on the finca was adventurous (getting the goat out of the ditch, looking for goats, running after the little Zug so that it doesn't steal any milk...) and went by in a flash. Sophia… read more
It was hard but rewarding work. We felt we learnt so much from the experience and left with a much greater knowledge of food cultivation and Costa Rican culture.
The guest house was beautiful, it had an amazing view of the valley in the morning and sunsets in the evening. We loved relaxing here… read more
The landscape is beautiful, the house is very comfortable and the workers Diego y Dago are such nice Costarician people from who you can learn about
I Highly recomend this place for people who… read more
I felt welcomed by all the people that work on the finca, right from the very start.
Sophia has extensive knowledge of agriculture and permaculture, and was always happy to answer any questions I had. I feel like I learnt a lot.
There was a large variety of jobs and… read more
