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Description
Hola! We are Justin and Paulina and our farm is an off the grid regenerative permaculture farm located in the Diamante Valley of Costa Rica; a lush jungle valley with an abundance of rivers, waterfalls, flora, and fauna. Our farm project started 3 years ago when we found this little slice of paradise, completely raw land with no electricity, no shelter, and no running water. Slowly, with a lot of sweat, sacrifice and whole lot of dedication we are finally seeing it take off!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will learn a variety of farming skills,
Compost and soil making, and organic gardening techniques. They will also be learning animal systems and care. If motivated enough our volunteers can even become fluent Spanish speakers! They will also be learning how to cook wholesome fresh plant based meals.
Help
Currently we are growing and distributing our own organic coffee, we have a cow tribe of 7 cows which we are rotationally grazing though pastures. We also milk our cows and make raw cheeses & dairy products.
We have a chicken gang of more than 30 chickens that produce about 10+ eggs a day. We also have a nursery with over 50 exotic fruit trees. Our volunteers will help with daily farm chores which include: moving & milking cows, making cheese, feeding chickens, nursery care, planting, potting, transplanting, harvesting, cooking and more, all while enjoying the beautiful scenery of one of the tallest waterfalls in the country!
Our farm borders a river so after a hot day of work you can enjoy the cool healing waters of the Diamante river. The waterfall is a 30 minute hike from the farm and it is an unbelievable experience! In return for the help we will provide breakfast and dinner (we usually just snack for lunch) the meals are wholesome plant based meals, we do eat eggs and dairy with the occasional chicken and beef.
We are in the process of building a learning and healing sanctuary in which we will be teaching healing modalities such as yoga and meditation, therefore we are looking for people who are on a spiritual path or open to learning. Our farm is centered on love, kindness, and compassionate living and we are looking for individuals who are looking to live their life based on these principles.
We are striving to live a harmonious peaceful life so we do not take anyone who is on “party” mode. We don’t allow smoking cigarettes on the farm (unless it’s natural grown tobacco) & we do not allow excessive drinking on the farm. We also ask you keep trash to a minimal.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Having lived in 8 different countries I find language so beautiful in all of its different tones and rhythms. I would love to explore and learn more languages.
Accommodation
At the moment we are building our first structure so we are currently camping. We will be providing a tent, mattress, bedding, and pillows. We have been camping for the last 2 years so we have made the space pretty accommodating with a roofed in area to set up your tent. The area is equipped with an outdoor kitchen and very beautiful compost toilets and showers.
What else ...
The Diamante Valley in Costa Rica is a magnet for people who want to live in more consciously and in harmony with Mother Earth. There is never ending amount of activities, retreats, and things to do in the area; ranging from cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dances, to surfing and hiking. The closest city to the farm is called San Isidro and it is about 40 minutes from the farm. There is an efficient bus system that can take you to and from the city, also local ride share groups make transportation anywhere pretty easy. The coast surf town of Dominical is also 40 minutes away and easy to get to via bus or ride share.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starlink, it’s been pretty good so far so I believe wifi won’t be a problem if you are a digital nomad.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
