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Description
Hi, I'm Phil. We are located in the beautiful coffee region overlooking Costa Rica's central valley. We have a gorgeous 2 acre meditation garden made from part of our coffee plantation that features a river, 12 meditation benches, old growth manicured hedges, peat rock paths, flowers and fruit trees. I am interested in opening the meditation garden to events and would like help doing so.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers benefit from staying in an environment that is off the beaten path; therefore. they experience the real Costa Rica. Their host authored Costa Rica Now / Travel Live and Own in Paradise, and has almost 30 years experience living, building and working in Costa Rica,. I can guide and advise them about their future Costa Rica travels and what it takes to adapt to the Costa Rican lifestyle the locals live. Guests have an opportunity to improve Spanish skills, and learn about coffee farming, coffee milling and coffee processing as well as experience a permaculture environment.
Help
Fluent English for hospitality help and with computer/internet help. Spanish is a plus!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Beautiful studio or guest house when unoccupied. When occupied, Workawayers are provided a bedroom with a private bath and a private kitchen.
What else ...
We are located in the hills of San Isidro de Heredia, a region that produces some of Costa Rica's finest coffee. Our ranch has exquisite panoramic views of Irazu volcano, Turrialba volcano, Braulio Carrillo national park and the night time lights of San Jose. Close by things to do are La Paz Waterfall gardens, Zip lines, good local hiking as well and the village of San Isidro, which is only one mile away and has bus service and a variety of amenities. Taxis are quickly available and inexpensive. Uber is here and even cheaper.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet connection works great. We have two accounts in case one fails for whatever reason (lightening etc). Plenty of work space as well.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours daily and two days off.
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Beyond the gardens, and, more importantly, Phil is an amazing human being. Getting to know him more and… read more
The property is stunning, the first day we had to literally stop and sit to watch… read more
Working in such a lovely environment, being able to go for walks in nature, taste fruits off the trees, meditate and do yoga in the garden, watch the birds gliding overhead, witness incredible sunsets from the deck… read more
I stayed for more or less 2,5 weeks, building the website , teaching some yoga, giving some massages and doing some cooking.
Conversations were always interesting, I stayed in a beautiful little villa and had the option to go every day into the meditation garden to… read more
