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Sacred postpartum season in nature in Costa Rica

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a conscious family living in a beautiful, secluded natural area of Costa Rica, surrounded by waterfalls, rivers, cows, sheep, chickens, birds and you can hear the howler monkeys in the distance. Life here is simple, green and deeply connected to the land.

    We have hosted volunteers before (supporting retreats and family life in our last home in Tenerife), and those experiences were enriching. We are now entering a new chapter — late pregnancy and postpartum — and the rhythm of this exchange is slower, more intentional and sacred.

    From early April to mid-June, we are looking for one aligned person (or couple), maximum two at a time, minimum 2 weeks (longer stays prioritized), who feels genuinely called to support this season.

    ✨ This is not a tourism exchange.
    It is a calm, devotional and respectful environment.

    We especially value someone who:
    • Loves cooking nourishing vegetarian / whole-food meals
    • Can follow recipes with care and devotion
    • Feels joy in being of service
    • Is emotionally mature and self-responsible
    • Is comfortable in quiet, nature-based rhythms
    • Is open to Ayurveda or holistic postpartum care

    Massage skills or previous postpartum experience are a beautiful plus.

    You will stay in a room at separate large house on the property, offering privacy and autonomy for everyone.

    We are open to individuals, friends or conscious couples/families, as long as each adult remains fully responsible for themselves and their children. Due to the sensitive nature of this time, we cannot provide childcare support for volunteers’ children.

    We value responsibility and flow rather than counting hours. Tasks are simple but consistency and initiative are essential.

    What we offer in exchange:
    • A private stay in lush Costa Rican nature
    • Access to a unique, conscious family environment
    • Shared knowledge around doula work - supporting women throughout their lives, from menarche, natural gynecology, pregnancy, birth, to postpartum care. Also uterine healing, natural medicine.
    • Qi Gong, Taoist Bioenergetics and energy practices.
    (This will be easier if you are Spanish-speaking, but we are commited to sharing this knowledge after our sacred period, so everyone can be benefit)
    • Exposure to conscious pregnancy and postpartum care

    This is a space of mutual respect and inspiration. While this is not a therapy space for volunteers, those interested in these areas can learn, observe, and be inspired by holistic approaches

    We will schedule a video call before confirming, as alignment and mutual comfort are essential.

    If this resonates deeply with you, write to us sharing who you are, your relationship to cooking, and why this season calls you.

    With love,

    Eugenia
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    Somos una familia consciente que vive en una hermosa y aislada zona natural de Costa Rica, rodeada de cascadas, ríos, vacas, ovejas, gallinas, aves y, a lo lejos, se escuchan los monos aulladores. La vida aquí es sencilla, verde y profundamente conectada con la tierra.

    Hemos recibido voluntarios anteriormente (apoyando retiros y la vida familiar en nuestro último hogar en Tenerife), y esas experiencias fueron enriquecedoras. Ahora estamos entrando en una nueva etapa —finales del embarazo y posparto— y el ritmo de este intercambio es más lento, más intencional y sagrado.

    Desde principios de abril hasta mediados de junio, buscamos una persona (o pareja) alineada, máximo dos a la vez, mínimo 2 semanas (priorizamos estancias más largas), que se sienta realmente llamada a apoyar esta temporada.

    ✨ Este no es un intercambio turístico.
    Es un ambiente tranquilo, devocional y respetuoso.

    Valoramos especialmente a alguien que:
    • Le guste cocinar comidas vegetarianas o integrales nutritivas
    • Pueda seguir recetas con cuidado y dedicación
    • Disfrute ayudando
    • Sea emocionalmente maduro y responsable
    • Se sienta cómodo en ritmos tranquilos y naturales
    • Esté abierto a Ayurveda o a la atención holística posparto

    Se valorarán conocimientos de masaje o experiencia previa en posparto.

    Se alojará en una habitación en una casa grande separada dentro de la propiedad, lo que ofrece privacidad y autonomía para todos.

    Estamos abiertos a personas individuales, amigos o parejas/familias conscientes, siempre que cada adulto sea plenamente responsable de sí mismo y de sus hijos. Debido a la sensibilidad de estos momentos, no podemos ofrecer cuidado infantil para los hijos de los voluntarios.

    Valoramos la responsabilidad y la fluidez en lugar de contar las horas. Las tareas son sencillas, pero la constancia y la iniciativa son esenciales.

    Lo que ofrecemos a cambio:
    • Una estancia privada en la exuberante naturaleza costarricense
    • Acceso a un ambiente familiar único y consciente
    • Conocimiento compartido sobre el trabajo de doula: apoyo a las mujeres a lo largo de sus vidas, desde la menarquia, la ginecología natural, el embarazo, el parto y el cuidado posparto. También sanación uterina y medicina natural.
    • Qi Gong, bioenergética taoísta y prácticas energéticas.
    (Esto será más fácil si hablas español, pero nos comprometemos a compartir este conocimiento después de nuestro período sagrado para que todas se beneficien).
    • Exposición al cuidado consciente del embarazo y posparto

    Este es un espacio de respeto mutuo e inspiración. Si bien no es un espacio terapéutico para voluntarios, las personas interesadas en estas áreas pueden aprender, observar e inspirarse con enfoques holísticos.

    Programaremos una videollamada antes de confirmar, ya que la alineación y la comodidad mutua son esenciales.

    Si esto te resuena profundamente, escríbenos y cuéntanos quién eres, tu relación con la cocina y por qué esta temporada te llama.

    Con cariño,

    Eugenia

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Farming
    Drawing & painting
    Books
    Photography
    Performing arts
    Writing
    Plant care
    Music
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Mountain
    Beach
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    On top of what we have already share before, there is an Optional Community Activities
    Next to the property, there is a conscious community. Depending on when you arrive, you may have the opportunity to participate in some of their activities, including:
    Movement practices
    Permaculture and bioconstruction
    Spiritual circles and workshops
    (Participation is entirely optional and based on mutual agreement.)
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    Además de lo que ya hemos compartido, hay actividades comunitarias opcionales.
    Junto a la propiedad, hay una comunidad consciente. Dependiendo de su fecha de llegada, podría tener la oportunidad de participar en algunas de sus actividades, incluyendo:
    Prácticas de movimiento
    Permacultura y bioconstrucción
    Círculos y talleres espirituales
    (La participación es totalmente opcional y se basa en el acuerdo mutuo).

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host is looking for Au pair help.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Prepare special meals following Ayurvedic principles to support postpartum recovery
    Assist lightly with household rhythm and daily flow (cleaning, organizing)
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    Preparar comidas especiales siguiendo los principios ayurvédicos para apoyar la recuperación posparto.
    Ayudar ligeramente con el ritmo del hogar y el flujo diario (limpieza, organización).

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A room at separate large house on the property.
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    Una habitación en una casa grande separada de la propiedad.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You will have the opportunity to enjoy quiet contemplation, spend time with the animals, and take walks around the property. Nearby, there are waterfalls and rivers.

    About an hour by car, you can visit popular natural attractions such as hot springs, Arenal Volcano, Tenorio Volcano, Río Celeste, and hanging bridges.
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    Podrás disfrutar de la contemplación, de los animales, y de paseos alrededor de la propiedad. Muy cerca hay cascadas y ríos.

    A una hora en carro, encontrarás lugares turísticos y naturales como aguas termales, el volcán Arenal, el volcán Tenorio, Río Celeste y puentes colgantes.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Is good, at the house you will have a table and normal chair. Just I hope you dont need to work too much, so you can deeply immerse in this space. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Está bien, en casa tendrás una mesa y una silla normal. Solo espero que no tengas que trabajar demasiado para que puedas sumergirte en este espacio.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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