Learn about permaculture and live like a local on an off grid farm in Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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  Description

  We are an organic place where you can live with a zero carbon footprint — a place created to care for nature, animals, and plants.
  Nestled deep in the tropical Costa Rican cloud rainforest, our off-grid farm is on the road to becoming self-sufficient and fully disconnected from the modern world 🌎. The nearest town is 7 km away, and all our energy comes from the sun and the wind. Our dream is to nurture and grow a vast forest, giving back to the land that sustains us.
  We’re a Costa Rican family carrying forward a local ecological project that supports a real movement in favour of nature 🌿. My parents have lived in this area for more than 50 years, and here, everyone is either a friend or family.
  
  We currently have an open position for a couple, available from March 14th to March 21st, and another from March 22nd to the end of the month🌍. If you meet the qualifications, please write to me asap and include all the reasons you have to apply!
  
  Our place is a living, evolving family dream — and we’d love for you to be part of it.
  We’re looking for two Eco Admin Workawayers to help with the day-to-day organisation of our project — a mix of light administrative tasks, helping with the farm, and caring for our friendly pets (3 beagles, two cats and 2 chickens). You’ll help keep our small community running efficiently while enjoying life in a peaceful, nature-rich environment.
  
  🌿What You’ll Do
  -🌱 Work on the organic and regenerative farm
  -Help with planting, composting, soil regeneration, natural fertilisation, and general farm care using sustainable practices.
  -Support small construction or improvement projects using natural, recycled, or low-impact materials.
  -Experience conscious water and energy use, waste reduction, and low-impact living while surrounded by nature.
  -Care for our lovely pets (feeding, cuddles, walks, and making sure they’re happy and safe)
  -After 5 days, you have 2 free days to explore, rest, or simply enjoy nature 🌄
  
  🧡 We’re Looking For
  
  -Independent, responsible, friendly, and organised couple of volunteers.
  -Experience cooking over fire.
  -Love for animals, plants and nature.
  -Good communication skills, proactivity and a strong work ethic.
  -Adaptable to off-grid, eco-living environments, respecting the principles of living sustainably.
  -Intermediate level of Spanish/English (interview)
  
  🌻 What You’ll Gain
  
  -First-hand experience in eco-project administration in a rural and isolated solar farm in Costa Rica. Live as a local.
  -At least two weeks living sustainably on a 100% solar-powered farm. You´ll have a beautiful private cabin (The Office) and view (Gulf of Nicoya, CR Central Pacific).
  -Learning about our meliponary and stingless local bees and the importance of pollinators.
  -Learning about off-grid systems, permaculture, animals, plants and local wisdom.
  -Be introduced to all our local friends to experience life as a local ;)
  -After 5 days, you have 2 free days, feel free to relax or explore nearby natural spots ;)
  -The chance to contribute to a real regenerative local community project.
  
  📡 Internet
  We have Starlink satellite internet.
  Because this is a luxury in an off-grid farm:
  Access is available for $1 per device per day.
  
  📋 What Else:
  
  I am a university professor and spend some days each week working in the city. For this reason, I am able to host only volunteers who are comfortable working independently and managing their responsibilities without requiring any constant physical presence. You´ll always receive clear instructions, responsabilities and duties as a valued volunteer.
  That said, I will be on-site at the beginning of your stay to provide thorough initial training and ensure you are familiar with all the resources and tools you will need. I will also remain available for guidance and support throughout your time here. I visit my farm every week to work and live here as much as possible.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Music

  

  Plant care

  

  Writing

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This is a rural town in Costa Rica central Pacific coast. A viewpoint for all the Nicoya gulf. A unique place where you can live a original experience and meet with locals, experience the culture and learn from a different perspective and wisdom.

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  Help

  Volunteers participate in gardening, farming, agriculture, cleaning, and general farm maintenance. This is a hands-on experience focused on practical, manual work and learning by doing.
  🕒 A typical day:
  
  ☀️ 6:00 – 7:00 Collect eggs, pet´s routine and prepare coffee.
  🛠 7:00–9:00 – Morning tasks
  🌿 Free time
  🛠 3:30–5:30 – Afternoon tasks
  🌅 Sunset / relax / cooking dinner
  
  Clear instructions and specific tasks will always be provided for every activity, ensuring you understand what to do and how to do it safely and efficiently.
  We especially welcome volunteers who are comfortable and have experience using manual farm tools, including:
  -Shovel and spade, hoe and rake, wheelbarrow, garden scissors and pruning shears, hand saw and hedge trimmer, watering cans and irrigation hoses, mowing machine or brush cutter, pitchfork, manual weed remover, etc.
  
  Previous experience with farm tools or similar hands-on work is highly appreciated, as many tasks require physical effort, practical skills, and confidence in handling equipment.
  This opportunity is ideal for people who enjoy outdoor work, hands-on tasks, and a simple, nature-connected lifestyle.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  The selected couple will be hosted in our beautiful, handmade cabin for volunteers. You have the opportunity to stay for free in exchange for some hours of collaboration. We will provide free accommodation and access to all our facilities.
  This tiny house, called “The Office,” is powered by a handcrafted solar system that provides clean energy to charge your phone and other USB devices (USB-A port available). Inside and outside, you’ll find LED lighting, landscape lighting, a cosy wood-fired kitchen (with all accessories to cook), and a rainwater collection system that partially supplies water — all designed for sustainable living.
  For logistical reasons, we are including basic raw food in this offering (Rice, beans, local coffee, oil, bananas, spices, oats, salt, sugar). You are in charge of cooking all your meals with your own special touch and bringing your own flavours to life :). We also have seasonal tropical fruits/veg (coconuts, bananas, sugar cane, guavas, mangoes, coffee, yucca and/or avocados) available to volunteers on the farm.
  You´ll have a full kitchen with a wood-burning stove and an area to prepare your meals, along with an open deck for yoga, meditation, or just enjoying the beautiful view from the hammock available.

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  What else ...

  There is no running water; we have only water collection systems and natural springs 800 m from home. We only admit people with a strong sense of responsibility regarding this resource.
  It is more than a farm — it is a family dream and an evolving ecological project.
  If you want to experience simple living, renewable energy, and a deep connection with nature, this could be a wonderful place for you.
  
  We look forward to meeting people who want to learn, contribute, and share this journey with us.
  
  Pura vida 🌿

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  1 pet only.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Las gallinas

  Clon

  Titi

  Loby

  Choco

  Pan

  Chori

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