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Hello fellow rainbow warriors! We are currently looking for gardening enthusiasts!
We provide an independent apartment, with a double bed, full bathroom and kitchenette.We will not be providing food. We would like 3 hours a day/ 5 days a week. We can help with occasional rides and get the shopping. Occasional pet care.
My purpose is to regreen, regenerate, rescue animals, create and maintain a tropical food forest, harvest and eat healthy mostly raw, organic vegan food. I strive to walk my talk and be as coherent with my actions as I am with my words. I’m not perfect, but I strive to do as little harm as possible while giving back to mother Earth as much as I can. Nature and respect of my body, which houses my soul, are my guiding lights.
🦋🍉✌️.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Interacting with our local workers can help with Spanish language skills.
Help
Gardening and pet care.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
A private small apartment with a kitchenette and full bath will be provided.
What else ...
There are many gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, jungle hikes, parks, animals sanctuaries/reserves that can be enjoyed in our area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 233548215996
Feedback (18)
20 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Selah)
Selah is a fantastic worker. She’s very strong and loves animals. When something motivates her, she’s all in. Chichi and I miss her a lot. ☺️🙏
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was an excellent volunteer. She was very kind to the animals. She always woke up early to start the morning feeding schedule and she took very good care of them. She left the volunteer room very clean. She understood that living in the jungle comes with many precautions one must take with regards to snakes, cockroaches, scorpions and… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jewlz4)
Julia and her daughter Maria are very sweet, caring people that are consciously trying to make a positive difference in the world. They are very responsive and respectful. They can be trusted to work independently on a well explained project within their capabilities. It was a pleasure to spend time with them. We would host them again without a… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jewlz4) for host
This experience was truly enriching on many levels - first of all:
Marisa & Phil are such a lovely couple ♥️
Spending two weeks on their stunning permaculture farm with my daughter was really enriching on many levels.
We looked after the chickens in the morning & evening and do some gardening on the paradisiacal property (with the stunning… read more
Marisa & Phil are such a lovely couple ♥️
Spending two weeks on their stunning permaculture farm with my daughter was really enriching on many levels.
We looked after the chickens in the morning & evening and do some gardening on the paradisiacal property (with the stunning… read more
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(4.9)
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(5.0)
20 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Selah)
Selah is a fantastic worker. She’s very strong and loves animals. When something motivates her, she’s all in. Chichi and I miss her a lot. ☺️🙏
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was an excellent volunteer. She was very kind to the animals. She always woke up early to start the morning feeding schedule and she took very good care of them. She left the volunteer room very clean. She understood that living in the jungle comes with many precautions one must take with regards to snakes, cockroaches, scorpions and… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jewlz4)
Julia and her daughter Maria are very sweet, caring people that are consciously trying to make a positive difference in the world. They are very responsive and respectful. They can be trusted to work independently on a well explained project within their capabilities. It was a pleasure to spend time with them. We would host them again without a… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jewlz4) for host
This experience was truly enriching on many levels - first of all:
Marisa & Phil are such a lovely couple ♥️
Spending two weeks on their stunning permaculture farm with my daughter was really enriching on many levels.
We looked after the chickens in the morning & evening and do some gardening on the paradisiacal property (with the stunning… read more
Marisa & Phil are such a lovely couple ♥️
Spending two weeks on their stunning permaculture farm with my daughter was really enriching on many levels.
We looked after the chickens in the morning & evening and do some gardening on the paradisiacal property (with the stunning… read more
4 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kailyn)
Kailyn was a fabulous volunteer. She would make an excellent house manager and personal assistant. She anticipates needs and is extremely well organized. She is also an amazing chef! She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty and she was super responsible with the animals. We miss her very much and hopes she finds her way back here one… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom and Mariana were enthusiastic and extremely hardworking, helpful volunteers. It was such a pleasure to see their enthusiasm about learning new skills and then applying them. They share the dream of having their own permaculture land to develop and steward. We have no doubt they will bring this dream to fruition. They stayed will us for a month… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Solenn) for host
It was my first workaway experience with Marisa and Phil and I couldn’t have dreamed better…
I stayed 4 weeks there and everything was incredible.. Marisa and Phil are extremely welcoming, warm and generous people with a big heart always ready to help if you have any problems and really flexible… The work is really enjoyable and not hard : I was… read more
I stayed 4 weeks there and everything was incredible.. Marisa and Phil are extremely welcoming, warm and generous people with a big heart always ready to help if you have any problems and really flexible… The work is really enjoyable and not hard : I was… read more
23 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Solenn)
Solenn was a super responsible, super respectful and self motivated volunteer! She needs little explanation or direction. She gets any job done very well and efficiently. We felt comfortable leaving her alone to do her tasks. She was up diligently every morning early to help take of the animals, often by herself as well as in the afternoons. She… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Silas) for host
I spend all the time I had in Costa Rica at Marisa's place and had a truly amazing experience :) Marisa and her husband Phil are very welcoming people who took care of me the whole time. I got various tasks and could do all the things I love to do. I'll never forget all the trips we did every week to the beautiful beaches and waterfalls.
Btw,… read more
Btw,… read more
23 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Silas)
Silas is a diamond in the rough! We were hesitant at first to accept Silas because his profile was not very descriptive, but we quickly learned that this was due to his extreme modesty about his many skills and talents!!! We were left flabbergasted by the depth and thoroughness of his abilities. Where to start enumerating them?? First, car repair… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I stayed with Marisa and Phil for two weeks and it was my first workaway and also first time in Costa Rica. They’re a lovely couple and they immediately made me feel like home! They have two lovely dogs and A LOT of chickens, taking care of which was my main responsibility during my stay. However I also helped with building a new chicken coop… read more
16 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Magda was our mighty mouse for the two weeks she was with us! Although she is very much a city person, she was willing to step out of her comfort zone and try many new jobs and adventures. She is very organized and thoughtful. She’s a people person who engages easily and comfortably with almost anybody, but she also knows strongly who and what she… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia o)
Emilia made us some wonderful vegan biscuits for our dogs and we have adopted the recipe for regular use as the dogs love them! She familiarized herself with our kitchen very quickly and easily in the week that she spent with us. She’s a fast learner for card games too. She seemed to really appreciate the nature around us too! Big hugs from the… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Santana)
What a beautiful smile and soul Santana has! She spent a month with us and it went by sooo fast. She is observant of how things are done and then takes the initiative to do it as well as possible and she asks for any details and other things she might have missed. These amongst her many other attributes made us truly appreciate her presence and… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie was an open minded, big hearted and conscientious volunteer that could truly be depended on to help out in anyway possible! Getting up early was never an issue for her. Every task asked of her she took on with enthusiasm and intelligence. She was appreciated and loved by all. It is with much gratitude that we got to host Sophie. 🦋❤️🥰🥑🐓💕🍉🍑🐓
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
Marisa and Phil are simply amazing. I stayed with them in their incredible life-loving home for two weeks. I learned so much about permaculture, wildlife, food, and health, through my work, meaningful conversations, and several moments of pure reflective being surrounded by jungle. Marisa, Phil, and the lovely other volunteers I was lucky enough… read more
14 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
It was a joy to host Hannah and Bren! We left for a week while they were here. Upon our return, We found all the animals well cared for and the house very clean and in good condition. They are responsible and caring people!!!❤️🍉🌹🙏🦋🐓🥑
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maggie)
We had two wonderful weeks with dear Maggie! She is a smart young lady that observes and picks things up very quickly! Although she’s not usually a morning person, she conscientiously showed up every morning to help me with the animal care. She not only enthusiastically took on the tasks she was asked to do, she also took the initiative to help… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (SandraAvila)
Sandra is a young girl still trying to make sense of the world. She has a lot of potential. I really liked her whimsical, small flowers she painted in her room. She loves animals, but is not very familiar with the amount of work necessary to feed, house and protect these creatures in our care. I appreciated her efforts to keep things tidy. I truly… read more
(Good)
25 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)
Veronika is a sweet girl with a big heart and so much love for animals! She has a lovely sense of humour. Although she dresses in pretty things, she is not afraid of getting dirty. Sadly, she did not stay long with us due to many misunderstandings and miscommunications. We wish her the best and that she finds a place with many people to have fun… read more
(Very good)
25 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
When you spend time with Michelle and then have to say goodbye, you will understand what the expression “parting is such sweet sorrow” means. We made such an incredible connection with this young, yet wise person! She has left an indelible mark on our hearts. Everything she does, she does with intelligence, passion, and perseverance until she is… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
The month I’ve spent with Marisa and Phil was one of the best weeks in my life. They showed me how to life a simple, sustainable and happy life. I learned more in a month than in 12 years of school. They taught me more of the important things in life and opened my eyes even more. Marisa and Phil are a true inspiration. These two wonderful human… read more
2 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Camilla) for host
Marisa & Phil are wonderful human beings! If what you look for is a space where your skills are valued, where there is a meaningful exchange of knowledge, conversations & good laughs and a safe space to simply be yourself, then I recommend you stay here some time! This is the beginning of a beautiful relationship, thank you Marisa & Phil for this… read more
1 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Camilla)
Camille, was amazing. She is a very creative, talented person with many skills and aptitudes to share. She spent three weeks with us and I wish she would have stayed longer. I know we’ll stay in touch and that our paths will cross again. She is a beacon of light!!!🍉😍🌞🌺🙏🌷🙏🙏🙏
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Briana)
How lucky were we to have Briana stay with us for a month!!! She is smart, fun, a talented artist, athlete, super inquisitive and thoughtful. She will do great things in the world and definitely make it a better place!!!🙏🙏🙏🌞😘🌷❤️🌺🌺🌺
(Excellent)
27 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (AlicaW)
We had two wonderful weeks with Alica! She is a real gem. She is talented with art and she quickly learned how to do a ceramic mosaic which she did beautifully for us. She was also very neat and conscientious about getting up early to help with the animals. She is a quiet thoughtful person, quite introverted and loves being in peaceful nature. She… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Magnus) for host
We loved our stay with Marisa and Phil. They both created another home for us. They are very interested in sharing their costa rican life with you - typically through delicious fruit. We were happy that they shared all their interesting life stories and all their knowledge about diet and healthy lifestyle. Very flexible with work hours and… read more
16 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Magnus)
Julia and Magnus were wonderful, helpful volunteers that stayed a month with us. They were conscientious and enthusiastic about learning new skills and a different lifestyle. We wish them all the best and hope to see them again one day! Kind regards, Marisa and Phil
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (SEBASTIAN)
Sebastien was brilliant! He put his logical mind to help us sort out so many household problems-some not so little such as: making a user-friendly latch to secure a runaway hound dog, organizing the chicken coop, building shelves and headboards , sanding and varnishing a tonne of wood and many more! He is hard-working, but intelligently so,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maja)
Dear Maja was an absolutely amazing volunteer!!! She is very, very responsible, sensible, hardworking, thoughtful, clean, organised and above all empathetic and caring. She helped with so many projects from taking care of the animals, to sanding and varnishing wood, to planting and weeding, to improving the trails, to vegan cooking (we still miss… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriella)
Dearest Gabby has a warm, calming nature that we immediately fell in love with. She is a talented crochet artisan that left us many beautiful souvenirs of her presence in our home. She took excellent care of our animals and helped with anything else we needed. She collaborated very well with the other volunteers who also adored her. She is very… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
From the moment we first saw Olivia waiting for us at the bus stop cafe, it was impossible not to be infected with her compassion and empathy that she naturally exudes. She just gets it and she is exactly what we needed and what the world needs today. She immediately and confidently starting working with the animals with little instruction. She… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Shanley)
The feelings of love, pride and gratitude I have towards Peter and Shanley-another branch of my rainbow family tree give me much peace in these troubled times. Hosting them was transformative in many ways. I truly feel a huge personal growth from witnessing their way of being in people so young, yet so wise. In terms of the work, it was very… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jeffrey & Hailey) for host
What an extraordinary experience we have had the past three weeks staying with Marisa and Phil. Between the abundance of fruits and vegetables, the constant soundtrack of birds chirping and bugs calling, and the luscious green food forest surrounding the property, Marisa and Phil’s home was truly paradise. As hosts, Marisa and Phil went above and… read more
5 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeffrey & Hailey)
Wow! We sadly had to say « arrivaderci » to another fantastic workaway team of Jeff and Hailey. The three weeks we had the privilege of spending with Jeff and Hailey went by much too quickly. As a team, as well as individually, Jeff and Hailey are the « real deal ». They tackled every job, little or big or eccentric-such as dealing with a chicken… read more
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Geoffrey) for host
Marisa and Philip have been incredible host to me. They made me feel as home from the first day, and were always willing to discuss and share about everything.
Marisa is keen about trees and plants, ecology, permaculture, and really enjoy to transmit her knowledge. She also took a lot of her time for making me discovering the surroundings, we had… read more
Marisa is keen about trees and plants, ecology, permaculture, and really enjoy to transmit her knowledge. She also took a lot of her time for making me discovering the surroundings, we had… read more
30 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Geoffrey)
Amrit, his chosen name that truly describes him, was simply a joy to host. He was conscientious, kind, very disciplined and superbly helpful. He learned my little routine with the animals very quickly and I was able to just let him do it independently-which was wonderful. He understood our trail work needs perfectly and did a fabulous job… read more
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Cécile)
Cecile, with the sweetest smile, will be very missed at our home. She spent two weeks with us and she was hardworking, neat and very kind. She is a very conscious person that puts a lot of thought and detail in her every action. She has very good gardening knowledge already and she needed very little instruction on what to do. She was quiet, but… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Frida) for host
In the short time i spent with Marisa and Phil i felt like I still learned and experienced a lot. They have a lovely home, high up on a mountain. The early morning walks with the two beautiful dogs they have, will stay in my memory for a long time. Marisa took us on hikes and to waterfalls and there was always an abundace of fruit and food to eat.… read more
8 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Frida)
Frida’s time with us was short, sweet and very helpful. She spent five days with us, but made excellent use of her time. She was always asking for a job to do, but also took good initiatives with cleaning up etc without needing to be asked. She gives back as much as she can and we appreciated her way of being very much! She is very wise and… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Cheech & Selva) for host
Ay! Que hermosa experiencia, tantas cosas que decir...Since the first day we Marisa recieved us we felt that we arrive to a good place and in no time she made us feel at home. We appreciated so much Marisa's knowledge of plants and healthy vegan cuisine and nutrition, and her eagerness to show us beautiful places in the surrounding áreas of… read more
19 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cheech & Selva)
Oh boy, Cheech and Selva just left and we miss them sooo much already!!! They both deserve such high praise. Chicho has amazing carpentry and building skills. The works he did for us were not only beautiful, but will add immense value to our property and we are so grateful. Selva’s pure, compassionate love she expressed for us, our animals and our… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Echo)
Kind Echo was with us for nearly 4 weeks, two or those weeks we were absent. From the moment she first came to our house, I knew she was going to be a good fit. She exudes a calm, peaceful energy that just puts everyone at ease, especially our animals. She seemed to love working with them and all their quirky, individual personalities. She is very… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (FromHelenaWithLove) for host
My stay at Marisa‘s and Phil‘s home was really lovely. They have a jungle house with a small animal sanctuary, consisting of about 40 chickens, 2 ducks and 2 dogs. The work was mainly taking care of the animals in the morning and evening. During my stay, Marisa and Phil were most of the time on a holiday so two other workawayers and I took care of… read more
30 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (FromHelenaWithLove)
Dear Helena was with us for three weeks and she helped us tremendously! Two of those weeks, we were absent. She was responsible for mostly our animals well being, it was lovely to find them so well cared for. She is dedicated to her raw vegan diet, yoga and exercise routine. She is a very positive, motivational influence. She’s an old soul in a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aurore & Alexandre) for host
It was an amazing experience! Unfortunately we saw Marissa and Phil just a few days but they let us come to their place even though there were not here. They trusted us and this is really appreciate.
Marissa and Phil are amazing,calm and peaceful. They were really interested in our way of life and we could talk and ask them anything.
The place is… read more
Marissa and Phil are amazing,calm and peaceful. They were really interested in our way of life and we could talk and ask them anything.
The place is… read more
3 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aurore & Alexandre)
Hosting Aurore and Alexandre was yet another fantastic workaway experience! They came at a very frightful time for us with Phil having a major health crisis while much work was being done on our property. Aurore and Alex just fit right in and got busy helping wherever they could. Aurore is super cheery and always enthusiastic to help, even… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anton) for host
It was a pleasure and really great experience to stay with such a nice couple and in such a nice place. We could not expect anything more than we've got. It was like to be surrounded by family. Marisa has shown us all interesting places around like beaches, waterfalls, trails, farmer markets that we won't be able to see on our own. Phil has a lot… read more
9 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anton)
Anton and Maria were godsends at our time of great need and much stress. We had undertaken the construction of a second bedroom to be able to regularly host workawayers even when our rental cottage was rented out. After three months of non-stop building at our place to the point of exhaustion and Phil getting sick, Anton and Maria asked to come… read more
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daisy & Matteo) for host
Marisa and Phil are wonderful hosts. We stayed with them for nearly a month and had an amazing time. They provided all the food and had an amazing fruit stock. Their place is in a jungle paradise and we were surrounded by all sorts of wild life. We mainly helped out with the works they were doing on the house by painting and Matteo also had the… read more
29 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Daisy & Matteo)
Wow, just WOW!!! Daisy and Matteo set the bar so high, we can’t imagine anyone not appreciating their skills, enthusiasm, energy, kindness and fun company! Every project asked of them, they gave their 100% as well as showing so much of their own initiative. They stayed with us almost a month. They integrated very well in our community-the Sunday… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
Chloe and Jay were kind, friendly and loving towards our animals. They both are great with animals and the animals can sense it and love them back. Chloe is a very good organizer and helped put some order back in our messy construction project. Jay was very helpful all around, wherever it was needed. Thank you both for the much needed help, Marisa… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilia)
Emilia was a wonderful, sweet workaway exchange volunteer. She marveled at all the natural beauty our area has to offer. She was easy to talk to, and especially easy to tease which I love doing to people I appreciate. She was very open to our vegan lifestyle even though our way of eating and living is very different to what she is used to. She was… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
From the moment we first spoke on the phone, Marisa treated me with kindness and love. That compassion and connection only grew the eight days that we spent together. While staying in her beautiful and sustainable biodome, I worked 4 to 5 hours every day painting murals and helping with daily chores around the house and coop. When not working,… read more
29 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lyna was an absolute gem! She is a talented artist who left me beautiful reminders of her kind, gentle soul. I will forever remember our walks in nature, our conversations, and our honest exchanges. She was helpful and respectful and willing to learn and grow in areas she had little experience in such as how rich a vegan lifestyle can be. My… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cicelie)
Cicelie was a wonderful, enthusiastic workawayer that wasn’t afraid to get mucky in the garden, helping with the rescue chickens, walking the dogs, helping in the kitchen and clean up. She was respectful and appreciative and good fun to talk to. We loved her open minded attitude towards new ways of living. We had a wonderful week with her.
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cicelie) for host
I stayed with Marisa and Phil for a wonderful week. They treated me amazingly, like a guest and were extremely generous. We had lots of interesting conversations and long yummy vegan healthy lunches. Following Marisa through her jungle garden was truly fascinating and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to help out and learn.
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