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We are a plant medicine retreat center and regenerative living project rooted in the rainforest of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, near Corcovado National Park — one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Throughout the year, we host small, intentional retreats centered around master plant dietas and guided ceremonial practice, alongside yoga, meditation, and integrative healing work. We also cultivate medicinal plants, develop our gardens, and build regenerative systems that support long-term sustainability.
This is not a hostel or party environment. It is an active retreat space where quiet, responsibility, and respect for structure are essential — especially during retreat and ceremonial periods.
Outside of retreats, we focus on strengthening our gardens, tending medicinal plants, improving infrastructure, and expanding regenerative systems to support long-term sustainability.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will immerse themselves in daily life on a rainforest retreat on the Osa Peninsula, gaining firsthand exposure to one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world.
Through participation, you will develop practical skills in:
* Regenerative living and land stewardship
* Basic permaculture and food cultivation
* Medicinal plant care and cultivation
* Preparing and maintaining retreat spaces with care and integrity
* Living in rhythm with nature
There is space for personal yoga, meditation, and self-practice. This experience is designed for immersion, responsibility, and learning through participation rather than casual tourism.
Who This Opportunity Suits
This role is best suited for individuals who:
* Have experience in retreat spaces, yoga, permaculture, or intentional community living
* Are emotionally mature and self-responsible
* Feel comfortable living in a remote jungle environment
* Appreciate quiet, structured, and disciplined spaces
* Are motivated to contribute sincerely, rather than seek a vacation experience
* Are interested in plant medicine, master plant dietas, or are already walking this path
* Are writers, digital nomads, or creatives seeking focus and inspiration
If this resonates with you, please include in your application:
* A short introduction about yourself
* Relevant experience
* Your availability and intended length of stay
* What draws you to this kind of environment
Help
We ask for approximately 20 hours per week, spread across 5 days.
Tasks may include:
* Preparing and cleaning retreat spaces
* Maintaining guest accommodations and common areas
* Garden support and food cultivation
* General land care
* Light kitchen assistance during retreat periods (e.g., chopping fruit, preparing simple soups, washing dishes)
* Being present on the land and feeding dogs when we are away
* Occasional small construction or maintenance projects
* Social media and content support (photography, short videos, light editing, or website updates — if you have experience)
We value initiative, reliability, and the ability to work independently.
This opportunity is best suited for individuals who are grounded, emotionally mature, and comfortable with structure. Volunteers will contribute meaningfully to a working retreat environment and are expected to honor the quiet and integrity of the space, especially during retreat and ceremonial periods.
***Minimum stay: one month, with a one-week trial period to ensure mutual alignment. Please apply only if you are genuinely committed to being part of the project and can honor this timeframe.***
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers have their own private room with a bed in a 6-bed open-air dormitory. While the dorm has multiple beds, your room will be entirely private during your stay.
Shared Facilities include:
* Compost toilets
* Bamboo showers (cold water)
* Fully equipped kitchen and dining/living area
* Yoga shala
* Hammocks
* Secure locker room for personal belongings
The Rio Tigre is nearby, offering a beautiful spot to cool off.
We provide a welcome food package (tea, coffee, eggs, onion, garlic, rice, and legumes). During your stay, we replenish rice and legumes. Additional items can be purchased locally.
What to Bring:
* Old clothes for gardening
* Hat or cap
* Torch / Head torch + extra batteries
* Rain jacket or puncho / umbrella
* Yoga mat
* Boots
* Flip-flops
* Swimwear
* Natural biodegradable toiletries and bug spray
***Please bring only natural, BIODEGRADABLE toiletries and bug spray, as everything here returns to the earth.***
What else ...
Dos Brazos and the surrounding Osa Peninsula offer beautiful opportunities for exploration during your free time:
Trails, viewpoints, waterfalls, river pools (Salto in Dos Brazos), birdwatching, and night tours (frogs and reptiles). Outdoor adventures include kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, surfing, horseback riding, dolphin and whale tours, cacao farm visits, and gold panning.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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They really make sure that you feel welcomed and are happy to share their knowledge of medical plants, yoga, permaculture, and the activities in the area.
Workawayers have plenty of privacy and a separate living area, and we often had the chance to chat and have tea together as well.
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Mornings often started with yoga, setting a mindful tone for the day, followed by a… read more
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They really make sure that you feel welcomed and are happy to share their knowledge of medical plants, yoga, permaculture, and the activities in the area.
Workawayers have plenty of privacy and a separate living area, and we often had the chance to chat and have tea together as well.
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Mornings often started with yoga, setting a mindful tone for the day, followed by a… read more
Je suis profondément reconnaissante d'avoir pu partager le quotidien de Negar et Gwendal ce couple juste formidable et… read more
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Ariana failed to show up on the agreed date… read more
About the work, they are very open to any suggestions but mostly I walked the doggies, helped them in their garden and with a few cleaning chores. It was nice and you don't really see the time pass.
Beside that, the place is amazing! There is a few… read more
Pauline helped with the daily walks of our three dogs, kept the guesthouse clean and welcoming, and offered her support in the garden—helping with weeding, planting,… read more
Negar and Gwendal are incredibly inspiring people and wonderful hosts. They made sure we were comfortable at every moment, taking care of every detail. You can truly feel how much they love and care for this place — it’s a real sanctuary.
They live a dream-like… read more
They offered thoughtful support to our project—sharing valuable ideas to improve our website, helping to refine its structure, and assisting in… read more
During his stay, he took on a wide variety of tasks with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. From cleaning and… read more
À noter, notamment pour vos temps hors travail : à cette période c'est la pleine saison des pluies. Le parc du Corcovado peut être fermé tout le mois. Mais pour vous promener vous aurez toujours la jungle à proximité que pourra vous faire découvrir le voisin et guide de… read more
Negarn and Gwendal are great hosts. Always very nice and heplful. They helped me with buses tu get there and welcomed me with open heart. They provide everything they describe.
The place they build is beutiful. Its oasis in the middle of the… read more
Gwendal and Negar are seriously so caring and supportive, doing all their best to make the experience truly magical. I'm so glad I got to have this as my first work away with such kind… read more
The work was mostly in the garden when I was there, it is fun, not too hard and interesting! They know a lot about all the different plants and grow so many tasty fruits and beautiful flowers.
You… read more
I had varied tasks including helping with construction,… read more
The moment I arrived I felt such a wave of calmness and inspiration. Their land is beautiful and very lush, and since I arrived with the rain coming back to Corcovado, it was really so refreshing and wonderful to witness. You can fully immerse in the national parks… read more
