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Hi! My name is Carlo, our family home and growing garden project in the mountains of San Ramón, Costa Rica. We are a warm, 100% Costa Rican family who love nature, cultural exchange, good conversations and creating beautiful spaces together.
Our property is surrounded by gardens, terraces and incredible views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the Central Pacific. We also have a small family business on the property with relaxing outdoor spaces where we spend time together and enjoy the mountain lifestyle.
This is still a project “in diapers” — slowly growing step by step with love, creativity and community. We are developing vegetable gardens, improving outdoor spaces and creating a peaceful environment connected to nature.
We love meeting people from different cultures who enjoy simple living, teamwork, gardening, creativity and sharing experiences. This is a calm and safe place where you can enjoy Costa Rican mountain life while helping us build something meaningful.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Van life
Politics / Social justice
Technology
LGBTQ
Culture
Pets
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Photography
Plant care
Music
Languages
Drawing & painting
Gardening
History
Cooking & food
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Cycling
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can experience authentic Costa Rican family life in the mountains while improving their gardening and sustainability skills.
You can learn about:
Gardening and basic agriculture
Composting and tropical plants
Rural Costa Rican lifestyle
Local culture and traditions
Spanish language practice
Sustainable living and organization systems
Life in the mountains of Costa Rica
We also enjoy sharing conversations, meals, local recommendations and cultural experiences with our guests. We want volunteers to feel comfortable, included and inspired during their stay.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy gardening, nature, sustainability and helping maintain a clean and organized home environment.
The help is around 4 hours per day, preferably during the mornings, leaving afternoons free for relaxing, exploring or working on personal projects.
Main tasks may include:
Maintaining and improving vegetable gardens
Removing weeds and helping with planting
Applying compost or fertilizers
General garden care and outdoor maintenance
Cleaning and organizing shared spaces
Helping maintain the house and terraces
Small creative or organizational improvements
Taking initiative with systems or ideas that could improve the house or gardens
Because it is located in a rural mountain area and has open spaces connected to nature, cleaning and maintenance are very important here. We really appreciate volunteers who are clean, organized, proactive and respectful of shared spaces.
We especially appreciate people with some knowledge of agriculture, permaculture or gardening, but we are also happy to welcome motivated people willing to learn and help.
We accept:
One volunteer at a time
Couples traveling together
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Maximum stay: 4 weeks
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am a Spanish teacher! I can teach German too, just in case...
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in a private room with access to shared bathrooms and common areas.
There is a shared kitchen where I prepare my meals, and volunteers are welcome to use the kitchen and cooking tools anytime. Volunteers provide their own food, but they are welcome to store and prepare everything they need in the kitchen.
We simply ask everyone to keep the kitchen and shared spaces very clean and organized.
The house has beautiful mountain views, fresh air, peaceful surroundings and a relaxing atmosphere ideal for people who enjoy nature and simple living.
What else ...
During free time, volunteers can relax at the house, enjoy the gardens and mountain views, or explore nearby destinations.
You can:
Walk to rivers and waterfalls nearby
Explore the town of San Ramón
Visit Zarcero, La Fortuna and other destinations by bus
Enjoy hiking and nature walks
Experience local cafés, markets and Costa Rican culture
The area is peaceful and safe, with access to public transportation and local stores.
We are always happy to help volunteers with travel information, transportation tips or recommendations for places to visit around Costa Rica.
If you are someone who enjoys nature, simple living, teamwork, gardening and meaningful cultural exchange, we would love to welcome you 🌱
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet connection normally in the house. Good for nomads and working!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Max
Kira
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