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𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:
🧹 Cleaning and housekeeping
🍱 Meal preparation
🌱 Garden maintenance
❗️𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀:
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(𝘌𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦: 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦, 𝘍𝘦𝘣 15–𝘍𝘦𝘣 28, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺, 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨)
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📅👤 Currently we welcome one or two guests for short stays; a week or less.
Our passion for urban and social permaculture has led us on a journey to renovate our family's old house and support local permaculture projects. As an activist with neurodivergent strengths in technology and sustainability, we welcome volunteers to join us in completing numerous tasks and projects.
Our journey began over a decade ago when we decided to explore permaculture, homesteading, and agroecology. We were determined to learn how to live sustainably and share this knowledge with others.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Nature
Mountain
Blogging
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Performing arts
LGBTQ
Videography
Technology
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Farming
Charity work
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As an experienced Permaculture practitioner and traveler, I am excited to share my knowledge and experiences with you. From the mountains to the beaches, I have explored much of Costa Rica and can introduce you to the local way of living. I am also open to teaching you about Permaculture and guiding you through practical experiences. In addition, I have the opportunity to connect you with other amazing projects and Permaculture practitioners in the area.
Sometimes we do one-day visits to farms, urban gardens, and farmers markets, you are welcome to join. I am passionate about sustainability, Zero Waste, and human rights, and am always happy to engage in meaningful conversations and share ideas on these topics.
Help
Please note that, due to our schedule and other commitments, we may not always be available to help alongside you throughout the day. Therefore, we are looking for independent, proactive individuals with experience in the tasks we need help with. We’re open to short stays and excited to support your learning. You’ll have flexible schedules, comfortable work spaces, and reliable internet access if needed.
Here are some of the tasks and skills we need assistance with:
🌱 Garden maintenance: pruning, cleaning, mulching, compost
🗑️ Garbage sorting: separating recyclables, disposing of waste, making eco-bricks
🏠 House tasks and maintenance: cleaning, repairs, meal preparation, woodworking, painting
🎓 Educational program: graphic design, video and audio editing
Please communicate clearly during your stay if you want to learn more about specific permaculture topics. We are happy to organize classes or discussions based on your interests, but it’s important that you let us know while you’re here so we can plan accordingly. Sessions can take place in the garden or as part of other projects. We also visit nearby community gardens and permaculture projects weekly, and volunteers are invited to join. This is a great way to connect with the local community and deepen your knowledge.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning sign language, portuguese and japanese.
Accommodation
Currently, we have a small private loft option and a semi-private room available. There is also space to camp in the garden. We share the kitchen and have a shared shower, compost toilet, and outdoor shower. It is important to keep the common areas clean and organized.
We kindly suggest a weekly contribution to help cover the cost of providing ingredients and meals. However, this is completely optional, and you are welcome to get your own ingredients and prepare your own meals if you prefer.
💚 This is a veg-friendly household.
🧺 Laundry is done once a week.
🚭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐍𝐎 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐍𝐎 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.
🏳️🌈 This is an inclusive and LGBTQI+ affirming project
🧠 Neurospicy-friendly space with flexible, supportive accommodations.
💜 This is also a feminist-friendly house.
We value the personal space and requirements of every individual and strive to create an environment of inclusion and respect. Therefore, we expect all visitors, workers, and participants of other projects we may visit during your stay to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds these values, and we will not tolerate any discriminatory or disrespectful behavior.
What else ...
Please note, this is not a farm; it’s a home located in an urban area with a small garden, just 15 minutes north of downtown San José and near the mountains. To get here from the airport, you can take two buses for around $3, with a travel time of 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. If you're close to downtown, we may be able to arrange a pickup.
San Jose is a city with plenty of opportunities for exploration and entertainment. From museums and theaters to parks and restaurants, there is something for everyone to enjoy within a short distance of our location.
The mountains are just a 30-minute bus ride away, where you can find hiking trails and enjoy the views. In the city, you can visit local museums, try out some nice restaurants, and relax in parks that are within walking distance. There’s plenty to explore during your stay!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
💻 Fast internet, good enough for simultaneous video calls and simultaneous streaming. There's very good cell phone coverage. 📱We recommend 𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗯𝗶 sim cards as the best 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 for the country.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Molinos Verdes de Moringa es un proyecto humilde donde uno aprende a vivir aprovechando al máximo con lo mínimo,… read more
The work was varied and interesting. We converted his front garden from a… read more
Santi has visited us in the project on several occasions, and his help has been invaluable. He is involved in community and sustainability projects in the country. He can be a little distracted sometimes and definitely tends to be more active towards the night; however, he is a very responsible, reliable, and honest person, in… read more
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Molinos Verdes de Moringa es un proyecto humilde donde uno aprende a vivir aprovechando al máximo con lo mínimo,… read more
The work was varied and interesting. We converted his front garden from a… read more
Santi has visited us in the project on several occasions, and his help has been invaluable. He is involved in community and sustainability projects in the country. He can be a little distracted sometimes and definitely tends to be more active towards the night; however, he is a very responsible, reliable, and honest person, in… read more
Fue nuestro primer voluntariado, y nos encantó. Fue una linda experiencia que sin duda queremos repetir. Fue un gusto conocerlo y esos días en contacto con la naturaleza fue muy positivo para nosotros.… read more
Both are great personalities, with a lot of knowledge on a wide variety of topics. Santi is very familiar with permaculture, plants, zero waste, recycling and technologies and is very happy to share his knowledge. He is super organized which I really liked.
With Silvia, you can have very… read more
🇬🇧 Our experience with Nadine was excellent from the start. We maintained clear and efficient communication, and she proved to be very participative in our permaculture-related activities. She accompanied us to a university course on urban gardens, a composting workshop in a community to the south of the capital, and to work… read more
🇫🇷 C'est un grand plaisir d'avoir eu l'opportunité de travailler avec Amandine pendant son séjour dans notre projet. Son enthousiasme et sa dévotion ont été un grand apport pour le développement de plusieurs projets dans lesquels elle a participé. Ci-dessous, voici quelques-unes des tâches pour lesquelles Amandine nous a… read more
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We had the pleasure of having Donna on our project at the beginning of January 2023 and we are extremely happy that we chose her. She was proactive and attentive from the start and seamlessly integrated into our work dynamic. Furthermore, she carried out her tasks with a great deal of responsibility, attention to detail,… read more
