updated  

Live on a jungle homestead and share our family life in Platanillo, Costa Rica

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Details

  • Description

    Description

    *Updated profile since welcoming our son into the world… we are primarily looking for a family with young child(ren) who want to experience jungle living and collaborate on farm projects as well as raising kids consciously*

    Preference is for a family who have a camper — we have basic bodega accommodation but it only sleeps a single/couple. We would also like to keep this space free for communal use or another volunteer. All facilities of our home will be available (shower, toilet, kitchen, laundry).

    ***

    After leaving my job as a lawyer in London during the pandemic, I now spend part of the year in Costa Rica on my farm where the long term vision is to create a community.

    My husband and I finished building our home last year, and now have a 5mo baby. We had a wonderful Workaway volunteer prior to birth and early postpartum, and now that we are more settled in this new chapter, want to open our doors again to collaborators and start building community. We live on a 4ha jungle property, with creek and waterfall: it is a peaceful refuge away from hustle and bustle, with a very rural feeling, although only a 30min drive to the beach and near to popular tourist towns.

    I am passionate about holistic health and wellbeing, after suffering and recovering from chronic health issues in my twenties. I am in the early stages of growing a medicinal plant & herb garden, and have studied indigenous jungle medicine. I love wandering the forest, foraging for edible plants, and I love sharing my knowledge of holistic healing modalities as well as the healing power of good nutrition - 'food as medicine'.

    I also love music and the arts - my husband and I are musicians, I am a writer, and living on these lands in the wild jungle provide much inspiration for my creative work!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Writing
    Blogging
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Music
    Plant care
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    My husband and I are musicians and we love to collaborate artistically with others!

    I love sharing my knowledge of local jungle medicines, food and nutrition as 'medicine', and holistic healing.

    I've had a diverse range of life experiences - from life as a lawyer in London, to moving to the Costa Rican wilderness (where I've lived for most of the last 4 years - so I can give you a good insight into this country). I grew up in Australia, studied in England & France, and also spend time in Canada where my husband was raised. I love to share my experiences in life and learn from others.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are currently looking for a workawayer to join us on our property in Costa Rica and provide general assistance around the property and home: tasks such as gardening, cleaning, some DIY, cooking, and childcare.

    We have a basic bodega accommodation which is a single space, with attached bathroom (flush toilet) and outdoor shower. We can welcome a single volunteer to this space or volunteers in campers.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The accommodation is a single-room old bodega (6m x 3m inside, with 6m x 3m outdoor covered space). There is an attached flush toilet and outdoor shower. The room contains a futon pull-out bed, stove and fridge, and a shelf. There is electricity, water and fibre optic internet connection.

    Additional facilities: we have a 5mx5m outdoor communal deck space for yoga/meditation etc, and lots of outdoor jungle to roam. The deck is near to our house, a small wood cabin, which is up the hill from the bodega. Guests have access to the shower and kitchen in our home.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have a large property with jungle, creek, and private waterfall. During time off it's a lovely land to explore!

    We are also not far from bus routes taking you to local beaches (bus stop is 10min drive down dirt road/40 min walk) Hitchhiking is common and safe around here. We are happy to share rides when we go out to make getting around easier for you.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have fibre optic internet which is as good as you get here in the jungle. Sometimes we have power outages but these are usually at night and don't last long.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    If you have your own camper you are welcome to park it. In particular we would love to welcome a family with a camper here!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 715754713157

Website Safety

Feedback (1)

Feedback


Digital marketing and sustainable farming help in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Join us in our small beach surfer town in a national park in Playa Grande, Costa Rica