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Please read all information before contacting us. We can only host 1 volunteer that can work independently for mostly physical tasks during the months of July-August and September. No other months are available.
🌿 Welcome to our little green corner of Costa Rica
Nestled in the rolling green hills behind the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve, our small rural village is a peaceful haven where life still flows at a gentle, authentic pace .
This is real Costa Rica, refreshingly non-touristy, yet within a short drive you can reach a few quiet, palm-fringed beaches for a perfect day by the sea. On our property, a seasonal river with small waterfalls (from May to December) brings life and music to the valley. Wildlife is part of daily life here: howler monkeys swing through the trees, coatis and iguanas wander by, and every so often, even a curious puma or a pair of coyotes passes through the hills.
Our home is perfect for those who value quiet time and emerge in nature. Volunteers who enjoy keeping themselves busy with reading, writing, drawing, yoga, or peaceful walks will love it here. There is an easy jungle trail leading to the river, cosy hammocks for lazy afternoons, and high-speed Fiber optic internet for those who need to stay connected.
We are always happy to help volunteers explore the region and offer them a ride (for a small fee).
To preserve the natural peace of this place, no loud music is allowed on the property. The jungle soundtrack of birds, frogs, and crickets is music enough. 🎶
If you’re looking for a place surrounded by nature, a spot where the jungle, reforestation, and pura vida truly meet, then we’d love to welcome you here. 🌱💚
Please only contact us for the available months indicated green in the calendar. We cannot host volunteers if marked red.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Drawing & painting
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Blogging
Art & design
Animals
Nature
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Before settling down in Costa Rica, we traveled to over 40 countries and love learning about other cultures and perspectives. Workawayers who join us will find plenty of space for cultural exchange, whether it’s cooking plant-based meals together, sharing travel stories, or simply learning from each other’s backgrounds.
We’re also active in our small community. Every few months we organize a spay & neuter clinic for cats and dogs, which has become an important event for local families. Volunteers staying with us at that time are welcome to get involved and experience this unique aspect of rural Costa Rican life.
Help
We’re a small team of two running a reforestation project and cultivating a small organic vegetable garden tucked away in nature. It’s not a big social hub, rather a peaceful place for those who love quiet days, some physical work and the sounds of the jungle.
In the green season (July to September) we look specifically for this help:
🌱 harvesting dragon fruit and machete work in reforestation zone
💪 Physical tasks: clearing pasture overgrown with tall grass to prepare new areas for tree planting for those that crave a good work-out
🪵 Carpentry: sanding, making furniture, building small structures — only for those skilled or with sufficient experience in woodworking to work independently.
As we are busy with our online business and other projects this is not so much a learning stay but more a helping stay. We prefer volunteers that can work independently for the (DIY) projects matching their skills.
You’re free to plan your own breaks and lunch in your private outdoor kitchen. Afternoons are usually reserved for relaxing, reading, exploring the property or simply enjoying the hammocks.
On workdays we can share dinner at the house , a lovely time to unwind, chat, and exchange stories about the day.
What we offer
• A tranquil, natural environment to recharge mind and body
• Pick-up and drop off in Jicaral or at the ferry Playa Naranjo (5000 colones)
• Private space and your own kitchen
• Laundry once a week free of charge (additional laundry: 2000 colones)
• Fiber-optic internet for those who like to write, read, or reflect online
• Walking trail to a river canyon
• No loud music, no rush, just jungle peace and bird song
This is ideal for:
• Volunteers that can work independently seeking a slower lifestyle
• Writers, readers, or quiet souls who like to be in nature but also love physical work outdoors or love to work with wood
It is perfect for volunteers that appreciate independence, peace, and a slower way of living in nature.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Workawayers stay in a cozy cabin with a comfortable kingsize bed, a semi-exterior bathroom, and an outdoor kitchen with the option to share dinner in our main house.
There are hammocks and there is a small plunge pool you can use.
What else ...
The closest attractions in the region: deserted beaches (SUP, kayak on the Golf of Nicoya) and a visit to Isla San Lucas prison island (boat tour) within a 30 minutes drive. Within an hour's drive: Barra Honda national park, Karen mogensen nature reserve,... A bit further: Curu wildlife Refuge, Isla Tortuga, Montezuma.
We drive down the hill once a week for groceries and can help with transport for a small fee.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optics and a quiet place to work. Two cats share our house and the garden
Can possibly accept pets
No
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Ido
Tuxie
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Both are friendly, easygoing and very pleasant to have… read more
We've done several tasks in the garden and the house. After that we had many nice walks in the river and up the mountains. We also… read more
Despite the heat and sunny days, he worked tirelessly moving dry, rocky soil, digging planting holes, and clearing trails in the reforestation zone.
Bryan has a genuinely kind heart and… read more
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Both are friendly, easygoing and very pleasant to have… read more
We've done several tasks in the garden and the house. After that we had many nice walks in the river and up the mountains. We also… read more
Despite the heat and sunny days, he worked tirelessly moving dry, rocky soil, digging planting holes, and clearing trails in the reforestation zone.
Bryan has a genuinely kind heart and… read more
