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Description
I live alone on a 1.5 hectare property in a sustainable residential development. The house is solar-powered, with water capture from the roof, hot water from solar heaters, and fibre-optic internet connection. It has stunning views, overlooking cow pasture, jungle and the Panama mountains and is about 7 km from Puerto Viejo. I am in the process of finishing the construction of the house and developing the land using permaculture techniques. I have planted about 100 fruit and nut trees from around the world and have built 4 ponds where I will be raising tilapia.
Additionally, I have about 4 hectares of jungle property nearby, bordering protected primary rainforest, where I have planted a food forest containing about 200 fruit and nut trees.
The Workaways and I would work together on various tasks around the garden and DIY of the house, learning from each other. I am very experienced in permaculture but have very little experience in DIY. The infrastructure of the house has already been built and three bedrooms, two bathrooms and kitchen already completed and being used and lived in. We will be completing further bedrooms, kitchens and the large 100 sq metre deck / yoga platform. The garden has also largely been planted but I would like to continue to build food forests and other infrastructure.
There are no locally employed staff.
In their free time Workawayers can hike or birdwatch locally, or alternatively visit nearby beaches and towns such as Puerto Viejo and Bri Bri, via public transport. At the local beaches and towns there is plenty of surfing, swimming, snorkling, kayaking, chocolate tours etc, as well as restaurants and bars etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will learn about permaculture and tropical gardening, and also be living in a beautiful development with jungle to explore and nature to enjoy. Fibre optic internet will be available.
Help
I am mostly looking for help with DIY on the house development, such as painting, woodwork etc., and to a lesser extent, in maintaining and expanding the garden The preferred stay would be about one week but that is flexible. No smokers please. Minimum age 25.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I would like to be able to speak Spanish fluently.
Accommodation
A private bedroom and private bathroom with hot water in a shared 3 bedroomed house. Cooking facilities and fridge space will be available in the shared kitchen. Food will not be supplied. Occasional fruit may be available from the garden.
What else ...
This site is most suitable for people who enjoy nature. The development is 125 hectares, most of which is jungle, but there are also ponds and maintained roads to gain access, as well as some privately owned properties. It is not suitable for anyone who needs to be near shops, restaurants and bars etc. The nearest transport is a bus stop about 1.5 kilometres away. The bus goes to Bri Bri and Puerto Viejo etc. The nearest grocery store is 1.5 kilometres away. Occasional transport will be available when I drive to Puerto Viejo or Bri Bri etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fibre optic internet. Workawayers will have their own room and desk.
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of parking space for any size vehicle.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
