Co-living, arts and activist community center in an off-grid jungle regenerative farm

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  Description

  This is a co-living, arts and activist community center, and events space set in a jungle regenerative off-grid farm.
  
  The name speaks of our philosophy: a vision of a better future that is continuously evolving and improving — not a fixed destination, but a living practice.
  
  Community:
  
  This is a community space, we live and work together. Though we have a lot of space for privacy.
  This is a work exchange, not a hostel stay. You live here, you contribute and co-create, and you're part of how the place runs.
  We use sociocracy to distribute responsibility, so you'll have real ownership over your area rather than a task list.
  
  The Space:
  
  Our home was built by hand over the course of a year — managers, international volunteers, and local workers side by side — using materials sourced from the surrounding land with the least environmental impact possible.
  
  The main building spans over 300 sqm and holds a lounge, kitchen, dining area, workspace, and loft. Beyond that you'll find two dorms, nine private rooms, and three private cabins. We also have a 180 sqm octagonal movement space dedicated to yoga, meditation, movement, and whatever practice calls you. The property can host twenty to thirty people at a time. Two waterfalls to freshen up.
  
  Since opening our doors, a beautiful flow of people have come and gone — co-living, co-creating, and weaving art, activism, and compassion into everything we do.
  
  Expectations:
  
  One month minimum (with very few exceptions)
  Longer stays are welcome and work better for everyone.
  25 hours a week — hours vary; we're not strict with rules, but we ask for accountability
  Self-motivated volunteers that take responsibility are preferred
  Shared accommodation in a dorm. (Option to upgrade to a private room upon availability)
  3 meals per day included.
  Access to all shared spaces, trails, two rivers, and two waterfalls.
  
  What you'd help on
  We'll match you to one area based on your skills, what you like to learn and what the community needs when you arrive:
  
  Farm — planting and tending our cacao agroforestry system, gardening, composting, and general land work alongside our farm managers.
  Natural building — construction and maintenance using earth-based and locally sourced materials.
  Content — photography, video, social media, and design.
  Art: paint, make diy stuff, etc
  
  Beyond your area, community life has its own demands — tidying shared spaces, welcoming new arrivals, helping where it's needed.
  
  Days
  Movement session before breakfast — yoga, chi-gong.
  Breakfast
  A short sync-up each weekday morning to coordinate tasks.
  Work session
  Lunch
  Workshop (kitchen workshop - bread, cacao processing, kambucha or other ferments0
  Work out session ( boxing, hike, waterfall dip etc)
  Dinner
  Evening chill (relax and connect, movie night, game night, fire night, etc)
  
  Weekly
  Logistics meeting where we plan projects together.
  Community circle for anything people need to say (not logistics, but more emotional and connecting)
  We generally take a weekend trip to nearby attractions (Hot spring, volcano hike, waterfall hikes, lake, sometimes even as far as the beach.
  
  Location
  Rural jungle. Nearest town is a short drive or a 20-minute walk.
  Fast internet throughout, so remote work is easy.
  18–30°C year round. It rains.
  Substance-free space.
  
  
  Sending love

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Accueil / tourisme

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Technologie

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  LGBT+

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Livres

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Blogs

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Photographie

  

  Jardinage

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Écriture

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Art et design

  

  Montagne

  

  Nature

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Yoga / bien-être
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Beyond the daily rhythm of farm life, your time here is a chance to grow in ways that go far beyond a typical travel experience.
  Community Living — learn what it means to share space, decisions, and meals with people from all over the world. There's no better teacher than actually doing it.
  Permaculture & Regenerative Farm — gain a hands-on understanding of how to work with the land rather than against it, from soil health to food systems to closed-loop thinking.
  Farming — get your hands in the earth. Learn to plant, transplant, and tend tropical crops including cacao, and take that knowledge home with you.
  Natural Building — discover how structures can be built from the ground up using local, earth-based materials with minimal environmental impact.
  Nature Immersion — wake up to howler monkeys, swim in jungle rivers, and let the rainforest reset your rhythm. For those who want it, is the perfect place for a digital detox.
  Cultural Exchange — live alongside people from different countries, backgrounds, and disciplines. The conversations, skills, and friendships you build here tend to last well beyond your stay.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We welcome individuals aged 22 and older who bring experience, curiosity, and a hands-on attitude.
  
  Backgrounds we're especially excited about include:
  Farming — experience with planting, transplanting, and tending tropical crops.
  Permaculture — a working knowledge of regenerative systems and land design.
  Natural Building & Woodworking — hands-on construction skills using earth-based and locally sourced materials.
  Art — muralists, sculptors, natural art installation artists, and creatives of all kinds looking to leave their mark.
  Content Creation — photographers, videographers, social media enthusiasts, and designers passionate about storytelling.
  Movement — acroyoga practitioners, dancers, and movement facilitators who'd love to bring the octagon space to life.
  Software developers - We contribute to a global community working of open community owned software.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Albanian: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  A bed in the shared room (option to upgrade to a private room).

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  Autres infos...

  The property is a twenty-minute rural type walk to the nearest village, La Cabanga, where twice a day there are connections to and from the nearest big towns. In addition to the bus option, there are reasonably priced taxis that offer rides from the nearest bigger town called Rafael de Guatuso. Guatuso bus system is well-connected to the rest of Costa Rica, especially the central valley San Jose area.
  
  There are rivers and waterfalls within walking distance; also sunset hikes, jungle hikes, etc.
  Within the surrounding area are Tenorio National Park and Rio Celeste, Arenal National Park, Lake Arenal, Lake Cote, etc.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Contact us! We can try to arrange a deal for digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have one space for a campervan. Contact us!

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Yes, as long as they are friendly. And dogs can't be inside the bedrooms.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Kaira (5 ans)

  cutest dog ever

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