Help with DIY projects at a sustainable jungle home near Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

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  Description

  An off-grid 1.5 hectare property in a beautiful jungle setting. The house is solar-powered, with water capture from the roof, solar hot water, 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. 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 Workawayers would have their own private room and bathroom, and we would work together on DIY of the house and various tasks around the garden and, learning from each other. I'm 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 two more bedrooms, a kitchen and the large 100 sq metre deck / yoga platform. The garden has also mostly been planted but I would like to continue to build food forests and other infrastructure.
  In their free time Workawayers can hike through the lush rainforest, birdwatch locally, or alternatively take a 1 hour bus ride to nearby beaches and towns such as Puerto Viejo and Bri Bri, where there is plenty of surfing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, chocolate tours etc, as well as shops, restaurants and bars.
  This location is most suitable for nature lovers.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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.

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  Aide

  I am looking for help with DIY on the house development, such as painting, woodwork etc., and in maintaining and expanding the garden The preferred stay would be about one to two weeks, and maybe more if it works out, but that is flexible. No smokers please. Minimum age 25.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I would like to be able to speak Spanish fluently.
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  Hébergement

  A private bedroom and private bathroom in a shared 3 bedroomed house. Cooking facilities and fridge space will be available in the shared kitchen. Food will not be supplied, although fruit and vegetables may be available from the garden.

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  Autres infos...

  This site is most suitable for people who enjoy nature. The surrounding 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 25 minutes walk away. The bus goes to Bri Bri, Puerto Viejo, San Jose 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. to go grocery shopping.

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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

  Fibre optic internet. Workawayers will have their own room and desk.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is plenty of parking space for any size vehicle.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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