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Organic permaculture in the foothills of Costa Rica

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  • Última atividade: 28 mar. 2024

Disponibilidade

  2024 

 Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 3 semanas

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Detalhes

  • Descrição

    Descrição

    We are interested hosting volunteers who want to get back to the land – as a lifestyle. We aim to host 2-3 volunteers at a time – and seek people who appreciate remote living and in participating in an organic project in the topics. I'd like to emphasize that we are interested in people who have a sincere interest in what we're doing.

    The overview of what we’re up to is this: 9 years ago my husband and I bought a 26 acre overgrown conventional coffee plantation (think agro-chemicals) - in the foothills of Costa Rica. Since landing here we've been tinkering with fun organic, permaculture projects that we've dreamed of all our lives while at the same time developing the infrastructure necessary to support it.

    That's where you come into the picture. We're looking for volunteers/students that are passionate about living off grid, who are interested in remote, rustic living, who are intrigued with soil rehabilitation and that have a liking for bananas.

    The main focus has been on learning about and creating sustainability to the extent we find feasible. Our focus has been on reviving the fertility of the soil and reforesting. We have planted a large variety of tropical fruit trees (some of which are now beginning to produce fruit), a wide variety of bananas and plantains, thousands of other trees and bamboo plants. But also, about half the property has grown wild naturally, with trails lacing through the vigorous forest regrowth. And thankfully, gradually the wildlife is returning to take its natural place.

    Since this is a certified organic property, we maintain a small flock of sheep to help out with fertilizer production, plus some chickens. Volunteers reside in the 80 year old rustic homestead cabin which has 3 private rooms. There is a separate kitchen and dining room where volunteers prepare their own foods, largely with the basic ingredients we provide together with a few veggies available in the garden.

    The WHERE and WHAT of what it means to you:
    We are located 3 kilometers from public bus service with an hourly schedule into San Isidro, the regional supply depot 15 km away. Normally we go to town on Thursdays for the farmer's market and general town errands. The property has an internet connection and our friendly dogs, cats, and sheep are pleasant company for visitors.

  • Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Jardinagem
    Cuidar de animais
    Ajuda em fazenda
    Manutenção geral
    Ajuda com computadores/internet
  • Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

    Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

    Objetivos da ONU
    Erradicar a pobreza
    Erradicar a fome
    Saúde de qualidade
    Educação de qualidade
    Igualdade de género
    Água potável e saneamento
    Energias renováveis e acessíveis
    Trabalho digno e crescimento económico
    Indústria, inovação e infraestruturas
    Reduzir as desigualdades
    Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis
    Produção e consumo sustentáveis
    Ação climática
    Proteger a vida marinha
    Proteger a vida terrestre
    Paz, justiça et instituições eficazes
    Parcerias para a implementação dos objetivos
  • Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Living here is an opportunity to engage in dynamic organic permaculture - tropical style. You can learn how we manage to survive on a rural property in a foreign country: how to grow, harvest and process coffee; how to care for many types of bananas; how to make and use homemade agricultural amendments. You can learn how to reinvigorate land after many generations of chemical use.

    My husband and I are native English speakers though speak Spanish fluently. We mix with neighbors, locals and other expats to some extent, though really prefer working on our own projects. We are fairly versed in the local culture and traditions and are happy to share what we know.

  • Ajuda

    Ajuda

    We prefer volunteers interested in being here for at least three weeks. If you are attracted to our mission of creating an integrated, organic, sustainable "farm" and have skills and energy to contribute, please get in touch. Let's talk about possibilities. Mainly we're interested in volunteers who are honestly interested in and EXCITED about creating an integrated, clean productive property and having fun in the process.

  • Idiomas

    Inglês: Fluente
    Espanhol: Fluente

  • Acomodação

    Acomodação

    Guests share the rustic original homestead cabin, with one room to each person or couple.

    Basic meal ingredients are available for Workawayers to do their own cooking in the kitchen/dining room.

  • Algo mais...

    Algo mais...

    We never miss the large regional farmer's market on Thursdays In San Isidro del General, 15 km away - however we tend to stay in town all day on Thursdays in order to get our town business done.

  • Mais alguns detalhes

    Mais alguns detalhes

    • Acesso à internet

    • Acesso à internet limitado

      Acesso à internet limitado

    • Temos mascotes

    • Somos fumantes

    • Pode hospedar famílias

  • Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    Este anfitrião indicou que adora hospedar nômades digitais.

  • Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    2

  • ...

    Horas previstas

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 318862919114

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